Dubuque County public meetings in 2025

Conservation Board

The Conservation Board will discuss and possibly adopt the Dubuque Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights and recommend it to the County Board of Supervisors. It will also review Solisit's bids for a new mower. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the December payables and November procurement cards.

• Adoption of the Dubuque Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
• Review of Solisit bids for a new mower
• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 25, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Approval of December payables and November procurement cards

Historic Preservation Commission

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss the preparation of the SHPO CLG Annual Report due February 28, 2026. The meeting also includes training on open meetings and records.

• Preparation of SHPO CLG Annual Report
• Open Meetings / Records training
• IEDA webinar on Rural Heritage Revitalization Grant training
• SHPO CLG December 2025 Update
• DCHPC 2025 Work Plan

Veteran Services Commission

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

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Review of Office Report
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will meet to appoint Finance and Nominating committees and consider a final document for a Withdrawal Management Request for Proposal. The board will also address an easement at 25552 Dawn Circle and a potential election for a temporary chairperson.

• Withdrawal Management Request for Proposal final document consideration
• Appointment of Finance Committee members
• Appointment of a Nominating Committee for Officers
• Easement follow-up for 25552 Dawn Circle, Sherrill, IA
• Election of a Temporary Chairperson

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to receive comments on its proposed fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Dr., Asbury, IA. No decisions will be made at this meeting; it is for public input on the budget proposal.

• Public hearing on adoption of FY 2026‑2027 Library District budget

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting also includes financial reports and committee updates.

• Public hearing for FY27 Budget
• Approval of FY27 Budget
• Financial reports on accounts payable and account balance
• Reports from Farley, HR, and Finance committees

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold roll call, approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, and consider two rezoning applications. It will also vote on final plats for the Schwers Farm Subdivision, Woodmoor Estates 6th Addition, and Culbertson Place. An update on earlier zoning cases will be provided, followed by a work session on Senate File 592 concerning accessory dwelling units. The meeting ends with public comments and adjournment.

• Rezoning ZC#12-25-25: Trappistine Nuns, Inc/Sister Myra Hill PC‑Planned Complex to an amended PC‑Planned Complex
• Rezoning ZC#12-26-25: Marie Schwers, Marty & Janet Schwers and Steve & Donna Schwers from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential
• Final plat approval for Schwers Farm Subdivision (Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Liberty Township)
• Final plat approval for Woodmoor Estates 6th Addition (Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Dubuque Township)
• Work session on Senate File 592, Accessory Dwelling Units

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve the minutes from the December 1 meeting and consider a Class C retail alcohol license for Thunder Hills Country Club. The board will hold public hearings on two agricultural-to-residential rezoning requests and vote on several resolutions, including staff hiring and plat approvals. Additional work sessions will discuss secondary roads, fire/EMS awards, dispatch funding, and fairgrounds matters.

• Consent item: Class C Retail Alcohol License for Thunder Hills Country Club, Inc.
• Public hearing: ZC#11-23-25 rezoning A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential for Randy & Virginia Horsfield and William Ostwinkle
• Public hearing: ZC#11-24-25 rezoning A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential for John & Judith Vonderhaar Revocable Trust and Mike Vonderhaar
• Resolution to approve Preliminary Plat of Wildflower Ridge #5
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks

Board of Health

The Board of Health Opioid Working Group will meet to receive updates from the Project Coordinator. The group will discuss withdrawal management with the Opioid Response Network and set meeting dates for 2026.

• Update on withdrawal management discussion with Opioid Response Network
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates and times

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss proposed budget changes for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes a period for public comment on matters not listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed FY27 budget changes

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
• Review of Office Report
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions, including hiring deputies, assistants and clerks, approving annual engineer duties, and authorizing delegates to sign contracts for several road construction projects. Specific projects include HMA resurfacing on Graf Rd from Asbury Rd to Girl Scout Rd, a PCC overlay on D53 (Higginsport Rd/Curoe Rd), and a bridge replacement on Bennettville Rd. The board will also adopt resolutions to sign an aerial photography contract, allocate opioid settlement funds for a detoxification provider RFP, and approve the 2026 legislative priorities for the Urban County Coalition.

• Proclamation of Veterans Appreciation Month
• Consent item: County Assessor recommendation on 2025 Family Farm Exemption allowances
• Public hearing notice for amendments to the zoning ordinance
• Resolution to approve plans and specifications for HMA resurfacing on Graf Rd (Project FM‑C031(130)‑55‑31)
• Resolution authorizing the Chairperson to sign the contract with Aerial Services for aerial photography

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a series of resolutions covering road work, dust control, bridge replacement, and the use of opioid settlement funds for a detoxification provider RFP. They also adopted the 2026 Legislative Priorities for the Urban County Coalition. No public comments were made and the meeting concluded after a brief closed‑session discussion.

• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑227, unanimous)
• Approved execution of dust control permits (Resolution 25‑232, unanimous)
• Approved plans for HMA resurfacing on Graf Rd (Resolution 25‑233, unanimous)
• Approved bridge replacement delegate for Bennettville Rd (Resolution 25‑235, unanimous)
• Approved allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds for detoxification RFP (Resolution 25‑241, unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Legislative Priorities for the Urban County Coalition (Resolution 25‑242, unanimous)
• Approved road closures (Resolution 25‑230, unanimous)
• Approved execution of moving permits (Resolution 25‑231, unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Compensation Board will consider several routine items, including approving the prior meeting minutes and electing a chair and vice chair. The agenda includes a public comment period and a review of relevant Iowa code. The key decision is the approval of the board's salary recommendation for fiscal year 2027. The board will also set the date for its 2026 meeting.

• Approve December 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Elect board chair and vice chair
• Public comment period
• Approve board salary recommendation for FY2027
• Set 2026 Compensation Board meeting date (December 7, 2026)

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will review an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a state recreational trails project. The agenda item specifically concerns the replacement of Bridge #30, identified as Project Number RT-C031(132)--9H-31. The discussion may lead to board action on the agreement.

• Discussion/action on Iowa DOT agreement for Bridge #30 replacement (Project RT-C031(132)--9H-31)

The board voted 3-0 to approve resolution 25-1125, authorizing agreement No. 2026-RT-003 with the lowa Department of Transportation for the Heritage Trail Bridge 30 Replacement. The project is funded up to $170,250 through the State Recreational Trails Project Grant, with a required 25% match to be secured before the grant application. The board also adopted the motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Approved resolution 25-1125 for lowa Department of Transportation agreement (3-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (3-0)

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Advisory Board will meet to review administrative and financial reports. The board is scheduled to approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Board of Trustees Report
• Administrator's Report
• Financials review
• Board Orientation

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will discuss several grant applications and project closeouts, including a Heritage Trail special event, a Locher recreational grant, and a fish habitat grant. It will also review the FY 2027 operating budget and proposed capital projects extending to FY 2031, and set user fees for 2026. Additional items include staff training for Winterfest and approval of recent payables and procurement cards.

• Special event application for Heritage Trail – TMBR
• Acceptance of Locher Recreational Grant
• 2026 Fish Habitat Grant (Resolution 25-1125)
• Closeout of West John Deere Road Trail Connection – Origin Design
• FY 2027 operating budget and capital projects FY2027‑FY2031

The Conservation Board approved several items, including a special mountain bike event, a grant for the Locher Recreational Area, and a fish habitat project at Locher Lake. It also accepted the completion of the West John Deere Road Trail Connection and adopted the FY 2027 operating budget and capital projects, adding $100,000 for the Land Acquisition Fund. User fee increases for 2026 and staff attendance at Winterfest training were also approved.

