REAL DUBUQUE NEWS (RDN)
City Council Goal Setting Session #3 Recap: August 27, 2026
Official City Council Proceedings
Governing BodyDubuque City Council
Meeting LocationHistoric Federal Building (Chambers)
Live BroadcastMediacom Ch 8 / ImOn Ch 5 / Web
Official RecordsCivicClerk Portal ↗
🏛️ OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council convened for City Council Goal Setting Session #3 on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Grand River Center to formulate strategic municipal priorities, review major capital projects, and establish direction for the Vision 2041 plan.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Grand River Center
📋 Total Items Considered: 10
⚡ Meeting Highlights & Key Actions
Council Priorities
City Council Prioritizes Comprehensive Fire Stations Location Study
Top priority for City Council during Annual Goal Setting is a comprehensive fire stations location study.
Council Priorities
Dubuque Law Enforcement Center (DLEC) Short-Term Facility Enhancements (includin
The City Council considered Dubuque Law Enforcement Center (DLEC) Short-Term Facility Enhancements (including.
Council Priorities
City Council Prioritizes Fire Department Staff Increases
Top priority for City Council during Annual Goal Setting: Boosting Fire Department staff
🎯 Council Annual Goals & Strategic Priorities
🎯 Top Priorities Voted by Council
- Comprehensive Fire Stations Location Study
- Dubuque Law Enforcement Center (DLEC) Short-Term Facility Enhancements (including
- Fire Department Staff Increases
- Police Department Full Staffing and Hiring
- Stormwater Management Investments Implementation: Direction, Funding and Project
📌 High Priorities Identified
- Asphalt Street Maintenance/Rehabilitation Program: Direction and Funding (10 Miles)
- Central Avenue Revitalization Plan Development: Construction and Traffic, Business
- City Strategy Supporting Community Efforts to Address Unhoused Individuals: Partnerships,
- Comprehensive Sports Tourism Partnership Projects a. Indoor/Outdoor Sports Complex b. Indoor Sports Facilities c. Second Ice Sheet d. Field of Dreams e. Competition Pool
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Projects: a. Eagle Point Park: Continued Upgrades and Implementation of Increased Staffing b. Aquatics Study c. Second Ice Sheet d. Indoor/Outdoor Sports Complex
Public Participation & Official Records: Dubuque City Council meetings are broadcast live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom Ch 8, ImOn Ch 5) and streamed at cityofdubuque.org/media. Official agendas, minutes, and voting records are hosted on the City's CivicClerk Portal.