City Council Meeting Recap: June 1, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 44 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
New Brownfield Redevelopment Flyer: Publication of a flyer highlighting the impact of EPA Brownfields funding in Dubuque
Dubuque has leveraged $2 million in EPA Brownfields funding into over $942 million in total reinvestment. Upon motion, documents were received and filed.
Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
The City Council considered Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste.
Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project: Upon motio
The City Council considered Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project: Upon motion the with Commercial Construction scheduled for Ja
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project: Upon motion the
1. Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 215-26 Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project, Preliminary Approval of Plans...
Voluntary Annexation Request – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
1. Voluntary Annexation Request – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (applicant and property owner): Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 217-26 Approving an Application for Voluntar...
Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
2. Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage a...
Kellhoff Properties, LLC Petition to Vacate the 20' alley right of way lying between
3. Kellhoff Properties, LLC Petition to Vacate the 20' alley right of way lying between Peru Road, Toledo Street, Excelsior Street, and Walker Street. Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolutio...
Property Owners Reiss and Blong, Fondell, and Hemesath Petition to Vacate Certain
4. Property Owners Reiss and Blong, Fondell, and Hemesath Petition to Vacate Certain Street Right of Way Easements in Julien Addition: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolutions No. 220-26 Vacating Certain Stre...
North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #2: Motion by Resnick to
5. North Schmitt Island Collection System Project - Contract #2: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 222-26 North Schmitt Island Collection System Project – Contract #2, Approval of P...
Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project: Motion by Roussell to
6. Asbury, Carter and Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 223-26 Asbury, Carter & Chaney Traffic Signal Improvement Project, Approval of Plans, Spec...
Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
7. Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 224-26 Southwest Arterial / US 52 ITS Corridor Project, Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Cont...
Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2: Motion by Sprank to
8. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 225-26 Giving Final Approval to, and Confirmation of, Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
New Brownfield Redevelopment Flyer: Publication of a flyer highlighting the impact of
$26. New Brownfield Redevelopment Flyer: Publication of a flyer highlighting the impact of the EPA Brownfield Redevelopment Program in Dubuque. Dubuque has leveraged $2 million in EPA Brownfields funding into mor...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District
1. Big A Auto - Request to Alter the Broadway Street Neighborhood Conservation District Boundaries: Motion by Resnick to receive and file and council discussion. Seconded by Leyendecker. Planning Services Director Wally Wernimon...
Construction of an Off-Street Parking Lot at the Corner of 5th and Locust Street
2. Construction of an Off-Street Parking Lot at the Corner of 5th and Locust Street Request: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 226-26 Allowing for the Construction of an Off-Street Par...
Selection of Preferred Concept for the Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community
3. Selection of Preferred Concept for the Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve Concept 1, which features upper and lower lawn areas, a central event...
Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan - Pay by Plate Multi-Space Meter System
4. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan - Pay by Plate Multi-Space Meter System Request: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve the Transportation Services Parking Division selecting a vendor from the...
Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan - Mobile LPR System Request: Motion by
5. Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan - Mobile LPR System Request: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve the Transportation Services Parking Division selecting a vendor from the proposals submit...
440 West 3rd Street, LLC Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application Support: Motion
6. 440 West 3rd Street, LLC Workforce Housing Tax Credit Application Support: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 227-26 Supporting the Submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority Applicatio...
Authorization to Submit Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for
7. Authorization to Submit Federal Emergency Management Agency Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Application: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve. Fire Chief Amy Scheller responded...
Areas of Persistent Poverty Study, Master Plan Development, and Implementation
8. Areas of Persistent Poverty Study, Master Plan Development, and Implementation Project Consultant Approval: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and approve the City to negotiate an agreement and execute a...
Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Award: Motion by Resnick to
9. Bee Branch Trail Project - Phase 3 (12th to 9th Street) Award: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 228-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Project – Pha...
Request to Continue Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance to June 15, 2026, City Council
10. Request to Continue Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance to June 15, 2026, City Council Meeting: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and approve the requests that the fire cost recovery ordinance to be moved to the agenda for t...
Initiation of Recruitment Process for City Manager: Motion by Resnick seconded by
11. Initiation of Recruitment Process for City Manager: Motion by Resnick seconded by Leyendecker to receive and file and council discussion. Seconded by Leyendecker. Restated motion by Resnick to receive and file and app...
VIDEO: New Housing Creation - Spring Update: Motion by Resnick to receive and
12. VIDEO: New Housing Creation - Spring Update: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the video. The video can also be viewed on the City's YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/dmCB7-Bu4JM Seconded by Leyendecker. Mot...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 16 routine actions, contracts, and permits under the consent calendar:
- Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings for May 18; Resilient
- Notice of Claims and Suits: Shannon Brenner for Vehicle Damage; Ann Marie
- 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. 207-26 Authorizing the Ch
- Signed Contracts: ImOn Communications LLC for Amendment No 18 to Master Co-
- City of Dubuque Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report 2026: The City of
- Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project - Solicit Consulting
- White Street Cycle Track – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study — Resolution No. 208-26 Authorizing the fi
- Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project – Bid Package No. 1 Acceptance: Upon — Resolution No. 209-26 Accepting the
- Kerper Blvd Lift Station Replacement Project Acceptance: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 210-26 Accepting the K
- National Register of Historic Places - Expansion of the Old Main Historic District by
- Safe Streets and Roads for All SMART Project Grant Application and Required Local — Resolution No. 211-26
- Approval of an irrevocable license for Creek Valley Campground to encroach on City
- Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project Construction Contract Award: — Resolution No. 212-26 Awarding
- MacHom Windows, LLC Lease Agreement Second Amendment: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 213-26 Approving the S
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications: Upon — Resolution No. 214-26 Approving
📋 Additional Municipal Business
2026 Employee SPIRIT Awards Recognition: Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach
1. 2026 Employee SPIRIT Awards Recognition: Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach introduced the 2026 City of Dubuque SPIRIT Award winners. PROCLAMATIONS
National Poppy Day (Friday before Memorial Day) was accepted by the Mayor on
1. National Poppy Day (Friday before Memorial Day) was accepted by the Mayor on behalf of VFW Post 508 and American Legion Post 6 Auxiliary.
Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2026) was accepted by Adrianna
2. Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, 2026) was accepted by Adrianna Johnson on behalf of the Multicultural Family Center.
Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 20, 2026) was accepted by Dawn Flemming
3. Women Veterans Recognition Day (June 20, 2026) was accepted by Dawn Flemming and Christina Schauer on behalf of Tri-State Women Warriors
Dornbirn 125th Anniversary Days (June 19-21, 2026) was accepted by Kevin Firnstahl
4. Dornbirn 125th Anniversary Days (June 19-21, 2026) was accepted by Kevin Firnstahl on behalf of the Dubuque Sister City Commission
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month was accepted by Chuck Harris on behalf of Dubuque Pride,
5. LGBTQIA+ Pride Month was accepted by Chuck Harris on behalf of Dubuque Pride, Inc. and The Alphabet Soup Collective Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and