• Approved special event application for TMBR Triple D race (3-0)
• Accepted Eastern Iowa Conservation Foundation grant for Locher Recreational Area (3-0)
• Approved Fish Habitat Grant application for Locher Lake (3-0)
• Approved change order #1 and accepted completion of West John Deere Road Trail Connection (3-0)
• Approved FY 2027 operating budget with increased camping revenue and repairs, and FY 2027 capital projects with $100,000 added for Land Acquisition (3-0)
• Approved 2026 user fee increases for camping, boat slips, and golf fees (3-0)
• Approved staff attendance at 2026 Winterfest training (3-0)
• Approved November 2025 payables and October 2025 procurement Mastercard cards (3-0)

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on November 19, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as a welcome, approval of the previous meeting minutes, an open floor for guest comments, a closed‑session interview with veterans, and a vote to set the next meeting date for December 3, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments and questions
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – December 3, 2025

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will consider a request for a waiver at 9935 Ginger Ridge and a proposal to allocate opioid settlement funds to a detox program meeting ASAM level 3.7 standards. The board will also discuss a bylaw amendment concerning board attendance and review a waiver contingency agreement with input from the County Attorney. Additional items include an easement follow‑up for 25552 Dawn Circle.

• Request for Waiver – 9935 Ginger Ridge, Dubuque, IA 52001
• Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation – Request for Proposal for Detox (ASAM 3.7)
• Bylaw Amendment – Board Attendance
• Waiver Contingency Agreement Practices – review and County Attorney opinion
• Easement Follow‑Up – 25552 Dawn Circle, Sherrill, IA 52073

The Board of Health unanimously approved a one‑time waiver for the septic system at 9935 Ginger Ridge Rd. It also approved a $12,000 allocation from the Opioid Settlement Fund to fund a request for proposals for medically monitored detoxification (ASAM 3.7) for uninsured residents. Additionally, the board adopted a bylaw amendment on attendance requirements and tabled unfinished business to the next meeting.

• Approved septic‑system waiver for 9935 Ginger Ridge Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 Opioid Settlement Fund allocation for detox RFP (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw amendment on board attendance (unanimous)
• Approved November 19 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled unfinished business until next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will conduct a canvass of the November 2025 city and school board elections for the cities of Cascade, Dyersville, Zwingle, Dubuque Community and Western Dubuque Community School Districts. This item satisfies Iowa Code Section 21.4 requirements for posting agendas. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Canvass of November 2025 city and school board elections for Cascade, Dyersville, Zwingle, Dubuque Community and Western Dubuque Community School Districts

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors conducted a second‑tier canvass of the November 4, 2025 regular city and school elections for jurisdictions spanning multiple counties, as required by Iowa Code 50.24(3A). The minutes list vote totals for mayoral and council races in Cascade, Dyersville, and Zwingle, as well as school director elections for Dubuque Community School, Western Dubuque County Community School, and Northeast Iowa Community College. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 a.m.

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board will discuss and decide on the FY27 budget and set a public hearing for it. They will also review a letter of support for the Farley Library & Community Center CAT grant, agreements for the Peosta branch with NICC, and updates to the circulation policy. Additionally, the board will consider cybersecurity additions to the Privacy & Confidentiality policy.

• FY27 Budget
• Set public hearing for FY27 Budget
• Letter of support for Farley Library & Community Center CAT grant
• Peosta branch agreements with NICC
• Cybersecurity additions to Privacy & Confidentiality policy

Zoning

The Zoning Commission will consider two requests to change land use from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential. The body will also review three plat surveys for the Vonderhaar Farm, Stockel Acres, and Wildflower Ridge subdivisions.

• ZC#11-23-25: Rezoning request for Randy & Virginia Horsfield and William Ostwinkle (A-1 to A-2)
• ZC#11-24-25: Rezoning request for John & Judith Vonderhaar Revocable Trust and Mike Vonderhaar (A-1 to A-2)
• Final Plat of Survey of Vonderhaar Farm Subdivision
• Final Plat of Survey of Stockel Acres
• Preliminary Plat of Survey of Wildflower Ridge Sub. #5

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt FY26 Budget Amendment 2 and vote on a resolution approving the FY26 appropriations. Additional items include a special Class C native retail wine license for Barrel Head Winery, a zoning change for the Recker property, and several resolutions on personnel hiring, a sharing agreement with Clinton County, and a phone‑service contract. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and plat filings.

• Special Class C Native Retail Wine License – Barrel Head Winery
• Public Hearing on FY26 Budget Amendment 2 – adoption and FY26 appropriations resolution
• Zoning Change ZC#10-22-2025: Randy & Lynn Recker and Travis Recker property from Agricultural (A‑1) to Agricultural Residential (A‑2)
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to approve a 28E sharing agreement with Clinton County for County Engineer services

The Board approved ending the annual dues subsidy to the ECIA for 21 incorporated cities in Dubuque County for fiscal year 2027. It also approved the final plat of Melleray Estates No. 3, hiring of deputies and staff, and several contracts and award notices. The Compensation Board was kept active and the Board supported a $500 ISAC request. All listed actions were approved despite a single dissenting vote from Supervisor McDonough on several items.

• Approved ending ECIA subsidy for 21 cities FY27 (McDonough voted nay, motion carried)
• Approved Final Plat of Melleray Estates No. 3 (McDonough voted nay, motion carried)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign 28E Sharing Agreement with Clinton County for Engineer services (McDonough voted nay, motion carried)
• Authorized Chair to sign Meth Camp Award Notice (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Anti-Heroin Grant Award Notice (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Managed Solutions Group for County Teams Phone project (unanimous)
• Supported $500 ISAC request for liquid pipelines and eminent domain (McDonough opposed, board approved)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will conduct a canvass of the regular city and school elections held in November 2025. This item satisfies Iowa Code Section 21.4 requirements for posting meeting agendas. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Canvass of regular city and school election results (Nov 2025)

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors met to canvass the regular city, school and other local elections held on November 4, 2025, reporting vote totals for mayoral and council races in numerous municipalities. The board recorded that Sageville Public Measure A received 23 Yes and 10 No votes and was declared approved. It also recorded that Sageville Public Measure B received 22 Yes and 11 No votes and was declared approved.

• Approved Sageville Public Measure A (23 Yes, 10 No)
• Approved Sageville Public Measure B (22 Yes, 11 No)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will receive updates on the Iowa HHS Opioid Settlement Fund funding opportunity and hear from Project Coordinator Carissa Brown. The board will continue unfinished business discussing prevention efforts through legislative and community programs. Public comment will be allowed, but the board cannot act on items not on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Iowa HHS Opioid Settlement Fund – funding opportunity announcement
• Presentation by Carissa Brown, Project Coordinator
• Discussion of prevention efforts: legislative and community programs
• Public comment period (limited to three‑minute remarks per participant)

Public Meeting

The meeting will begin with public comments followed by approval of the minutes from 10/14/25. The board will then discuss a new DCDC email listserv and review bi‑laws, including adding a Treasurer position. Nominations will be made for Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The agenda notes that there will be no council meeting in December.

• Approve minutes from 10/14/25
• Discuss new DCDC email listserv
• Review DCDC bi‑laws
• Add Treasurer role to DCDC
• Nominate Chair, Vice‑Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer

The council voted unanimously to cancel the scheduled December meeting. Members agreed that future meetings should be attended in person, with virtual access only for public input and only if a member notifies Matt in advance. The council decided not to create new Vice Chair positions and will draft a proposal for a treasurer position to be voted on at the January meeting. Matt will obtain the DCDC financial ledger and add the treasurer role to the bylaws.

