City Council
Regular MeetingDavenport, IA · December 10, 2025
Minutes
City of Davenport, Iowa
City Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The City Council of Davenport, Iowa met in regular session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at
5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Davenport City Hall, 226 West 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa, with
Mayor Matson presiding and all Aldermen present except Jobgen (In person: R. Dunn, Kelly*, Meginnis,
Reinartz, Newton, Lynch, T. Dunn, and Burkholder; Via telephone: Gripp).
Arrived at 5:32 p.m. after roll call.
*
I. Moment of Silence
II. Pledge of Allegiance | Led by Alderwoman Newton
III. Roll Call
IV. Meeting Protocol and Decorum
V. Approval of Minutes APPROVED
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for November 25, 2025.
VI. City Administrator Update
VII. Report on Committee of the Whole APPROVED
Approval of the Report on Committee of the Whole for December 3, 2025.
CITY HALL, 226 WEST 4TH STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Davenport, Iowa, Wednesday, December 3,
2025 -- The Davenport City Council met in Committee of the Whole at 5:30 p.m. with Mayor Matson presiding.
The Council observed a moment of silence. Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Gripp. Upon the roll being
called, all Aldermen were present (R. Dunn, Kelly, Meginnis, Reinartz, Gripp, Newton, Lynch, T. Dunn, Jobgen,
and Burkholder).
The following Public Hearing was held: Finance: 1. on the proposed conveyance of City-owned property
located at 2301 East 11th Street to the Davenport Fire Antique and Restoration Society, Petitioner.
Action Items for Discussion: (The votes on all motions were by voice vote. All votes were unanimous
unless specifically noted.) Community Development: Alderman Gripp reviewed all items listed. A motion was
moved by Alderman Kelly and seconded by Alderwoman Newton to postpone item #1, Third Consideration:
Ordinance for Case ORD25-02 being the request of the City of Davenport to amend Title 17 entitled "Zoning" of
the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa regarding solar farms as a principal use and freestanding solar panels as
an accessory use, until the West Davenport Land Use Study is completed, anticipated for spring 2026. Upon the
roll being called, all Aldermen present voted aye except Gripp and the item was postponed. On motion by
Alderman Reinartz, second by Alderman Jobgen item #2, Second Consideration: Ordinance for Case ORD25-03
being the request of Leverage Holdings LLC to amend Chapter 17.08 entitled "Uses" of the Municipal Code of
Davenport, Iowa to allow wholesale establishment as a permitted use in the C-3 zoning district and add principal
use standards for wholesale establishment, moved to the Discussion Agenda and the remaining item moved to
the Consent Agenda. Public Safety: Alderman Jobgen reviewed all items listed. On motion by Alderman T.
Dunn, seconded by Alderwoman Meginnis all items moved to the Consent Agenda. Public Works: Alderman R.
Dunn reviewed all items listed. On motion by Alderman Kelly, seconded by Alderwoman Meginnis all items moved
to the Consent Agenda. Council recessed for a break at 7:12 p.m. and reconvened at 7:22 p.m. Finance:
Alderwoman Newton reviewed all items listed. A motion was moved by Alderwoman Lynch and seconded by
Alderman R. Dunn to amend item #7, Resolution approving the Small Community-Oriented Renewal and
Enhancement (SCORE) Program and authorizing the City Administrator to administer and execute program
purchases, to add the following provision: “The SCORE Program will replace CISP effective January 1, 2026. Any
remaining unspent CISP funds will roll into the SCORE Program and must meet the SCORE Program criteria.”
Upon the roll being called, all Aldermen present voted aye, and the Resolution was amended. A motion was
moved by Alderman Gripp and seconded by Alderman Kelly to amend the contract amount to $100,000 for item
#12, Motion approving a contract with The Salvation Army in the amount of $50,000 to support its housing and
homelessness initiatives in Davenport. Upon the roll being called, all Aldermen present voted aye, and the Motion
was amended. A motion was moved by Alderman Kelly and seconded by Alderman Reinartz to amend the contract
amount to $100,000 for item #13, Motion approving a contract with Project Renewal in the amount of $50,000
to support the second phase of their Youth Program Expansion and Renovation project. Upon the roll being
called, all Aldermen present voted aye, and the Motion was amended. On motion by Alderwoman Lynch,
seconded by Alderman R. Dunn item #8, Resolution approving the Agreement and Release from the Estate of
James W. Victor, moved to the Discussion Agenda and all other items moved to the Consent Agenda.
