City Council Meeting | February 2, 2026

The City of Dubuque Government held a regular City Council meeting on February 2, 2026, covering a range of topics including recognition of an outstanding civil engineering project, proclamations, and multiple public hearings. Key procurement and contracting discussions included approval of the 7800 Chavenelle Building Remodel Project, which involves relocating the finance department to improve city operations, and the First Amendment to the lease agreement with Bungee USA Grain, LLC. The council also addressed significant budget and contracting issues related to the commercial air service minimum revenue guarantee (MRG) with Denver Air, highlighting challenges in oversight, transparency, and funding responsibilities. The meeting included approval of substantial water and sewer revenue bond issuances through the State Revolving Loan Fund Program to support infrastructure improvements. Additionally, ordinances were updated to allow assessment of court costs on dismissed cases and to codify mobile food vendor regulations, expanding operational hours and clarifying licensing requirements. The council discussed governance and transparency improvements for airport and library commissions, with plans for further review. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, infrastructure development, and regulatory updates to support community services and economic development.