8 3 26 City Clerk's NotesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on August 3, 2026, in the second -
floor Council Chambers of he Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. / A�rddte
Prel�ent: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Leyendecker, Resnick, Roussel], Sprank,(Staver, "v)
Weth1; City Manager Var Wligen, City Attor71 Brumwell.
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Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the
purpose of conducting work sessions on Iowa Senate File 2472 and Imagine Dubuque.
WORK SESSIONS
1. 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.
This work session concluded at So-r��;
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2. Imagine Dubuque Update
Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont and Project Manager Jason Duba will present on
Imagine Dubuque Implementation.
There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at (,a P.M.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on August 3, 2026, in the second -
floor Council Chambers ,offtthe Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
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Pregent: Mayor Cava a h; Council Members Leyen,ecker, Resnick, Roussvell, Spranka✓�, Saver,
Wet I; City Manager Va illigen, City Attorney 8rumwell.
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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
CONSENT ITEMS
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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
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7. Garbage Collection Assessments
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
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11. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
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 Fite; 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
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
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
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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:
Marilyn Cole, 1321 Tomahawk Dr. Greg Orwoll,
2635 West 32nd St. Dora Serna, 2160 Marion St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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)
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ACTION ITEMS
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
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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
Suspend the Readings
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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)
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4. Opportunity Zone 2.0 Application Submission
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
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S. 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
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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 6:30 p.m. to provide an update and overview of the Aquatic Facility
Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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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,Hyoutu.be/g—YkqSjs_Ec?si=YqbTNv_oaE B98_UY
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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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-
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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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://youtu.be/OH2 Y 2e85w
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
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CLOSED SESSION
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)0) Code of Iowa
Motion for closed session @ g p.m.
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 City Attorney Brumwell.
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