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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second-Floor Council
Chambers.
May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Roussell, Staver, Resnick, Cavanagh, Wethal, Leyendecker, Sprank
WORK SESSION
5:15 PM - Spring 2026 iJAG City Life & City Life Alumni Program Presentation and
Recommendations
High School students and Adult City Life alumni will present and share their program
experiences, discuss insights gained about local government and community, and
provide feedback and recommendations.
6:00 PM - Community Foundation Contracted Service Agreement Update
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Staff will present updates on its programs
supported by the FY26 City Contracted Service Agreements: Envision Dubuque and
Project HOPE.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Zoning Advisory Commissioner for 32 Years of Service
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont will recognize 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)
On behalf of the Public Works Department.
2. National Mississippi River Day (June 2, 2026)
On behalf of the Shalom Spirituality Center and Franciscan Land Justice Team.
CONSENT ITEMS
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 for Expenditures
Reports presented at the April 6, 2026, meeting
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Donald Boyle for Vehicle Damage; Thomas Mercer 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:
Thomas Mercer 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
Des Moines Area Community College for Education to Health care students;
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Eastern Iowa 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Dubuque Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Crescent Community Health Center Letter of Support
City Manager submitting a letter to support Crescent Community Health Center’s
application and committing to partnering to ensure data-driven insights lead to
action, action leads to access, and access leads to measurable cancer outcomes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Housing Commissioner Appointment of Liaison to the Long-Range Planning
Advisory Commission
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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Certified Lists — EMS Field Supervisor and Deputy Fire Chief
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of EMS Field
Supervisor and Deputy Fire Chief.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
10. Fiscal Year 2027 Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Grant
City Manager recommending City Council approval to receive FY 2027 Iowa
Department of Public Safety, Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau Grant funds of
$17,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY26 Annual Action Plan
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Amendment #2
City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY2026 Annual Action Plan
Amendment #2 as recommended by the Community Development Advisory
Commission.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 (Program Year 2025) Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Amendment #2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Dubuque Law Enforcement Center Space and Feasibility Study
Recommendation
City Manager recommending 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. 22-IA RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1
City Manager recommending City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement between the City, the Iowa
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.
RESOLUTION Approving Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 with the U.S.
Department of Transportation for the Awarded Raise Infrastructure Planning Grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Vacating Petition - Kellhoff Properties, LLC, Plat of Survey of Lots 521A,
522A, 523A, 524A of North Dubuque
City Manager recommending 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, Iowa.
RESOLUTION 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, Iowa, to be known as Lots 521A, 522A,
523A, and 524A of North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Gronen Development, Inc., Mixed-use Building Project at the Corner of West
5th and Main Streets Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Plat of Survey
consolidating Block 17 in Dubuque Downtown Plaza and Lot 61B, both in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, to be hereinafter known as Lot 1A of Block 17 in Dubuque
Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, 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.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey (Consolidation) of Block 17 in
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Dubuque Downtown Plaza and Lot 61B, both in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to be
known as Lot 1A of Block 17 in Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Rescind Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
City Manager recommending 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.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Land Recycling Program -
Dodds and Sinclair Sites
City Manager providing information for the enrollment of the Dodds and Sinclair
Sites in Iowa Department of Natural Resources Land Recycling Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications for Downtown
Housing Development
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the individual resolutions of
support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications to the Iowa Economic
Development Department being submitted by multiple developers for
redevelopment of five properties in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Supporting the Submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Wilson
House Apts, LLC
RESOLUTION Supporting the Submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program By 1301
Central, LLC
RESOLUTION Supporting the Submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Authority Application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Dubuque
and Jackson County Habitat For Humanity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Accepting the Deed to Certain Real Estate in Dubuque, County, Iowa from the
Stephen J. Butt Trust and the Patricia J. Schroeder Trust
City Manager recommending City Council accept the Deed to certain real property
in Dubuque County, Iowa, at 2300 University Avenue from the Stephen J. Butt
Trust and the Patricia J. Schroeder Trust.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to Certain Real Estate in Dubuque County,
Iowa from the Stephen J. Butt Trust and the Patricia J. Schroeder Trust
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #3
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City Manager recommending 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.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval of the Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #3 in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. 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)
22. Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco permit and
device retailer permits as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Retail Tobacco Permits and Device
Retailer Permits, As Applicable and as 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.
