Dubuque City Council Meeting | July 6, 2026

The City of Dubuque held a regular City Council meeting on July 6, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a development agreement assignment from Groenen Development to Fifth and Main LLC, and the award of a $2,230,773 construction contract to JQ Construction for the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program Phase Two. The council also approved a second amendment to the development agreement with Kinseth Hospitality Company for the construction of a $18 million, 90-room Spring Hill Suites by Marriott hotel in the Port of Dubuque, including terms for tax increment financing and development milestones. Additionally, the council authorized the issuance of up to $50,000 in water revenue capital loan notes for planning and design of a lead water main replacement project. The meeting featured presentations on a new financial assistance programs eligibility form designed to streamline resident access to city assistance programs, and budget information highlighting no increase in property tax rates and ongoing capital projects funded through debt and tax increment financing. Several proclamations and community input sessions were also part of the agenda. Motions related to procurement and budget matters were unanimously approved by the council.