On motion by Alderwoman Newton, seconded by Alderwoman Meginnis and all Aldermen present voting
aye, Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. to evaluate the performance of an individual in closed
session as requested by that individual pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Council reconvened in Executive
Session at 9:19 p.m. with all Aldermen present (Burkholder, R. Dunn, T. Dunn, Gripp, Jobgen, Kelly, Lynch,
Meginnis, Newton, and Reinartz). Also present were Human Resources Director Alison Fleming and Interim City
Administrator Tim Gleason. On motion by Alderwoman Meginnis and seconded by Alderwoman Lynch, Council
returned to open session at 10:02 p.m. On motion by Alderwoman Newton and seconded by Alderwoman
Burkholder, Council adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
VIII. Petitions and Communications from Council Members and the Mayor
IX. Individual Approval of Items on the Discussion Agenda
1. On motion by Alderwoman Meginnis, seconded by Alderman Reinartz and all Aldermen present
voting aye, the following Ordinance moved to third consideration.
Second Consideration: Ordinance for Case ORD25-03 being the request of Leverage Holdings LLC
to amend Chapter 17.08 entitled "Uses" of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa to allow
wholesale establishment as a permitted use in the C-3 zoning district and add principal use
standards for wholesale establishment. [All Wards] MOVED TO THIRD CONSIDERATION
2. On motion by Alderman Reinartz, seconded by Alderwoman Meginnis and all Alderman present
voting nay except Meginnis and Gripp, the following Resolution failed.
Resolution approving the Agreement and Release from the Estate of James W. Victor. [All Wards]
FAILED
X. Approval of All Items on the Consent Agenda
On motion by Alderman R. Dunn, seconded by Alderman Reinartz and all Aldermen present voting aye
with Alderwoman Newton abstaining from item #15, the Consent Agenda was approved as follows.
1. Third Consideration: Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 entitled “Animals” of the Municipal Code
of Davenport, Iowa to incorporate community cat recommendations from the joint task force
between the Humane Society of Scott County and the City of Davenport. [All Wards]
ADOPTED 2025-492
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-492
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6.04 ENTITLED “ANIMALS” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF DAVENPORT,
IOWA TO INCORPORATE COMMUNITY CAT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE JOINT TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SCOTT COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DAVENPORT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 6.04.010 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
by adding a new Subsection 6.04.010(H) and relettering all subsequent subsections accordingly:
6.04.010 Definitions.
H. CARETAKER or CAREGIVER – Means a person participating in TNR who provides care to a community
cat without claiming ownership, and who is not an owner, harborer, controller, or keeper of the cat
solely for providing such care.
Section 2. That Section 6.04.010 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
by adding a new Subsection 6.04.010(M) and relettering all subsequent subsections accordingly:
6.04.010 Definitions.
M. COMMUNITY CAT - Any cat or kitten that is unowned, free-roaming, and meets all of the following
conditions:
1. The cat has been spayed or neutered;
2. The cat has been vaccinated against rabies and distemper;
3. The cat receives an ear-tip, performed by a licensed veterinarian, under anesthesia, and
following accepted pain management practices;
4. The cat has been micro-chipped for identification and for vaccination tracking; and
5. The cat is returned to the area where it was captured.
An ear-tipped, free-roaming cat shall be presumed to be a community cat; a person interacting with
such a cat during TNR shall be presumed a caregiver, not an owner, absent clear evidence to the
contrary.
Section 3. That Section 6.04.010 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
to read as follows:
6.04.010 Definitions.
T. OWNER. Any person keeping, sheltering, harboring, having custody of, exercising control over, or
claiming a property interest in an animal. The term “owner” does not include a community cat
caregiver solely by virtue of providing food, water, shelter, or humane trapping/transport for TNR.
Section 4. That Section 6.04.010 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
by adding a new Subsection 6.04.010(BB) and relettering all subsequent subsections accordingly:
6.04.010 Definitions.
BB. TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR). The process of humanely trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating, ear-
tipping, and returning community cats to the location in which they were trapped.
Section 5. That Subsection 6.04.020(A) of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
A. Every owned dog and cat shall be licensed. Dogs and cats shall be licensed within 30 days of the
date they are initially inoculated for rabies and annually within 30 days' time of the date of the
current rabies vaccination. No person shall have, harbor, keep or possess any unlicensed dog or cat
in violation of this chapter.
