City Council Meeting Recap: August 17, 2026
The Dubuque City Council proceedings for Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM included 31 agenda items spanning public hearings, major capital contracts, ordinances, and routine consent business at the Historic Federal Building.
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment: Motion by Roussell to receive a
The City Council considered Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the.
JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project: Public Hearing
Public hearing held for JFK Water Tower project, with resolutions passed unanimously.
City of Dubuque Adopts New Code Supplement
New Code Supplement 2026 S-20 adopted by City Council, effective date TBD
📢 Public Hearings & Ordinances
Grant of Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa: Upon motion the
1. Grant of Easement to Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa: Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 313-26 Intent To Dispose Of City Interest By Grant Of Embankment Easement To Holy Family Ca...
Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the
1. Wacker Plaza Planned Unit Development Amendment: 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 pr...
Approving an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque,
2. Approving an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and RG HOSPITALITY, LLC: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 315-26 Approving An Amended And Restated Le...
Petition to Vacate Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
3. Petition to Vacate Lot 25B of Block 11, Dubuque Downtown Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa For Vacating Petition - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Building Entrance Improvements Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and fi...
JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Conduct Public
4. JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Bidding Documents: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 318-26 JFK Tower Interior Piping...
🏗️ Major Contracts, Bids & Capital Investments
Notice of Award and Request to Execute Agreement for 2026-2027 City of Dubuque AmeriCorps
4. Notice of Award and Request to Execute Agreement for 2026-2027 City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program: Creating Opportunities: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Fire Headquarters Construction Contract Approval - HQ Bunkroom: Upon motion the documents
Awardee: Fire Headquarters Construction
6. Fire Headquarters Construction Contract Approval - HQ Bunkroom: Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 304-26 Awarding The Public Improvement Contract For
The Fire Department Bunk Room R...
Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Black
Awardee: Black
Hawk Roof Company
12. Public Improvement Contracts with Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds: Black
Hawk Roof Company, Inc. for the Municipal Services Center Roof Replacement Project; Gansen
Excavating, Inc. for Histori...
Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria Street as Part of the
15. Agreement with Eric McFadden for the Sale of City Property on Valeria Street as Part of the Villas on Valeria Subdivision Project: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 3...
📋 Action Items & Council Resolutions
Resolution Amending Lot Name For Vacating Petition - Northeast Iowa Community College
1. Resolution Amending Lot Name For Vacating Petition - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Building Entrance Improvements Project: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 319-26 Resolut...
Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Thunder
2. Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Thunder Valley, LLC: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 320-26 Approving A Development Agreement By And Between The...
North American Trainer Association (NATA) Formation Flight Training at Dubuque Regional
3. North American Trainer Association (NATA) Formation Flight Training at Dubuque Regional Airport Video: Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and view the video. Seconded by Leyendecker. City staff showed a video of the No...
🤝 Boards & Commissions
Airport Commission: Two, 4-Year terms through September 14, 2030 (Expiring terms of Phillips
1. Airport Commission: Two, 4-Year terms through September 14, 2030 (Expiring terms of Phillips and Blocker). Applicants: Michael Finnin, 1129 Hunters Ridge; Michael Phillips, 955 Washington St.; Moll...
Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2029 (Expiring term of Eudaley).
2. Housing Commission: One, 3-Year term through August 17, 2029 (Expiring term of Eudaley). Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St. Appointments were made to the following 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 Representative term of Jeter); One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2029 (Vacant...
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 S...
📑 Consent Agenda & Routine Governance
The City Council approved 14 routine actions, contracts, and permits under the consent calendar:
- Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of August 3, 2026; Community
- Notice of Appeal of Claim: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and refer to the
- Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 303-26 Authorizing the
- FY27 Update to Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) 5-
- Final Plat of Swiss Valley Estates: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 305-26 Authorizing Appr
- Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for Capital Projects and Other Expense Reimbursements — Resolution Approving Fund Transfers for
- Adoption of Supplement Number 2026 S-20 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances: Upon — Resolution No. 307-26 Adopting Supplemen
- Resolution Approving 2026 Dodds and Sinclair Terminal Contaminated Soil Removal Project — Resolution No. 308-26 Awarding
- Signed Contracts: Bauer Built for Tire Changes/Repairs for Transportation Services
- Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Property at 360 E. 16th
- 1199 Central Avenue, Release of Real Estate Mortgage: Upon motion the documents were
- Correction of the 2527 Washington Street Special Warranty Deed and Request for Approval of — Resolution No. 310-26
- Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and — Resolution No. 311-26 Approving appli
- Approval of Retail Tobacco Permit and Device Retailer Permit Applications: Upon motion the — Resolution No. 312-26 Approving Applica
📋 Additional Municipal Business
Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 6, 2026) was accepted by Co-
1. Nathaniel and Charlotte Morgan Peace Week (September 1 - 6, 2026) was accepted by Co- Chairs Brian Hallstoos and Ernestine Moss on behalf of the Nathaniel Morgan Memorial Committee. Austin Bod