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Resnick, Wethal, Leyendecker, Staver, Cavanagh, Roussell, Sprank
WORK SESSION
5:15 PM - Iowa Senate File 2472 and Impacts on the City of Dubuque
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson will make a presentation on Iowa Senate File
2472 and Impacts on the City of Dubuque.
6:00 PM - Imagine Dubuque Update
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont and Project Manager Jason Duba will
present on Imagine Dubuque Implementation.
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City Council Agenda 8/3/2026 Page 1
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of July 20, 2026; Historic Preservation Commission of
June 18, 2026; Zoning Board of Adjustment of June 25, 2026.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Lora David for vehicle damage; Sheri Henschel for property damage; Kay Konrady
for vehicle damage; Patti Richey 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: Rick
Ackley for property damage; Lora David for vehicle damage; Sheri Henschel for
property damage; Kay Konrardy for vehicle damage; Patti Richey for property
damage; Terry Willenborg 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. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project - Consulting
Engineering Design Services Contract Award Recommendation
City Manager recommending City Council approval of Strand Associates, Inc. of
Madison, Wisconsin for design of the Eagle Point WTP Boiler Replacement Project
(CIP Nos. 4281000054 and 4281000057) following a review of submitted
qualifications as a part of a request for qualifications (RFQ) process and to request
authorization from City Council to enter into contract negotiations to provide
professional design services for the project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Kohl's Department Stores #985 2025 and 2026 Property Tax Appeal
Stipulation of Settlement Notice
Senior Counsel transmitting notice of a Stipulation of Settlement for a 2025 and
2026 property tax appeal filed by Kohl's Department Stores for their property
located at 2995 NW Arterial, Parcel No. 1017426003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Garbage Collection Assessments
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City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the City to certify garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in
order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City To Collect Delinquent Garbage Collection
Charges In Accordance With Title 6-4-3A And Title 6-8-2 Of The Code Of
Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Approval of 2025 City Council Proceedings
City Clerk recommending approval of the completed and indexed 2025 City Council
Official Proceedings for calendar year 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Approval of Plat of Survey (Vacation) of a portion of the Main Street and West
7th Street Right of Way to be known as Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque
Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition -
Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Building Entrance Improvements
Project
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the Plat of
Survey (Vacation) of Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, as part of the Northeast Iowa Community College's construction of
its proposed building entrance site improvements at 700 Main Street in Dubuque,
Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving The Plat Of Survey For Proposed Vacated Street Right
Of Way In Part Of City Lot 25A, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Signed Contracts
Clockwork Partners to provide and service viewing towers at Eagle Point Park;
East Central Intergovernmental Association for the EPA FY26 Brownfield
Assessment Grant; Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the 9th St. Brick
Removal and Pave; Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the Greyhound
Park Water Main Looping Project; EMS Industrial, Inc — Energetics & Badger
Electric Motor for Port Ramp Compressor Repairs; F & W Service Company for
Inspections on Mechanic Shop Lift; Geograph for Crescent Link Tier 1 Annual
Enterprise Site Subscription; HDR Engineering, Inc. for Task Order Nine for the
EW Corridor BUILD Grant Support; Kruser Septic Service for WRRC Primary
Clarifier Cleaning; Lange Sign Group for the Five Flags Digital Sign Replacement;
Leslein Trucking for Lime Residuals (Lime Sludge) Removal, Hauling,
Transportation, Storage and Disposal Services 2026; Oak View Group for August
12, 2026 Event; Site Access Agreement with Holy Family Catholic Schools; TSYS
Merchant Solutions, LLC for Amended Rates.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance
Bonds
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Eastern Iowa Directional Drillers, LLC for the Southwest Arterial/US 52 ITS
Corridor Project; JQ Construction, LLC for the Lead Service Line Replacement —
Phase 2 Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Recommendation for net increase in Human Resources Department of
1.0 FTE for the addition of the Workforce and Compensation Analyst position
City Manager recommending the creation of a Workforce & Compensation
Analyst position as part of a Human Resources Department restructuring.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -
Set a Public Hearing and Initiate Public Bidding
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary
approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$60,000 for the JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement
Project, set the public hearing date of August 17, 2026, and hereby authorize the
Water Department to advertise the project for public bidding.
RESOLUTION JFK Tower Interior Piping And Expansion Joint Replacement
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 August 17, 2026
2. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition for Vacation and Disposal of a portion of
the Main Street and West 7th Street Right of Way to be known as Lot 25B of
Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution to set a public hearing
for August 17th, 2026, for the vacation and disposal of city interest in the right of
way property described Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa as part of the Northeast Iowa Community College's
construction of its proposed building entrance site improvements at 700 Main
Street in Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Of Intent For The Vacation And Disposal Of A Portion Of City Lot
25A, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, Being A Part The West 7th Street And Main
Street Right Of Way, To Be Known As Lot 25B, Of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown
Plaza, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for August 17, 2026
3. Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process
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and Setting Date for a Public Hearing
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and
set a public hearing for August 17, 2026, and to preliminarily approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $484,842.00 for the Greeley
Street Utility Reconstruction Project through the adoption of the attached
resolution.
