Dubuque County, IA

Public Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

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Public Meeting

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Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will review a waiver petition for a property in Asbury. The board will also discuss the allocation of unspent FY26 Opioid Settlement Funds and updates to ordinances.

• Petition for Waiver: 6293 Asbury Rd, Asbury, IA (Donald Betts)
• Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation of Unspent FY26 Funds
• Ordinance Updates
• Contingency Plan for SF 2432
• Public Health Department Office Space

Veteran Services Commission

The Commission will meet to review an office report and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Office report review
• Closed session for veteran interviews

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to receive presentations and reports. The session includes discussions on environmental health factors and local water measurements.

• Presentation on health impacts of light pollution
• Presentation on health impacts of noise pollution
• Report on water quality measurements in Dubuque County

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review final plats for several properties and a rezoning request for the Burger farm. The board will also discuss updates regarding the Unified Development Code.

• Final Plat of Survey of Sherrill Place No. 4 in Peru Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Weber Dubuque Farm No. 2 in Prairie Creek Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Willis Place No. 3 in Concord Township
• Rezoning request ZC#10-16-26 for Ernest & Adela Burger from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Final Plat of Survey of Burger Farm Subdivision in Cascade Township

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider several resolutions including road resurfacing, hiring staff, and a renewable energy moratorium. The meeting also includes work sessions regarding the West Campus Mitigation Proposal and Fillmore Golf Course operations.

• HMA Resurfacing with Milling on N Cascade Rd from Edval Ln southwest 3.4 miles
• Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with the City of Durango for the 2026-2027 Winter
• Renewable Energy temporary moratorium
• Final Plat of Lots 1-4 & 2-4 of Twin Cedar
• Final Plat of J & P Farm Subdivision

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to finalize locations for small naloxone boxes and determine items for health and safety vending machines. The board may also discuss the 'Screenagers Under the Influence' documentary.

• Finalization of small naloxone box locations and redistribution steps
• Selection of health and safety vending machine items and discussion of a third machine location
• Discussion of 'Screenagers Under the Influence' documentary

The Opioid Working Group supported moving forward with rural naloxone distribution boxes in Cascade, Farley, Luxemburg, and New Vienna. Members also discussed pursuing two additional vending machines and reviewed potential health supplies, though final approvals remain pending funding and procurement verification. The meeting concluded early due to technical difficulties.

• Supported rural naloxone box locations in Cascade, Farley, Luxemburg, and New Vienna
• Supported pursuing purchase of two additional vending machines, pending funding approval
• Tabled discussion on Peer Recover Resources with Iowa State
• Scheduled next meeting for November 4, 2026

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will discuss awarding bids for a mower and a 4x4 utility vehicle. The board is also reviewing a professional services proposal for bank stabilization on the Heritage Trail. Other business includes a special event application for a bike race.

• Triple D Winter Bike Race application for the Heritage Trail
• Awarding of bids for a 4x4 utility vehicle and a new mower
• Solicitation of bids for a 2WD utility vehicle to replace a Club Car at Fillmore
• Endeavor Civil Engineering proposal for Heritage Trail bank stabilization near Gun Club Rd. - Phase 2
• Approval of October 2026 payables and September 2026 procurement cards

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session focused on the Dubuque County Data Center planning process and framework. The meeting includes a discussion with Conservation Director Brian Preston.

• Dubuque County Data Center Planning Process
• Data Center Framework/Roadmap
• Discussion with Conservation Director Brian Preston

The Board conducted an informational work session regarding a data center framework and roadmap. No formal ordinances were voted on, but the Board requested further analysis and mapping to address specific concerns.

• Requested a gap analysis for the Data Center Framework/Roadmap with input from Health Department, Watershed, and GIS
• Directed GIS to map wells for potential baseline water pollution testing

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will review health data from MercyOne and the county. The board is also scheduled to discuss a Community Health Assessment Survey.

• Presentation on MercyOne Presenting Hospital/County Data by Vada Klinkhammer
• Review of Dubuque County Data
• Discussion of Community Health Assessment Survey

The Dubuque County Wellness Coalition reviewed local health data and identified brain health, obesity, substance use disorder, cancer, and falls as high priorities. Members provided feedback and suggested revisions to a draft Community Health Assessment survey.

