Dubuque County public meetings in 2024

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will consider and vote on several items, including approval of the FY 2026 operating budget and proposed capital projects. The agenda also includes permissions to advertise for seasonal employees, solicit vehicle replacement bids, and review bids and quotes for trail fencing, kayak launch, and heritage trail fees. Public input will be allowed at the start and end of the meeting, but no formal action will be taken on those comments.

• Approval of FY 2026 operating budget
• Approval of FY 2026 proposed capital projects
• Permission to solicit bids for a vehicle replacement
• Heritage trail fencing bids
• Kayak launch quotes

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on December 18, 2024. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the previous meeting, conducting a closed‑session interview with veterans, and setting the next meeting date for January 8, 2025. The commission will also open the floor for guest comments before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – January 8, 2025
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Adjourn meeting

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County board will hold a public meeting to discuss updates to its 2024 Land Stewardship Program and partner activities. Attendees will review the Regional Conservation Partnership Program's Year 1 recap and consider its 2025 goals, including a cover‑crop program and outcome incentives. Additional topics include awards for the Little Maquoketa Greenway and Iowa Partners for Conservation, as well as updates on SILT, stormwater database, and water monitoring.

• 2024 Land Stewardship Program updates and partner updates
• RCPP – Year 1 recap – Sand County Foundation
• RCPP – 2025 goals and objectives (cover crop program, outcome incentives)
• RCPP – 2025 NE Iowa RC&D Award – Little Maquoketa Greenway
• Iowa Partners for Conservation (IPC) award – goals and objectives

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to discuss the FY26 budget proposal and a request for private well water testing funds. The board will also receive updates on the Opioid Settlement Fund and a private well grant.

• FY26 Budget Proposal
• Request for funds for Private Well Water Testing
• 2025 Board of Health meeting schedule
• Opioid Fund Proposal
• LUST Setbacks from Private Water Wells Proposal

Public Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the approval of the FY26 Budget. The meeting also includes reports on recruitment timelines and job descriptions from the HR Committee.

• Public hearing for FY26 Budget
• Approval of FY26 Budget
• HR Committee discussion on Director job description
• Bradbury Miller updated recruitment timeline
• Discussion of Assistant Director position

Zoning

The Zoning Commission will consider the approval of four final plats for various subdivisions. The body will also discuss a rezoning request for the Paul & Carolyn Sandman Trust and Matt & Kristi Tompkins and a general zoning code update.

• Final Plat of Survey of Hilby Farm Subdivision
• Final Plat of Survey of Home View Estates Plat No. 4
• Final Plat of Survey of Wildflower Ridge Place
• Final Plat of Survey of North English Estates
• Rezoning request ZC#12-36-24: R-1 Rural Residential to R-2 Single Family Residential

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve minutes from December meetings, then conduct public hearings on five rezoning applications that would change agricultural land to residential use. After the hearings, the Board will consider resolutions to hire deputies, assistants and clerks, to extend a Meth OT Grant, and to sign agreements related to the public safety answering point (PSAP). Additional items include a communication about the City of New Vienna annexation and several board appointments.

• Public hearing on ZC#11-31-24: Bryon & Carolyn Kelchen and Andy & Beth Kelchen – A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Single Family Residential
• Public hearing on ZC#11-32-24: James & Robert Devine and Jacob Callahan – A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential
• Public hearing on ZC#11-33-24: James & Robert Devine and Jared Callahan – A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Meth OT Grant extension

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will hold a work session on the FY2026 operating budget and capital projects. The board will consider and vote on three construction contracts: Kluesner Construction for $21,330.07, Top Grade Excavating for $19,427.59, and S2 Construction for $91,803.55. Public input will be allowed for up to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will also set the date for the next session.

• Work session on FY2026 operating budget and capital projects
• Approval of Kluesner Construction contract for $21,330.07
• Approval of Top Grade Excavating contract for $19,427.59
• Approval of S2 Construction contract for $91,803.55
• Public input period (three‑minute remarks per speaker)

Board of Health

The Board of Health’s Opioid Working Group will provide updates on its Medically Assisted Treatment Initiative and hear announcements from members. It will then discuss creating a Request for Proposal to support opioid‑related programs. The meeting also includes a public comment period and scheduling of the next session.

