Proof_City Council Proceedings 06.15.26Copyrighted
July 20, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of July 6, 2026; Zoning Advisory
Commission of June 3, 2026; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of June 1 and 15, 2026.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 7 6 26 City Council Minutes
2. Proof-6 1 26 Proceedings
3. Proof-6 15 26 Proceedings
4. Minutes ZAC 6-3-26 Approved
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m.
on June 15, 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 (Virtually);
Assistant City Manager Burbach, City Attorney Brumwell.
Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special
session of the City Council called for the purpose of
conducting a work session on the 50% by 2030 greenhouse gas
emissions reduction goal.
WORK SESSION
Greenhouse Gases Goal
Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell, Climate Action
Coordinator Michelle Kim, Lotas Engineering and Sustainability
Senior Associate Rachel Meier, and Lotas Engineering and
Sustainability Research Associate Emma Kaznowski provided an
update on the progress towards meeting the 50% by 2030
greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal. All presenters
responded to questions from council regarding best practices
for meeting long-term, science -based targets now that the
Federal and State funding sources have been removed.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason,
Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m.
on June 15, 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
CONSENTITEMS
Leyendecker requested Item No. 12 be held for separate
discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated.
Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by
Leyendecker to receive and file the documents and approve Item
No. 12. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: 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 Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Dan and Beth Kennedy for
property damage; Nicholas Holzer for property damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the
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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; Nicholas Holzer for
vehicle damage; and Dan and Bet Kennedy for property damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 229-26 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 was adopted.
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 - Jule 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 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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
6. Dubuque Golf & Country Club July 4 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
7. Dubuque Jaycees and Radio Dubuque July 3 Fireworks Permit
to Perry Mason with Radio Dubuque for a fireworks display on
July 3, 2026, along Volunteer Drive. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
8. 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. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
9. Approval of the 28E agreement with Iowa Department of
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Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for performance of food
and hotel licensing, inspections, and enforcement with respect
to retail food establishments. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
10. Notice of a Stipulation of Settlement for the 2025
property tax appeal filed by Theisens Warehouse LLC for their
property located at 6201 Chavenelle Road. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
11. Allocation of funds previously committed by the City
Council to support Dubuque Main Streets SWAP Grant Program to
recipients: 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
12. 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.
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont responded to
questions from the council. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
13. Approval of the submittal of the grant application and
funding request to the Urban Sustainability Directors Network
Catalyst Grant Fund Program. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 230-26 Retroactively
Authorizing the Filing of an Application for the Catalyst Fund
with Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) was
adopted.
14. Love Your Block Grant Application: authorization to
submit the City of Dubuques application for the Bloomberg
Center for Public Innovation Love Your Block 20262028 grant.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Mayor Cavanagh transmitting a letter of support for the
City of Dubuques application for the Love Your Block 20262028
grant. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
16. Approval of a letter of support for the Crescent
Community Health Centers application for a Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program Fruit and Vegetable Incentive
Program under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
17. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 231-26 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 was adopted.
18. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services
Agreements presented by Housing and Community Development
Director Maddy 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. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
19. 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
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Corporation, Travel Dubuque, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the contracts on behalf of the city. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
20. 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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
21. 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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
232-26 Authorizing Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services
Grant Agreement to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of
Dubuque, Resolution No. 233-26 Authorizing Execution of FY27
Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to Community Solutions of
Eastern Iowa, Resolution No. 234-26 Authorizing Execution of
FY27 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to Opening Doors
Emergency Shelter Program, Resolution No. 235-26 Authorizing
Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services Grant Agreement to
Opening Doors Extended Stay Program, and Resolution No. 236-26
Authorizing Execution of FY27 Purchase of Services Grant
Agreement to Opening Doors Transitional Housing Program was
adopted.
22. Approval of 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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 237-26 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 was
adopted.
23. Acceptance of 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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 238-26 Accepting the Public Works Concrete Banding and
Crack Sealing Project and Authorizing Final Payment to the
Contractor was adopted.
24. Acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer
Utility from CCIS, LLC for a public sanitary sewer extension
as part of the Joel Callahan apartment complex development on
150 Cedar Cross Road in Dubuque (known as The Landings on
Cedar Cross). Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 239-26 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 was adopted.