• Identified brain health, obesity, SUD, cancer, and falls as high priorities
• Reviewed 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps and Iowa HHS System Snapshot data
• Reviewed and provided feedback on the draft Community Health Assessment survey

Board of Health

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on October 7, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, an office report, and public comments, followed by a closed session to interview veterans. The next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026.

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Office report from Executive Director Randy Rennison, CVSO
• Public comments/questions/concerns
• Next meeting date set for October 21, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance requests. The board will also review minutes from the September 01, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing: BA 10-28-26 Michael and Rebecca McMahon-Variance
• Public hearing: BA 10-29-26 Brian and Jeanne McCauliffe-Variance

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Board Chambers on the 4th Floor of the Courthouse, with a Zoom option. The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on vacating county road right of way for Lansing Rd, and will consider approving the Final Plat of Heacock Farm Subdivision. Action items also include hiring deputies, assistants and clerks, extending 28E sharing agreements with Delaware County, snow and ice removal agreements with the cities of Balltown and Bernard for the 2026-2027 winter, and an updated property tax impact estimate and revised Notice of Special Election for general obligation bonds. Work sessions cover Lover's Lane with outside counsel Lynch Dallas, the Unified Development Code, and a Renewable Energy Ordinance, followed by a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(j) on real estate purchase or sale.

• Public hearing and resolution to vacate county road right of way for Lansing Rd
• Resolution to approve the Final Plat of Heacock Farm Subdivision
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• 28E Sharing Agreement Extensions with Delaware County for Assistant to the County Engineer and Licensed Surveyor services
• Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreements with the City of Balltown and the City of Bernard for the 2026-2027 Winter

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the vacation of a county road right of way for Lansing Rd and the Final Plat of Heacock Farm Subdivision. They also authorized several 28E sharing agreements for engineering, surveying, and snow removal services. A six-month moratorium on renewable energy will be brought back to the Board for future action.

• Approved vacation of county road right of way for Lansing Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Heacock Farm Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks (unanimous)
• Approved 28E Sharing Agreement Extension with Delaware County for Assistant to the County Engineer services (unanimous)
• Approved 28E Sharing Agreement Extension with Delaware County for Licensed Surveyor services (unanimous)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with City of Balltown for 2026-2027 Winter (unanimous)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with City of Bernard for 2026-2027 Winter (unanimous)
• Approved updated property tax impact estimate and revised Notice of Special Election for general obligation bonds (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Clinton County for the Kenkel Ln bridge project. The board will also hold a work session to discuss the Conservation Bond Referendum. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Resolution to approve MOU with Clinton County for Kenkel Ln bridge project
• Work session discussion on Conservation Bond Referendum

The Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Clinton County regarding the Kenkel Ln bridge project. A work session was held to discuss a Conservation Bond Referendum, with a resolution scheduled for the October 5, 2026, meeting.

• Approved Resolution 26 – 218 for Memorandum of Understanding with Clinton County for Kenkel Ln bridge project (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session focused on data center development, including the county's planning process, a framework/roadmap, and a presentation on noise and health impacts by the Board of Health. Upcoming meeting dates will also be discussed. Public comments on agenda items are scheduled first.

• Data Center Planning Process discussion
• Data Center Framework/Roadmap discussion
• Data Center Noise and Health presentation by Board of Health
• Upcoming meeting dates

The Board conducted a work session regarding the Dubuque County Data Center Planning Process. This included an informational roadmap and a presentation from the Board of Health on noise pollution and health effects. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will consider adopting an updated master plan and budget for comprehensive parks, trails, and open spaces. The meeting includes discussions on paving projects for Heritage Trail, culvert replacement at Wine Park, and various equipment bids.

• Resolution No. 26-0924 to adopt the updated Master Plan and Budget for Comprehensive Parks, Trails and Open Spaces
• Award bid for Heritage Trail paving project - TAP-R-C031(129)--8T-31
• Award bid for new Wine Park culvert replacement
• Solicitation of bids for 4x4 utility vehicle
• Solicitation of bids for a new mower

The Dubuque County Conservation Board approved a $649,856.20 construction bid for the Heritage Trail paving project and a $30,510.70 bid for an emergency culvert replacement at New Wine Park. The board also adopted an updated comprehensive parks, trails, and open spaces master plan and budget, and maintained current 2027 user fees for the Heritage Trail. Additionally, the board authorized staff to contact the City of Dubuque regarding the possible purchase of a Jackson Street property for a neighborhood garden.

