City Council Agenda Preview: August 17, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 31 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project Public Hearing Approval
City Council approves plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated construction cost for JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement project at $60,000.00.
City Council approves $426,000 contract for Fire Department bunkroom remodel
City Manager recommends awarding construction contract to Portzen Construction for Fire Department Bunkroom remodel project.
City Council Approves Contaminated Soil Removal Project
City Manager recommends awarding contract to Top Grade Excavating for $5,584.80
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Grant of Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa
1. Grant of Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing to be held on September 8, 2026, to consider disposal of City interest by the granting of an Embankment Easemen...
Setting Public Hearing for Consenting to the Renewal of Operating Line of
2. Setting Public Hearing for Consenting to the Renewal of Operating Line of Credit between the Dubuque Racing Association LTD. and Nicolet National Bank City Attorney recommending City Council set a public hearing on the consent to the DR...
Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment
1. Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from The Architects Partnership to amend the Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development, located at 800 Wacker Drive, with...
Approving an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the
2. Approving an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and RG HOSPITALITY, LLC Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Am...
Petition to Vacate Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City
3. Petition to Vacate Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Building Entrance Improvements Project Proof of publication on notice of public...
JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -
4. JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Bidding Documents Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the resolution approving the...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Notice of Award and Request to Execute Agreement for 2026-2027 City of
4. Notice of Award and Request to Execute Agreement for 2026-2027 City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities City Manager providing information on the award of 2026-2027 City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Progra...
Fire Headquarters Construction Contract Approval - HQ Bunkroom
$426,000
Awardee: Fire Headquarters Construction
6. Fire Headquarters Construction Contract Approval - HQ Bunkroom
City Manager recommending City Council approval to award the construction
contract for the Fire Headquarters Bunkroom and Bathroom Remodel Project,
Proj...
Resolution Approving 2026 Dodds and Sinclair Terminal Contaminated Soil
$5,584.80
Awardee: Top Grade Excavating
10. Resolution Approving 2026 Dodds and Sinclair Terminal Contaminated Soil
Removal Project Award
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the
2026 Dodds and Sinclair Terminal Contamina...
Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance
Awardee: Gansen Excavating
12. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance
Bonds
Black Hawk Roof Company, Inc. for the Municipal Services Center Roof
Replacement Project; Gansen Excavating, Inc. for Historic Millwork O...
Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria Street
15. Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria Street as Part of the Villas on Valeria Subdivision Project City Manager recommending City Council approval of an agreement with Eric McFadden (M...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Resolution Amending Lot Name For Vacating Petition - Northeast Iowa
1. Resolution Amending Lot Name For Vacating Petition - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Building Entrance Improvements Project City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution correcting the lot name in the previously ap...
Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
2. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Thunder Valley, LLC City Manager recommending City Council to adopt the attached Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubu...
North American Trainer Association (NATA) Formation Flight Training at
3. North American Trainer Association (NATA) Formation Flight Training at Dubuque Regional Airport Video City staff will show a video of the North American Trainer Association (NATA) conducting their annual formation flight training at the...
🤝 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...
Boards and Commission Appointments
2. Boards and Commission Appointments Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Community Development Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (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 Appeal of Claim
- Approval of City Expenditures — RESOLUTION Authorizing the Chief Financi
- FY27 Update to Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection
- Final Plat of Swiss Valley Estates — RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval Of The F
- Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense — Resolution(s)
- Adoption of Supplement Number 2026 S-20 to the City of Dubuque Code of — Resolution(s)
- Signed Contracts
- Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Property
- 1199 Central Avenue, Release of Real Estate Mortgage
- Correction of the 2527 Washington Street Special Warranty Deed and — RESOLUTION Approving A Corrected Special
- 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
New Fire Boat Static Display
1. New Fire Boat Static Display The Fire Department will display the new Lake Assault-Landing Craft Style Fire Rescue Boat from 4:45 to 5:30 PM in front of the Historic Federal Building on 6th St. Th
Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 6, 2026)
1. Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 6, 2026) On behalf of the Nathaniel Morgan Memorial Committee.