City Council Meeting Recap: July 6, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 32 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
City Council Adopts Resolution on Water Revenue Loan
City Council adopts Resolution 270-26, taking action on water revenue loan and disbursement agreement.
Civic Desk: Resnick Files Documents for Well No. 7 Rehabilitation
Resnick submits documents for Well No. 7 Rehabilitation Phase 3 project, approved by a 7-0 vote.
Strict Rules: No Invented Numbers, Dates, or Names
Civic Desk reports on various signed contracts and their impact on the community.
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Sale of City-Owned Property at 2527 Washington St.: Upon motion the documents were received
1. Sale of City-Owned Property at 2527 Washington St.: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 265-26 Intent to Dispose of an Interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate to Jacob F. Bedtka, Setting a Time and Place...
Sale of City-Owned Property at 821 Garfield Ave.: Upon motion the documents were received and
2. Sale of City-Owned Property at 821 Garfield Ave.: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 266-26 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 20, 2026, in the Historic F...
Approving the Consent to the Assignment of the Development Agreement with Gronen
1. Approving the Consent to the Assignment of the Development Agreement with Gronen Development, Inc. to 5th & Main, LLC: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 267-26 Approving the Consent to an As...
Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents
2. Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 268-26 Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project - Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and E...
Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. Development Agreement Second Amendment: Motion by
3. Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. Development Agreement Second Amendment: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 269-26 Approving the Second Amendment to Development Agreement by and b...
Issuance of Not to Exceed $50,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Planning and Design Loan
4. Issuance of Not to Exceed $50,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Planning and Design Loan (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Lead Water Main Replacement Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolutio...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Financial Assistance Programs Eligibility Form for Improving Access to Financial Assistance
1. Financial Assistance Programs Eligibility Form for Improving Access to Financial Assistance Programs: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and hear the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Community Diversion and Prevention...
Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2 - Award Construction Contract:
2. Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program - Phase 2 - Award Construction Contract: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 271-26 Awarding Contract for the Lead Service Line Replac...
Fiscal Year 2027 Dollars and Cents Brochure: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
3. Fiscal Year 2027 Dollars and Cents Brochure: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Wethal. Van Milligen summarized the budget process. City Council Members praised the publication and suggested that futur...
Dubuque Severe Weather Response and Recovery Efforts Video: Motion by Resnick to receive
4. Dubuque Severe Weather Response and Recovery Efforts Video: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Roussell. Staff showed a video of the City’s response to serve weather on June 1...
2026 Free Playground Explorations Program Video: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
5. 2026 Free Playground Explorations Program Video: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Sprank. Staff showed a video of the City’s free Playground Explorations Program. The v...
🤝 Boards & Commissions
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant Arts Representative term of Barba); One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2027 (Vacant At-Large term of Cha...
Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Cain-
2. Human Rights Commission: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant term of Cain- Watson). Applicant: Anthony Allen, 687 Alpine St.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant term
3. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant term of Ochoa). Applicant: Carly Hermann, 641 Kane St. Breitfelder noted that Hermann submitted written input...
Resilient Community Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2029 (Expiring At-
4. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2029 (Expiring At- Large terms of Jayawickrama and McDermott); One, Cross Representative term (Expiring term of Kenni...
Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Vacant term of Lohrmann).
5. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Vacant term of Lohrmann). Applicant: Kaitlyn Neises-Mocanu, 1846 North Main St.
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 13 routine actions, contracts, and permits under the consent calendar:
- Notice of Claims and Suits: Corinna Lawler for vehicle damage; Dan and Beth Kennedy for
- Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been referred to Public
- Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 258-26 Authorizing the Ch
- Signed Contracts: A-1 Storage Service LLC for Vendor Service Agreement - Parks & Recreation
- 2026 Hairball Productions LLC Pyrotechnics Permit: City Manager recommended approval to
- FY 2027 Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant Funding Recommendation: City Manager
- FY 2027 Arts & Culture Capacity Building Grant Funding Recommendation: City Manager
- Road Salt Deicer Purchase for the Winter Season 2026-2027: Upon motion the documents were — Resolution No. 259-26 Awarding Road De
- Eagle Point Park Water Tower Deconstruction Project Acceptance: Upon motion the documents — Resolution No. 260-26 Accepting the Ea
- Radford Road Water Main Creek Crossing Improvement Project Acceptance: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 261-26 Accepting the Radf
- FY26 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment: Upon motion the documents were received and — Resolution No. 262-26 Adopting the Amend
- Community Development Block Grant FY2026 Annual Action Plan Non- Substantial Amendment — Resolution No. 263-26 Adopting the Fisca
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 264-26 Approving Applica
📋 Additional Municipal Business
Wahlert Catholic Girl's Golf Team was accepted by Coach Eric Mueller on behalf of the 2026 Class
1. Wahlert Catholic Girl's Golf Team was accepted by Coach Eric Mueller on behalf of the 2026 Class 3A State Champions Wahlert Catholic Girls’ Golf Team.
Park and Recreation Professionals Day (July 17) was accepted by Parks and Recreation Director
2. Park and Recreation Professionals Day (July 17) was accepted by Parks and Recreation Director Matt Kalcevich on behalf of the City of Dubuque Park and Recreation Professionals.
Park and Recreation Month (July) was accepted by Kalcevich on behalf of the City of Dubuque
3. Park and Recreation Month (July) was accepted by Kalcevich on behalf of the City of Dubuque Park and Recreation Department. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the