2026 Hairball Productions LLC Pyrotechnics PermitCity of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 6.
Copyrighted
July 6, 2026
ITEM TITLE: 2026 Hairball Productions LLC Pyrotechnics Permit
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to issue a pyrotechnic
permit to Hairball Productions LLC for the pyrotechnics
display on July 10, 2026, at Q Casino at the Back Waters
Amp.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Hairball Pyrotechnics Permit
2. Staff Memo - 2026 Hairball Productions LLC Pyrotechnics Permit
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THE CITY OF
DUBE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Hairball Pyrotechnics Permit
DATE: June 29, 2026
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Assistant Fire Marshal Derek Paulson is recommending City Council approval to issue a
pyrotechnic permit to Hairball Productions LLC for the pyrotechnics display on July 10,
2026, at Q Casino at the Back Waters Amp.
A permit application has been received from Hairball Productions LLC for pyrotechnics
throughout their show at the Q Casino Back Waters Amp on July 10, 2026. The
applicant has submitted all required documentation including a certificate of liability
insurance and the qualifications of the pyrotechnics operator.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
Derek Paulson, Assistant Fire Marshal
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THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Derek Paulson, Assistant Fire Marshal
DATE: June 24, 2026
RE: Hairball Pyrotechnics Permit
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
All•Ameriea City
2007*2012*2013
2017*2019
Hairball Productions LLC has applied for a pyrotechnic permit for an upcoming show at
the Q Casino at the Back Waters Amp on Friday, July 10, 2026. Pyrotechnics require
the approval of the City Council prior to permit issuance.
BACKGROUND
A permit application has been received from Hairball Productions LLC for pyrotechnics
throughout their show at the Q Casino Back Waters Amp on July 10, 2026. The
applicant has submitted all required documentation including a certificate of liability
insurance and the qualifications of the pyrotechnics operator.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend submittal to the City Council requesting approval to issue a permit to
Hairball Productions LLC for the pyrotechnics display on July 10, 2026.
cc: Amy Scheller, Fire Chief
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