• December meeting cancelled (unanimous)
• Members must meet in person; virtual option only for public input (group agreement)
• No new Vice Chair positions created (consensus)
• Matt to draft treasurer position proposal for January vote
• Matt to obtain DCDC financial ledger
• Minutes approved (by Margee, seconded by all)
• Motion to adjourn passed (Lori motion, Margee seconded)
• Ann Williams to send updated contact information to Matt

Board of Health

The Board will discuss a possible partnership with Community and Family Resources to provide ASAM level 3.7 care. Public comments will be accepted, limited to three minutes per speaker. The next meeting is scheduled for January, date to be determined. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Discussion of partnership with Community and Family Resources for ASAM 3.7 level of care
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for January (date TBD)

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on November 5, 2025. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, conduct a closed‑session interview with veterans, and set the next meeting date for November 19, 2025. The agenda also includes a welcome, open floor for guest comments, and an adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – November 19, 2025

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications: BA#11-41-25 submitted by Kim Jr. & Sara Koopman and BA#11-42-25 submitted by Martin & Linda Burbridge. The board will also approve the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting. All other agenda items are procedural.

• Public hearing – Variance BA#11-41-25 for Kim Jr. & Sara Koopman
• Public hearing – Variance BA#11-42-25 for Martin & Linda Burbridge
• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. Two variance applications, BA#11-41-25 and BA#11-42-25, were approved—BA#11-41-25 passed 4-0 (one abstention) and BA#11-42-25 passed 5-0. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved variance BA#11-41-25 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved variance BA#11-42-25 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including hiring deputies and staff, approving a weed commissioner certification form, and allocating federal flood‑relief money to local fire departments. The agenda also contains consent items such as a Class C retail alcohol license for Harvey's Airline Inn, notices of public hearings on zoning amendments and the FY26 budget, and approvals of final plats for Habel Acres and Gaul Trust. Additional items include proclamations, minutes approvals, communications updates, and work sessions on road, engineering, and airport matters.

• Class C Retail Alcohol License — Harvey's Airline Inn (consent item)
• Notice of public hearing for amendments to the zoning ordinance
• Resolution to approve the final plat of Habel Acres
• Resolution to approve the federal allocation of flood monies to local fire departments
• Resolution to hire a maintenance worker

The Board approved several unanimous resolutions, including a Class C retail alcohol license for Harvey’s Airline Inn, final plats for Hable Acres and Gaul Trust, hiring of deputies and a maintenance worker, the 2026 Weed Commissioner’s certification, and allocation of federal flood money to fire departments. Notices for public hearings on zoning amendments and the FY26 budget were also approved. In a work session, Supervisor Pothoff moved to contribute $100,000 to the airport subsidy; the motion was seconded and Supervisor Kenniker voted nay, with no further vote tally recorded.

• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Harvey’s Airline Inn (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Hable Acres (Resolution 25‑211) (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Gaul Trust (Resolution 25‑212) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑213) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Weed Commissioner’s Certification Form and 2025 Report (Resolution 25‑214) (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of federal flood monies to local fire departments (Resolution 25‑215) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Maintenance Worker (Resolution 25‑217) (unanimous)
• Motion to contribute $100,000 to airport subsidy; seconded; one supervisor voted nay (outcome not recorded)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to receive bids for Microsoft Teams Phones. The meeting will also include a period for public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Receipt of Bids - Microsoft Teams Phones
• Public Comments - Agenda Items
• Public Comments - Non Agenda Items

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors met on October 23, 2025. The minutes state that all approvals, consent items, appointments, motions, and other actions were approved unanimously unless otherwise noted, but no specific items were listed. No public comments were received.

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on October 22, 2025. The commission will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and set the date for the next meeting on November 5, 2025. A closed‑session interview with veterans is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – November 5, 2025

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board will review financial reports and committee updates. It will address unfinished business items, including a cybersecurity insurance policy and patron survey recommendations for expanding library hours. New business includes discussion of a cybersecurity policy and incident response plan.

• Cybersecurity Insurance Policy (unfinished business)
• Patron Survey Results/Recommendations for Expansion of Library Hours (unfinished business)
• Cybersecurity Policy & Incident Response Plan (new business)
• Financial Reports: Accounts Payable and Account Balance
• Director’s Report

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request (ZC#10-22-25) to change Randy & Lynn Recker and Travis Recker's land from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential. The commission will also approve the final plat of the Gaul Trust survey covering multiple lots in Section 17, T88N, R2W, Dodge Township. Additional agenda items include an update on prior zoning cases and a discussion of proposed updates to the zoning code.

• Approval of final plat of survey for Gaul Trust lots in Section 17, T88N, R2W, Dodge Township
• Rezoning case ZC#10-22-25: A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential for Recker property
• Old Business: update on previous zoning cases
• New Business: discussion on zoning code update
• Public comments from attendees

The Zoning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It also unanimously approved the final plat of the Gaul Trust survey (6‑0) and rezoned 3 acres of the Recker property from A‑1 to A‑2 Agricultural Residential for a single home (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Gaul Trust final plat (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Recker property to A-2 Agricultural Residential (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve minutes from the October 6 meeting, several consent items, and public hearings on a zoning change. Action items include multiple 28E snow‑and‑ice removal agreements with the cities of Balltown, Bernard and Durango for the 2025‑2026 winter, a highway funding agreement for paved shoulders on Holy Cross Road, and the purchase of snow‑removal equipment from Link Hydraulic. The board will also approve final plats for three subdivisions and a special Class C retail alcohol license for Sacred Heart Church.

• Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreements with Balltown, Bernard and Durango for 2025‑2026 winter
• Iowa DOT HSIP Funding Agreement No. 6-25-HSIP‑SWAP‑037 for paved shoulders on Holy Cross Rd
• Purchase of snow‑removal equipment from Link Hydraulic for two tandem‑axle trucks
• Final plat approvals for Bennettville Road Farm No. 2, Loecke Road Subdivision, and Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2
• Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sacred Heart Church

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several snow‑and‑ice removal 28E agreements with the cities of Balltown, Bernard and Durango for the 2025‑2026 winter season. It also authorized the acceptance and allocation of funds from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. Additional actions included hiring deputies, assistants and clerks, approving final plats for three subdivisions, and approving a purchase of snow equipment for the secondary roads department.

• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑204, unanimous)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with City of Balltown for 2025‑2026 (Resolution 25‑205, unanimous)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with City of Bernard for 2025‑2026 (Resolution 25‑206, unanimous)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreement with City of Durango for 2025‑2026 (Resolution 25‑207, unanimous)
• Approved Iowa DOT HSIP Funding Agreement for Holy Cross Rd shoulders (Resolution 25‑208, unanimous)
• Approved purchase of snow equipment from Link Hydraulic for secondary roads (Resolution 25‑209, unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance and allocation of LATCF funds (Resolution 25‑210, motion carries)
• Approved final plats for Bennettville Road Farm No 2, Loecke Road Subdivision, and Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2 (Resolutions 25‑201 to 25‑203, unanimous)

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will meet to award bids for trail maintenance and a vehicle. The board will also discuss the FY 2025 annual report and updates to the county parks master plan.

