# Dubuque City Council Work Session and Meeting | September 21, 2026 (LIVE)

The City of Dubuque held a City Council Work Session and Meeting on September 21, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the parks and recreation aquatic feasibility study. The council reviewed assessments of existing aquatic facilities, community engagement results, and potential capital improvement projects including the replacement or upgrade of pools and splash pads. The study highlighted the need for updated aquatic amenities and explored options such as sunsetting the Sutton Pool, building new neighborhood pools, and expanding indoor aquatic facilities. The council also considered several procurement and contracting matters, including approval of a 10-year lease agreement with Flint Hills Resource Pinebend LLC, disposal of city-owned property, assignment of grant and loan agreements related to downtown rehabilitation projects, and authorization of a $2.6 million water revenue capital loan for lead service line replacements. Additionally, the council approved a $750,000 matching grant agreement with the Jeffris Family Foundation for restoration work at Eagle Point Park and authorized a contract with GMP Consultants for city manager executive recruitment services. Other policy decisions included amendments to off-premise sign regulations and ATV operation ordinances. Motions to receive, file, and adopt resolutions or ordinances were passed on these procurement and policy items, reflecting ongoing capital improvement and operational planning efforts by the city.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Dubuque City Council Work Session and Meeting | September 21, 2026 (LIVE)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KWEiIE4dSw) - City of Dubuque Government