9 8 26 AgendaTHE CITY OF CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th
Street - Second -Floor Council
Chambers.
Masterpiece on the Mississippi September 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING
Staver, Resnick, Cavanagh, Roussell, Wethal, Leyendecker, Sprank
WORK SESSION
5:15 PM - Central Avenue and White Street Corridor
Bolton and Menk, Walker Consultants & City Staff will present on parking inventory,
occupancy, and turnover data, along with survey results, parking availability and
strategic recommendations for the the Central Avenue and White Street Corridor.
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING -IN
1. Swearing -In of Mayor Pro Tern
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Mayor Brad Cavanagh will swear in Mayor Pro Tern Laura Roussell.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Days of Peace and Nonviolence (September 6 - October 4, 2026)
On behalf of the Dubuque International Day of Peace Coordinating Committee.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of August 17, 18, 24, 25, and 27, 2026; Airport
Commission of February 23, March 24, April 28 and May 26, 2026; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of March 24, April 28, May 26 and June 23,
2026; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Art on the River Committee of
March 12 and May 21, 2026; Board of Library Trustees of March 26, April 16 and
May 28, 2026; Board of Library Trustees Updates of May 28 and June 25, 2026;
Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of December 1, 2025 and April 2,
2026; Civil Service Commission of March 11, April 14, and May 13, 2026; Historic
Preservation Commission of July 16, 2026; Human Rights Commission of May 11,
2026; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of May 20, 2026; Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission of March 10, April 8, May 12, and June 9, 2026;
Zoning Advisory Commision of July 1, 2026; Zoning Board of Adjustment of July
23, 2026; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of August 3, 17, and
18, 2026 and related Expenditure Reports.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Recommendation on Appeal of Claim by Austin Bodenhofer
City Attorney recommending denial of an appeal of a claim against the City filed by
Austin Bodenhofer for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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. Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense
Reimbursements in Fiscal Year 2027 - Period 2
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
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For The FY 2027 For The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Property
at 2098 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the submission 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 2098 Central Avenue in Dubuque as a brownfield site.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Property
at 2541 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the submission 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 2541 Central Avenue in Dubuque as a grayfield site.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Property
at 1739-1763 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the submission of a letter of
support to accompany the Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority being submitted by Dubuque Initiatives 1700,
LLC for redevelopment of the C.A.R.E. Home (Central Avenue Housing Endeavor)
at 1739-1763 Central Avenue in Dubuque as a grayfield site.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Official Posting Location for City Council and Non -Quasi -Judicial Board and
Commission Meeting Notices
City Clerk recommending adoption of the resolution designating the official agenda
posting locations for the City Council and all non -quasi-judicial boards and
commissions.
RESOLUTION Designating The Official Public Notice Location For Meeting Notices
Of The City Council And All Non -Quasi -Judicial Boards And Commissions
Pursuant To Iowa Code Chapter 21
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Civil Service Recertified Fire Promotional Lists — Date Correction
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the positions of Fire
Lieutenant, Division/Bureau Chief, Fire Equipment Operator, Assistant Fire
Marshal, EMS Supervisor, and Fire Captain, which were recently recertified to
correct the list's date to the original certification date of March 12, 2025.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
10. "Let's Go!" Fall 2026 Parks & Recreation Programs & Events Utility Bill Insert
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City Manager providing a copy of a flyer highlighting examples of some of the City
of Dubuque Parks and Recreation Department's Fall 2026 programs and events,
which will be mailed with City utility bills from September 10 through October 1.
The full Let's Go! Fall Activities Guide is available online at
www.citVofdubugue.org/recreation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -
Award Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution awarding the JFK
Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project contract to
Landmark Structures I, L.P. of Southlake, Texas in the amount of $54,840.00.
RESOLUTION Awarding The Public Improvement Contract For The JFK Tower
Interior Piping And Expansion Joint Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Updated New Housing Units Handout
City Manager providing an updated version of the New Housing Units handout.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Updated Workforce Housing Utility Bill Insert
City Manager providing an updated version of the City's Workforce Housing flyer,
which will be mailed with City utility bills from September 10 through October 1.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project - Acceptance of Public
Improvement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
the public improvements and to authorize the payment of the final contract amount
of $341,534.77 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC, for the Loras
Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting The Loras Boulevard Reconstruction And Repairs
Project And Authorizing Final Payment To The Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Middle Road Water Main Extension Project - Authorization to Solicit
Consulting Engineering Design Services RFQ
City Manager recommending City Council authorize the Water Department to
release a request for qualifications (RFQ) for design of the Middle Road Water
Main Extension Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Final Plat Silver Oaks Estates No. 4
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the resolution for the Final
Plat of Silver Oaks Estates No. 4 as it is in compliance with the City of Dubuque's
Unified Development Code and the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan and is
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in substantial compliance with the approved
RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval Of The
In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;
preliminary plat.