• Award bid for Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing
• Award bid for South patrol vehicle
• FY 2025 Annual Report for the Board of Supervisors
• Dubuque County Parks Master Plan update and RDG scope of work
• Approval of October payables and September procurement card payables

The Conservation Board unanimously approved several contracts, including awarding the South Patrol Vehicle to Turpin Dodge for $38,852.00 and the Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing to River City Stone for $19,109.25. It also approved a $79,360.00 contract with RDG for the Parks Master Plan update, the FY2025 Annual Report, and October 2025 payables. All motions carried by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Awarded Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing to River City Stone for $19,109.25 (4‑0)
• Awarded South Patrol Vehicle to Turpin Dodge for $38,852.00 (4‑0)
• Approved FY2025 Annual Report for Board of Supervisors (4‑0)
• Approved contract with RDG for $79,360.00 Parks Master Plan update (4‑0)
• Approved October 2025 payables and September 2025 Procurement Mastercard Cards (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will approve its agenda and September meeting minutes, and will review three individual waiver requests. It will consider a contract with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to conduct inspections of swimming pools, spas, and tattoo facilities. The board will also discuss consent agreements with the City of Dubuque Public Health for FY26 lead‑poisoning prevention and emergency response planning, and will talk about the 28E Agreement for private‑well permitting authority and opioid subcommittee membership.

• Waiver request for 25552 Dawn Circle, Sherrill, IA
• Waiver request for 225 Durango Rd., Durango, IA
• Waiver request for 8881 Metropolitan Heights, Dubuque, IA
• Contract with Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing for swimming‑pool, spa, and tattoo‑facility inspections
• Consent agreements with City of Dubuque Public Health for FY26 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and SA6 Emergency Response Planning

The Board voted unanimously to sign a contract with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing for inspection and enforcement of swimming pool, spa, and tattoo facility regulations, and to subcontract the work to the City of Dubuque Health Department. It also granted three one‑time setback waivers for private wastewater systems at 25552 Dawn Circle (Sherrill), 225 Durango Road (Durango), and 8881 Metropolitan Heights (Dubuque), each approved unanimously. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously as well.

• Approved contract with Iowa DIAL for pool, spa, tattoo inspections (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 25552 Dawn Circle, Sherrill (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 225 Durango Rd., Durango (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 8881 Metropolitan Heights, Dubuque (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered FY26 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program agreement (no motion needed)
• Entered FY26 SA6 Emergency Response Planning agreement (no motion needed)

Public Meeting

The board will discuss several governance changes, including creating a Treasurer role and an additional Vice Chair position. It will also consider a requirement for council members to attend meetings in person and the decision to skip a council meeting in December. Public comments and approval of the August 12 minutes are also on the agenda.

• Proposal to add a Treasurer position to the council
• Proposal to add an additional Vice Chair position
• Proposal requiring council members to attend meetings in person
• Proposal to cancel a council meeting in December
• Approval of minutes from 08/12/25

The council approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. A motion to adjourn the October 14 meeting at 4:38 p.m. was also passed. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (motion accepted)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:38 p.m. (motion accepted)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will review and officially record the results of the city primary election held on October 7, 2025. This item fulfills the board's statutory duty to canvass election outcomes. No other agenda items are listed beyond procedural notices.

• Canvass of City Primary Election of October 7, 2025 (Agenda item 1)

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors met on October 7, 2025 and conducted the canvass for the City of Dubuque primary election. It reported the vote totals for the Ward One council race and the mayoral race. No other actions or decisions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:06 p.m.

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health Opioid Subcommittee will hear a presentation on community and family resources. In new business, the board will discuss the Strengthening Families 10‑14 Prevention Program. Public comment will be limited to three‑minute remarks on non‑agenda topics.

• Presentation by Michelle De La Riva on community and family resources
• Discussion of Strengthening Families 10‑14 Prevention Program

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will meet on October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM. After standard opening items, the commission will hold a closed session to interview veterans. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date for October 22, 2025.

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Set next meeting date for October 22, 2025

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings on variances for Ronald & Doris MCAULIFFE (BA#10-38-25) and Marty & Dawn WAGNER (BA#10-39-25), and a special use permit for James & Jeanette GARLOW & MICHAEL & SHIRLEY MORRIS (BA#10-40-25). The board will also consider an extension request for Scott PUSATERI's variance (BA#07-28-23).

• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on BA#10-38-25 Ronald & Doris MCAULIFFE variances
• Public hearing on BA#10-39-25 Marty & Dawn WAGNER variances
• Public hearing on BA#10-40-25 James & Jeanette GARLOW & MICHAEL & SHIRLEY MORRIS special use permit
• Old business: BA#07-28-23 Scott PUSATERI variance extension request

The Dubuque County Board of Adjustment approved the September 2 meeting minutes. It also approved variances for the McAuliffe, Wagner, and Garlow/Morris properties, and granted an extension variance for Scott Pusateri. All approvals passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved McAuliffe variances BA#10-38-25 (5-0)
• Approved Wagner variances BA#10-39-25 with gutter/downspout condition (5-0)
• Approved Garlow/Morris special use permit BA#10-40-25 (5-0)
• Approved extension variance for Scott Pusateri BA#07-28-23 and permit for one year (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including hiring staff, approving a preconstruction agreement with the Iowa DOT for US 52 projects, and authorizing vehicle purchases. The agenda also contains consent items, a notice of a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments, and approvals of final plats for the Locher Recreation Area and Wolter Subdivision. Additional items include snow‑and‑ice removal agreements with two cities and various work‑session discussions.

• Resolution – approve Iowa DOT Preconstruction Agreement No. 2026-C-009 for Project NHSX-052-2(164)--3H-31 and NSIPX-052-2(165)--3L-31 on US 52
• Resolution – approve purchase of one current model year HD crew cab 1‑ton pickup truck from Hallada Auto Group (Dodgeville, WI)
• Resolution – approve Snow and Ice Removal 28E Agreements with the City of Rickardsville and the City of Sherrill for the 2025‑2026 winter
• Resolution – approve final plat of Locher Recreation Area
• Notice of public hearing for amendments to the zoning ordinance

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items, plats, hiring actions, procurement contracts, and agreements. Notably, they adopted a resolution to amend the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust SWAP contract, extending its performance period to December 31 2028. A motion to table the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center stakeholder discussion was also carried.

• Approved Final Plat of Locher Rec Area (Resolution 25‑187, unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Wolter Subdivision (Resolution 25‑188, unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑189, unanimous)
• Approved Iowa DOT Preconstruction Agreement for US 52 (Resolution 25‑190, unanimous)
• Approved purchase of pickup trucks from Hallada Auto Group (Resolutions 25‑191 & 25‑192, unanimous)
• Approved Snow and Ice Removal 28E agreements with Rickardsville and Sherrill (Resolutions 25‑195 & 25‑196, unanimous)
• Approved amendment of 28E Watershed agreement (Resolution 25‑199, unanimous)
• Approved amendment of SWAP contract with SILT to extend performance period to Dec 31 2028 (Resolution 25‑200, unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet via Zoom to act on a consent agenda item for a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for the Dubuque Jaycees. The meeting includes a period for public comments on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Dubuque Jaycees
• Public comments on agenda items
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Special Class C retail alcohol license for the Dubuque Jaycees. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 1:31 p.m.

• Approved Special Class C retail alcohol license for Dubuque Jaycees (unanimous)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session. The meeting includes a presentation from MSA Professional Services regarding initial development steps.

• Presentation from MSA Professional Services on initial steps in development

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will meet to discuss user fees for the Heritage Trail for 2026 and solicit bids for limestone resurfacing on the trail. The board will also consider soliciting bids for a south patrol vehicle and discuss the Iowa Forest Resiliency Partnership Program.

