City Council Meeting | August 3, 2026

The City Council of Dubuque held a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement activities included the approval of a new workforce and compensation analyst position within the Human Resources Department, justified by organizational restructuring and recruitment challenges, with a net budget impact of approximately $29,000 for the current fiscal year. The council also set public hearings and initiated bidding processes for multiple capital improvement projects, including the JFK Water Tower interior piping and expansion joint replacement, Greeley Street Utility Reconstruction, and the Dubuque Fire Headquarters bunk room remodel. Additionally, the council approved resolutions to issue sewer revenue capital loan notes totaling over $5 million for infrastructure projects related to the Terminal Street Pumping Station rehabilitation and the Water and Resource Recovery Center industrial controls upgrade. A request for proposals (RFP) was approved to update the Downtown Master Plan with a budget allocation of $150,000, aiming to guide future development amid significant upcoming downtown projects. The council discussed traffic pattern changes near Lincoln Elementary School, converting a temporary one-way street to a permanent measure to improve safety and circulation. Public input addressed concerns about park maintenance, animal control programs, and downtown development. The meeting concluded with council member reports and a motion to enter closed session to discuss real estate matters.