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.
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 1, 2026
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
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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, Iowa, through adoption of the enclosed resolution.
RESOLUTION 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, Iowa, to be known as Lots 521A, 522A, 523A,
and 524A of North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 1, 2026
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, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Intent to Vacate and Dispose of City Interest in Certain Street
Easements in Julien Addition, City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 1, 2026
4. Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing for the
Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
City Manager 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 .
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 1, 2026
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.
RESOLUTION Southwest Arterial / Us 52 Its Corridor Project, Preliminary Approval
Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of
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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 June 1, 2026
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
RESOLUTION 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 1, 2026
7. MacHom Windows, LLC, Second Amendment Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing on the Second
Amendment for June 1, 2026, for the approval of the proposed Second
Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and MacHom Windows, LLC.
RESOLUTION Fixing the Date for a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and MacHom Windows, LLC, and Providing for the
Publication of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for June 1, 2026
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. Request to Rezone 1836 Washington Street
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to rezone the property at 1836
Washington Street from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential to C-4 Downtown
Commercial zoning district and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Unified Development Code Text Amendment for Community Gardens
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Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to Amend the Unified Development
Code by Listing Community Gardens as a Permitted Use in all Office, Commercial,
and Industrial Zoning Districts and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE 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 (C-2A), 16-5-13 (C-3), 16-5-14 (C-4), 16-5-15 (C-
5), 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to approve a proposed
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and River City
Property Management, LLC providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Grant Obligations for rehabilitation of property at 1255-1257
Locust Street and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to amend the Current Budget for
Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 (as
last certified or amended on 10/20/2025)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Iowa DOT Project
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project – Phase
3 Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Bee Branch Creek Trail Project – Phase 3, Iowa DOT TAP-U-
2100(711)—8I-31, Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and
Estimated Cost
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project - Conduct Public Hearing and
Approve Bidding Documents
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost of $290,972.00 for the Greyhound Park Road
Water Main Loop Project and City Manager recommending approval.
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RESOLUTION Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop 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. City Manager Recommendation to Appoint Assistant Chief of Police Joe
Messerich as the Next City of Dubuque Chief of Police
City Manager providing an overview of the recruitment and evaluation process for
the next Chief of Police and to recommend approval of the final candidate for
appointment. This appointment requires approval by a majority vote of the City
Council, in accordance with Iowa 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2. Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Award
Public Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the Loras Blvd. & Locust St. Storm Sewer Reconstruction
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.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Loras Boulevard &
Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Award Public
Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project to Eastern Iowa
Excavating & Concrete, Inc. of Cascade, Iowa in the amount of $405,706.20. This
contract award amount is 6.92% more than the engineer’s estimate.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Loras Boulevard
Reconstruction and Repairs Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project Award Public Improvement
Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project 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.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 2026 Public Works
Asphalt Milling Profile Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Ordinance Establishing Minimum Sanitary Sewer Charge for FY27
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the ordinance amending
Section 13-2C-3(C) of the Code of Ordinances to adjust the minimum sanitary
sewer charges by 9% in support of the adopted Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
ORDINANCE 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Fire Cost Recovery Billing Ordinance
City Manager recommending City Council approval to advance a Fire Cost
Recovery Ordinance, including the associated fee schedule for consideration.
ORDINANCE Amending the City Of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 7, Chapter
2, Section 2, by Repealing Said Section and Enacting a New Section in Lieu
Thereof Relating to the Recovery of Fire Department Mitigation Costs
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Relocate Taxiway A - Combine Construction Phase 4 and Phase 6
City Manager recommending City Council approval to begin a multi-year effort to
reconstruct Taxiway A, which serves as a parallel taxiway to Runway 13/31.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Request for Qualifications - Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel
Consultant Selection
City Manager recommending City Council approval for the Fire Department to
proceed with 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
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Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(c),(j)
Code of Iowa
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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.
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Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
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