• Permission to solicit bids for a south patrol vehicle
• Discussion of 2026 Heritage Trail user fees
• Permission to solicit bids for Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing
• Discussion of Iowa Forest Resiliency Partnership Program
• Approval of September payables and August procurement cards

The Conservation Board unanimously approved several items, including a $60,000 solicitation for a south patrol vehicle and a $134,330 grant application for tree removal under the Iowa Forest Resiliency Partnership program. It also kept 2026 Heritage Trail user fees unchanged, approved bids for limestone resurfacing on the Heritage Trail, and authorized September 2025 payables and credit card procurements. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for south patrol vehicle, $60,000 (4-0)
• Approved keeping 2026 Heritage Trail user fees the same as 2025 (4-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for Heritage Trail limestone resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved grant application for Iowa Forest Resiliency Partnership program, $134,330 project cost (4-0)
• Approved September 2025 payables and Visa/Mastercard procurement cards (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Advisory Board will meet to review administrative and financial reports. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and board orientation.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Board of Trustees and Administrator reports
• Review of financials
• Advisory Board Matrix
• Board Orientation

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.

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Review of office report

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote to appoint a vice chairperson and a secretary, and will discuss developing a policy for vaccination outreach events. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and reports from the Visiting Nurse Association and the County Public Health Department.

• Appointment of Board of Health Vice Chairperson
• Appointment of Board of Health Secretary
• Discussion of vaccination outreach events policy
• Approval of Board of Health Monthly Meeting Minutes
• Petition for Waiver 9779 Military Rd

The Board unanimously denied the waiver request to place a sand filter 45 feet from the well at 9779 Military Rd. It also approved a motion to reorder the agenda, approved the August 20, 2025 minutes, and appointed Mike Fidgeon as Vice Chairperson and Emma Hilkin as Secretary. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Denied waiver for 9779 Military Rd septic system (unanimous)
• Approved agenda reordering motion (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Fidgeon as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Emma Hilkin as Secretary (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board will consider an unfinished cybersecurity insurance policy and a new Beanstack subscription. The meeting also includes a discussion of the 2022‑2027 Strategic Plan evaluation and routine financial reports. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Unfinished Business: Cybersecurity Insurance Policy
• New Business: Beanstack subscription
• Discussion: 2022‑2027 Strategic Plan Evaluation
• Financial Reports: Accounts Payable and Account Balance
• Report of Committees: Farley

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider several final plat approvals for subdivisions in various townships. It will also consider rezoning case ZC#09-21-25 to change the Gansen property from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential. The commission will receive an update on previous zoning cases, discuss a zoning code update, and accept public comments.

• Final plat approval: Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2, Lots 26‑49 (Table Mound Township)
• Final plat approval: Loecke Road Subdivision, Lots 1‑5 (Liberty, New Wine Townships)
• Final plat approval: Leytem Place Sixth Subdivision, Lots 1‑6 (Dub​uque Township)
• Final plat approval: Locher Rec Area, Lots 1‑4 (Cascade Township)
• Rezoning case ZC#09-21-25: James & Mary Gansen & Chad Gansen property from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential

The Zoning Board approved several final plats, including Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2 with a condition, Loecke Road Subdivision, Leytem Place Sixth Subdivision, Locher Recreation Area, and Bennetville Road Farm No. 2. The board also approved the rezoning of the Gansen property from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential for a single home. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Oakland Ridge Estates Plat 2 with condition to meet county requirements (6-0)
• Approved Loecke Road Subdivision plat (6-0)
• Approved Leytem Place Sixth Subdivision plat (6-0)
• Approved Locher Rec Area plat (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Gansen property to A‑2 Agricultural Residential for one home (6-0)
• Approved Bennetville Road Farm No. 2 plat (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider consent items for a Class C retail alcohol license for Burkey's Bar & Grill Inc. and a Special Class B retail native wine license for Czipars Orchard. Public hearings will address two zoning changes converting agricultural parcels to agricultural‑residential. Action items include resolutions to hire deputies and staff, to lease winter equipment parking to Greg and Roxanne Wille, and to rescind the 2025‑159 resolution that authorized loans to the City of Farley for an ambulance.

• Class C Retail Alcohol License – Burkey's Bar & Grill Inc.
• Special Class B Retail Native Wine License – Czipars Orchard
• Zoning change ZC#08-19-25: Agricultural to Agricultural‑Residential for Beverly Boeckenstedt & Marty Schwers
• Resolution to rescind Resolution 2025-159 authorizing loans to City of Farley for an ambulance
• Lease agreement with Greg and Roxanne Wille for winter equipment parking

The Dubuque County Board approved a contract with Hawkeye Electric to install a courthouse generator (Resolution 25‑186). It also approved three resolutions hiring staff, leasing winter‑equipment parking, and rescinding a loan to the City of Farley. Two retail alcohol licenses were granted and a new Civil Service Commission member was appointed. Two motions on staffing requirements were adopted.

• Approved courthouse generator contract with Hawkeye Electric (Resolution 25‑186)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑183)
• Approved lease for winter equipment parking with Greg and Roxanne Willie (Resolution 25‑184)
• Approved rescinding of ambulance loan to City of Farley (Resolution 25‑185)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Burkey’s Bar & Grill Inc.
• Approved Special Class B Retail Native Wine License for Czipars Orchard
• Appointed Kathy Flynn Thurlow to Civil Service Commission (term ends 10/01/2031)
• Adopted motion to continue CSN requirement per job description (Kenniker voted nay)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health Opioid Working Group will meet on September 10, 2025. The agenda includes announcements, a review of unfinished business on opioid prevention and awareness, and any new business items. Public comment will be allowed, followed by scheduling the next meeting.

• Announcements & Updates
• Unfinished Business – Prevention and Awareness
• New Business
• Public Comment

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will review a recap of its recent discussion with the County Board of Supervisors. Members will consider proposed changes to the commission’s bi‑laws and leadership structure, and outline plans for future activities. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of the previous minutes.

• Public Comments
• Approval of Minutes – 08/12/25
• Recap of discussion with the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
• Discussion of bi‑law revisions and changes to the leadership structure
• Planning for future commission activities

The Veteran Services Commission approved the June meeting minutes. Council member Kathy Weber resigned from the DCDC and Vice President role, effective August 14. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June minutes (motion by Lori Anderson, seconded by Kathy Weber)
• Accepted resignation of Kathy Weber effective August 14
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Kathy Weber, seconded by Tom Derr)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss the 2025 Fall All-State Barn Tour and the Dubuque Area History Expo. The meeting also includes a debrief on the Prairie School Symposium and a review of the 2025 Work Plan.

• 2025 Fall All-State Barn Tour (Sept. 13-14) featuring Neises, Smith, and Pineda barns
• Dubuque Area History Expo (Oct. 12 at Loras College)
• Debrief on Heritage Works' Prairie School Symposium
• Dubuque County HPC 2025 Work Plan

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will meet on September 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM in the Veteran Services Conference Room. The agenda includes a welcome, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, an office report, and an open floor for guest comments. A closed‑session interview with veterans is scheduled, and the commission will vote to set the next meeting for September 17, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – September 17, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors meeting will consider several consent items, procurement matters, a public hearing notice, plat approvals, and a series of resolutions. Key resolutions include hiring additional deputies and staff, amending the FY2026 secondary road construction program, and reallocating opioid settlement funds for a TruNarc device. The board will also hear a notice of public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments and approve final plats for Crestwood Estates No 3 and Kalb Subdivision.