Section 6. That Section 6.04.040 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
to read as follows:
6.04.040 Rabies vaccination and reporting.
C. The owner or custodian of any animal required to be vaccinated against rabies shall keep a current
rabies vaccination tag securely attached to a substantial collar which shall be worn by the animal at
all times. Animal shelters administering a TNR program shall retain records of vaccinations of
community cats. Rabies vaccination tags are not required for community cats.
D. Whenever a veterinarian inoculates an animal for rabies the veterinarian shall complete a rabies
vaccination report which shall be forwarded to the City or its designee. The report shall contain the
following information:
1. The name, age and sex of the animal;
2. A general description of the animal;
3. The date the current vaccination was given to the animal;
4. The revaccination date;
5. The vaccination tag number assigned to the animal;
6. The name and address of the animal's owner or custodian, except community cats.
The veterinarian shall sign the report and all reports shall be sent to animal control within 30
days of the administration of the vaccination.
Section 7. That Section 6.04.060 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
to add a new Subsection 6.04.060(B) as follows and relettering all subsequent Subsections accordingly:
6.04.060 Animal running at large.
B. Community cats are not deemed at-large unless designated a nuisance or visibly sick/injured;
nuisance determinations follow the animal control officer’s assessment and citizen complaints.
Section 8. That Chapter 6.04 entitled “Animals” of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is
hereby amended to add a new Section 6.04.065 as follows:
6.04.065 Community Cats
A. The purpose of this section is to protect residents of the city against the hazards brought about by
a feral cat population and to provide a safe and humane process by which health and safety hazards
can be reduced through the use of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) practices to reduce and/or manage
the cat population within city limits.
B. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) will permit the City of Davenport or a designee to engage in the trapping
of community cats for the purpose of sterilization, vaccination, ear-tipping for easy identification, and
to provide other necessary medical care for community cats. The City of Davenport may work with
its designee to implement and/or administer Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) practices.
C. A caretaker providing care for community cat(s) may offer certain necessities on a regular/on-going
basis, including but not limited to, food and water. Feeding stations must be on property owned or
occupied by the caretaker, must be kept in sanitary conditions, and must prevent the attraction of
wildlife. A caretaker may provide medical care as needed or contact animal control for assistance to
prevent the suffering of a community cat. Providing food, water, or weather-appropriate shelter to a
free-roaming cat, or participating in TNR (including humane trapping, transport, surgery, recovery,
and return), does not, by itself, constitute ownership.
D. If the requirements identified in this section are met, the caretaker is exempt from licensing, running
at large, or other provisions of this chapter that apply to owned cats.
E. Community cats are prohibited from protected wildlife areas, nature preserves, or other sensitive
habitats or areas where cats may present a risk. Community cats shall not be released near these
areas and may be impounded if found near one of these areas.
F. Community cat caregivers may reclaim impounded community cats without proof of ownership for
the purpose of carrying out Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and/or returning ear-tipped community cats
to their original locations.
G. A cat meeting the requirements of a community cat as defined by this chapter shall be released on
the site where it was trapped or within a mile radius of the site where it was trapped. An ear-tipped
cat received by animal control will be returned to the location trapped unless veterinary care is
required, unless the property owner requests the cat not be returned, or unless animal control is
aware of unsafe conditions.
H. A community cat that causes damage, interferes with a property, creates a nuisance, or creates a
health hazard may be abated under the general abatement provisions of the Davenport Municipal
Code.
I. The City of Davenport or its designee shall have no liability for the disposition of any community cat.
J. No person shall trap or capture any cat and remove or release it to another location within or outside
the city limits. Relocation of cats is prohibited unless expressly authorized by animal control.
Section 9. That Section 6.04.080 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
as follows:
6.04.080 Removal of excrement.
A. An owner or custodian of any animal shall keep all structures, pens, coops, or yards wherein an
animal is confined clean and free from excrement and the odor arising from excrement. Such area
shall also be clean and free of vermin and anything that is likely to become putrid, offensive, or
injurious to health. An area, structure, pen, coop, or yard not maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition may be declared a public nuisance subject to the process outlined in 6.04.160.