• Approved August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout project proposal for Strathman property along Heritage Trail (5-0)
• Awarded Heritage Trail paving project to Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for $649,856.20 (5-0)
• Awarded New Wine Park culvert replacement bid to Top Grade Excavating for $30,510.70 (5-0)
• Approved soliciting bids for a 4X4 utility vehicle (5-0)
• Approved soliciting bids for a new 72-inch 4WD front mower (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-0924 for the updated master plan and comprehensive parks, trails and open spaces budget (5-0)
• Maintained current Heritage Trail user fees for 2027 (5-0)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health is meeting to review minutes and hear presentations on noise pollution and public health, including draft ordinances from several counties and a model ordinance from the Sierra Club. The board will also take public comment. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from the Dubuque County Citizens Data Center Health Impact Working Group (September 2, 2026)
• Presentation on noise pollution and potential public health impacts
• Draft ordinance language on data center accountability for Dubuque County
• Draft ordinances from Allamakee, Jackson, Johnson, and Linn counties
• Sierra Club model ordinance

The Dubuque County Citizens Data Center Health Impact Working Group approved minutes from their previous meeting and reviewed various county draft ordinances, a Sierra Club model ordinance, and noise pollution reports regarding data centers. Members and members of the public discussed potential health, noise, water, and environmental impacts of data centers. No formal policy decisions or ordinance votes were taken.

• Approved minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting unanimously

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting, covering routine items such as approving minutes, an office report, and public comments. The board will also hold a closed session to interview veterans, and will set the next meeting date for October 7, 2026.

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Office report
• Set next meeting date: October 7, 2026

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission is holding a work session to discuss data center planning, including zoning maps, an ordinance comparison, and a decision tool from the UI Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering. Public comments will be accepted.

• Data Center Work Session with planning process documents
• UI Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative Iowa Data Center Decision Tool
• Review of Dubuque County Zoning and Future Land Use Maps
• Data Center Ordinance Comparison Matrix
• Public comments period

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is meeting to canvass the results of the Dubuque Community School Board Special Election, a procedural step to certify the election outcome. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Canvass of Dubuque Community School Boards Special Election (Iowa Code 50.24(1))

The Board of Supervisors conducted the canvass of the September 8, 2026, Dubuque Community School Special Election. The results for the school board vacancy and Public Measure HC were recorded.

• Canvassed Dubuque School Board vacancy: Mike Hoskins (3,334), Jim Prochaska (3,084), Jeremy Vallin (1,870)
• Canvassed Public Measure HC: Yes (5,823), No (3,063)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will vote on several resolutions, including hiring deputies and clerks, approving the FY27 Tom Hancock Memorial and EMS Service Agreements, and approving snow and ice removal agreements with the cities of Rickardsville and Sherrill. The board will also hold public hearings on a zoning change request and a proposed vacation of county road right of way on Lansing Rd, and consider approving the final plat of Je-Tac Subdivision Plat 2. Work sessions will include a presentation from Greater Dubuque Development and a discussion on mold at the West Campus and Courthouse.

• Public hearing on zoning change (ZC#08-14-26) for James and Penny Wulfekuhle property from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Public hearing on proposed vacation of county road right of way (Lansing Rd)
• Resolution to approve FY27 Tom Hancock Memorial and EMS Service Agreements
• Resolution to approve Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreements with City of Rickardsville and City of Sherrill for 2026-2027 Winter
• Resolution to approve two-way stop intersection at Budd Rd and Derby Grange Rd

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several resolutions regarding county infrastructure, including snow removal agreements with Rickardsville and Sherrill. The Board also authorized the hiring of county staff and approved the Final Plat of Je-Tac Subdivision Plat 2.