• Class F Retail Alcohol License for Elks Lodge No. 297 (consent item)
• Receipt of bids for Courthouse Generator (procurement)
• Notice of public hearing for amendments to zoning ordinance
• Resolution to approve amendment #2 to FY2026 Dubuque County Secondary Road Five Year Construction Program
• Resolution to approve opioid settlement fund reallocation for TruNarc device

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors approved a series of consent items, final plats, and multiple resolutions. Key actions included hiring deputies, assistants and clerks, amending the FY2026 secondary roads construction program, and reallocating opioid settlement funds for a TruNarc device. All listed items were adopted as recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Approved Class F Retail Alcohol License for Elks Lodge No. 297 (unanimous)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Rhody’s Double J, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved Special Class C Retail Native Wine License for Bishop Vineyard and Winery (unanimous)
• Approved Crestwood Estates No 3 Final Plat (Resolution 25‑172, unanimous)
• Approved Kalb Subdivision Final Plat (Resolution 25‑173, unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑174)
• Approved Amendment #2 to FY2026 Secondary Roads Five‑Year Construction Program (Resolution 25‑175, unanimous)
• Approved Opioid Settlement fund reallocation for TruNarc device (Resolution 25‑180, unanimous)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to review two variance applications. The board will also approve minutes from the August 5, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing for BA#09-36-25 James V. Roeder Trust variance
• Public hearing for BA#09-37-25 Hardwood Flooring Services / Burkart Commercial Properties variance

The Board approved the minutes of the August 5, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. It approved variance requests BA#09‑36‑25 for James Roeder Trust and BA#09‑37‑25 for Hardwood Flooring Service/Burkart Commercial Properties, each unanimously (4‑0). The board announced that Ben Kober will begin as Zoning Administrator on September 8, 2025 and noted staff changes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4‑0) at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved August 5 minutes (4-0)
• Approved BA#09-36-25 variance (4-0)
• Approved BA#09-37-25 variance (4-0)
• Ben Kober to start as Zoning Administrator Sep 8 (announcement)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold a bimonthly meeting on August 20, 2025. The agenda includes approving minutes from the previous meeting, a closed‑session interview with veterans, and setting the next meeting date for September 3, 2025. No other decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – September 3, 2025

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will review presentations, including an Opioid Settlement Funds report. It will vote on FY26 subrecipient agreements with the City of Dubuque Health Department and the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association covering lead poisoning prevention, Care for Yourself BCC, immunization services, and local public health services. The board will also consider a possible change to its meeting time.

• Presentation of Opioid Settlement Funds report
• Approval of FY26 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Dubuque Health Department
• Approval of FY26 Care for Yourself BCC Subrecipient Agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association
• Approval of FY26 Immunization Services Subrecipient Agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association
• Approval of FY26 Local Public Health Services Subrecipient Agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association

The Board voted unanimously to give Director White authority to review and execute all grant‑related documents, contracts, and agreements. It also unanimously approved four FY26 subrecipient agreements with the City of Dubuque Health Department and the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association covering lead poisoning prevention, Care for Yourself BCC, immunization services, and local public health services. The Board added John Sewell to the staff effective August 29. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Delegated signatory authority to Director White for grant contracts (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Subrecipient Agreement with City of Dubuque Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Care for Yourself BCC Subrecipient Agreement with Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Immunization Services Subrecipient Agreement with Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Local Public Health Services Subrecipient Agreement with Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association (unanimous)
• Added John Sewell to staff, start date August 29 (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will hold a special meeting on August 19, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion and possible action on bids for engineering proposals for the Heritage Trail hard‑surfacing project. The meeting provides two public input periods for residents to speak on non‑agenda matters. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. in the EB Lyons Auditorium.

• Discussion/action on bids for engineering proposals for the Heritage Trail hard‑surfacing project
• First public input session – up to three‑minute remarks from residents
• Second public input session – up to three‑minute remarks from residents
• Next meeting scheduled: Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 8:00 A.M., EB Lyons Auditorium

The Conservation Board approved awarding the Heritage Trail hard surfacing engineering contract to WHKS for $81,630. The motion was made by Jim Pfeiler, seconded by Sue Miller, and carried 3-0. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting, a motion made by Sue Miller and seconded by Jim Pfeiler, carried 3-0.

• Awarded Heritage Trail hard surfacing contract to WHKS for $81,630 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board will review and discuss a cybersecurity insurance proposal and a patron survey. The meeting also includes routine items such as financial reports, the director's report, and a committee update on the Farley Library and Community Center. Public comment is allowed but limited to three minutes per speaker. The board will adjourn after the discussion.

• Cybersecurity insurance proposal (new business)
• Patron survey presentation (new business)
• Financial reports: accounts payable, account balance, cash flow
• Director’s report
• Committee report on Farley Library and Community Center

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will meet to approve final plats for three subdivisions and consider two rezoning requests. The agenda also includes a discussion on a zoning code update and an update on previous cases.

• Approval of Crestwood Estates No. 3 final plat
• Approval of Wolter Subdivision No. 2 final plat
• Rezoning: Beverly Boeckenstedt & Marty Schwers (A-1 to A-2)
• Rezoning: Thomas & Roberta Pape (A-1 to A-2)
• Discussion on Zoning Code Update

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting and approved final plats for Crestwood Estates No. 3, Wolter Subdivision No. 2, and T.R. Pape Subdivision. It also approved rezoning of 1.808 acres for Beverly Boeckenstedt & Marty Schwers and 3.3 acres for Thomas & Roberta Pape from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential. All actions passed unanimously or with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved July 15 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Crestwood Estates No. 3 final plat (5-0)
• Approved Wolter Subdivision No. 2 final plat (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved rezoning of Beverly Boeckenstedt & Marty Schwers to A‑2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Thomas & Roberta Pape to A‑2 (5-0)
• Approved T.R. Pape Subdivision final plat (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider rezoning four properties from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential. The meeting includes votes on final plats, FY26 service contracts, and the updated employee handbook.

• Public hearings for rezoning requests ZC#07-15-25, ZC#07-16-25, ZC#07-17-25, and ZC#07-18-25
• Approval of final plats for Freiburger Acres and Duschner Farm
• Resolution to approve FY26 Purchase of Service (POS) program contracts
• Resolution to approve FY26 Tom Hancock Memorial Fire and EMS Grant Recommendations
• Resolution to approve the updated Dubuque County Employee Handbook

The Dubuque County Board approved the minutes from the August 11 special meeting with an amendment, despite one supervisor voting nay. Zoning changes converting several parcels from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential were approved. Final plats for Freiburger Acres and Duschner Farm were adopted, and the board approved hiring new deputies, assistants, and clerks, as well as the FY26 Purchase of Service contracts and a fire and EMS grant recommendation. The updated employee handbook was also approved, with one nay vote.

• Approved August 11, 2025 special meeting minutes (amended) – motion carried despite one nay vote
• Approved zoning changes ZC#07-15-25 to ZC#07-8-25 converting A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential (unanimous)
• Approved Freiburger Acres final plat (Resolution 25‑165) (unanimous)
• Approved Duschner Farm final plat (Resolution 25‑166) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑167) (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Purchase of Service program contracts (Resolution 25‑168) (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Tom Hancock Memorial Fire and EMS Grant recommendation (Resolution 25‑169) (unanimous)
• Approved updated Dubuque County Employee Handbook (Resolution 25‑171) – motion carried with one nay vote

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will discuss and potentially approve several project bids, including a hard‑surfacing proposal for the Heritage Trail and a culvert replacement for the Durango Access segment. They will also consider a special event application from Northeast Iowa Scouting America for New Wine Park, a replacement mower for Fillmore Fairway, and approve August 2025 payables and procurement charges. Public input will be invited before and after the agenda items.