Section 10. That Section 6.04.090 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
as follows:
6.04.090 Number of animals regulated.
D. Community cats shall not be counted toward the number of animals.
Section 11. That Subsection 6.04.100(A) of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby
amended as follows:
9. Community cats are not wild animals herein.
Section 12. That Section 6.04.130 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be repealed and replaced to read as
follows:
6.04.130 Animal noise regulations
A. A person shall not keep, harbor, feed, or knowingly allow any animal to emit vocalizations plainly audible
beyond the property line in a manner that meets one of the following objective thresholds:
a. Nighttime (10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.): continuous vocalization for 5 minutes or longer, or intermittent
vocalization totaling 10 minutes within any 1-hour period.
b. Daytime (7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.): continuous vocalization for 10 minutes or longer, or intermittent
vocalization totaling 30 minutes within any 24-hour period.
B. Evidence. A violation may be established by (i) officer observation; (ii) audio/video recordings that
reasonably capture duration and audibility from the complainant’s property; (iii) a sworn complaint by two
independent witnesses, or one witness corroborated by time-stamped recordings or an officer follow-up.
C. Defenses/exceptions. No violation occurs when the vocalization is:
a. In response to provocation, trespass, or an immediate threat;
b. Caused by emergency vehicles or alarms (≤2 minutes);
c. From permitted agricultural operations in an agricultural zone;
d. From wildlife not kept/harbored by a person.
Note: For community-cat caretakers, mere TNR feeding does not create liability unless the caretaker’s
conduct knowingly or negligently causes repeated violations under §1.
D. Responsible party. The owner, keeper, or person in control of the premises who allows the animal to
remain and create the violation is responsible.
E. Remedies. The enforcing official may issue: (i) a written warning and compliance plan; (ii) a municipal
infraction; and (iii) abatement under the Code (e.g., indoor confinement during quiet hours, colony
management conditions for community cats, or removal consistent with humane and public-health laws).
Section 13. That Section 6.04.140 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
to read as follows:
6.04.140 Impoundment.
A. Impoundment Procedure. Unrestrained animals found running at large, nuisance animals, neglected
animals, abandoned animals, and cats or dogs running at large without license tags or rabies
vaccination tags shall be taken and impounded in the animal shelter and there confined in a humane
manner. Community cats may be excluded.
Section 14. That Section 6.04.160 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
to read as follows:
6.04.160 Nuisances.
B. Whenever an animal control officer or police officer determines that a nuisance under this chapter
exists, the officer may cause a written notice ordering the abatement of the nuisance to be served
upon the owner or custodian. The notice to abate shall contain a description of what constitutes the
nuisance, the location of the nuisance, a statement of the act or acts necessary to abate the nuisance,
a definite time within which the nuisance shall be abated which time shall be reasonable under the
circumstances, and a statement that the City will abate the nuisance if the nuisance is not abated in
the manner and within the time stated and no request for a hearing is made within the time stated.
Notice to abate shall be served personally upon the owner or custodian by serving the owner or
custodian or any person residing at the residence who is at least 18 years old, or by serving the owner
or custodian by certified mail, return receipt requested. If service is by certified mail, service shall be
deemed given when mailed.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any of the provisions of this ordinance are for any reason illegal or void, then the
lawful provisions of this ordinance, which are separable from said unlawful provisions shall be and remain in full
force and effect, the same as if the ordinance contained no illegal or void provisions.
REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective after its final passage and publication as by law
provided.
Adopted 12/10/2025: Mike Matson, Mayor; Attest: Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk
2. Third Consideration: Ordinance amending Chapter 12.72 entitled "Conduct in Public Parks" of
the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa to update language and requirements outlined in Iowa
State Code Chapter 724.28. [All Wards] ADOPTED 2025-493
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-493
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.72 ENTITLED “CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF DAVENPORT, IOWA TO UPDATE LANGUAGE AND REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN IOWA STATE CODE 724.28.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 12.72.060 of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa be and the same is hereby amended
as follows:
12.72.060 Recreational activities.
C. Hunting and Firearms
1. Prohibited Actions. Except as permitted in this section, no person in a park shall:
a. Hunt, trap, pursue, molest, kill, or capture any wild animal, reptile, or bird; or remove, possess,
sell, or offer to sell any young, eggs, nests, or young of any wild animal, reptile, or bird.
b. Discharge or use any firearm, unless specifically authorized by state law, and except as
permitted under Subsection 2.
c. Possess or carry within any park any weapon or device that is not otherwise permitted under
Iowa state law, including but not limited to air rifles, spring-guns, bows and arrows, slings, or
any instrument that can be loaded with blank cartridges, or any trapping device, unless
permitted by the director under Subsection 2.
