City Council Meeting Recap: May 4, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 45 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
Award 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Curb Sidewalk Ramp Project Bid ($199,908
The City Council considered Award 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Curb Sidewalk Ramp Project Bid ($199,908.60).
Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Channel Programming ($2,327.94)
The City Council considered Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Channel Programming ($2,327.94).
Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Concurrence to Initiate
The City Council considered Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Concurrence to Initiate scheduled for May 18, 2026.
🏛️ Work Session & Policy Briefings
Work Session Request: iJAG City Life and City Life Alumni Program Presentation
6. Work Session Request: iJAG City Life and City Life Alumni Program Presentation and Recommendations: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule a Work Session for May 18, 2026, at 5:15 pm for Spring 2026 iJAG City Life and Cit...
Work Session Request: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque on Contracted
7. Work Session Request: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque on Contracted Services: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule a work session for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque on Contracted Service Agreement U...
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment: Upon motion the documents were
1. Fiscal Year 2026 Second Budget Amendment: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 167-26 Setting the Date for the Public Hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the City of Dubuque was a...
Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Concurrence to Initiate
2. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Concurrence to Initiate Public Bidding Process through Iowa DOT Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 168-26 Bee Branch Creek Trail Project...
Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project: Upon motion the documents were
3. Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 169-26 Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, And Est...
River City Property Management, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1255-1257 Locust
4. River City Property Management, LLC for the Rehabilitation of 1255-1257 Locust Street Development Agreement: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 170-26 Fixing the Date for a Public Hearing of the City Cou...
Annexation Request — Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
5. Annexation Request — Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA): Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 171-26 Setting a Public Hearing on an Application for Voluntary Annexation of Territory...
Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund - 455 East 15th Street Development
6. Greater Dubuque Impact Investment Fund - 455 East 15th Street Development Agreement: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 172-26 (1) Approving the Minimum Requirements, Competitive Criteria, and Offering...
Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project: Motion by Resnick to
1. Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 173-26 Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project, Approval of Plans, Specification...
Loras & Locust Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project: Motion by Sprank to receive
2. Loras & Locust Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 174-26 Loras Blvd. & Locust St. Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project, Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of...
Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project: Motion by Russell to receive
3. Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project: Motion by Russell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 175-26 Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project, Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form...
2026 Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project: Motion by Wethal to
5. 2026 Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 177-26 Giving Final Approval to, and Confirmation of, Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Es...
Tri-State Modelers Lease Agreement: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
6. Tri-State Modelers Lease Agreement: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 178-26 Approving a Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Tri-State Modelers for Real Property Located in...
Dan Reavis from Big A Auto located at 2311 Central Ave. spoke in favor of action
1. Dan Reavis from Big A Auto located at 2311 Central Ave. spoke in favor of action item No. 1
Adam Schwendinger spoke regarding action item No. 1.
2. Adam Schwendinger spoke regarding action item No. 1.
Ann Smith spoke regarding sidewalk replacement notices and requirements as a
3. Ann Smith spoke regarding sidewalk replacement notices and requirements as a homeowner.
Neal Kapp spoke virtually against action item No. 4.
4. Neal Kapp spoke virtually against action item No. 4.
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Channel Programming
$2,327.949. Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Channel Programming Equipment Fund Expenditures not to exceed $25,607.32 ($23,279.38 in requested funds plus $2,327.94, to cover increased equipment and shipping costs si...
Amendment No. 18 to Master Co-location and Shared Services Agreement with
Awardee: Communications LLC
10. Amendment No. 18 to Master Co-location and Shared Services Agreement with
ImOn Communications LLC to include a conduit sharing agreement along Highway 61
south to the Dubuque Regional Airport. Upon motion the documen...
Award 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Curb Sidewalk Ramp Project Bid
$199,908.6014. Award 2026 Public Works Asphalt Overlay Curb Sidewalk Ramp Project Bid Package 4 to Midwest Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $199,908.60. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 166-26...