• Medically Assisted Treatment Initiative update
• Discussion of developing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for opioid programs
• Announcements and updates from group members

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to consider one action item. The board is deciding whether to authorize the County Attorney to sign an engagement letter with a specific law firm.

• Resolution to authorize County Attorney to sign engagement letter with Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on December 4, 2024. The agenda includes a welcome, approval of the previous meeting minutes, an office report, and an open floor for guest comments. In a closed session the commission will interview veterans. The commission will vote to set the next meeting date for December 18, 2024 before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – December 18, 2024
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Welcome and introduce guests

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will discuss funding allocations for public safety and infrastructure. The meeting includes a public hearing on truck and commercial vehicle restrictions on secondary roads and a review of zoning ordinance amendments.

• Allocation of $2,650,000 and $2,775,000 SLFRF funding for the PSAP
• Allocation of $125,000 SLFRF funding for the Courthouse Generator
• Public hearing on Chapter 26 Use of Certain Secondary Roads By Trucks and Commercial Vehicles and Restrictions Ordinance
• Approval of White Oaks No. 3 - Final Plat
• Property tax suspension for parcel #1024126010

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Compensation Board will review recent Iowa Code changes and discuss salary recommendations for elected officials. Board members will consider public comment before voting on the FY2026 salary recommendation. The meeting also includes the election of a chair and vice chair and setting the date for the 2025 board meeting.

• Approval of Board salary recommendation for FY2026
• Election of board chair (Ken Runde) and vice chair (Fran Henkels)
• Public comment period
• Set 2025 Compensation Board meeting date (first Monday of December, Dec 2, 2025)
• Review of Iowa Code changes from Senate File 2442

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will adopt new standard operating policies for asset management and payroll processing. It will receive reports on the county public health survey, the VNA, and an update on opioid settlement funds. The board will consider a proposal for how to use the opioid settlement funds. A work session will discuss a possible new emergency preparedness policy.

• Adopt new Asset Management standard operating policy and procedure (Consent Item)
• Adopt new Payroll Processing standard operating policy and procedure (Consent Item)
• Review Opioid Settlement Funds Update (Presentation)
• Consider Opioid Settlement Use of Funds Proposal (Action Item)
• Discuss possible new Emergency Preparedness standard operating policy (Work Session)

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Advisory Board will meet to review reports from the Board of Trustees and the Administrator. The meeting includes a financial report and an advisory board orientation.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Administrator's report and dashboard
• Financial report
• Advisory Board Orientation

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will consider awarding bids for the New Wine Campground electrical upgrade and Heritage Trail embankment repair. The board will also set 2025 recreational user fees and approve a state fish habitat grant application.

• Award bid for Heritage Trail embankment repair
• Award bid for New Wine electrical upgrade
• Set user fees for 2025
• Approve Resolution #2024-1121 for state fish habitat grant
• Approval of bills for November payables

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on November 20, 2024. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the previous meeting, an office report, an open floor for guest comments, a closed‑session interview with veterans, and setting the date for the next meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Office report
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – December 4, 2024

Public Meeting

The Board will hold a closed session to discuss confidential attorney‑client records, strategy for pending litigation, and employment conditions for non‑union county staff. After the discussion, the Board will decide whether to remain in closed session and consider any recommendations from counsel.

• Confidential records involving attorney‑client communication and work‑product
• Strategy for imminent litigation
• Employment conditions for county employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement

Public Meeting

The Board will review and adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget for the library district. It will also set a public hearing date for the FY26 budget and consider purchasing or leasing a new copy machine for the Farley branch. Routine items include approval of the agenda, approval of the October 15, 2024 minutes, and financial reports.

• Review and adoption of the FY26 budget
• Set public hearing for the FY26 budget
• Purchase/lease of a new copy machine for the Farley branch
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of October 15, 2024 minutes

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will approve a final plat for Saeugling Farm and a final plat for Ameskamp Farm Subdivision. It will consider five rezoning applications that change agricultural land to residential or agricultural‑residential designations. The commission will also provide an update on prior zoning cases and discuss a zoning code update.