2. Permitted Use. The following are permitted, notwithstanding the prohibitions in Paragraph 1, subject
to compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, and subject to any additional rules adopted by
Parks & Recreation:
a. Carrying by persons who are legally eligible under Iowa Code, including those who may carry
handguns under the state’s permitless carry law. Such persons may carry firearms in parks,
provided that they are not disqualified under state or federal law.
b. Discharge of a firearm in a park only under a special written permit granted by the director, for
specific events or uses (e.g., target ranges, permitted ceremonies), and consistent with state
law relating to discharge and public safety.
c. Use of archery equipment or non-firearm weapons (bows and arrows, etc.) in designated areas
only, where those uses are approved by the director, and in compliance with all applicable
safety standards and notices.
3. Shooting Across Boundaries. Shooting into or across park boundaries (from outside the park into the
park or vice versa) is prohibited unless specifically permitted by a special written permit issued by the
director, consistent with safety and state law.
4. Compliance & Preemption. This section does not require any person to violate state law. Where state
law allows carrying, possessing, or transporting a weapon, this ordinance shall not unreasonably burden
those rights, though it may impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions for park safety. If
any part of this section is found to conflict with state law or court decision, it shall be severable, and the
remainder shall remain in effect.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any of the provisions of this ordinance are for any reason illegal or void, then the
lawful provisions of this ordinance, which are separable from said unlawful provisions shall be and remain in full
force and effect, the same as if the ordinance contained no illegal or void provisions.
REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective after its final passage and publication as
provided by law.
Adopted 12/10/2025: Mike Matson, Mayor; Attest: Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk
3. First Consideration: Ordinance amending Schedule V Four-Way Stop Intersections of Chapter
10.96 entitled “Schedules” of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa by adding East 3rd Street at
LeClaire Street. [Ward 3] MOVED TO SECOND CONSIDERATION
4. First Consideration: Ordinance amending Schedule VI Speed Limits of Chapter 10.96 entitled
“Schedules” of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa by adding West 83rd Street from Northwest
Boulevard to its western terminus as a 30-mph speed zone. [Ward 2]
MOVED TO SECOND CONSIDERATION
5. Resolution of support for the submission of an application to the State of Iowa High Quality Jobs
program through a partial property tax exemption for improvements to a manufacturing facility,
Electro Freeze, H.C. Duke and Sons, LLC, Petitioner. [Ward 8] ADOPTED 2025-494
6. Resolution accepting work completed under the East Locust Street (Grand Avenue to Eastern
Avenue) Rehabilitation project by Hawkeye Paving Corporation of Davenport, Iowa in the amount
of $1,370,465.21, CIP #35061. [Ward 5] ADOPTED 2025-495
7. Resolution accepting work completed under the Emeis Park Phase II | Adaptive and Inclusive
Playground project by Hawkeye Paving Corporation of Davenport, Iowa in the amount of
$677,694.27, CIP #ARP10. [Ward 1] ADOPTED 2025-496
8. Resolution accepting work completed under the Bus Barn Charging project by Rock River Electric,
Inc of Colona, Illinois in the amount of $385,802, CIP #24035. [Ward 7] ADOPTED 2025-497
9. Resolution accepting work completed under the Ridgeview Drive (Cedar Street to Pacific Street)
Reconstruction project by Five Cities Construction Company of Coal Valley, Illinois in the amount
of $376,605.67, CIP #35061. [Ward 8] ADOPTED 2025-498
10. Resolution accepting work completed under the 2025 Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Program by
Kelly Construction of Davenport, Iowa in the amount of $349,897.54, CIP #28024 & 28028. [Wards
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8] ADOPTED 2025-499
11. Resolution accepting work completed under the 2025 Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Repair Program
by Leveraged Services, LLC of Bettendorf, Iowa in the amount of $240,788.27, CIP #28024 &
#28028. [Wards 3, 4, 5, & 6] ADOPTED 2025-500
12. Resolution accepting work completed under the Dubuque Street (East 29th Street to East 32nd
Street) Mill and Overlay project by Taylor Ridge Paving & Construction of Andalusia, Illinois in the
amount of $218,328.88, CIP #35062. [Ward 7] ADOPTED 2025-501
13. Resolution accepting work completed under the West Lombard Court Reconstruction project by
Ihrig Works, LLC of Long Grove, Iowa in the amount of $217,984.90, CIP #35062. [Ward 1]
ADOPTED 2025-502
14. Resolution accepting work completed under the CY 2025 Pedestrian Curb Ramp Retrofit
Program by Leveraged Services, LLC of Bettendorf, Iowa in the amount of $166,391, CIP #35066.