25. Acceptance of the improvements and authorize the final
payment for the Well No.7 Rehabilitation Project 2024 Phase 2
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to Peerless Well & Pump in the amount of $308,115. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
240-26 Accepting the Well No.7 Rehabilitation 2024 - Phase 2
Project and Authorizing Final Payment to the Contractor was
adopted.
26. Approval of the Plat of Survey of Tamarack S.E. Fifth
Subdivision as submitted, subject to waiving the street
frontage requirement for Lot 2 as recommended by the Zoning
Advisory Commission. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 241-26 Authorizing Approval of
the Plat of Survey of Tamarack S.E. Fifth Subdivision, Dubuque
County, Iowa was adopted.
27. Approval of the Final Plat of Bucks Run Subdivision as
submitted, subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for
Lots 2 and 3 as recommended by the Zoning Advisory Commission.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 242-26 Authorizing Approval of the Final Plat
of Bucks Run Subdivision, Dubuque County, Iowa was adopted.
28. 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 as recommended
by the Zoning Advisory Commission. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 243-26 Authorizing
Approval of the Final Plat of Bluff Strokes in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
29. Authorization of city staff to submit the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT) State Recreational Trails
grant application for the White Street cycle track project.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 244-26 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 was adopted.
30. Approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 245-26 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 was
adopted.
31. Approval of retail tobacco permit and device retailer
permits as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 246-26 Approving Applications
for Retail Tobacco and Device Retailer Permits, as Applicable
and Required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and 453E.3 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt
the resolutions, and set all five public hearings for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2026, in the
Historic Federal Building. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried
7-0.
1. Assignment of Development Agreement with Gronen
Development, Inc. to 5th & Main, LLC. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 247-26
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
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Assignment of Development Agreement and Providing for the
Publication of Notice thereof was adopted setting the public
hearing as indicated.
2. 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 248-26
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
was adopted setting the public hearing as indicated.
3. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project and Initiate
Public Bidding. Due to timing of the project, the funding for
this project will be subject to the first budget amendment in
FY27. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 249-26 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 was
adopted setting a public hearing as indicated.
4. Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project
Initiate Public Bidding with an estimated construction cost of
$640,354.00, and specifications. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 250-26 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 was adopted setting the
public hearing as indicated.
5. Proposed Second Amendment to Development Agreement with
Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. for development of a
SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel in the Port of Dubuque.
Gleason noted that public input was provided for this item.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 251-26 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 was adopted setting the public
hearing as indicated.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. 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 Ct. Qualifies for
Arts Representative Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln. Qualifies
for Arts Representative. Motion by Sprank to appoint Donald
and Chavenelle to the terms. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
2. Board of Library Trustees: Two, 3-Year terms through July
1, 2029 (Expiring terms of Bland and Gregory) Applicants:
Andrew Bland, 1227 Timber Hyrst Ct. Tasha Rosenbaum, 1205
Adeline St. Paul Uzel, 61 North Algona St. Upon roll call
vote, Bland and Rosenbaum were appointed to the terms. Bland
was unanimously appointed. Rosenbaum received 4 votes (Staver,
Leyendecker, Resnick, and Cavanagh) and Uzel received the
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remaining 3 votes for the other 3-year term.
3. 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. Motion by Sprank to appoint Schumacher to the
term. Seconded by Roussel]. Motion carried 7-0.
4. 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. Upon first roll call vote,
Guerrero -Galvin was appointed to the term. Goedert received 1
vote (Staver) and Tigges Received 1 vote (Wethal) and
Guerrero -Galvin received the remaining 5 votes. Upon second
roll cal] vote, Maloney was appointed to the term. Goedert
received 2 votes (Staver and Leyendecker) and Maloney received
the remaining 5 votes. Upon third roll call vote, Tigges was
appointed to the term. Goedert received 2 votes (Staver and
Leyendecker) and Tigges received the remaining 5 votes.
5. 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. Motion by Roussell
to appoint Matthew Kline to the Living within the Old Main
District term, Christina Monk to the Architect At -Large term,
and Chad Witthoeft to the Living within the Langworthy
District term. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
6. 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. Upon first
roll call vote, Higgins was appointed to the term. Kelly
received 3 votes (Staver, Wethal, and Roussell), and Higgins
received the remaining 4 votes. Upon second roll call vote,
Ward was appointed to the term. Kelly received 1 vote
(Staver), and Ward received the remaining 6 votes.