Final Plat Of Silver Oaks Estates No. 4
Adopt Resolution(s)
17. ATTAIN Competitive Grant Application - Approve Grant Application
Submission
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution
(Retroactively) approving the filing of the application by the Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Transportation Study, through the East Central Intergovernmental
Association, with the Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Department of
Transportation for a Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 Advanced Transportation
Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Competitive Grant to assist with funding for
the proposed Dubuque Smart Corridor Initiative.
RESOLUTION Retroactively Authorizing The Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportation Study (DMATS), Through The East Central Intergovernmental
Association (ECIA), To File A Grant Application With The Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) And U.S. Department Of Transportation (USDOT) For An
Advanced Transportation Technology And Innovation (Attain) Competitive Grant
For The Dubuque Smart Corridor Initiative
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Signed Contracts
Deere & Company for Public Works equipment; Dubuque Plumbing and Heating
for the Flora Water Playground Pipe Leak Repair; East Central Intergovernmental
Association for Project Management — Energy Savers; Ecosystems, Inc. for
Biosolids Professional Management Program; Esri for Training Pass Subscription;
Hoyne Landscaping and Snowplowing, Inc. for Grass Mowing Agreement;
Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza for Hertlandia Gathering; McDermott
Excavating for Sanitary Sewer Repairs; McDermott Excavating for Street Light —
1800 Rosemont; McDermott Excavating for Street Light Conduit — Stone Valley
Drive; Nutri-Ject Systems, Inc. for Notice of Termination Agreement; RDG Planning
& Design, Inc. for Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement - Iowa
Amphitheater at Schmitt Island; Top Grade Excavating, Inc for Garfield and Fengler
Storm Sewer Repair; Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for North English Road Water
Main Extension Change Order No. 2R; Vrban Fire Protection for Annual Testing of
Standpipe for Transportation Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment and Maintenance
Bonds
Portzen Construction for the Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Areas of Persistent Poverty RFP Jarrett Walker and Associates
City Manager recommending City Council approval to enter a contract with Jarrett
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Walker and Associates for services related to managing the Areas of Persistent
Poverty (AoPP) Study, Master Plan Development, and Implementation Project and
approval for the City Manager to sign the contract with Jarrett Walker and
Associates.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Temporary Agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to
Operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque
Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution
approving the temporary Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an
electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement
takes effect but no later than December 31, 2027.
RESOLUTION Approving An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And ITC
Midwest, LLC To Operate An Electric Transmission System In The City Of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Assignment of Grant
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Virtual Velocity,
LLC to L'Apostolat, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution setting a public
hearing for September 21, 2026, on a proposed Assignment of Grant Agreement
by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Virtual Velocity, LLC to L'Apostolat,
LLC.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On An Assignment Of The Grant Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque And Virtual Velocity, LLC To L'Apostolat, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 21, 2026
2. Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Flint Hills
Resource Pine Bend, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution setting the public
hearing for September 21, 2026, for a new Lease Agreement with Flint Hills
Resource Pine Bend, LLC (Flint Hills) for property at Dove Harbor to commence
April 1, 2027, for a term of ten years with an automatic ten-year renewal.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On A Lease Agreement By And Between The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa And Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend, LLC, And Providing For The
Publication Of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
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Hearing for September 21, 2026
3. Setting a Public Hearing to Dispose of City Owned Property on Valeria Street
in Dubuque, Iowa
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting a public
hearing to be held on September 21, 2026, for the disposal of the properties legally
described as Lot 16A of Schaffner's Subdivision and Lot 6A of Brewery Addition, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to Eric McFadden pursuant to the attached purchase
agreement.
