City Council Meeting Recap: July 20, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, July 20, 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
Public Hearing Set for Sewer Revenue Loan
Proposal to borrow $2,542,000 for sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement set for August 3, 2026 in Historic Federal Building.
Public Hearing Set for Sewer Revenue Loan
Proposal to borrow $2,663,000 for sewer revenue loan set for August 3, 2026 public hearing in Historic Federal Building.
Request to Rezone Property on Valeria Street: Motion by Resnick to receive a
The City Council considered Request to Rezone Property on Valeria Street: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the.
🏛️ Work Session & Policy Briefings
Work Session Request: Iowa Senate File 2472 and Impacts on the City of Dubuque: Motion by
5. Work Session Request: Iowa Senate File 2472 and Impacts on the City of Dubuque: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for August 3, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the
6. Work Session Request: Imagine Dubuque Update: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for August 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Work Session Request: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study: Motion by
7. Work Session Request: Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for September 8, 2026, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Motion ca...
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Communications Facility License Agreement: NCWPCS MPL 29 – Year Sites Tower Holdings
1. Communications Facility License Agreement: NCWPCS MPL 29 – Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC (Louis Murphy Park Cell Tower): Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 283-26 Setting A Public Hearing...
Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and
2. Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 284-26 Dubuque Fire Headqua...
Setting a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital
3. Setting a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) – Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project: Upon motion the documents were received...
Setting a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue Capital
4. Setting a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) – Water & Resource Recovery Center Industrial Controls Project: Upon motion the documents were rec...
Request to Rezone Property on Valeria Street: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
1. Request to Rezone Property on Valeria Street: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings...
Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 2527 Washington: Motion by Sprank to receive
2. Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 2527 Washington: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 287-26 Disposing Of City Interest In Real Property At 2527 Washington, In The City Of Dubuque,...
Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 821 Garfield: Motion by Sprank to receive and
3. Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 821 Garfield: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 288-26 Disposing Of City Interest In Real Property At 821 Garfield, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa....
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Stormwater Commencement of Charge Ordinance Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file
1. Stormwater Commencement of Charge Ordinance Update: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings...
Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the
2. Fire Cost Recovery Ordinance: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at wh...
2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilience Infrastructure And
3. 2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilience Infrastructure And Communities Grant Application: Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project - 17th & W Locust Corridors - Approve Grant Application Submission: Mo...
Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project Award Public Improvement
4. Municipal Services Center Roof and HVAC Replacement Project Award Public Improvement Contract: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 290-26 Awarding Public Improvement Contract For Th...
Dementia Simulation Experience at Carnegie-Stout Public Library Video: Motion by Resnick to
8. Dementia Simulation Experience at Carnegie-Stout Public Library Video: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Wethal. City staff showed a video of the recent Dementia Simulation Experience at...
Iowa Amphitheater (Back Waters Amp) Project Completion Video: Motion by Resnick to receive
9. Iowa Amphitheater (Back Waters Amp) Project Completion Video: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Sprank. City staff showed a video on the completion of the Iowa Amphitheater project on Cha...
🤝 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. Motion by Sprank to appoint Allen to the term. Seconde...
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant
3. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through June 30, 2029 (Vacant term of Ochoa). Applicant: Carly Hermann, 641 Kane St. Motion by Roussell to appoint Hermann to the term. Sec...
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 whose term will coincide with the...
Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Vacant term of
5. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2029 (Vacant term of Lohrmann). Applicant: Kaitlyn Neises-Mocanu, 1846 North Main St. Motion by Roussell to appoint Neises-Mocanu...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 17 routine actions, contracts, and permits under the consent calendar:
- Notice of Claims and Suits: Rick Ackley for property damage; Terry Willenborg for property
- Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advised that the following claims have been referred to
- Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 272-26 Authorizing the
- Pre-annexation Agreement – LRS Development, LLC: Upon motion the documents were — Resolution No. 273-26 Approving a Pre-An
- Final Plat of Voncarlowitz Place No. 2: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 274-26 Authorizing Appr
- Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Public Sidewalk from Kennedy Mall, Ltd.: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 275-26 Accepting A Grant
- Plat of Survey for Right of Way Dedication – Portions of Main Street, West 7th Street, and a 30’ — Resolution No. 276-
- Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Catalyst Fund Grant Award Acceptance: Upon
- Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with Limestone Legacy, LLC for the Facade — Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement
- Signed Contracts: American Marine for Spring maintenance on fire boat; Big River Sign
- Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Roof Rehabilitation Project - Project Acceptance: Upon — Resolution No. 278-26 Accepting The Eagl
- Well No. 7 Rehabilitation - Phase 3 Project Award Construction Contract: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 279-26 Awarding The Publ
- Contracted Services Agreement – Crescent Community Health Center: Motion by Roussell to
- STP Holdings LLC 2025 and 2026 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Notice: Senior
- Ratification of Second Amendment to Economic Development Assistance Contract 22-HQJP- — Resolution No. 280-26 Ratifying The Se
- Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 281-26 Approving appli
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 282-26 Approving Applica
📋 Additional Municipal Business
Swearing-In Police Chief Joe Messerich: City Manager Michael Van Milligen swore in Police
1. Swearing-In Police Chief Joe Messerich: City Manager Michael Van Milligen swore in Police Chief Joe Messerich. PRESENTATIONS
U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program
1. U.S. Food & Drug Administration's Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Recognition: Public Health Director Mary Rose Corrigan introduced Michael Nordos, Retail Food Spec
Dubuque County Fair Week (July 28 - August 2, 2026) was accepted by Dubuque County Fair
1. Dubuque County Fair Week (July 28 - August 2, 2026) was accepted by Dubuque County Fair General Manager John Bries on behalf of the Dubuque County Fair Association.
Community of Colleges Week (August 3 - 7, 2026) was accepted by Greater Dubuque
2. Community of Colleges Week (August 3 - 7, 2026) was accepted by Greater Dubuque Development Corporation’s (GDDC) Director of Regional Development Nic Hockenberry on behalf of GDDC and area c