7. 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. Motion by Sprank to appoint Axtell and
Kennicker to the terms. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried
7-0.
8. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July
1, 2029 (Expiring term of Christ) Applicant: Jake Koch, 1537
Irving St. Gleason noted that Koch submitted written input in
support of his application. Motion by Resnick to appoint Koch
to the term. Seconded by Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Approval of Development Agreement with Greater Dubuque
Impact Investment Fund for the redevelopment and sale of the
property at 455 East 15th Street. Motion by Resnick to receive
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and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 252-26
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. Seconded
by Sprank. Motion carried 6-0 with Cavanagh abstaining.
2. Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement
Project. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 253-26 Municipal Services Center Roof
and HVAC Replacement Project, Approval of Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost. Public
Works Director Arielle Swift responded to budget questions
from council. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Kim Mangers, 9421 Laudeville Rd. and Marybeth Decker, 9111
Laudeville Rd., both county residents, spoke in opposition of
allowing Data Centers to be built in Dubuque.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report and Finance Manager Brian DeMoss made a
presentation. Mauldin and Jenkins Partner David Irwin,
Certified Public Accountant, provided a comprehensive report
of the Citys 2025 audit. Irwin noted the auditors opinion on
the financial statements as unmodified, sometimes referred to
as a Clean audit. This is the highest level of assurance
auditors can provide over financial statements. Irwin stated
that this report provides Council and management confidence
that the financial information presented in these financial
statements can be used as a reliable basis for informed
decision making. DeMoss and Irwin responded to questions from
the Council. Irwin specifically addressed questions regarding
the citys processes regarding recharges, sighting that the
process the city follows is an acceptable and lawful process.
City Attorney Brumwell further explained the lawfulness of the
process the city follows. Motion by Resnick to receive and
file and listen to the presentation. Seconded by Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. 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. Motion by
Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 254-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the
Asbury, Carter, and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project.
Seconded by Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Awarding of 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.
Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 255-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for
the North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract
#2 Project. City Engineer Gus Psihoyos responded to questions
from Council. Seconded by Leyendecker. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Awarding of 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. Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 256-26 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract for the Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS
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Corridor Project. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Awarding of 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. Motion by Resnick to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 257-26 Awarding the
Public Improvement Contract for the Greyhound Park Road Water
Main Loop Project. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Ordinance Amendment - Off -Premises Sign Regulations
Moratorium Extension: Approval to extend the Temporary
Building Permit Moratorium until September 21, 2026. Motion by
Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Planning Services
Director Wally Wernimont responded to questions from the
council. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Roussel] for final consideration and passage of
Ordinance No. 27-26 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 September 21, 2026. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Removal of the fire cost recovery ordinance from the June
15th agenda and placed on the agenda for a Council meeting in
July. City Attorney Brumwell noted the agreement must be
renegotiated to mirror the revisions to the ordinance before
it can be presented to Council. Motion by Roussell to receive
and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. Approval of the Request for Proposals of City Manager
Executive Recruitment Services. City Attorney Brumwell
responded to questions from Council and explained a possible
timeline. Motion by Resnick to receive and file, approve
scheduling a special meeting for the review and hiring of the
firm that will facilitate the process of the new city manager
candidates by the end of August. Seconded by Roussell. Motion
carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Roussell reported planting trees through the
Branching Out Program, working on the Hill Street Orchard,
meeting with Friends of Dubuque Parks, Dubuque Trees, Dubuque
Main Street, Attended Dubuque Pride Fest and a church food
give -a -way.
Mayor Cavanagh reported on attending the US Conference of
Mayors where the focus of discussion was on data centers and
affordable housing, Trip to Washington DC along with Council
Members Resnick, Leyendecker, and Sprank, staff and community
members to advocate for Dubuque needs with Congressional
members, thanked everyone for their patients and hard work
during the storm clean up, and attended the Iowa League of
Cities Legislative Policy meeting in Bennett Iowa.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Wethal to convene in closed session at 8:20 p.m.
to discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate Chapter 21.5(1)0)
Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Mayor 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
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City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:37 p.m.
stating that staff had been given proper direction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
/s/Trish L. Gleason,
Assistant City Clerk
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