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8 17 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. floor Council Chambers ofthe Historic Federal Building, 35Q W. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Leyendecker Wet al; City Manager VIn Milligen, City Attoryg Brumwell. Absent: m. on August 17, 2026, in the second- 6th Street. Resnick, Rouss ll, Sprank, Staver, 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 data center information and community input. WORK SESSION Data Center Information & Community Input Report City Attorney Crenna Brumwell and Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach provided a presentation regarding data center information and community input. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 607p.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 17, 2026, in the second - floor Council Chambers of e Historic Federal Building, 3,600 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cav Council Member? Leyendecker, Resnick, Roussell, Spra k, Staver, Weth�; City Manager? n Milligan, City Attorne4 Brumwell. Absent: 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 Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 6, 2026) On behalf of the Nathaniel Morgan Memorial Committee. Moss l I i C0 44- 4�.ro� -1 x I 1 I � .(Y1 d`I coln'y! i+6 CONSENT ITEMS Yas Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavana h Roussell —4t�s 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of August 3, 2026; Community Development Advisory Commission of June 26, 2026; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of July 6 and 20, 2026 and Expenditure Reports for periods of May 1 through July 10 and July 11 through July 16, 2026. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Notice of Appeal of Claim 'A Ltsco f �; � I t nhaf Co = ° `4d Austin Bodenhofer for vehicle damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney 3. 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) 4. Notice of Award and Request to Execute Agreement for 2026-2027 City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities City Manager providing information on the award of 2026-2027 City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities grant and recommending City Council approval to execute the AmeriCorps Grant Agreement that will be sent for City Manager's signature by Volunteer Iowa through Adobe Sign and Save. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 5. FY27 Update to Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) 5-Year Plan City Manager recommending City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's FY 2027 update to the Dubuque County 5-Year Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) Plan. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 6. Fire Headquarters Construction Contract Approval - HQ Bunkroom City Manager recommending City Council approval to award the construction contract for the Fire Headquarters Bunkroom and Bathroom Remodel Project, Project #1315000025, to Portzen Construction in the amount of $426,000 and authorization to proceed with the necessary contract execution and construction activities. RESOLUTION Awarding The Public Improvement Contract For The Fire Department Bunk Room Remodel Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) M Yas Nays S prank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell 7. Final Plat of Swiss Valley Estates Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approve the Final Plat of Swiss Valley Estates as submitted, subject to waiving the street frontage requirement will for Lot 1 and Lot 2. RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval Of The Final Plat Of Swiss Valley Estates, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2027 — Period 1 City Manager recommending City Council approval of the suggested proceedings approving a transfer of funds for capital projects and other expense reimbursements. RESOLUTION Authorizing The Chief Financial Officer To Make The Appropriate Interfund Transfers Of Sums And Record The Same In The Appropriate Manner For The FY 2027 For The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Adoption of Supplement Number 2026 S-20 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances City Clerk recommending approval of the resolution adopting Supplement No. 2026 S-20 as part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2026 S-20 To The Code of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. Resolution Approving 2026 Dodds and Sinclair Terminal Contaminated Soil Removal Project Award City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the 2026 Dodds and Sinclair Terminal Contaminated Soil Removal Project through the adoption of the attached resolution to Top Grade Excavating in the amount of $5,584.80 which is 4.875% above the City's estimate. RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract For The Dodds And Sinclair Terminal Contaminated Soil Removal Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays n S rank Staver ti Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell 11. Signed Contracts Bauer Built for Tire Changes/Repairs for Transportation Services buses/vehicles; Dubuque County for enforcement of delinquent parking tickets; Dubuque Forward, LLC for Design and Installation of Lighting on Historic Town Clock; Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for Small Government and Local Utility EA Esri Advantage Program; FIRE RECOVERY USA, LLC for billing services; Graymont Western Lime for the City of Dubuque Water High Calcium Quicklime Bid Documents 2026; Green Valley Landscaping for City Detention Basin Maintenance; Hills and Dales for FY 2027 Special Services Grant Program Agreement; Holy Family Catholic Schools for Temporary Parking License Agreement; KorTerra, Inc. for software -as -a -service; Municipal Well & Pump for Well No. 7 Rehabilitation — Phase 3 Project; Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for the Dodds and Sinclair Terminal Contaminated Soil Removal Project at South Terminal Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 12. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Black Hawk Roof Company, Inc. for the Municipal Services Center Roof Replacement Project; Gansen Excavating, Inc. for Historic Millwork Outdoor Community Space Parking; Globalcom Technologies for City Facility Security Upgrade - City Hall Acre-Feenics Installation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 13. Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Property at 360 E. 16th Street City Manager recommending City Council approval of a letter of support to accompany the Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority being submitted by the developer for redevelopment of 360 E. 16th Street in Dubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 14. 1199 Central Avenue, Release of Real Estate Mortgage City Attorney recommending City Council approval of the attached Release of the Real Estate Mortgage for 1199 Central Avenue. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Ya s Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell 15. Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria Street as Part of the Villas on Valeria Subdivision Project City Manager recommending City Council approval of an agreement with Eric McFadden (McFadden) for the sale of the two city lots legally described as Lot 16A of Schaffner's Subdivision and Lot 6A of Brewery Addition on Valeria Street adjacent to lots owned by McFadden on Valeria Street and direct staff to initiate the public hearing process for disposition of the city interest in real estate. RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Eric McFadden Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 16. Correction of the 2527 Washington Street Special Warranty Deed and Request for Approval of Revised Document City Attorney recommending approval of the corrected Special Warranty Deed for 2527 Washington Street to correct a scrivener's error. RESOLUTION Approving A Corrected Special Warranty Deed And Authorizing Execution And Recording Of The Document Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 17. