City Council Agenda Preview: July 20, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 35 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project Public Hearing
City Manager recommends public hearing for Dubuque Fire Headquarters remodeling project, set for August 3, 2026.
City Council approves $16,421.01 for Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation
City Manager recommends City Council accept resolution to authorize final payment to contractor Poly Vinyl Roofing, Inc.
Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project Award Construction Contract ($108,78
The City Council considered Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project Award Construction Contract with Project Award Construction ($108,780.00).
🏛️ Work Session & Policy Briefings
Work Session Request: Iowa Senate File 2472 and Impacts on the City of
5. Work Session Request: Iowa Senate File 2472 and Impacts on the City of Dubuque City Manager recommending the City Council schedule a work session on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. for a presentation on Iowa Senate File 2472 and Impacts on t...
Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update
6. Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session to provide an update on the Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action Comprehensive Plan on August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Suggested Disposition:...
Work Session Request: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic
7. Work Session Request: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study City Manager recommending City Council hold a work session on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, beginning at 5:15 p.m. on the Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic...
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Communications Facility License Agreement: NCWPCS MPL 29 – Year Sites
1. Communications Facility License Agreement: NCWPCS MPL 29 – Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC (Louis Murphy Park Cell Tower) City Manager recommending City Council hold a public hearing on August 3, 2026, on the Communications Facility Licen...
Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project - Initiate Public
2. Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel 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; e...
Setting a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer
4. Setting a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) – Water & Resource Recovery Center Industrial Controls Project City Manager recommending that a p...
Request to Rezone Property on Valeria Street
1. Request to Rezone Property on Valeria Street Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve a request from Eric McFadden to rezone property on Valeria Street, PINs 1024126007, 1024126008, and 102412600...
Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 2527 Washington
2. Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 2527 Washington Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the purchase agreement City-owned real property located at 2527 Washington Street, and C...
Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 821 Garfield
3. Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 821 Garfield Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve disposing of City-owned real property located at 821 Garfield Avenue, and City Manager reco...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Catalyst Fund Grant Award
$19,580.009. Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Catalyst Fund Grant Award Acceptance $19,580.00 from the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) and request City Manager signature on the Memorandum of Understan...
Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with Limestone Legacy, LLC for
$35,00010. Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with Limestone Legacy, LLC for the Facade Rehabilitation of 243 W 10th Street City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Downtown Rehabili...
Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project - Project
$16,421.0112. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project - Project Acceptance City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the improvements and authorize the final payment to t...
Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project Award Construction Contract
$108,780.00
Awardee: Project Award Construction
13. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project Award Construction Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the Well No. 7 Rehabilitation -
Phase 3 Project contract to Municipal Well & Pump of Peosta, Iowa...
Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project Award
$2,827,000.00
Awardee: Black
Hawk Roof Company Inc
4. Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project Award
Public Improvement Contract
City Manager recommending City Council award the public improvement contract
for the Municipal Services Center Roof and HV...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Stormwater Commencement of Charge Ordinance Update
1. Stormwater Commencement of Charge Ordinance Update City Manager recommending City Council approval to amend Section 13-4-7 of the City Code to include explicit language establishing the commencement of stormwater utility charges for Non...
Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance
2. Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance Assistant City Attorney providing a Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance for consideration, which was refined per City Council direction at the May 18, 2026, meeting. ORDINANCE Amending The City Of Dubuque Code Of O...
Iowa Amphitheater (Back Waters Amp) Project Completion Video
9. Iowa Amphitheater (Back Waters Amp) Project Completion Video City staff will show a video on the completion of the Iowa Amphitheater project on Chaplain Schmitt Island. The video can also be seen on the City's YouTube channel at https:/...
🤝 Boards & Commissions
Boards and Commission Appointments
1. Boards and Commission Appointments Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vaca...
📑 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
- Pre-annexation Agreement – LRS Development, LLC — RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Ag
- Final Plat of Voncarlowitz Place No. 2 — Resolution(s)
- Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Public Sidewalk from Kennedy Mall, — Resolution(s)
- Plat of Survey for Right of Way Dedication – Portions of Main Street, West 7th — RESOLUTION Approving The Plat Of Survey
- Signed Contracts
- Contracted Services Agreement – Crescent Community Health Center
- STP Holdings LLC 2025 and 2026 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of
- Ratification of Second Amendment to Economic Development Assistance — resolution ratifying
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications — RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Re
📋 Additional Municipal Business
Swearing-In Police Chief Joe Messerich
1. Swearing-In Police Chief Joe Messerich City Manager Michael Van Milligen will swear in Police Chief Joe Messerich.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory
1. U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Recognition Michael Nordos, Retail Food Specialist, Branch II of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (
Dubuque County Fair Week (July 28 - August 2, 2026)
1. Dubuque County Fair Week (July 28 - August 2, 2026) On behalf of the Dubuque County Fair Association.
Community of Colleges Week (August 3 - 7, 2026)
2. Community of Colleges Week (August 3 - 7, 2026) On behalf of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and area colleges and universities.