RESOLUTION Of Intent To Dispose Of An Interest In City Of Dubuque Real Estate
Located On Valeria Street, Legally Described As Lot 16a Of Schaffner's
Subdivision And Lot 6A Of Brewery Addition, All In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa,
Pursuant To An Agreement Between The City Of Dubuque And Eric McFadden
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 21, 2026
4. Assignment of Loan Agreement and Assumption of Mortgage Agreement by
and between Interstate Building, L.L.L.P. and Miller Companies, LLC
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting the public
hearing for September 21, 2026, for the Assignment of Loan Agreement and
Assumption of Mortgage Agreement by and between Interstate Building, L.L.L.P
and Miller Companies, LLC for the property locally known as 131 West 10th
Street.
RESOLUTION Fixing The Date For A Public Hearing Of The City Council Of The
City Of Dubuque, Iowa On An Assignment Of Loan Agreement And Assumption Of
Mortgage Agreement Of The Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Agreement By And
Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And Interstate Building, L.L.L.P. To Miller
Companies, LLC For Property At 131 W 10th Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 21, 2026
5. Setting a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,060,000 Water
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Private
Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program — Phase II
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2026,
on the issuance of a not to exceed $2,060,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes,
State Revolving Loan Fund Program, the proceeds of which will be used to fund
the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program — Phase II.
RESOLUTION 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 $2,060,000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for September 21, 2026
6. Resolution of Necessity for the proposed Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1
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City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that: 1)
finds that a proposed Amended and Restated Peru Road Urban Renewal Plan
("Plan") for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area ("District") is both necessary and
appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed Plan for October 5th,
2026.
RESOLUTION Of Necessity Finding That Updates To The Peru Road Urban
Renewal Plan Are Necessary And That Certain Areas In The Peru Road Urban
Renewal Area Should Be Removed From The Area, And Setting Dates Of Hearing
And Consultation On A Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For
Said Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 5, 2026
7. Resolution of Necessity for the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the North
Jackson Urban Renewal Area
City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that: 1)
finds that the proposed North Jackson Urban Renewal Area ("Area") is a mixed
blighted and economic development area as defined in Iowa Code Chapter 403,
Urban Renewal, and that the Area is appropriate for an urban renewal project; 2)
directs the City Manager to prepare a proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Area;
and 3) sets a public hearing on the proposed Plan for October 5, 2026.
RESOLUTION Of Necessity Finding That Certain Property Near 32nd And Jackson
Streets Is An Urban Renewal Area, Meets The Definition Of A Mixed Blighted And
Economic Development Area Under Urban Renewal Law, And That Development
Of Said Area Is Necessary In The Interest Of The Residents Of The City Of
Dubuque, Iowa, Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An Urban
Renewal Plan For The North Jackson Urban Renewal Area, And Setting Dates Of
Hearing And Consultation On A Proposed Urban Renewal Plan For Said Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 5, 2026
8. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version
2026.1
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the Resolution of Necessity that:
1) finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes
Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a
public hearing on the proposed plan for October 5, 2026
RESOLUTION Of Necessity Finding That Certain Areas To Be Included Within The
Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area Meet The Definition Of An Economic
Development Area Under Urban Renewal Law, And That Development Of Said
Areas Are Necessary In The Interest Of The Residents Of The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa, And Setting Dates Of Hearing And Consultation On A Proposed Amended
And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For Said Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 5, 2026
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9. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2026.2
City Manager recommending City Council approve a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that: 1) an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District ("District") is both necessary and
appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed amendment for October
5, 2026.
RESOLUTION Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An
Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2026.2 For The Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District, Setting A Date For The Public
Hearing, And Directing The Consultation Process On The Proposed Amended And
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2026.2 For Said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 5, 2026
10. Resolution of Necessity for the Amendment of the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2026.3
City Manager recommending City Council approve a Resolution of Necessity that
finds that: 1) an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District ("District") is both necessary and
appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed amendment for October
5, 2026.
RESOLUTION Authorizing And Directing The City Manager To Prepare An
Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2026.3 For The Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District, Setting A Date For The Public
Hearing, And Directing The Consultation Process On The Proposed Amended And
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2026.3 For Said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public
Hearing for October 5, 2026
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Airport Commission
Two, 4-Year terms through September 14, 2030 (Expiring terms of Phillips and
Blocker)
Applicants:
Michael Finnin, 1129 Hunters Ridge
Michael Phillips, 955 Washington St.
Molly Grover, 2245 Green St.
Matthew Mohr, 560 Sunset Ridge
Housing Commission
One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2029 (Expiring term of Eudaley)
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Applicant:
Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St.