Concrete Banding and Crack Sealing Project Award Public Improvement Contract:
3. Concrete Banding and Crack Sealing Project Award Public Improvement Contract: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 179-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Public Work...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation
1. Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries: This request involves two separate buildings located on different lots, 2311 and 2327 Central Avenue. Motion by Resnick to receive and fil...
2026 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation: Historic Preservation Commission and
2. 2026 Ken Kringle Awards Presentation: Historic Preservation Commission and Assistant Planner Chris Olson made a presentation on the 2026 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award winners; Dubuque County Historic Society for the Mathias H...
Consideration of Street Murals Policy and Hills and Dales’ Right-of-Way Request:
4. Consideration of Street Murals Policy and Hills and Dales’ Right-of-Way Request: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve. Deanne Althoff from Hills and Dales and Traffic Engineer Justine Hull were present to answ...
Updated New Housing Units Handouts: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
5. Updated New Housing Units Handouts: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Discussion was had regarding the new property tax reform law being sent to the Governor’s desk for signing and how this reform will affect Tax Incre...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 12 routine actions, contracts, and permits under the consent calendar:
- Minutes and Reports Submitted: Civil Service from 2-17-26; Resilient Community
- Notice of Claims and Suits: Devin Rogan for Vehicle Damage. Upon motion the
- Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
- Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, — Resolution No. 164-26 Authorizing the Ch
- Signed Contracts: ACCO Unlimited Corporation for Controller Testing and/or
- Curbside Collection Set-Out Reminders Brochure. Upon motion the documents
- Hy-Vee, Inc. 2025 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Notice for a 2025
- Iowa Department of Transportation PCC patching on US-20 from IA-38 to US-61
- Proposed Conduit Facilities Agreement with Windstream: Upon motion the
- Lead Water Main Replacement Project Engineering Design Services Contract
- Award 2026 Pavement Marking Project: Upon motion the documents were — Resolution No. 165-26 Awarding Public Im
- Request to Add FTE for Alcohol/Tobacco Compliance Checks adding 0.06 Full-
📋 Additional Municipal Business
Recognition of the 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety
1. Recognition of the 2025 Emory R. Rodgers Leadership in Building Safety Fellowship Recipient Shane Hoeper: Housing and Community Impact Director Maddy Haverland recognized Shane Hoeper, a plans exam
Building Safety Month (May 2026) was accepted by Senator Tom Townsend on
1. Building Safety Month (May 2026) was accepted by Senator Tom Townsend on behalf of the Housing and Community Development Department.
Mental Health Month (May 2026) was accepted by Sue Whitty and Brenna Burgart
2. Mental Health Month (May 2026) was accepted by Sue Whitty and Brenna Burgart on behalf of Mental Health America of Dubuque County
Preservation Month (May 2026) was accepted by Chris Happ Olson, Janice Esser,
3. Preservation Month (May 2026) was accepted by Chris Happ Olson, Janice Esser, and members of the Historic Preservation Commission on behalf of the Planning Services Department and the Historic P
Public Service Recognition Week (May 3–9, 2026) was accepted by Jenny
4. Public Service Recognition Week (May 3–9, 2026) was accepted by Jenny Messerich on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Celebration of Indigenous Heritage Day (May 16, 2026) was accepted by Mary Ann
5. Celebration of Indigenous Heritage Day (May 16, 2026) was accepted by Mary Ann Conzett, Grace Dean and LaMetra Murdock on behalf of the Multicultural Family Center.
Kids To Park (May 16, 2026) was accepted by Matthew Kalcevich Park and
6. Kids To Park (May 16, 2026) was accepted by Matthew Kalcevich Park and Recreation Director on behalf of the Park and Recreation Department and Dubuque Nature Everywhere.
Dubuque Senior High School Speech Team was accepted by Gregory Ernzen on
7. Dubuque Senior High School Speech Team was accepted by Gregory Ernzen on behalf of Dubuque Senior High School with a large group of students in attendance. Motion by Resnick to receive and file