• Plat approval: Saeugling Farm Plat 2 – Final Plat
• Rezoning ZC#11-31-24: A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Single Family Residential (Bryon & Carolyn Kelchen and Andy & Beth Kelchen)
• Rezoning ZC#11-32-24: A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential (James & Robert Devine and Jacob Callahan)
• Rezoning ZC#11-33-24: A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential (James & Robert Devine and Jared Callahan)
• Plat approval: Ameskamp Farm Subdivision – Final Plat

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve minutes, consent items, and public hearing resolutions. The agenda includes a proposed speed limit change on Thunder Hills Rd, a bridge replacement on Graf Rd, and a 28E Sharing Agreement Extension with Delaware County. The meeting also features multiple work sessions on budget, road systems, and community services.

• Public Hearing: Proposed speed limit change on Thunder Hills Rd
• Resolution: Approve final progress voucher for Graf Rd bridge replacement
• Resolution: Approve 28E Sharing Agreement Extension with Delaware County
• Resolution: Approve snow equipment purchase from Link Hydraulic
• Work Session: Discussion on draft Renewable Energy Ordinance

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health Opioid Subcommittee will update the board on naloxone distribution machines and boxes and discuss new medically assisted treatment (MAT) initiatives. The meeting includes a public comment period but lists no formal decisions. The next meeting is set for February, date to be determined.

• Naloxone distribution machines and boxes update
• Discussion of medically assisted treatment (MAT) initiatives
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Announcement of next meeting in February (date TBD)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to receive updates on a Medically Assisted Treatment Initiative and review the Opioid Working Group Strategic Plan. The meeting will also include public comment and announcements.

• Medically Assisted Treatment Initiative Update
• Opioid Working Group Strategic Plan
• Public Comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024

Public Meeting

The Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority board will consider revisiting its pending tasks and funding resources for the authority. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes, adoption of by‑laws, and a decision on how to publicize future meeting dates and materials.

• Approval of agenda (Board Action)
• Approval of minutes from Oct. 9, 2024 meeting (Board Action)
• Revisit PEIA tasks to accomplish (Board Action)
• Revisit needed actions to fund PEIA resources (Board Action)
• Adopt by‑laws (Board Action)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to conduct the canvass for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

• November 5, 2024 General Election Canvass

Public Meeting

The group will meet to elect officers and review its by-laws and strategic plan. The body will also discuss an update from the October 21 Board of Supervisors meeting.

• Election of officers
• Review of by-laws
• Review of strategic plan
• Board of Supervisors meeting update from 10/21

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss budget planning for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The commission will also consider a presentation and concert for tower chimes in 2025.

• Action item regarding Tower Chime Presentation & Concert in 2025
• Review of FY 2024, FY 2025, and FY 2026 Budgets
• Discussion of Dubuque Area History Expo
• Discussion of REAP

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will hold a bimonthly meeting to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes a closed session specifically for interviewing veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on November 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Campus and via Zoom. The board will approve the minutes from its October 1, 2024 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on the special‑use permit application BA#11‑37‑24 for Bruce and Amy Strohmeyer. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting
• Public hearing – BA#11-37-24 Bruce & Amy Strohmeyer special use permit

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including hiring staff, approving fire and EMS grant contracts, and authorizing opioid fund expenditures. They will also act on consent items for two Class C retail alcohol licenses and adopt a resolution for the Oberbroeckling Subdivision No. 3 final plat. A public hearing notice for zoning ordinance amendments will be presented, along with routine approvals of minutes and proclamations.

• Class C Retail Alcohol License – Sundown Mountain
• Class C Retail Alcohol License – Harvey's Airline Inn Ltd.
• Notice of public hearing for amendments to zoning ordinance
• Resolution to approve Oberbroeckling Subdivision No. 3 – Final Plat
• Resolution to approve FY25 Tom Hancock Memorial Fire and EMS Grant Program contracts

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet virtually to discuss new business. The primary item for consideration is the approval of a recruitment firm.

• Approval of recruitment firm

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a budget amendment and appropriations for FY25. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes and speed limit adjustments, as well as several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY25 Budget Amendment 1
• Proposed speed limit changes on Peru Rd and Thunder Hills Rd
• Zoning requests for A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential for Nicholas Welter and Megan Ann Lancioni, Ryan Brown & Michael Drapeau
• Bridge Replacement Federal-Aid Agreement for Project No. BROS-C031(122)--5F-31 on Hannan Road
• Contract with Gee Asphalt Systems for the 2025 HMA Joint and Crack Sealing Project

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will conduct a multi-site park tour followed by a regular meeting. The board is deciding on bids for trail resurfacing and embankment repairs, as well as electrical upgrades for New Wine Park.