[All Wards] ADOPTED 2025-503
15. Resolution awarding a contract for the Occupational Health and Wellness Clinic project to Bush
Construction Company, Inc of Davenport, Iowa in the amount of $738,680, CIP #60042. [Ward 7]
ADOPTED 2025-504
16. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the PROTECT | Mound and River
Drive Flood Mitigation project to HR Green, Inc of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for an amount not to exceed
$251,872.07, subject to Iowa Department of Transportation concurrence, CIP #68025. [Ward 5]
ADOPTED 2025-505
17. Resolutions approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement of
condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for a temporary construction easement associated with
the PROTECT | 2nd and Gaines Flood Mitigation project, CIP #35067. [Ward 3]
ADOPTED 2025-506
18. Resolution approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement of
condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for rights-of-way and easements associated with the
PROTECT | Marquette and 2nd Flood Mitigation project, CIP #68025. [Ward 4]
ADOPTED 2025-507
19. Resolution approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement of
condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for rights-of-way and easements associated with the
PROTECT | 3rd and LeClaire project, CIP #35067. [Ward 3] ADOPTED 2025-508
20. Resolution approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement of
condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for rights-of-way and easements associated with the
Eastern Avenue Over Goose Creek Bridge Replacement project, CIP #21012. [Wards 6 & 7]
ADOPTED 2025-509
21. Resolutions approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement of
condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for temporary construction easements associated with
the West Central Park (Fairmount Street to Lincoln Avenue) Reconstruction project, CIP #35064.
[Wards 2 & 4] ADOPTED 2025-510
22. Preliminary Resolution for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program. [Wards 4 & 5]
ADOPTED 2025-511
23. Resolution setting a Public Hearing on establishing a public utility easement on City-owned
property located east of Eastern Avenue and north of East 29th Street (Parcel D0001-02A). [Ward
7] ADOPTED 2025-512
24. Resolution authorizing the conveyance of City-owned property located at 2301 East 11th Street
to the Davenport Fire Antique and Restoration Society, Petitioner. [Ward 5] ADOPTED 2025-513
25. Resolution awarding a five-year contract for employee benefit brokerage consulting services to
AssuredPartners of Davenport, Iowa for an amount not to exceed $60,000 annually. [All Wards]
ADOPTED 2025-514
26. Resolution ratifying the Behavioral Health Services Agreement with the Iowa Primary Care
Association (Iowa PCA) to provide funding for a Crisis Intervention Officer. [All Wards]
ADOPTED 2025-515
27. Resolution approving a one-year Co-Responder Services Agreement, with one optional one-
year renewal, with Vera French Community Health Center in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
[All Wards] ADOPTED 2025-515A
*Clerical correction: Duplicate action item numbering was corrected by designating the second item 2025-
515 as item 2025-515A. No other changes were made.
28. Resolution approving the Small Community-Oriented Renewal and Enhancement (SCORE)
Program and authorizing the City Administrator to administer and execute program purchases. [All
Wards] ADOPTED 2025-516
29. Resolution approving the reallocation of a portion of the local sales and service tax revenue
designated for capital improvements to Parks Operations. [All Wards] ADOPTED 2025-517
30. Resolution of agreement and support for Hot Glass, Inc's fundraising efforts for a public art
display at Main Street Landing. [Ward 3] ADOPTED 2025-518
31. Motion approving beer and liquor license applications. PASSED 2025-519
A. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area as noted):
Ward 3
Hotel Blackhawk (Innkeeper Hospitality Services, LLC) — 200 East 3rd Street - License Type:
Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Steel Plow Burger (Steel Plow Burger II, LLC) — 1430 East 52nd Street #3 – Outdoor Area -
License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #3 (Hy-Vee, Inc) — 1823 East Kimberly Road – License Type: Class
E Liquor (Carry-Out)
32. Motion approving Change Order #1 in the amount of $81,000 to Naviant of Verona, Wisconsin
for the Managed Services Agreement for OnBase support and maintenance. [All Wards]
PASSED 2025-520
33. Motion approving a contract with The Salvation Army in the amount of $100,000 to support its
housing and homelessness initiatives in Davenport. [Ward 5] PASSED 2025-521
34. Motion approving a contract with Project Renewal in the amount of $100,000 to support the
second phase of their Youth Program Expansion and Renovation project. [Ward 3]
PASSED 2025-522
35. Motion approving the purchase of 140 ballistic helmets and chin straps from Team Wendy of
Cleveland, Ohio in the amount of $89,896.08, CIP #63026. [All Wards] PASSED 2025-523
XI. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
XII. Public with Business
XIII. Final Comments from Council Members and the Mayor
XIV. Adjourn 6:29 p.m.
Brian Krup
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA
Wednesday, December 10, 2025; 5:30 PM
City Hall | 226 West 4th Street | Council Chambers
I. Moment of Silence
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Meeting Protocol and Decorum
V. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes for November 25, 2025.