• Approved Final Plat of Je-Tac Subdivision Plat 2 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks (unanimous)
• Authorized FY27 Tom Hancock Memorial and EMS Service Agreements (unanimous)
• Approved promotion in the Secondary Roads Department (unanimous)
• Approved two-way stop intersection at Budd Rd and Derby Grange Rd (unanimous)
• Approved 2026-2027 Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreements with Rickardsville and Sherrill (unanimous)
• Approved right of way documents for Buncombe Rd culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to FY2027 Secondary Road Five Year Construction Program (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider several FY27 subaward agreements with Dubuque VNA and the City of Dubuque Health Department. The meeting also includes discussions regarding unspent FY26 Opioid Settlement Fund allocations and brain health initiatives.

• Approval of Letter of Support for Black Hawk County Public Health's intent to apply for District 7 Lead Entity
• FY27 Breast & Cervical Cancer/Care for Yourself Subaward Agreement with Dubuque VNA
• FY27 Immunization Services Subaward Agreement with Dubuque VNA
• FY27 Local Public Health Services Subaward Agreement with Dubuque VNA
• Allocation of unspent FY26 Opioid Settlement Funds

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is meeting to canvass the results of the Dubuque Community School District's special election held September 8, 2026. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural notice information.

• Canvass of Dubuque Community School's Special Election of September 8, 2026

The Board of Supervisors met solely to canvass the September 8, 2026 Dubuque Community School special election results. Mike Hoskins won the school board vacancy with 3,326 votes, and Public Measure HC passed with 5,811 yes votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Canvassed school board election results; Mike Hoskins elected with 3,326 votes
• Certified Public Measure HC as passed (5,811 yes, 3,052 no)

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. They will also discuss the Farley Library branch agreement, preparations for the next strategic plan, and consider new policies on notary services and staff inservice days.

• Review of August 18 and September 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial reports: accounts payable and account balance
• Discussion of Farley Library branch agreement terms for Wi-Fi and phone system
• New Business: Notary Services Policy and DCLD Staff Inservice Day
• Preparations for next 5-year strategic planning process

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Zoning Commission will meet to consider the approval of two plat surveys. The meeting also includes a review of previous zoning cases and a report on FY2027 zoning revenues.

• Final Plat: Plat of Survey of Lots 1-4 & 2-4 Twin Cedar
• Final Plat: Plat of Survey of Heacock Farm Subdivision
• FY2027 Zoning Revenues Report

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the county's data center planning process, including a framework/roadmap, an update on USGS aquifer study/monitoring wells, proposed setbacks from a citizen accountability group, and light pollution health impacts. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-focused session. Upcoming data center program meeting dates will also be reviewed.

• Data Center Framework/Roadmap discussion
• Update on USGS Aquifer Study/Monitoring wells
• Example setbacks proposed by Dubuque County Data Center Accountability Group
• Data Center Health Impact: Light Pollution
• Upcoming Data Center Program Meeting Dates

The Board held a work session on data center planning, receiving updates on the framework, aquifer study, and proposed setbacks. Supervisors agreed to prioritize well monitoring and to use light pollution language for the Zoning Commission to consider. No formal votes were taken; items are informational or for future action.

• Agreed to prioritize aquifer well monitoring (unanimous consensus)
• Consensus to use light pollution language for Zoning Commission consideration

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Health will review the updated Dubuque County Priority Plan and discuss national and state priorities. The meeting also includes discussions regarding plans for community-level involvement and outreach.

• Review of updated Dubuque County Priority Plan
• Review of National & State Priorities
• Discussion on Community Level Involvement
• Discussion on Community Outreach

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will discuss action items regarding Naloxone distribution and education planning. The meeting includes an introduction to the Substance Use Disorder Working Group.

• Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Working Group
• Identifying new locations for small Naloxone distribution boxes and vending machines
• Adding additional public health supplies to existing Naloxone vending machines
• Prevention & Education Action Planning
• Jail Naloxone in DBQ County Jail

The Dubuque County Board of Health's Opioid Working Group met and discussed, but did not decide, where to relocate small naloxone distribution boxes or where to place a third vending machine. Both items were tabled until the next meeting. The group also discussed adding health and safety items to vending machines, but that was tabled as well. No formal votes were taken.

• Tabled decision on new locations for small naloxone distribution boxes
• Tabled decision on vending machine distribution strategies
• Tabled decision on adding health and safety items to vending machines