City Council Agenda Preview: May 18, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 46 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
Private Lead Service Line Replacement Project Pilot Program - Phase 2 ($3,320,00
The City Council considered Private Lead Service Line Replacement Project Pilot Program - Phase 2 ($3,320,000.00) scheduled for June 1, 2026.
City Manager Recommends Public Bidding Process for Traffic Signal Improvement
City Council to approve plans, set date for public hearing on June 1, 2026, with estimated construction cost of $297,082.25.
Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project Initiate Public Bidding ($1,791,
The City Council considered Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project Initiate Public Bidding ($1,791,400.00) scheduled for June 1, 2026.
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Private Lead Service Line Replacement Project Pilot Program - Phase 2
1. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Project Pilot Program - Phase 2 City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $3,320...
Petition to Vacate the 20' alley right of way lying between Peru Road, Toledo
2. Petition to Vacate the 20' alley right of way lying between Peru Road, Toledo Street, Excelsior Street and Walker Street for Vacating Petition (Agreement between City of Dubuque and Kellhoff Properties, LLC) City Manager recommending Ci...
Petition to Vacate Certain Street Right of Way Easements in Julien Addition,
3. Petition to Vacate Certain Street Right of Way Easements in Julien Addition, from Property Owners Reiss and Blong, Fondell and Hemesath City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for June 1, 2026, in response to a reque...
Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing for the
4. Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing for the Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the construction plans and spe...
Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project Initiate Public Bidding
5. Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications; estima...
North Schmitt Island Collection System Project Contract 2
6. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project Contract 2 City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and set a public hearing for June 1, 2026, and to preliminarily approve the plans, specifications, for...
MacHom Windows, LLC, Second Amendment Lease Agreement
7. MacHom Windows, LLC, Second Amendment Lease Agreement City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing on the Second Amendment for June 1, 2026, for the approval of the proposed Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and...
Request to Rezone 1836 Washington Street
1. Request to Rezone 1836 Washington Street Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to rezone the property at 1836 Washington Street from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential to C-4 Downtown Commercial zoning district and Zoning...
Unified Development Code Text Amendment for Community Gardens
2. Unified Development Code Text Amendment for Community Gardens Code by Listing Community Gardens as a Permitted Use in all Office, Commercial, and Industrial Zoning Districts and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINA...
River City Property Management, LLC Development Agreement and
3. River City Property Management, LLC Development Agreement and Providing for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to...
Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment
4. Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to amend the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Amending the Current Budget for Fi...
Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Iowa DOT Project
5. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Iowa DOT Project Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project –...
Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project - Conduct Public Hearing and
6. Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Bidding Documents Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $290,972.0...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Fiscal Year 2027 Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Grant
$17,00010. Fiscal Year 2027 Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) Grant City Manager recommending City Council approval to receive FY 2027 Iowa Department of Public Safety, Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau Grant funds o...
Dubuque Law Enforcement Center Space and Feasibility Study
$92,50012. Dubuque Law Enforcement Center Space and Feasibility Study Recommendation City Manager recommending City Council approval to proceed with Legat Architects (in partnership with McClaren, Wilson, and Lawrie) with a co...
Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Award
$512,919.92
Awardee: Gansen Excavating
2. Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Award
Public Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the Public Improvement
Construction Contract for the Loras Blvd. & Loc...
Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Award Public
$405,706.20
Awardee: Eastern Iowa
Excavating
3. Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Award Public
Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Pro...
2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project Award Public Improvement
$135,229.474. 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Project Award Public Improvement Contract City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract for the 2026 Public Works Asphalt Milling Profile Proje...
Request for Qualifications - Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel
8. Request for Qualifications - Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Consultant Selection City Manager recommending City Council approval for the Fire Department to proceed with selection of FEH Design as the consultant f...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
City Manager Recommendation to Appoint Assistant Chief of Police Joe
1. City Manager Recommendation to Appoint Assistant Chief of Police Joe Messerich as the Next City of Dubuque Chief of Police City Manager providing an overview of the recruitment and evaluation process for the next Chief of Police and to...
Ordinance Establishing Minimum Sanitary Sewer Charge for FY27
5. Ordinance Establishing Minimum Sanitary Sewer Charge for FY27 City Manager recommending City Council approval of the ordinance amending Section 13-2C-3(C) of the Code of Ordinances to adjust the minimum sanitary sewer charges by 9% in s...
Fire Cost Recovery Billing Ordinance
6. Fire Cost Recovery Billing Ordinance City Manager recommending City Council approval to advance a Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance, including the associated fee schedule for consideration. ORDINANCE Amending the City Of Dubuque Code of Ordi...
Relocate Taxiway A - Combine Construction Phase 4 and Phase 6
7. Relocate Taxiway A - Combine Construction Phase 4 and Phase 6 City Manager recommending City Council approval to begin a multi-year effort to reconstruct Taxiway A, which serves as a parallel taxiway to Runway 13/31. Suggested Dispositi...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 20 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
- Dubuque Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition
- Crescent Community Health Center Letter of Support
- Housing Commissioner Appointment of Liaison to the Long-Range Planning
- Certified Lists — EMS Field Supervisor and Deputy Fire Chief
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY26 Annual Action Plan — RESOLUTION Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026
- 22-IA RAISE Infrastructure Planning Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 — RESOLUTION Approving Grant Agreement Ame
- Vacating Petition - Kellhoff Properties, LLC, Plat of Survey of Lots 521A, — Resolution(s)
- Gronen Development, Inc., Mixed-use Building Project at the Corner of West — Resolution(s)
- Rescind Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project — Resolution No. 135-26 thereby canceling
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Land Recycling Program -
- Support for Workforce Housing Tax Credit Applications for Downtown — RESOLUTION Supporting the Submission of
- Accepting the Deed to Certain Real Estate in Dubuque, County, Iowa from the — Resolution(s)
- Final Plat of Sky Blue Estates #3 — RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval of the F
- Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses — RESOLUTION Approving applications for re
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications — RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Re
📋 Additional Municipal Business
Recognition of Zoning Advisory Commissioner for 32 Years of Service
1. Recognition of Zoning Advisory Commissioner for 32 Years of Service Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont will recognize Zoning Advisory Commissioner Martha Christ for her 32 years of service
Public Works Week Proclamation (May 17- 23)
1. Public Works Week Proclamation (May 17- 23) On behalf of the Public Works Department.
National Mississippi River Day (June 2, 2026)
2. National Mississippi River Day (June 2, 2026) On behalf of the Shalom Spirituality Center and Franciscan Land Justice Team.