City Council Meeting | May 18, 2026

The City Council of Dubuque held a regular meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included awarding public improvement contracts for the Loras Boulevard and Locust Street storm sewer reconstruction project to Gansen Excavating for $512,919.92, the Loras Boulevard reconstruction and repairs project, and the 2026 Public Works asphalt milling profile project to WK Construction for $135,229.47. The council also approved a development agreement with River City Property Management, LLC, involving tax increment financing incentives estimated not to exceed $120,000 and grants totaling $130,000 for downtown housing rehabilitation. Additionally, the council adopted a fiscal year 2026 second budget amendment increasing appropriation authority by $802,511 and resources by $1,395,120, including allocations for community development block grants and lead paint fund. Public infrastructure projects such as the Bee Branch Trail project phase three and the Greyhound Park Road water main loop project were approved with respective budgets of approximately $236,750 and installation of 785 linear feet of water main pipe. The council also discussed and postponed action on a fire cost recovery billing ordinance aimed at recovering eligible emergency response costs from insurance companies, pending further review of the ordinance language. Other items included rezoning and zoning code amendments to support community gardens and business expansion, and approval of an ordinance establishing minimum sanitary sewer charges for fiscal year 2027. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss pending litigation and real estate matters.