City Council Agenda Preview: August 3, 2026

5. Work Session Request: Data Center Information & Community Input Report City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on the topic “Data Center Information & Community Input Report” on Monday, August 17 at 5:15 pm. Suggested Dispo...

6. Work Session Request: Parks and Recreation Aquatic Facility Study City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session to be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to provide an update and overview of the Aquatic Facility Stud...

JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -

1. JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Set a Public Hearing and Initiate Public Bidding City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary approval of the plans, specifica...

Setting a Public Hearing - Petition for Vacation and Disposal of a portion of

2. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition for Vacation and Disposal of a portion of the Main Street and West 7th Street Right of Way to be known as Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa City Manager recomme...

Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process

3. Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process City Manager recommending City Council authorize the public bidding process and set a public hearing for August 17, 2026, and to preliminarily approve the...

Resolution Setting a Public Hearing To Consider the Amended and Restated

4. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing To Consider the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement By and Between the City Of Dubuque and RG HOSPITALITY, LLC for the Grand Harbor Hotel City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached res...

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) Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution approving the Communica...

Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project

2. Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated construction cost of $532,440.00, for the Dub...

Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue

3. Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) – Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing t...

Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue

4. 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 Proof of publication on notice of public hea...

11. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Corridor Project; JQ Construction, LLC for the Lead Service Line Replacement – Phase 2 Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File...

FY27 Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contracted Services Agreement

1. FY27 Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contracted Services Agreement and Negotiations City Manager recommending City Council approve a five-year contracted services agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Regional Humane Soc...

Nevada St. One-Way Pilot Conversion between Forest Ln. and W. 5th St.

2. Nevada St. One-Way Pilot Conversion between Forest Ln. and W. 5th St. adjacent to Lincoln Elementary School City Manager recommending that the temporary southbound one-way operation during pick-up and drop-off on Nevada Street between F...

Downtown Master Plan Update Request for Proposals

3. Downtown Master Plan Update Request for Proposals City Manager recommending City Council approve the Downtown Master Plan Update Request for Proposals approved by the Long-Range Planning Advisory Commission at its July 15, 2026 meeting...

Opportunity Zone 2.0 Application Submission

4. Opportunity Zone 2.0 Application Submission for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation through the Opportunity Iowa program, administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve

Auburn Street and Custer Street Infrastructure Reconstruction Project Video

7. Auburn Street and Custer Street Infrastructure Reconstruction Project Video City staff will show a video of the Auburn and Custer Street Reconstruction Project, which is upgrading century-old infrastructure and modernizing water, sanita...

Public Works Sewer Maintenance Crew Video

8. Public Works Sewer Maintenance Crew Video City staff will show a video of the Public Works Department's sewer crew. This video can be seen on the City's YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/OHVlw0- xSaQ?si=gUld3cZg1N0v9T3k Suggested Dis...

Dubuque Welcomes RAGBRAI Video

9. Dubuque Welcomes RAGBRAI Video City staff will show a video highlighting the 2026 edition of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), which ended in Dubuque on Saturday, July 25. This video can also be viewed on the...

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...

Minutes and Reports Submitted

1. Minutes and Reports Submitted June 18, 2026; Zoning Board of Adjustment of June 25, 2026. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File

Notice of Claims and Suits

2. Notice of Claims and Suits Lora David for vehicle damage; Sheri Henschel for property damage; Kay Konrady for vehicle damage; Patti Richey for vehicle damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and Fi

Disposition of Claims

3. Disposition of Claims City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Rick Ackley for

Approval of City Expenditures

4. Approval of City Expenditures City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make certain pa

Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project - Consulting

5. Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project - Consulting Engineering Design Services Contract Award Recommendation City Manager recommending City Council approval of Strand Associ

Kohl's Department Stores #985 2025 and 2026 Property Tax Appeal

6. Kohl's Department Stores #985 2025 and 2026 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Notice Senior Counsel transmitting notice of a Stipulation of Settlement for a 2025 and 2026 property tax

Garbage Collection Assessments

7. Garbage Collection Assessments the City to certify garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. RESOLUTION

Approval of Plat of Survey (Vacation) of a portion of the Main Street and West

9. Approval of Plat of Survey (Vacation) of a portion of the Main Street and West 7th Street Right of Way to be known as Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For

Signed Contracts

10. Signed Contracts Clockwork Partners to provide and service viewing towers at Eagle Point Park; East Central Intergovernmental Association for the EPA FY26 Brownfield Assessment Grant; Eastern Iow

Recommendation for net increase in Human Resources Department of

12. Recommendation for net increase in Human Resources Department of 1.0 FTE for the addition of the Workforce and Compensation Analyst position City Manager recommending the creation of a Workforce