• Award bid for Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing
• Set public hearing date and solicit bids for New Wine Park electrical upgrade
• Solicit bids for Heritage Trail embankment repair (Final Plans Con-028801W-FY25)
• Solicit bids for Swiss Valley Nature Center preserve fish habitat project
• Permission to advertise for Parks Maintenance Technician position

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on October 16, 2024. The commission will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, provide an open floor for guest comments, conduct a closed‑session interview with veterans, and vote on the date for the next meeting on November 6, 2024. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – November 6, 2024
• Adjourn meeting

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will receive monthly reports on respiratory virus activity, public health, and opioid settlement funds. The meeting includes a work session regarding a DNR-required waiver application and analysis format.

• Opioid Settlement Funds Report
• Local Respiratory Virus Activity Monthly Report
• Restrictive well installation ordinance update
• DNR-required Waiver application and waiver analysis format presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet on October 15, 2024 at the Epworth Library Branch. The agenda includes financial reports, public comment, and new business items such as a training and travel reimbursement policy, a meeting room policy, an interim director appointment, and recruitment firm approval. The board will also hold a discussion on the FY26 budget. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Training and Travel Reimbursement Policy (new business)
• Meeting Room Policy (new business)
• Interim Director Appointment (new business)
• Recruitment Firm Approval (new business)
• FY26 Budget Discussion (new business)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission meeting on Oct. 15, 2024 will consider approval of final plats for West Haven Ridge #2 and White Oaks No. 3. The commission will also consider five rezoning applications, changing land from Rural Residential or Agricultural designations to Single‑Family Residential or Agricultural Residential. The agenda includes an update on previous zoning cases and a discussion of a zoning code update.

• Approve final plat of West Haven Ridge #2 (Lots 1‑3)
• Approve final plat of White Oaks No. 3 (Lots 1‑2)
• Rezoning B & E Scherr LLC property from R‑1 Rural Residential to R‑2 Single‑Family Residential (ZC#10‑27‑24)
• Rezoning Nicholas & Amanda Edwards property from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Single‑Family Residential (ZC#10‑28‑24)
• Rezoning Wolf family property from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential (ZC#10‑29‑24)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to receive updates on medically assisted treatment initiatives. The board will also discuss a location for a Naloxone distribution machine.

• Update on Medically Assisted Treatment Initiatives
• Discussion of tour location for Naloxone Distribution Machine
• Presentation by Courtney Runde of MercyOne Turning Point

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on Oct. 8, 2024. The agenda includes public comments, approval of the October 10 minutes, and discussion of several topics such as welcoming new members, reviewing the board’s by‑laws and strategic plan, updates on the next Board meeting, planning for November and December meetings, ideas for future spending, and a book‑read discussion. No formal decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Review of board by‑laws and strategic plan
• Update on upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting (Oct. 21)
• Discussion of November and December meeting scheduling
• Consideration of future spending ideas
• Book‑read discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment, zoning ordinance changes, and a speed limit change on Peru Rd. The Board is also considering several snow removal and road project agreements with local cities.

• Public hearings for FY25 Budget Amendment 1 and Zoning Ordinance amendments
• Proposed speed limit change on Peru Rd
• Contract with Mathy Construction D/B/A River City Paving for 2024 Paved Aprons & Intersection Project
• Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreements with Balltown, Bernard, Rickardsville, and Sherrill
• Approval of Bockenstedt Estates Plat 4 - Final Plat

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on October 2, 2024. The board will approve the minutes from the prior meeting, welcome guest Jim Franzen of Pheasants Forever, open the floor for guest comments, conduct a closed‑session interview with veterans, and set the date for the next meeting on October 16, 2024.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Welcome and introduce guest – Jim Franzen (Pheasants Forever)
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – October 16, 2024

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board will appoint a new chair and consider several invoices, including Waldo invoices for July #52 and August #53 and a SQR invoice from Green Valley Landscaping. The board will also address a staff resignation, an open seat appointment from the City of Dubuque, and the final brochure for SRF funding projects. Public comments are allowed but no formal action on them can be taken at this meeting.

• Appointment of a WMA Chair
• Waldo invoices – July #52 and August #53
• SQR invoice – Green Valley Landscaping
• Resignation of Mary Radloff
• Open seat appointment from City of Dubuque

Board of Supervisors

The Board will vote on a consent item to grant a Special Class C retail alcohol license to The Wandering Crowd LLC. The item will be acted on by a single motion without separate discussion unless a supervisor requests it.

