City Council Agenda Preview: October 19, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 42 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
ImOn Ice Arena Cooling Tower Replacement Project: Initiate Public Bidding ($225,
The City Council considered ImOn Ice Arena Cooling Tower Replacement Project: Initiate Public Bidding ($225,000) scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project ($530,135.74)
The City Council considered Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project with Gansen Excavating ($530,135.74).
City Council Approves 9th St. Repaving
The City Manager recommends approving a $27,346.54 contract for repaving 9th Street, allowing payment to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC.
Public Hearings & Ordinances
Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed
1. Proceedings to Set Public Hearing on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $22,250,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026AB City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for November 2, 2026, on the proposition of selling not to exc...
ImOn Ice Arena Cooling Tower Replacement Project: Initiate Public Bidding
2. ImOn Ice Arena Cooling Tower Replacement Project: Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing City Manager recommending City Council grant preliminary approval of the construction plans, specifications, and est...
Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake
3. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Lake Ridge Apartments Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Urban Ren...
Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the
4. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Eastgate Court Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Urban Renewal Pl...
Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the
5. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Thunder Valley Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Urban Renewal Pl...
Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Plaza
6. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Plaza Drive Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Urban Renewal Plan...
Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Bies
7. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Bies Drive Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Urban Renewal Plan f...
Text Amendment for Receiving Homes
1. Text Amendment for Receiving Homes Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Matthew House to amend the Unified Development Code to include a definition of Receiving Home and to list Receiving Home as a...
Old Mill Road Rezoning Request
2. Old Mill Road Rezoning Request Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Jenny Conlon Corniea to rezone property at 1500 Old Mill Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Cen...
Resolution Approving a Thunder Valley Urban Revitalization Plan
3. Resolution Approving a Thunder Valley Urban Revitalization Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the proposed Thunder Valley Urban Revitalization Plan, and...
Resolution Approving the Eastgate Court Urban Revitalization Plan
4. Resolution Approving the Eastgate Court Urban Revitalization Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the proposed Eastgate Court Urban Revitalization Plan, a...
Proceedings for a Public Hearing and Taking Action on the Issuance of Not
5. Proceedings for a Public Hearing and Taking Action on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,071,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) - Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program – Phase II Proof o...
Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project
$530,135.74
Awardee: Gansen Excavating
9. Loras Boulevard & Locust Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project
Acceptance of Public Improvement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting
the public improvements and to author...
9th St. Brick Removal & Pave Project Acceptance of Public Improvement
$27,346.54
Awardee: Eastern Iowa Excavating
10. 9th St. Brick Removal & Pave Project Acceptance of Public Improvement
City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept
the Public Improvement Construction Contract and to authorize the...
Letter of Support for United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States' Sisters of the
$25,00017. Letter of Support for United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States' Sisters of the Presentation Ministry Grant Submission City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Support for United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States’...
Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance
20. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds Hoyne Landscaping and Snowplowing, Inc. for Historic Millwork District Community Space. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Recommendation to Purchase 1398 Central Ave, Including 148 Parking
$1,819,8001. Recommendation to Purchase 1398 Central Ave, Including 148 Parking Spaces City Manager recommending that City Council authorize the purchase of 1398 Central Avenue and the associated 148 parking spaces at a cost of $...
Action Items & Council Resolutions
Proposed Stakeholder Engagement Plan for City Manager Recruitment
2. Proposed Stakeholder Engagement Plan for City Manager Recruitment City Attorney, Talent Acquisition Manager, and Chief Human Resources Officer providing information on the proposed stakeholder engagement schedule for City Manager recrui...
Recommended Compensation and Total Rewards Structure for City Manager
3. Recommended Compensation and Total Rewards Structure for City Manager Recruitment City Attorney, Talent Acquisition Manager, and Chief Human Resources Officer recommending that the City Council approve the proposed framework for compens...
Boards & Commissions
Boards and Commission Appointment
1. Boards and Commission Appointment Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Transit Advisory Board One, 3-Year term through July 30, 2028 (Vacant term of Kruse) Applic...
Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 19 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
- 2026-2028 City Council Goals & Priorities Brochure
- The information in the brochure, as well as a PDF of the document, is available
- Plat of Survey of Y-Camp Place No. 4 - RESOLUTION Approving The Plat Of Survey
- Final Plat of Carmel Heights No. 3 - RESOLUTION Authorizing Approval Of The F
- Acceptance of Certain Subdivision Improvements in Silver Oaks Estates #4 - Resolution(s)
- Middle Road Water Main Extension Project - Authorization to Award
- Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Repairs Project Notification
- Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Deck Overlays Project Notification
- FY26 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
- Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation - RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque
- 2026 Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost- - Resolution(s)
- Ambulance Billing Vendor-Selection Recommendation
- Signed Contracts
- Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses - Resolution(s)
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications - RESOLUTION Approving Applications for Re
Additional Municipal Business
Arts and Humanities Month (October 2026)
1. Arts and Humanities Month (October 2026) On behalf of the Arts and Culture Division.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25 - 31, 2026)
2. Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 25 - 31, 2026) On behalf of the Health Services and Housing and Community Development Departments.
Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2026)
3. Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2026) On behalf of the Office of Community Impact & Neighborhood Support.