• Discussion/action – bids for Heritage Trail hard surfacing project
• Discussion/action – bids for Heritage Trail Durango Access CMP culvert replacement
• Discussion/action – special event application: Northeast Iowa Scouting America – New Wine Park
• Discussion/action – Fillmore Fairway replacement mower
• Approval of August 2025 payables, Visa procurement charge and July 2025 procurement cards

The board approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and a special event for Northeast Iowa Scouting America at New Wine Park. It awarded the Heritage Trail Durango Access culvert replacement contract to Connolly Construction Inc. for $17,334. The board also approved purchase of a John Deere fairway mower for $77,974, approved August 2025 payables, and postponed action on the Heritage Trail hard‑surfacing engineering proposals pending a special meeting.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved special event application for Northeast Iowa Scouting America at New Wine Park (4-0)
• Awarded Heritage Trail Durango Access culvert replacement to Connolly Construction Inc. for $17,334 (4-0)
• Deferred Heritage Trail hard‑surfacing engineering proposals; special meeting to be held (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 John Deere 7500A PrecisionCut Fairway Mower for $77,974 (4-0)
• Approved August 2025 payables and procurement cards (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Health Opioid Working Group will hear updates and then discuss the unfinished business item of prevention education and marketing. Public comment will be allowed for up to three minutes per speaker. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session on September 10, 2025.

• Announcements & updates from Carissa Brown, Project Coordinator
• Unfinished Business: discussion of prevention education and marketing
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Set next meeting for Wednesday, September 10, 2025

The Opioid Working Group decided to expand public awareness of the Your Life Iowa platform using posters, stickers, billboards, radio advertisements and community events, with some costs covered by settlement dollars. Carissa Brown was tasked with researching those education options and will present findings at the September 10 meeting. The group also directed Brown to investigate the feasibility and cost of operating a detox center using settlement funds. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Decided to enhance public awareness of the Your Life Iowa platform with posters, stickers, billboards, radio ads and community events
• Assigned Carissa Brown to research education options and report at the September 10 meeting
• Assigned Carissa Brown to research feasibility and cost of a county detox center using settlement dollars

Public Meeting

The body will review spend down results and its strategic plan. Members will discuss the future direction of the group and align current activities.

• Review of spend down results
• Strategic plan review and activity alignment
• Discussion on future group direction

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to address personnel appointments and a leadership transition in the IT department. The session includes a work session to discuss the IT Director's resignation and a proposed plan for succession.

• Dubuque County Recorder appointment
• Discussion and possible action on IT Director's resignation and succession plan

The Board unanimously appointed Ann E. Sweeney as Dubuque County Recorder to serve the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2026. Supervisors also approved Jered Shipley as Interim IT Director and Darren McCarthy as Interim IT Operations Manager, effective immediately, with the IT Director position to be posted for three weeks. All motions carried without opposition.

• Appointed Ann E. Sweeney as Dubuque County Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved Jered Shipley as Interim IT Director (unanimous)
• Approved Darren McCarthy as Interim IT Operations Manager (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a series of interviews to fill the County Recorder vacancy. Interviews are scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with eight candidates. No other agenda items are listed.

• 1:00 p.m. – Interview with Ann E. Sweeney
• 1:30 p.m. – Interview with Aaron Fishnick
• 2:00 p.m. – Interview with Philip Crnkovich
• 2:30 p.m. – Interview with Tanya Tjarks
• 3:00 p.m. – Interview with Michael Rabagia

The August 8, 2025 meeting consisted of a series of County Recorder candidate interviews and scheduled recesses. No approvals, appointments, or other actions were recorded beyond the standard note that items would be unanimous unless noted. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will meet to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The commission will hold a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider eight public hearing items, such as a special use permit for Verizon Wireless and several variances for private property owners. The board will also approve minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. No other business is listed.

• BA#08-28-25 – Richard & Cindy Kirby special use permit
• BA#08-29-25 – Richard & Cindy Kirby variances
• BA#08-30-25 – Verizon Wireless special use permit
• BA#08-31-25 – Shirley Schueller special use permit
• BA#08-32-25 – Joseph & Jenna Lueck variances

The Dubuque County Board of Adjustment approved several special‑use permits and variances, most unanimously. The variance requested by Dubuque County and the County Engineer was approved by a 4‑1 vote, with one member dissenting. All other motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned with no new business.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Richard & Cindy Kirby (BA#08-28-25) – vote 5-0
• Approved variance request for Richard & Cindy Kirby (BA#08-29-25) – vote 5-0
• Approved Special Use Permit for Verizon Wireless & Matthew Mescher (BA#08-30-25) – vote 5-0
• Approved Special Use Permit for Shirley Schueller & William & Molly Schueller (BA#08-31-25) – vote 5-0
• Approved variance request for Joseph & Jenna Lueck (BA#08-32-25) – vote 5-0
• Approved variance request for Cody & Katlyn Peacock/Mitchell Gibbs Construction (BA#08-33-25) – vote 5-0
• Approved Special Use Permit for Michels Road & Stone Inc. & River City Paving (BA#08-34-25) – vote 5-0
• Approved variance request for Dubuque County & Dubuque County Engineer (BA#08-35-25) – vote 4-1

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider FY26 Budget Amendment 1, including resolutions to adopt the amendment, approve appropriations, and approve fund transfers. The meeting also includes resolutions on hiring staff, road right‑of‑way vacation, and several loan and contract agreements for fire, EMS, and medication‑assisted treatment programs. Additional items are a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment and approval of the Leytem Place Fifth Subdivision plat.

• Public Hearing on FY26 Budget Amendment 1 – adoption, appropriations, and fund transfers
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to vacate a portion of right of way on Holy Cross Road
• Resolution to approve loan agreements for fire and EMS departments and a revolving loan fund loan to the City of Farley for a new ambulance
• Resolution to approve the Equitable Sharing Agreement for the Sheriff's office

The board adopted FY26 Budget Amendment 1 and the accompanying fund transfers. It approved several loan agreements, including a revolving loan to the City of Farley for a new ambulance and fire department loans. The board also approved the FY26 Opioid Settlement General Fund contracts and reallocated $35,000 to purchase a TruNarc device. All listed actions were approved, with most votes unanimous.

• Adopt FY26 Budget Amendment 1 (Resolution 25‑151) – approved
• Approve FY26 Fund Transfers Amendment 1 (Resolution 25‑152) – approved
• Approve revolving loan fund loan to City of Farley for ambulance purchase (Resolution 25‑159) – approved
• Approve EMS Loan Agreement with Epworth Community Volunteer Firemen Inc. (Resolution 25‑160) – approved
• Approve FY26 Opioid Settlement General Fund contract agreements (Resolution 25‑164) – approved (Supervisor McDonough voted nay)
• Approve reallocation of up to $35,000 for TruNarc device purchase – approved
• Approve vacation of portion of right of way on Holy Cross Road (Resolution 25‑155) – approved
• Approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑154) – approved

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County REAP Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting, receive an update, and review the FY26 update to the FY30 REAP Plan and funding applications.

• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2024
• Review and approval of FY26 update to the FY30 Dubuque County REAP Plan
• Review and approval of funding applications

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on July 23, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as a pledge of allegiance, an open floor for guest comments, a closed‑session interview with veterans, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, and setting the date for the next meeting on August 6, 2025. No policy changes, contracts, or fee adjustments are listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – August 6, 2025
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will decide on resolutions to approve plans and specifications for a bridge replacement project on Hannah (Hannan) Road and for the Holy Cross Shop Project. It will also adopt resolutions to allocate opioid settlement funds to NAMI, ASAC, Operation Empower, and Hillcrest for various recovery and support services. A resolution to purchase OpenGov Budgeting & Performance Software will be considered. Public hearings will be held on several rezoning requests converting agricultural parcels to residential use.