Due to technical issues, the applications were unable to be included with the
agenda packet. They have been uploaded to the City's website via the following
links:
Airport
Commission: https://cityofdubugue.org/DocumentCenter/View/65522/Airport-
Commission-Applicants
Housing Commission:
https://cityofdubuque.org/DocumentCenter/View/65523/Housing-Commission-
Applicant
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. Consenting to the Renewal of the Operating Line of Credit between the
Dubuque Racing Association LTD. and Nicolet National Bank
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a
resolution consenting to the renewal of the operating line of credit between the
Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd. and Nicolet National Bank, and City Attorney
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Consenting 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)
2. Grant of Embankment Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools Dubuque,
Iowa
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a
resolution approving the Grant of Embankment Easement to Holy Family Catholic
Schools, Dubuque, Iowa, and for the disposal of City interest for the proposed
earthen sports field embankment encroachment on City property, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest By Grant Of An Embankment Easement
To Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa, Part Of Lot 1 Of Mineral Lot 383
All In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
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
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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.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments
are not allowed except where authorized by the Mayor.
1. Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium
City Attorney requesting City Council adoption of the Hyperscale Data Center
Moratorium Ordinance.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 4 Business
And License Regulations And Adopting A New Chapter 10 Temporary Regulation
Of Hyperscale Data Centers
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Proposed Revised Housing Incentive Programs
City Manager recommending City Council approve the proposed revisions to the
City's housing creation incentive program, with an effective date of January 1,
2027.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Update to Unmeasured Flow Reducer Requirements and Related Ordinances
City Manager recommending City Council approval of the update to Ordinance 13-
1 B-3, 13-B-8, and 13-1 B-9 to remove the language regarding Unmeasured Flow
Reducers (UFRs) and clean up other language.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 13 Public
Utilities, Chapter 1 Article B. Water Meters
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Request for Ordinance Modification- City Code 4-6A Pawnbrokers and
Secondhand Dealers: Junk and Auto Salvage Dealers, Article A.
Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers
City Manager recommending City Council adopt an amendment to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 4-6A, which adds the definition of a
"Claimant" and aligns the process of recovering misappropriated property with Iowa
Code.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of Ordinances Title 4 Business
And License Regulations, Chapter 6 Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers; Junk
And Auto Salvage Dealers, Article A. Pawnbrokers And Secondhand Dealers
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Certified Local Government Grant Application
City Manager recommending City Council approval to submit the proposal for a
Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the State Historic Preservation Office
under the Iowa Economic Development Authority and authorize the Mayor to sign
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the proposal on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing The City Of Dubuque To Apply For A Certified Local
Government (CLG) Grant To The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Under
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), And Granting Permission As
Property Owner To Apply For The CLG Grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Work Session Request — Inaugural Strategic Budgeting Leadership Academy
Recap
City Manager recommending the City Council schedule a work session on October
5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a presentation on the inaugural Strategic Budgeting
Leadership Academy conducted with City departments as part of the FY2028
budget process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
7. Work Session Request - Four Mounds Update
City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session for October 5,
2026, at 6:00 p.m. for an update on Four Mounds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
8. 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program Video
Communications Office staff will show a video they produced on the Public Works
Department's 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program to improve 10 miles of Dubuque
streets this year. The video can also be viewed on the City's YouTube channel at
https://youtu.be/PHSO 8KniBQ?si=WDX7kyK6gzriJvau
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
9. Levi St. & Sullivan St. Storm Sewer Extension Project Video
Communications Office staff will show a video they produced on the Engineering
Department's Levi St. and Sullivan St. Storm Sewer Extension project. The video
can also be viewed on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/t7zxZvUW-
qk?si=g9TcvBydeWx2bJBS
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video
10. Delivering Dubuque: Public Engagement Video
City staff will show the latest episode of the "Delivering Dubuque" video series,
where Mayor Brad Cavanagh explores the many opportunities residents have to
participate, ask questions, share ideas, and help inform decisions. The video can
also be viewed on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/P8b5ahgE IA
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
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ADJOURNMENT
The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at
www.cityofdubugue.org/agendas or at the City Clerk's Office
at ctyclerk cityofdubugue.org or by mail to 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business
hours.
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.org 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 o),cityofdubugue.org. Deaf or hard -of -hearing
individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942.
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