VI. City Administrator Update
VII. Report on Committee of the Whole
Approval of the Report on Committee of the Whole for December 3, 2025.
VIII. Petitions and Communications from Council Members and the Mayor
IX. Individual Approval of Items on the Discussion Agenda
1. Second Consideration: Ordinance for Case ORD25-03 being the request of Leverage
Holdings LLC to amend Chapter 17.08 entitled "Uses" of the Municipal Code of
Davenport, Iowa to allow wholesale establishment as a permitted use in the C-3
zoning district and add principal use standards for wholesale establishment. [All
Wards]
2. Resolution approving the Agreement and Release from the Estate of James W. Victor.
[All Wards]
X. Approval of All Items on the Consent Agenda
**NOTE: These are routine items and will be enacted at the City Council Meeting by one roll
call vote without separate discussion unless an item is requested to be removed and considered
separately.
1. Third Consideration: Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 entitled “Animals” of the
Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa to incorporate community cat recommendations
from the joint task force between the Humane Society of Scott County and the City of
Davenport. [All Wards]
2. Third Consideration: Ordinance amending Chapter 12.72 entitled "Conduct in Public
Parks" of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa to update language and
requirements outlined in Iowa State Code Chapter 724.28. [All Wards]
3. First Consideration: Ordinance amending Schedule V Four-Way Stop Intersections of
Chapter 10.96 entitled “Schedules” of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa by
adding East 3rd Street at LeClaire Street. [Ward 3]
4. First Consideration: Ordinance amending Schedule VI Speed Limits of Chapter 10.96
entitled “Schedules” of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa by adding West 83rd
Street from Northwest Boulevard to its western terminus as a 30-mph speed zone.
[Ward 2]
5. Resolution of support for the submission of an application to the State of Iowa High
Quality Jobs program through a partial property tax exemption for improvements to a
manufacturing facility, Electro Freeze, H.C. Duke and Sons, LLC, Petitioner. [Ward 8]
6. Resolution accepting work completed under the East Locust Street (Grand Avenue to
Eastern Avenue) Rehabilitation project by Hawkeye Paving Corporation of Davenport,
Iowa in the amount of $1,370,465.21, CIP #35061. [Ward 5]
7. Resolution accepting work completed under the Emeis Park Phase II | Adaptive and
Inclusive Playground project by Hawkeye Paving Corporation of Davenport, Iowa in
the amount of $677,694.27, CIP #ARP10. [Ward 1]
8. Resolution accepting work completed under the Bus Barn Charging project by Rock
River Electric, Inc of Colona, Illinois in the amount of $385,802, CIP #24035. [Ward
7]
9. Resolution accepting work completed under the Ridgeview Drive (Cedar Street to
Pacific Street) Reconstruction project by Five Cities Construction Company of Coal
Valley, Illinois in the amount of $376,605.67, CIP #35061. [Ward 8]
10. Resolution accepting work completed under the 2025 Sidewalk and ADA Ramp
Program by Kelly Construction of Davenport, Iowa in the amount of $349,897.54, CIP
#28024 & 28028. [Wards 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8]
11. Resolution accepting work completed under the 2025 Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Repair
Program by Leveraged Services, LLC of Bettendorf, Iowa in the amount of
$240,788.27, CIP #28024 & #28028. [Wards 3, 4, 5, & 6]
12. Resolution accepting work completed under the Dubuque Street (East 29th Street to
East 32nd Street) Mill and Overlay project by Taylor Ridge Paving & Construction of
Andalusia, Illinois in the amount of $218,328.88, CIP #35062. [Ward 7]
13. Resolution accepting work completed under the West Lombard Court Reconstruction
project by Ihrig Works, LLC of Long Grove, Iowa in the amount of $217,984.90, CIP
#35062. [Ward 1]
14. Resolution accepting work completed under the CY 2025 Pedestrian Curb Ramp
Retrofit Program by Leveraged Services, LLC of Bettendorf, Iowa in the amount of
$166,391, CIP #35066. [All Wards]
15. Resolution awarding a contract for the Occupational Health and Wellness Clinic
project to Bush Construction Company, Inc of Davenport, Iowa in the amount of
$738,680, CIP #60042. [Ward 7]
16. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the PROTECT | Mound
and River Drive Flood Mitigation project to HR Green, Inc of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for
an amount not to exceed $251,872.07, subject to Iowa Department of Transportation
concurrence, CIP #68025. [Ward 5]
17. Resolutions approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement
of condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for a temporary construction easement
associated with the PROTECT | 2nd and Gaines Flood Mitigation project, CIP #35067.
