City Council Agenda Preview: June 1, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, June 1, 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
Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1 ($1,018,736.41)
The City Council considered Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1 with Eastern Iowa Excavating ($1,018,736.41).
Kerper Blvd Lift Station Replacement Project Acceptance
City Manager approves Kerper Boulevard Lift Station replacement project, authorizes final payment to Tschiggfrie Excavating for $1,809,149.13.
Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Construction ($552,000.00
The City Council considered Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Construction with Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Cons
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project
1. Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and set a public hearing for June 15, 2026, and to preliminarily approve the plans, Municipal Serv...
ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA - Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Planning
2. ITEM PULLED FROM AGENDA - Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Planning and Design Loan (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2. City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for...
Voluntary Annexation Request – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
1. Voluntary Annexation Request – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (applicant and property owner) Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Voluntary City Manager recommending approval. RESOLU...
Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid
2. Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider request to property located at 101 Airborne Road from County A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 R...
Kellhoff Properties, LLC Petition to Vacate the 20' alley right of way lying
3. Kellhoff Properties, LLC Petition to Vacate the 20' alley right of way lying between Peru Road, Toledo Street, Excelsior Street, and Walker Street Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacating Petition with Kellh...
Property Owners Reiss and Blong, Fondell, and Hemesath Petition to Vacate
4. Property Owners Reiss and Blong, Fondell, and Hemesath Petition to Vacate Certain Street Right of Way Easements in Julien Addition Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the vacating petition with property owners R...
North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #2
5. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #2 Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #2 and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION No...
Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project
6. Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider the Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTIO...
Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project
7. Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider Southwest Arterial ITS Corridor Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corri...
Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2
8. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2 Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider private lead service line replacement pilot program - phase 2 and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
New Brownfield Redevelopment Flyer
$26. New Brownfield Redevelopment Flyer City Manager submitting a new publication highlighting the impact of the EPA Brownfield Redevelopment Program in Dubuque. Dubuque has leveraged $2 million in EPA Brownfields funding...
Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1
$1,018,736.41
Awardee: Eastern Iowa Excavating
10. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1
Acceptance
City Manager recommending accepting of the Public Improvements and
authorizing the payment of $1,018,736.41 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Con...
Kerper Blvd Lift Station Replacement Project Acceptance
$1,809,149.13
Awardee: Tschiggfrie
Excavating
11. Kerper Blvd Lift Station Replacement Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending accepting the public improvements and to authorize
the payment of the final contract amount of $1,809,149.13 to Tschiggfrie
Excavatin...
Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Construction
$552,000.00
Awardee: Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Construction
15. Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Construction
Contract Award
City Manager recommends awarding the construction conduct for the 2026
Terminal Street Pump Station Rehabilitation project to Tricon...
Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Award
$205,741.89
Awardee: Valentine Construction
9. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Award
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement construction
contract to Valentine Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $205,741.89, which is...
📋 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 recommending City Council refer to the recommendation letter from the Historic Preservation Commission indicating that by a vot...
Approve or deny the request; or
1. Approve or deny the request; or
Refer the request back to the Commission for modification.
2. Refer the request back to the Commission for modification. If the Council decides to proceed with approval of the removal, an ordinance has been provided for consideration. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordin...
Construction of an Off-Street Parking Lot at the Corner of 5th and Locust
2. Construction of an Off-Street Parking Lot at the Corner of 5th and Locust Street Request City Manager recommending approval to allow construction of a surface parking lot at 500 Locust Street. RESOLUTION Allowing for the Construction of...
Selection of Preferred Concept for the Historic Millwork District Outdoor
3. Selection of Preferred Concept for the Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space City Manager modified the recommendation of selection of the preferred concept for the Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space to Conce...
Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan: Pay by Plate Multi-Space Meter
4. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan: Pay by Plate Multi-Space Meter System Request City Manager recommending authorizing the Transportation Services Parking Division to select a vendor from the proposals submitted to the RFP to rep...
440 West 3rd Street, LLC Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application Support
6. 440 West 3rd Street, LLC Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application Support City Manager recommending City Council approval of support for a Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application to the Iowa Economic Development Department being submit...
Authorization to Submit Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for
7. Authorization to Submit Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Application City Manager recommending authorization for the Dubuque Fire Department to submit an application to the Fede...
Areas of Persistent Poverty Study, Master Plan Development, and
8. Areas of Persistent Poverty Study, Master Plan Development, and Implementation Project Consultant Approval City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Steering and Selection Committee’s recommendation for the City to negotiat...
Request to Continue Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance to June 15, 2026 City
10. Request to Continue Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance to June 15, 2026 City Council Meeting Assistant City Attorney Jason Lehman respectfully requests that the fire cost recovery ordinance be removed from the June 1st agenda and placed on t...
Initiation of Recruitment Process for City Manager
11. Initiation of Recruitment Process for City Manager City Attorney requesting direction regarding the initiation of the recruitment process for the next City Manager for the City of Dubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Counc...
VIDEO: New Housing Creation - Spring Update
12. VIDEO: New Housing Creation - Spring Update Communications Office staff will show a brief video providing an update on new housing creation projects throughout the city. The video can also be viewed on the City's YouTube channel at htt...
🤝 Boards & Commissions
Boards and Commission Application Review
1. Boards and Commission Application Review Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 13 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
- City of Dubuque Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report 2026
- Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project - Solicit
- White Street Cycle Track – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study — RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of a G
- National Register of Historic Places - Expansion of the Old Main Historic
- Safe Streets and Roads for All SMART Project Grant Application and — Resolution(s)
- Irrevocable License Creek Valley Campground
- MacHom Windows, LLC Lease Agreement Second Amendment — Resolution(s)
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications — RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Re
📋 Additional Municipal Business
2026 Employee SPIRIT Awards Recognition
1. 2026 Employee SPIRIT Awards Recognition Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach will make a presentation on the 2026 City of Dubuque SPIRIT Awards. PROCLAMATIONS
National Poppy Day (Friday before Memorial Day)
1. National Poppy Day (Friday before Memorial Day) On behalf of VFW Post 508 and American Legion Post 6 Auxiliary On behalf of the Multicultural Family Center.
Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 20, 2026)
3. Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 20, 2026) On behalf of Tri-State Women Warriors
Dornbirn 125th Anniversary Days (June 19-21, 2026)
4. Dornbirn 125th Anniversary Days (June 19-21, 2026) On behalf of the Dubuque Sister City Commission
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
5. LGBTQIA+ Pride Month On behalf of Dubuque Pride, Inc. and The Alphabet Soup Collective