City Council Agenda Preview: May 4, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 41 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project ($290,972.00)
The City Council considered Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project ($290,972.00) scheduled for May 18, 2026.
Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project ($297,082.25)
The City Council considered Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project ($297,082.25).
Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project ($383,388.50)
The City Council considered Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project ($383,388.50).
🏛️ Work Session & Policy Briefings
Work Session Request: iJAG City Life and City Life Alumni Program
6. Work Session Request: iJAG City Life and City Life Alumni Program Presentation and Recommendations. City Manager recommending City Council schedule a Work Session for May 18, 2026, at 5:15 pm for Spring 2026 iJAG City Life and City Life Alumni Pr...
Work Session Request: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque on
7. Work Session Request: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque on Contracted Service Agreement Update City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque on Contracted Service Agreement Up...
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment
1. Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment City Manager recommending the second Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment be set for public hearing for May 18, 2026. RESOLUTION Setting the Date for the Public Hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Fis...
Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Concurrence to Initiate
2. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Concurrence to Initiate Public Bidding Process through Iowa DOT Project City Manager recommending City Council concurrence with initiating the public bidding procedure through the...
Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project
3. Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $290,972.00 for the Greyhound Pa...
River City Property Management, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1255-1257
4. River City Property Management, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1255-1257 Locust Street Development Agreement City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution setting a public hearing for May 18, 2026, on a proposed De...
Annexation Request — Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
5. Annexation Request — Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing on June 1, 2026, for a request filed by the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (applicant a...
Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund - 455 East 15th Street Development
6. Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund - 455 East 15th Street Development Agreement Assistant City Attorney Jason Lehman recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing for June 15, 2026, to consider the...
Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
1. Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project form of contract and estimated cost of $297,082.25 for the Asbury, Chaney & Carter Traffic Signal Improvement Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Asbury,...
Loras & Locust Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project
2. Loras & Locust Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider Loras Blvd. & Locust St. Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project and City Manager recommending approval RESOLUTION Loras Blvd. & L...
Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project
3. Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of $383,388.50 for the Loras Boulevard Rec...
2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project
4. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 2026 Public Works As...
2026 Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project
5. 2026 Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the 2026 Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION...
Tri-State Modelers Lease Agreement
6. Tri-State Modelers Lease Agreement Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider Tri-State Modelers Lease Agreement and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving a Lease Agreement by and between the City of...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Channel Programming
$2,327.949. Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Channel Programming Equipment Fund Expenditures City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission’s recommendations for a total expenditure not to exceed $25...
Proposed Conduit Facilities Agreement With Windstream
11. Proposed Conduit Facilities Agreement With Windstream City Manager recommending City Council approval of a Conduit Facilities Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Windstream providing Windstream with access to...
Award 2026 Pavement Marking Project
$247,039.6813. Award 2026 Pavement Marking Project City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the 2026 Pavement Marking Project through adoption of the attached resolution to Ostrom Painting & Sandb...
Award 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Curb Sidewalk Ramp Project Bid
$199,908.60
Awardee: Public Improvement
Construction
14. Award 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Curb Sidewalk Ramp Project Bid
Package 4
City Manager recommending City Council award the Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Pr...
2026 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation
$178,120.002. 2026 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation Historic Preservation Commission and Assistant Planner Chris Olson will make a presentation on the 2026 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award. Suggested Disposition: Receive and...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood
1. Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries City Manager providing information to City Council for the request from Big A Auto to alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation Di...
Consideration of Street Murals Policy and Hills and Dales’ Right-of-Way
4. Consideration of Street Murals Policy and Hills and Dales’ Right-of-Way Request City Manager recommending City Council authorize the Hills and Dales mural project to proceed under an interim administrative approval process, subject to t...
Updated New Housing Units Handouts
5. Updated New Housing Units Handouts City Manager providing updated New Housing Units handouts that collectively provide insight into housing trends, identified gaps, and projected demand within the community. Suggested Disposition: Recei...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 11 routine actions, contracts, and permits under the consent calendar:
- Minutes and Reports Submitted
- Notice of Claims and Suits
- Disposition of Claims
- Approval of City Expenditures — RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financi
- Signed Contracts
- Curbside Collection Set-Out Reminders Brochure
- Hy-Vee, Inc. 2025 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Notice
- Iowa Department of Transportation PCC patching on US-20 from IA-38 to US-
- Amendment No. 18 to Master Co-location and Shared Services Agreement
- Lead Water Main Replacement Project Engineering Design Services Contract
- Request to Add FTE for Alcohol/Tobacco Compliance Checks
📋 Additional Municipal Business
Recognition of the 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety
1. Recognition of the 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship Resident Shane Hoeper Dubuque’s Housing & Community Development Department, as the recipient of the 2025 Emory R
Building Safety Month (May 2026)
1. Building Safety Month (May 2026) On behalf of the Housing and Community Development Department.
Mental Health Month (May 2026)
2. Mental Health Month (May 2026) On behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County
Preservation Month (May 2026)
3. Preservation Month (May 2026) On behalf of the Planning Services Department and the Historic Preservation Commission.
Public Service Recognition Week (May 3–9, 2026)
4. Public Service Recognition Week (May 3–9, 2026) On behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Celebration of Indigenous Heritage Day (May 16, 2026)
5. Celebration of Indigenous Heritage Day (May 16, 2026) On behalf of the Multicultural Family Center.
Kids To Park (May 16, 2026)
6. Kids To Park (May 16, 2026) On behalf of the Park and Recreation Department and Dubuque Nature Everywhere.
Dubuque Senior High School Speech Team
7. Dubuque Senior High School Speech Team On behalf of Dubuque Senior High School