[Ward 3]
18. Resolution approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement
of condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for rights-of-way and easements
associated with the PROTECT | Marquette and 2nd Flood Mitigation project, CIP
#68025. [Ward 4]
19. Resolution approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement
of condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for rights-of-way and easements
associated with the PROTECT | 3rd and LeClaire project, CIP #35067. [Ward 3]
20. Resolution approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement
of condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for rights-of-way and easements
associated with the Eastern Avenue Over Goose Creek Bridge Replacement project,
CIP #21012. [Wards 6 & 7]
21. Resolutions approving and authorizing the use of condemnation and commencement
of condemnation proceedings, if necessary, for temporary construction easements
associated with the West Central Park (Fairmount Street to Lincoln Avenue)
Reconstruction project, CIP #35064. [Wards 2 & 4]
22. Preliminary Resolution for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program. [Wards 4 & 5]
23. Resolution setting a Public Hearing on establishing a public utility easement on City-
owned property located east of Eastern Avenue and north of East 29th Street (Parcel
D0001-02A). [Ward 7]
24. Resolution authorizing the conveyance of City-owned property located at 2301 East
11th Street to the Davenport Fire Antique and Restoration Society, Petitioner. [Ward
5]
25. Resolution awarding a five-year contract for employee benefit brokerage consulting
services to AssuredPartners of Davenport, Iowa for an amount not to exceed $60,000
annually. [All Wards]
26. Resolution ratifying the Behavioral Health Services Agreement with the Iowa Primary
Care Association (Iowa PCA) to provide funding for a Crisis Intervention Officer. [All
Wards]
27. Resolution approving a one-year Co-Responder Services Agreement, with one
optional one-year renewal, with Vera French Community Health Center in an amount
not to exceed $200,000. [All Wards]
28. Resolution approving the Small Community-Oriented Renewal and Enhancement
(SCORE) Program and authorizing the City Administrator to administer and execute
program purchases. [All Wards]
29. Resolution approving the reallocation of a portion of the local sales and service tax
revenue designated for capital improvements to Parks Operations. [All Wards]
30. Resolution of agreement and support for Hot Glass, Inc's fundraising efforts for a
public art display at Main Street Landing. [Ward 3]
31. Motion approving beer and liquor license applications.
A. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area as noted):
Ward 3
Hotel Blackhawk (Innkeeper Hospitality Services, LLC) — 200 East 3rd Street -
License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Steel Plow Burger (Steel Plow Burger II, LLC) — 1430 East 52nd Street #3 - Outdoor
Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore #3 (Hy-Vee, Inc) — 1823 East Kimberly Road - License
Type: Class E Liquor (Carry-Out)
32. Motion approving Change Order #1 in the amount of $81,000 to Naviant of Verona,
Wisconsin for the Managed Services Agreement for OnBase support and maintenance.
[All Wards]
33. Motion approving a contract with The Salvation Army in the amount of $100,000 to
support its housing and homelessness initiatives in Davenport. [Ward 5]
34. Motion approving a contract with Project Renewal in the amount of $100,000 to
support the second phase of their Youth Program Expansion and Renovation project.
[Ward 3]
35. Motion approving the purchase of 140 ballistic helmets and chin straps from Team
Wendy of Cleveland, Ohio in the amount of $89,896.08, CIP #63026. [All Wards]
XI. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
XII. Public with Business
PLEASE NOTE: At this time individuals may address the City Council on any matters of City
business not appearing on this agenda. This is not an opportunity to discuss issues with the
Council members or get information. In accordance with Open Meetings law, the Council
cannot take action on any complaint or suggestions tonight.
Please state your name and ward for the record. There is a five (5) minute time limit. Please
end your comments promptly.
XIII. Final Comments from Council Members and the Mayor
XIV. Adjourn