RESOLUTION Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction 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 August 17, 2026
4. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing To Consider the Amended and Restated
Lease Agreement By and Between the City Of Dubuque and RG
HOSPITALITY, LLC for the Grand Harbor Hotel
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing for August 17, 2026, on a proposed Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and RG HOSPITALITY,
LLC.
RESOLUTION Setting A Public Hearing To Consider The Amended And Restated
Lease Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque And RG Hospitality, LLC
For Real Property In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for August 17, 2026
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. 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.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep.
term of Jeter)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2029 (Vacant At -Large term of Monzena)
Applicants:
Rakitta Fischer, 2409 Jackson St. (Qualifies for At -Large term and Low/Moderate
Income Rep. term)
Paul Uzel, 61 North Algona St. (Qualifies for At -Large term)
Transit Advisory Commission
Three, 3-Year terms through July 30, 2029 (Expiring terms of Brown, Orwoll, and
Serna)
Applicants:
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Marilyn Cole, 1321 Tomahawk Dr.
Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.
Dora Serna, 2160 Marion 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. Communications Facility License Agreement: NCWPCS MPL 29 - Year Sites
Tower Holdings LLC (Louis Murphy Park Cell Tower)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a
resolution approving the Communications Facility License Agreement with
NCWPCS MPL 29 —Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving The Communications Facility License Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And NCWPCS MPL 29 — Year Sites Tower
Holdings LLC For Real Property Located In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated construction cost of
$532,440.00, for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project
through adoption of the attached resolution, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project Approval
Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) — Terminal Street
Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
issuance of not to exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State
Revolving Loan Fund Program) Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation
Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) — Water &
Resource Recovery Center Industrial Controls Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the
issuance of not to exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State
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Revolving Loan Fund Program) — Water & Resource Recovery Center Industrial
Controls Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue
Loan and Disbursement Agreement
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.
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These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. FY27 Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contracted Services Agreement
and Negotiations
City Manager recommending City Council approve a five-year contracted services
agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Regional Humane
Society effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2031, and authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2. Nevada St. One -Way Pilot Conversion between Forest Ln. and W. 5th St.
adjacent to Lincoln Elementary School
City Manager recommending that the temporary southbound one-way operation
during pick-up and drop-off on Nevada Street between Forest Lane and W. 5th
Street be converted to a permanent traffic control measure.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicles And Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Section 321.305 One -Way Streets
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Downtown Master Plan Update Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending City Council approve the Downtown Master Plan
Update Request for Proposals approved by the Long -Range Planning Advisory
Commission at its July 15, 2026 meeting in accordance with Section 15-2-13 of the
City Code.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The Release And Posting Of The Request For
Proposals For The Downtown Master Plan Update, City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Opportunity Zone 2.0 Application Submission
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City Manager recommending City Council approval for submission of an application
for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation through the Opportunity Iowa program,
administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Work Session Request: Data Center Information & Community Input Report
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on the topic
"Data Center Information & Community Input Report" on Monday, August 17 at
5:15 pm.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
6. Work Session Request: Parks and Recreation Aquatic Facility Study
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session to be held on
Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to provide an update and overview of
the Aquatic Facility Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
7. Auburn Street and Custer Street Infrastructure Reconstruction Project Video
City staff will show a video of the Auburn and Custer Street Reconstruction Project,
which is upgrading century -old infrastructure and modernizing water, sanitary
sewer, and stormwater systems. The video can be seen on the City's YouTube
channel at https://youtu.be/9_YkgSjs_Ec?si=YgbTNv_oaEB98_UY
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
8. Public Works Sewer Maintenance Crew Video
City staff will show a video of the Public Works Department's sewer crew. This
video can be seen on the City's YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/OHVIwO-
xSaQ?si=gUld3cZg1 NOv9T3k
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
9. Dubuque Welcomes RAGBRAI Video
City staff will show a video highlighting the 2026 edition of the Register's Annual
Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), which ended in Dubuque on Saturday,
July 25. This video can also be viewed on the City's YouTube at
https://Voutu.be/OH2 Y 2e85w
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubugue.org or
at the City Clerk's Office at ctyclerk(o)_cityofdubug ue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street,
during regular business hours.
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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(a_)cityofdubug ue.orq or by mail to 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before said time of meeting.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as
feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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