• Special Class C Retail Alcohol License – The Wandering Crowd LLC

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports on local respiratory virus activity, the DCPH monthly update, the VNA monthly update, and the opioid settlement funds. It will consider two FY25 subrecipient agreements: one for the City of Dubuque Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and another for VNA Local Public Health Services. A work session will discuss well‑water construction near LUST sites presented by Todd Felderman of Seneca Companies.

• Local Respiratory Virus Activity Report presentation
• Opioid Settlement Funds Monthly Report
• FY25 Board of Health & City of Dubuque Childhoold Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Subrecipient Agreement
• FY25 Board of Health & VNA Local Public Health Services Grant Subrecipient Agreement
• Work session on Well Water Construction near LUST Sites – Todd Felderman, Seneca Companies

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Advisory Board will review and adopt its agenda, then approve the minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. Reports from the Board of Trustees, the Administrator, and the Finance officer will be presented. An orientation for new advisory board members and a public comment period are also scheduled.

• Approve July 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Board of Trustees Report (Kevin Stevens)
• Administrator’s Report (Dani Ettema)
• Financial report (Emily Gosche)
• Advisory Board Orientation

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will meet to review office reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a closed session specifically for interviewing veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board will hold a public meeting on September 17, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing August minutes, financial reports, and committee updates, followed by discussions on the circulation policy, the FY24 State Library of Iowa survey, virtual attendance rules, and policy violation consequences. A tour of the planned Farley Library site at 502 2nd Ave. SW, Farley, IA, is scheduled. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.

• Tour of Future Farley Library location (502 2nd Ave. SW, Farley, IA)
• Discussion of Circulation Policy
• Review of Annual Survey FY24 – State Library of Iowa
• Discussion of Virtual Attendance – Iowa Code Chapter 21 and IPIB Guidance
• Interpretation of Consequences for Policy Violations

Zoning

The Zoning Commission will consider several plat approvals and rezoning requests from agricultural to agricultural residential. The body will also discuss an update to the Zoning Code.

• Preliminary Plat of Survey of Miller North Cascade Rd Sub
• Final Plat of Survey of Timber Edge No. 2
• Final Plat of Survey of Duggan Lane Subdivision Plat 2
• Rezoning request ZC#08-23-24 (Lancioni, Brown, and Drapeau) from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning request ZC#09-26-24 (Nicholas Welter) from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including creating the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority, hiring deputies and staff, and approving contracts for the 2024 Culvert Lining Project. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezoning agricultural parcels to residential uses and approvals of three final plats. Additional work sessions will discuss the County Compensation Board, Sunnycrest Manor, and a draft Renewable Energy Ordinance.

• Resolution – approve creation of the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority
• Resolution – approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution – approve contract with Subsurface, Inc. for the 2024 Culvert Lining Project
• Resolution – approve Oberbroeckling Farm Sub Plat 2 – Final Plat
• Public hearing – ZC#08-22-24 Patricia Schmitt/Wanda Loewen A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will approve the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss a special event application for the Heritage Trail Relay. It will consider a limestone resurfacing project on the Heritage Trail from Graf Rd. to Budd Rd., covering 4.5 miles and using 1,642.5 tons of limestone. The board will also review proposed 2025 user fees for the Heritage Trail and adopt a mowing order to support monarch plantings. Finally, the board will approve the September payables.

• Approval of August 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing: Graf Rd. to Budd Rd., 4.5 miles, 1,642.5 tons
• Heritage Trail 2025 user fees proposal
• Mowing to Monarchs Plant order and update
• Approval of September payables

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from its July 18 meeting and consider a memorandum of agreement for replacing the Olde Worthington Road Bridge. Members will discuss the FY2024 and FY2025 budgets and review the proposed Cardinal‑Hickory Creek 345kV transmission line. The agenda also includes a new business item announcing the Dubuque Area History Expo on Oct. 20 and two public presentations on local architecture.

• Approval of MOA on Olde Worthington Road Bridge replacement
• Discussion of FY2024 and FY2025 budgets
• Review of Cardinal‑Hickory Creek 345kV transmission line project
• Announcement of Dubuque Area History Expo, Oct. 20 at Steeple Square
• Presentations on Mid‑Century Modern Architecture and "What Style Is It?"

