City Council Meeting Recap: August 3, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 29 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
Public Hearing for Sewer Revenue Loan Approval
City Council approves sewer revenue loan of $2,542,000 for Terminal Street Pumping Station rehabilitation.
Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue Capit
The City Council considered Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan ($2,663,000).
Public Hearing Set for JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project
A public hearing has been set to discuss the plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated cost of the JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project.
🏛️ Work Session & Policy Briefings
Work Session Request: Data Center Information & Community Input Report: Motion by Resnick
5. Work Session Request: Data Center Information & Community Input Report: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for August 17, 2026, at 5:15 pm. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members clarified that...
Work Session Request: Parks and Recreation Aquatic Facility Study: Motion by Roussell to
6. Work Session Request: Parks and Recreation Aquatic Facility Study: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session for September 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Set a Public
1. JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Set a Public Hearing and Initiate Public Bidding: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 294-26 JFK Tower Interior...
Setting a Public Hearing - Petition for Vacation and Disposal of a portion of the Main Street and
2. Setting a Public Hearing - Petition for Vacation and Disposal of a portion of the Main Street and West 7th Street Right of Way to be known as Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa: Upon motion the docu...
Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date
3. Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 296-26 Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction Proj...
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing To Consider the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement
4. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing To Consider the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement By and Between the City Of Dubuque and RG HOSPITALITY, LLC for the Grand Harbor Hotel: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolut...
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): Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 298-26 Approving The Communications...
Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project: Motion by Wethal to receive and file
2. Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 299-26 Dubuque Fire Headquarters Bunkroom Remodel Project Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form...
Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
3. 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: Motion by Resnick to receive and fi...
Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,663,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan
4. 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: Motion by Wethal to receive and...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Eastern
11. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Eastern Iowa Directional Drillers, LLC for the Southwest Arterial/US 52 ITS Corridor Project; JQ Construction, LLC for the Lead Service L...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
FY27 Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contracted Services Agreement and Negotiations:
1. FY27 Dubuque Regional Humane Society Contracted Services Agreement and Negotiations: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve a five-year contracted services agreement between the City of Dubuque and the...
Nevada St. One-Way Pilot Conversion between Forest Ln. and W. 5th St. adjacent to Lincoln
2. Nevada St. One-Way Pilot Conversion between Forest Ln. and W. 5th St. adjacent to Lincoln Elementary School: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted...
Downtown Master Plan Update Request for Proposals (RFP): Motion by Wethal to receive and
3. Downtown Master Plan Update Request for Proposals (RFP): Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 302-26 Authorizing The Release And Posting Of The Request For Proposals For The Downtown Master Plan Upd...
Opportunity Zone 2.0 Application Submission: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the
4. Opportunity Zone 2.0 Application Submission: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and approve submission of an application for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation through the Opportunity Iowa program, administered by...
Auburn Street and Custer Street Infrastructure Reconstruction Project Video: Motion by Resnick
7. Auburn Street and Custer Street Infrastructure Reconstruction Project Video: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Leyendecker. City staff showed a video of the Auburn and Custer Street Reco...
Public Works Sewer Maintenance Crew Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
8. Public Works Sewer Maintenance Crew Video: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Leyendecker. City staff showed a video of the Public Works Department's sewer crew. This video ca...
Dubuque Welcomes RAGBRAI Video: Motion by Leyendecker to receive and file the documents
9. Dubuque Welcomes RAGBRAI Video: Motion by Leyendecker to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Resnick. City staff showed a video highlighting the 2026 edition of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across I...
🤝 Boards & Commissions
Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028
1. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep. term of Jeter); One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2029 (Vacant At-Larg...
Transit Advisory Board: Three, 3-Year terms through July 30, 2029 (Expiring terms of Brown,
2. Transit Advisory Board: Three, 3-Year terms through July 30, 2029 (Expiring terms of Brown, Orwoll, and Serna). Applicants: Marilyn Cole, 1321 Tomahawk Dr.; Greg Orwoll, 2635 West 32nd St.; Dora Se...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 9 routine actions, contracts, and permits under the consent calendar:
- Notice of Claims and Suits: Lora David for vehicle damage; Sheri Henschel for property damage;
- 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. 291-26 Authorizing the
- Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant Boiler Replacement Project - Consulting Engineering Design
- Kohl's Department Stores #985 2025 and 2026 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement
- Garbage Collection Assessments: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 292-26 Authorizing The C
- Approval of Plat of Survey (Vacation) of a portion of the Main Street and West 7th Street Right of — Resolution No. 293-26 Approving
- Signed Contracts: Clockwork Partners to provide and service viewing towers at Eagle Point
- Recommendation for net increase in Human Resources Department of 1.0 FTE for the addition