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7 6 26 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2026, in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Leyendecker, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Staver, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS 1. Wahlert Catholic Girl's Golf Team On behalf of 2026 Class 3A State Champions Wahlert Catholic Girls' Golf Team 2. Park and Recreation Professionals Day (July 17) On behalf of the City of Dubuque Park and Recreation Professionals M01+ Wcp l/,,rk 3. Park and Recreation Month (July) On behalf of the City of Dubuque Park and Recreation Department ft)n fi Ko 1 n u, CONSENT ITEMS Yas Nays / Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of June 15; Community Development Advisory Commission of May 20; Historic Preservation Commission of May 27; Human Rights Commission of April 14; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of May 7; Zoning Advisory Commission of May 6; Zoning Board of Adjustment for May 28. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Corinna Lawler for vehicle damage; Dan and Beth Kennedy for property damage; Delora Belanger for property damage; Jon Roth for property damage; Kolton Nadermann for vehicle damage; Michael Knopf for vehicle damage; Michael Meyer for property damage; Patricia Haigh for property damage; Patricia James for vehicle damage; Robert and Elizabeth Leibfried for property damage; Devin Ragan for vehicle 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: Patricia Haigh for property damage; Michael Knopf for vehicle damage; Corinna Lawler for vehicle damage; Michael Meyer for property damage; Kolton Nadermann for vehicle 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 A-1 Storage Service LLC for Vendor Service Agreement - Parks & Recreation - Storage Containers; Air Cleaning Technologies for Vendor Service Agreement -Fire Dept; American Cruise Lines for 2026 Docking Agreement; Arensdorf Construction for Public Improvement Contract - Engineering Dept - 14th Street Storm and Street Repairs; Cahoy Pump Service for Public Improvement Contract; Centrisys CNP for Vendor Service Agreement -North Centrifuge Repair WRRC; Communications Engineering Company for IT Firewall Replacement; Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. for Memorandum of Agreement; Dubuque County, Iowa for Lease Agreement; Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. for Third Amendment to Lease; Eagle Point Solar, LLC for Contract - MSC Roof and HVAC Replacement Eagle Point Solar Panel Consent Letter; Eagle Point Solar, LLC for MSC Roof and HVAC Replacement Eagle Point Solar Panel Signed Form; Eagle Point Solar, LLC for Sole Source Procurement Justification Form - MSC Roof and HVAC Replacement Eagle Point Solar Panel Tear Off and Reinstall; Ehrlich Excavating Inc. for Public Improvement Contract - Engineering Dept - Kane Street Curb and Sidewalk Improvements; Five Bugles Design for GIS Site Location Analysis Agreement; HDR Engineering, Inc. for Task Order Ten - Sanitary Sewer Asset Management Plan (SSAMP) Consent Decree Assistance; Hillcrest Family Services for Lease Agreement; IMWCA (Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation Association for Administrative Agreement - TPA Agreement; Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for Vendor Service Agreement - Replacement of Fire Alarm Panel at the Port of Dubuque Ramp; Legat Architects for Proposal to Provide Professional Architectural Services - Police Headquarters Space Needs Analysis and Conceptual Design Study; McDermott Excavating for Public Improvement Contract - Engineering Dept - Street Light Jackson & 11th; Origin Design Co. for Task Order 26 - FEMA BRIC Grant BCA Assistance; Origin Design Co. for Task Order 26-04 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Design Assistance; Pigott, Inc. for Vendor Service Agreement - Sustainability Dept Office Furniture; Planet Technologies for Renewal Quote 0365 SLG Subscription; Polimorphic for Order form - Subscription for Connect Platform- Communication Automation; Portzen Construction, Inc. for Public Improvement Contract - Engineering Dept - Asbury, Carter Chaney Traffic Signal Project; Runde Electric LLC for Vendor Service Agreement -Parks & Recreation - Five Flags Theater Fire Escape Light Fixture Replacement; Strand Associates for Task Order 26-07 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant BCA Assistance; Strand Associates for Task Order 26-08 2026 FEMA BRIC Grant Design Assistance; Temperley Excavating Inc. for Public Improvement Contract - Engineering Dept - Levi & Sullivan Storm Sewer Extension Project; Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for Public Improvement Contract - Engineering Dept North Schmitt Island Collection system Project Contract #2; WHKS & Co. for Task Order 30 - 17th/Locust FEMA BRIC Grant BCA Assistance WHKS; WHKS & Co. for Task Order 31 - 17th/Locust FEMA BRIC Grant Design Assistance WHKS Task Order Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 6. 2026 Hairball Productions LLC Pyrotechnics Permit 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. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. FY 2027 Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant Funding Recommendation City Manager recommending concurrence with the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission (Arts Commission) for the recommended recipients Bell Tower Theater, Bluff Strokes Art Center, Colts Youth Organization, Creative Adventure Lab, Inc., Dubuque Arts Council, Dubuque Chapter of SPEBSQSA / Music Men Barbershop Chorus, Dubuque Chorale, Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, Dubuque County Historical Society, Dubuque Museum of Art, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Fly -By -Night Productions, Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, Key City Creative Center, Northeast Iowa School of Music, Rising Star Theatre Company, The Grand Opera House, and Voices Productions along with the funding levels of the FY2026 Arts & Culture Operating Support grant applicants. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 8. FY 2027 Arts & Culture Capacity Building Grant Funding Recommendation City Manager recommending concurrence with Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission granting the recommended recipients and funding levels listed for the FY2027 Arts & Culture Capacity Building grant applicants: Dubuque Museum of Art, Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, Bluff Strokes Art Center, Dubuque Arts Council, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Northeast Iowa School of Music. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yas Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavana h 9. Road Salt Deicer Purchase for the Winter Season 2026-2027 City Manager recommending awarding the FY2027 winter season road deicer contract with Compass Minerals America, Inc. in the amount of $567,138. RESOLUTION Awarding Road Deicer Salt Contract for the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. Eagle Point Park Water Tower Deconstruction Project Acceptance City Manager recommending acceptance of the improvements and authorizing the final payment to the construction contractor for the Eagle Point Park Water Tower Deconstruction Project. RESOLUTION Accepting the Eagle Point Park Water Tower Deconstruction Project and Authorizing Final Payment to the Contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Radford Road Water Main Creek Crossing Improvement Project Acceptance City Manager recommending acceptance of the improvements and authorize the final payment to the construction contractor for the Radford Road Water Main Creek Crossing Improvement Project. RESOLUTION Accepting the Radford Road Water Main Creek Crossing Improvement Project and Authorizing Final Payment to the Contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. FY26 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment City Manager recommending adopting the Amended Citizen Participation Plan as recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission. RESOLUTION Adopting the Amendment of the Citizen Participation Plan For The Community Development Block Grant Program Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 13. Community Development Block Grant FY2026 Annual Action Plan Non - Substantial Amendment #3 City Manager approval of the FY2026 Annual Action Plan Non -Substantial Amendment #3 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 Non -Substantial Amendment #3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 14. 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 1. Sale of City -Owned Property at 2527 Washington St. City Manager recommending setting a Public Hearing for July 20, 2026, for the purpose of disposing of City -owned real property located at 2527 Washington Street. RESOLUTION Intent to Dispose of an Interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate to Jacob F. Bedtka, Setting a Time and Place for Hearing and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for July 20, 2026 2. Sale of City -Owned Property at 821 Garfield Ave. City Manager recommending setting a Public Hearing for July 20, 2026, for the purpose of disposing of City -owned real property located at 821 Garfield Avenue. RESOLUTION Intent to Dispose of an Interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate to Hayle R. Johnson, Setting a Time and Place for Hearing and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for July 20, 2026 Yas Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Boards and Commission Application Review Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant Arts Representative term of Barba) One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Vacant At -Large term of Chavenelle) Applicapts: David Barba, 208 Bluff St. - Qualifies as Arts Rep. and At -Large Jenna Jensen,"_�-C4'W 01 726 West 11 th St. — Qualifies as Arts Rep. and At -Large Sara Steuer, 2140 Elm St. -r,� O1 — Qualifies as At -Large �5'uhM,` �P� vr;.tk-,l Nicky Verdia, 1135 Solon St. — Qualifies as Arts Rep. and At -Large Elizabeth Wright, 408 Hill St. — Qualifies as Arts Rep. and At -Large Human Rights Commission One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Cain -Watson) Applicant: Anthony Allen, 687 Alpine St. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant term of Ochoa) Applicant: Carly Hermann, 641 Kane St. E75UIDr,,,J ,c �r;��,., Irpuf Resilient Community Advisory Commission City Code 2-6-7 requires 3 members of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission to also be a member of one of the listed boards or commissions: Arts & Culture Advisory Commission, Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority, Community Development Advisory Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Commission, Human Rights Commission, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission, Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, Transit Advisory Commission, and/or Zoning Advisory Commission Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2029 (Expiring At -Large terms of Jayawickrama and McDermott) One, Cross Representative whose term will coincide with the term on the original appointed board or commission Expiring Cross Representative Member term of Kennicker Applicants: Lalith Jayawickrama, 2360 Cherry St. - Qualifies as At -Large -Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St. - Current member of Park and Recreation Advisory Commission — Term Expires 6-30-29 Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave. - Qualifies as At -Large Zoning Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Vacant term of Lohrmann) Applicant: Kaitlyn Neises-Mocanu, 1846 North Main St. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Approving the Consent to the Assignment of the Development Agreement with Gronen Development, Inc. to 5th & Main, LLC Proof of Publication on the notice of public hearing to consider Approving the Consent to the Assignment of the Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Gronen Development, Inc. to 5th & Main, LLC and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving the Consent to an Assignment of Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Gronen Development, Inc. to 5th & Main, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh 2. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project Proof of Publication on the notice of public hearing to consider approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated construction cost of $80,000.00 for the Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project - Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay.5 Nays Le endecker S rank J. Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh 3. Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. Development Agreement Second Amendment City Manager recommending approval of a Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. for development of a SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in the Port of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) s Nays W('A Ifen lnpvt: Le endecker I. J-,soo I�1h; fie, &DDC PreS, Ya 1/1 S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh 9-Dan WOJA/ R 9 I '-"Ow�r.A d 3, &n tiiscA/ Vff y PreS, dcn� 9� 4. 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 Proof of Publication on the notice of public hearing 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 and City Manager recommending. RESOLUTION Taking Additional Action with Respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $50,000 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yay,5 Nays Le endecker �j S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick >, Staver Cavana h PUBLIC INPUT fO(),6 &qcr C, kr �o5 C j-Ka� 11, 1 �jr Moore 1,J,. 7"h Sf. c� ACTION ITEMS Financial Assistance Programs Eligibility Form for Improving Access to Financial Assistance Programs Community Impact & Neighborhood Support Director Antonio Mouzon will make a presentation highlighting the application's development, implementation plan, and anticipated outcomes with a focus on improving resident access to Financial Assistance Programs. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yas Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh ��;f'a(JAO, WM011d fe5er��C 2. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2 - Award Construction Contract City Manager recommending awarding of the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2 (CIP No. 4281000050) to JQ Construction LLC of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $2,230,773.00, which is 32.8% lower than the estimate. RESOLUTION Awarding Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement - Phase 2 Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal �! Resnick Staver Cavanagh 3. Fiscal Year 2027 Dollars and Cents Brochure City Manager providing a copy of the Fiscal Year 2027 Dollars and Cents Brochure. This publication is being mailed to all City utility customers from July 9 - 30. It is also available online at www.citvofdubugue.org/doIlarsandcents Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ya Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh 4. Dubuque Severe Weather Response and Recovery Efforts Video City staff from Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Engineering, Fire, Police, Water, and the Dubuque County 911 Emergency Communications Center all responded to severe weather in Dubuque on June 10, 2026. This video can be seen on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/besBfdh31tc?si=7rDVKnl 7Wm_9vpGH Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Yas Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 74 - 4Y CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),O) Code of Iowa Motion for closed session @ p.m. Yas Nays Le endecker S rank Roussell Wethal Resnick Staver Cavanagh 1ayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. Reconvene in open session @ ' 3, i �j p. m. ADJOURNMENT @ I I'I p.m. PR P, k'jo,-�7 'ih = L��4 1-71 , �,46 y � Clih. cam-• 3 i � / / /yam U/!/V mil/ ,Y;' R 7// � ��% ✓ _ �(// — � (/ v�o C ! f // � �V/ ��/✓ i l.u*'��i 'tom/! - f ;J t 1 , 4� r,r I& ��vlv A r � D � �'All Action 4.0 04 .44 42, k C4 t"V t�?f aqrLl�/.Il 2