Board of Health

The Board will receive announcements and updates from staff. It will review the status of naloxone distribution machines and boxes. The Board will discuss medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) in primary care. A public comment period will be provided for non‑agenda matters.

• Announcements & updates from the Project Coordinator and health group
• Review of naloxone distribution machines/boxes status
• Discussion of medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) in primary care
• Public comment period (non‑agenda items, limited to three minutes)
• Scheduling of next meeting on October 9, 2024

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will discuss bylaws, strategic plans, and upcoming events. The group will also review meeting minutes from August 13, 2024.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes
• Review of bylaws and strategic plan
• Discussion of future meeting location change

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold an open session to welcome guests, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and hear comments from veterans and other guests. A closed session will be used to interview veterans. The commission will also set the date for its next meeting on September 18, 2024. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – September 18, 2024

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions covering hiring staff, purchasing a pickup truck, approving a bridge replacement voucher, and designating a new road name. A public hearing will be held to approve a speed limit change on Placid Rd, and a final plat for the Reittinger Farm Subdivision will be approved. Additional items include procurement notices for the culvert lining and paved aprons projects.

• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to purchase one current model year ½‑ton HD 4x4 pickup truck from McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Cedar Rapids
• Resolution to approve the final progress voucher for the bridge replacement on Clear Creek Rd
• Resolution to approve speed limit change on Placid Rd
• Resolution to approve Reittinger Farm Subdivision Plat 3 – Final Plat

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications: two special use permits and two variances submitted by Robert & Joyce Stoffel and Luke & Samantha Thole. The board will also approve the minutes from its August 6, 2024 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting
• BA#09-33-24 – Robert & Joyce Stoffel – Special Use Permit
• BA#09-34-24 – Robert & Joyce Stoffel – Variance
• BA#09-35-24 – Luke & Samantha Thole – Special Use Permit
• BA#09-36-24 – Luke & Samantha Thole – Variances

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on August 21, 2024. The board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, interview veterans in a closed session, and set the next meeting date for September 4, 2024. The agenda also includes a welcome for guests and an open floor for comments.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – September 4, 2024
• Welcome and introduce guests
• Open floor for guests' comments and questions

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review monthly reports from the Visiting Nurse Association and the County Public Health Department. The agenda includes approval of administrative forms and subrecipient agreements for FY25 immunization, tobacco prevention, and cancer screening services. The board will also consider requests for opioid settlement funds and a proposed ordinance regarding nonpublic water well construction setbacks.

• Approval of FY25 Public Health Emergency Preparedness administrative form
• FY25 VNA Immunization, Tobacco Prevention, and Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening subrecipient agreements
• Opioid Settlement Use of Funds Request
• Chapter 33 - Nonpublic Water Well Construction Ordinance setback proposal
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Public Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Vehicle Use and Mileage Reimbursement Policy. The meeting includes reviews of financial reports and the end of FY24 financials.

• Vehicle Use and Mileage Reimbursement Policy
• End of FY24 Financials discussion
• Farley Library Committee report

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the July 16 meeting, consider several final plat approvals, and vote on multiple rezoning cases that convert agricultural parcels to residential designations. The commission will also discuss an update to the zoning code and hear public comments.

• Approve final plat for Oberbroeckling Subdivision No. 3 (Lot 1‑4 and Lot A‑C) in Table Mound Township
• Approve final plat for T&L Whitewater Addition in Whitewater Township
• Rezoning Miller Companies LLC property from B‑2 Highway Business to R‑1 Rural Residential (ZC#08-21-24)
• Rezoning Patricia Schmitt/Wanda Loewen property from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential (ZC#08-22-24)
• Discussion on Zoning Code Update (New Business)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and a speed limit change on Placid Rd. The board will also review contracts for bridge deck overlays and culvert lining.

• Public hearing for ZC#07-18-24: A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Public hearing for ZC#07-20-24: A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential
• Contract with Boulder Contracting, LLC for bridge deck overlays on Bankston Park Rd and Farley Rd
• Approval of the On the Fence Final Plat
• Proposed speed limit change on Placid Rd

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will consider awarding the contract for the MASSEY MARINA BANK STABILIZATION UPPER HARBOR and a bid for a 4X4 UTILITY VEHICLE. It will also approve the final payment for the SWISS VALLEY PARK 2024 HMA PAVING PROJECT. Additional items include a special event application for the PROVING GROUNDS Fall Bicycle Festival and approval of the August payables.