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 18. Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications City Manager recommending City Council approval of the retail tobacco permit and device retailer permits as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Retail Tobacco Permits and Device Retailer Permits, As Applicable and as Required by Iowa Code 453A.47A and 453E.3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. Grant of Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing to be held on September 8, 2026, to consider disposal of City interest by the granting of an Embankment Easement over the City owned property in Veterans Memorial Park to Holy Family Catholic Schools (HFCS), Dubuque, Iowa. RESOLUTION Intent To Dispose Of City Interest By Grant Of Embankment Easement To Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa, Across Part Of Lot 1 Of Mineral Lot 383 All In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 8, 2026 2. Setting Public Hearing for Consenting to the Renewal of Operating Line of Credit between the Dubuque Racing Association LTD. and Nicolet National Bank City Attorney recommending City Council set a public hearing on the consent to the DRA renewal of its line of credit for operations for September 8, 2026. RESOLUTION Setting A Date For A Public Hearing To Consent To The Renewal Of The Operating Line Of Credit Between The Dubuque Racing Association Ltd. And Nicolet National Bank Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for September 8, 2026 Yas Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 1. Boards and Commission Application Review Airport Commission Two, 4-Year terms through September 14, 2030 (Expiring terms of Phillips and Blocker) Michael Finnin, 1129 Hunters i 'chael Phillips, 955 Washington St(!,,_ l . Grover 245 Grean St._ Matthew Mohr 560 Sunset Ridge S�o '✓r1�o✓j Housing Commission One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2029 (Expiring term of Eudaley) Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St. 2. Boards and Commission Appointments Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this 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) oXI T Yas Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell Yas Nays % S rank IJ Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell Transit Advisory Board 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. Yas Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from The Architects Partnership to amend the Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development, located at 800 Wacker Drive, with PC -Planned Commercial designation to update the signage and parking requirements, and conceptual development plan, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16, The Unified Development Code Of The City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances By Rescinding Ordinance 40-89 And 50-05 Which Provides Regulations For A PUD Planned Unit Development District With A PC Planned Commercial Designation For The Wacker Plaza PUD District At 800 And 806 Wacker Drive And Now Being Amended To Update The Conceptual Development Plan And To Modify Parking And Signage Regulations Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readin s Ya Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell Final Reading and Adopt Ya Navs S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussel[ 2. Approving an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and RG HOSPITALITY, LLC Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached. resolution approving the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and RG Hospitality, LLC, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving An 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) YaY5 Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell 3. Petition to Vacate 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 Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution approving 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, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Vacating 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, Legally Described As Lot 25B, Of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest In 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, Legally Described As Lot 25B, Of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell 4. JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Bidding Documents Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated construction cost amount of $60,000.00 for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION JFK Tower Interior Piping And Expansion Joint Replacement Project: Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yas Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell .ab ovi(ko,fn i p /y� PUBLIC INPUT (JPitl1 n "Jill ICknKOW1 Qtdo I,IA�U f T� f)QCr, Itipa ©o E�91c P01\4 po 9x fN o � �� Al/ 4� . Y " an r� ��1 �t�� (1,1,e- WW1 f�r� %� x e Slit A�Y�.iiMLYy�A/M1YsSd � !l ✓ �%�Q'/M�/i�LO � aiG'1/f�p &"P9 bttBO 5`1c jAjqjj- �Y�F✓ JIyryGJcr Jd: I J OtAM 1 a Lyn t? r JcMe 671 j cv`d .a �9'1JG#oJ�e }�/Ir1f O!'Cdt 75V1 �PA�fI / Ask Ao Alb ow ct "x 9010prAOIA 6 Aid &k G c1vi�Z4i- f,/,Ot wi /Uii f� 4 � irl14 r t , o Lyno P s a f _�6�11Ar+ QP S� 5141 Jid one FlAl PAW 4 ACTION ITEMS 1. Resolution Amending Lot Name For Vacating Petition - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Building Entrance Improvements Project City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution correcting the lot name in the previously approved resolutions for the plat and for the vacation and disposal/sale of a portion of the Main Street and West 7th Street Right of Way in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. RESOLUTION Resolution Amending City Council Resolution No. 293-26, No. 295- 26, No. -26 (Resolution Vacating Lot 25B Of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, In The City Of Dubuque Iowa), And No. -26 (Resolution Disposing Of Lot 25B Of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, In The City Of Dubuque Iowa) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Ya /s Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell 2. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Thunder Valley, LLC City Manager recommending City Council to adopt the attached Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Thunder Valley, LLC providing for the use of Urban Revitalization District Tax Abatement. RESOLUTION Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And Thunder Valley, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yayry Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell ��PP��Y / COUNCIL MEMBER RyE�PORTS9. '30 // /� wo ; l n4.X,� � �d' (.iL�e CIA- /l�i�r�P�� �✓b'�iy�d s �"1�1e�� �Oo arY1 �Ce/ Rlii c' or ��'M 61 e �,ryi �?g�'� 7 9//7jjt �,®® _-� ii� .ice ris�,yy SPX OOPP/0�to- CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(c),Q) Code of Iowa Motion for closed session @ qO� p.m. Yas Nays S rank Staver Wethal Resnick Le endecker Cavanagh Roussell layor 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 @ p.m. ADJOURNMENT @ fQip.m. 5essj'oo 2/1 7lo?-6 i-.-T/ AW av/ 09, 97, el YaI4� -RAr-�7 Ilue &4j �Iolel �,1-7 /Vol I)IT-2 cow'? 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