• Award bid for MASSEY MARINA BANK STABILIZATION UPPER HARBOR
• Award bid for a 4X4 UTILITY VEHICLE
• SWISS VALLEY PARK, 2024 HMA PAVING PROJECT - FINAL PAYMENT
• Special event application: PROVING GROUNDS - Fall Bicycle Festival
• Approval of the August payables

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is meeting via Zoom to conduct business. The agenda consists of a single consent item for action.

• Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for St. John Church (5 Day)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors is meeting via Zoom to consider one action item. The Board will decide whether to authorize the Chairperson to sign a letter of commitment with the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA).

• Authorization of a letter of commitment with the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) regarding lead paint abatement

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in primary care. The board will also review the status of Naloxone vending machines.

• Discussion on MAT in Primary Care
• Status update on Naloxone Vending Machine

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on August 7, 2024. The open portion will include a welcome, approval of the previous meeting minutes, an office report, and an opportunity for guest comments. A closed session will be used to interview veterans. The board will also set the next meeting date for August 21, 2024.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – August 21, 2024
• Open floor for guest comments, questions, and concerns
• Welcome and introduce guests

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements and road overlays. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and a plat of survey vacation, as well as approvals for new heavy machinery.

• Bridge/culvert replacement contracts for English Mill Rd and Klaren Rd with Jim Schroeder Construction
• Bridge replacement documents for Bennettville Rd with Taylor Construction, Inc.
• Purchase of a 2024 John Deere 6130M Cab Tractor from Bodensteiner Implement
• Purchase of a 2024 John Deere 772G Motor Grader from Martin Equipment
• $25,000 SWAP contract with Dubuque County EMS Association

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County REAP Committee will meet on August 5, 2024. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the August 7, 2023 meeting, receiving an update from Brian Preston, and reviewing and approving the FY25 update to the FY29 REAP plan. The committee will also consider funding applications.

• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2023 meeting
• REAP update presentation by Brian Preston
• Review and approval of FY25 update to the FY29 Dubuque County REAP Plan
• Review and approval of funding applications

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:00 AM on July 29, 2024. A closed session is scheduled to discuss strategy with counsel for matters currently in litigation or likely to face litigation. The agenda complies with Iowa Code requirements for posting and may be updated with attachments until the meeting starts. No other agenda items are listed.

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on July 24, 2024. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the previous meeting, an open floor for guest comments, a closed‑session interview with veterans, and setting the next meeting date. The body will also adjourn the meeting after these items are addressed.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – August 7, 2024
• Adjourn meeting

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider three requests to change land use from agricultural to residential. The body will also review a renewable energy ordinance and discuss updates to the zoning code.

• Plat of Survey of On the Fence - Final Plat in Table Mound Township
• ZC#07-18-24: Kenneth & Laura Southworth Jr. and Carolyn Jacobson (A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential)
• ZC#07-19-24: Jason & Heidi Wall (A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential)
• ZC#07-20-24: JJR Investments, LLC and Jason Rauen (A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Rural Residential)
• ZC#01-01-24: Renewable Energy Ordinance

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss progress with the Opioid Response Network and Naloxone vending machines. The meeting also includes a presentation from MercyOne Turning Point.

• Presentation by Courtney Runde, MercyOne Turning Point
• Updates on Naloxone Vending Machines
• Progress with Opioid Response Network

Veteran Services Commission

The commission will review the previous meeting's minutes and receive an office report. A closed session is scheduled to interview veterans.

• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Office report
• Closed session for veteran interviews

Public Meeting

The board will review April 2024 meeting minutes and consider action on Waldo invoices from April through June 2024. Staff will also provide updates regarding the Cedar Crest Subdivision, SRF funding, and a new stormwater GIS database.

• Approval of Waldo Invoices (April, May, June 2024)
• Cedar Crest Subdivision meeting update
• SRF Funding Update
• New GIS Database (Stormwater)

Public Meeting

The meeting includes discussions regarding event planning, including flyers, vendor lists, and advertising strategies. The group will also recognize two new members appointed starting July 1st.

• Approval of June 11, 2024 minutes
• Event planning for an upcoming expo
• Appointment of two new members effective July 1