• Resolution to approve bridge replacement plans on Hannah (Hannan) Rd (Project BROS-C031(122)--5F-31)
• Resolution to approve plans for the Holy Cross Shop Project
• Resolutions to allocate opioid settlement funds to NAMI, ASAC, Operation Empower, and Hillcrest
• Resolution to purchase OpenGov Budgeting & Performance Software
• Public hearings on rezoning agricultural parcels (ZC#06-11-25 to ZC#06-14-25) to residential

The Board unanimously approved final plats for the Rahe Farm Sub and Schmitt-Balltown Place projects. It also approved hiring staff, bridge replacement plans, temporary travel restrictions for a concert event, and the purchase of OpenGov budgeting software. Several opioid settlement fund allocations were approved for NAMI, ASAC, Operation Empower, and Hillcrest. The Holy Cross Shop Project was tabled pending a full supervisory vote.

• Approved Resolution 25‑139 (Rahe Farm Sub – Final Plat) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑140 (Schmitt‑Balltown Place Plat 3 – Final Plat) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑141 hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑143 bridge replacement project on Hannah Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑144 temporary travel restrictions for US Concert Agency event (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑145 purchase of OpenGov Budgeting & Performance Software (unanimous)
• Approved multiple opioid settlement fund allocations (Resolutions 25‑146 to 25‑149) (unanimous)
• Tabled Holy Cross Shop Project plans until all supervisors are present for voting

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Advisory Board will convene to approve meeting minutes, review board and administrator reports, and discuss financials. The meeting will be held at Sunnycrest Manor with a virtual option available.

• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Board of Trustees and Administrator reports
• Presentation of financials
• Public comment period available

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will hold a public hearing regarding plans and costs for the New Wine HMA Surfacing Project. The board will also discuss bids for projects at Bankston Park and the Heritage Trail, as well as a concession agreement for Mud Lake.

• Public hearing on New Wine HMA Surfacing Project plans, specifications, and estimated cost
• Bids for Bankston Park pond restoration and ADA loop
• Bids for Heritage Trail hard surfacing and Durango Access CMP culvert replacement
• Mud Lake Concession Agreement
• Resolution No. 25-0618 for Iowa Department of Transportation state recreational trail funding

The Conservation Board approved Resolution No. 25-0618 to apply for Iowa State Recreational Trail funding for the replacement of Bridge 30, with a local match of $56,750. It also approved contracts for the New Wine Park HMA surfacing project ($126,912.45) and the Bankston Park pond restoration and ADA loop ($150,432.33). Additional actions included approving a solar panel request in a C‑1 conservancy, a Mud Lake concession lease, an Eagle Scout picnic table project, changes to camping coupons, and solicitation of bids for Heritage Trail engineering services. All motions carried 3‑0.

• Approved award of New Wine Park HMA surfacing to Connolly Construction Inc. for $126,912.45 (3-0)
• Approved award of Bankston Park pond restoration and ADA loop to Connolly Construction Inc. for $150,432.33 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-0618 for State Recreational Trail funding for Bridge 30 replacement, local match $56,750 (3-0)
• Approved Mud Lake concession agreement with WW Corporation, rent $2,500/year for 10 years (3-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout project for handicap‑accessible picnic table at Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve ($800) (3-0)
• Approved recommendation to Zoning Board for solar panels at 12206 RTE 3, C‑1 Conservancy (3-0)
• Approved changes to camping coupon sales and extension of expiration to two years (3-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for Heritage Trail hard‑surfacing engineering services (3-0)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will consider a Request for Proposal for Medication Assisted Treatment, a Q1 application for the Opioid Settlement Fund, and a petition to waive requirements for 19420 Herber Rd. The meeting also includes public comments, reports from the VNA and DCPH, and routine agenda approvals.

• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Opioid Settlement Fund General Application – Q1
• Petition for Waiver – 19420 Herber Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
• VNA Monthly Report presented by Stacey Killian
• DCPH Monthly Report presented by Allie White

The Dubuque County Board of Health unanimously approved a one‑time well‑drilling waiver for Jacob Schumacher, approved a Medication‑Assisted Treatment contract with Hillcrest Family Services, and allocated approximately $94,923 from the opioid settlement fund to three local organizations. All motions passed unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Approved one‑time well‑drilling waiver for 19420 Herber Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Medication‑Assisted Treatment contract with Hillcrest Family Services ($110,416.61) (unanimous)
• Approved opioid settlement fund allocations: $35,000 to ASAC, $14,400 to NAMI Dubuque, $45,523 to Operation Empower (total ~$94,923) (unanimous)
• Approved DRHS contract rates FY26/FY27 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Opioid Subcommittee is meeting to discuss action items regarding the Opioid Settlement Fund and a Request for Proposal for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Opioid Settlement Fund General Applications Q1
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Request for Proposal (RFP)

The Opioid Subcommittee reviewed the $100,000 Opioid Settlement Funds General Application and selected projects from NAMI Dubuque, ASAC Dubuque, and Operation Empower to be recommended to the Board of Health. The subcommittee also reviewed a Medication Assisted Treatment request from Hillcrest Family Services and voted to recommend it to the Board at the next meeting. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned by Carissa Brown.

• Recommended NAMI Dubuque project for opioid settlement funds
• Recommended ASAC Dubuque project for opioid settlement funds
• Recommended Operation Empower project for opioid settlement funds
• Voted to recommend Hillcrest Family Services Medication Assisted Treatment RFP

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will consider the Expansion of library hours initiative and conduct a Strategic Plan Review. The meeting also includes financial reports, FY25 statistics, and the assignment of committees for FY26. Public comment is allowed for up to three minutes per speaker, but the board cannot act on items not on the agenda.

• Expansion of library hours initiative
• Strategic Plan Review
• Financial Reports: Accounts Payable, Account Balance, Director’s Report, FY25 Statistics – Q4 & Full Year
• Committee Assignments FY 26
• Public Comment (3‑minute limit per speaker)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider final plats for Habel Acres, Freiburger Acres, Kalb Subdivision, and Duschner Farm Subdivision. It will also vote on rezoning applications that change A-1 Agricultural parcels to A-2 Agricultural Residential for four landowners. The meeting includes an update on prior zoning cases and a discussion of a zoning code update.

• Final Plat of Survey of Habel Acres – Lot 1, 2 & 3
• Rezoning ZC#07-15-25: Mark E. & Mary S. McAllister Trust and Ted McAllister – A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning ZC#07-16-25: Brandon & Lynsey Freiburger – A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning ZC#07-17-25: Martin & Cathy Kalb and Hannah Kalb – A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Rezoning ZC#07-18-25: Eugene & Connie Duschner – A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential

The Zoning Board appointed Dave George as Chairperson and Ron Breitbach as Vice‑Chairperson, each by a 7‑0 vote. The board unanimously approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the final plat for Habel Acres. It also approved four agricultural‑to‑residential rezoning applications for the McAllister, Freiburger, Kalb, and Duschner parcels, each limited to one home. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Dave George as Chairperson (7-0)
• Appointed Ron Breitbach as Vice‑Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Habel Acres (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of McAllister Trust parcel (1.58 acres) to A‑2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Freiburger parcel (1.04 acres) to A‑2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Kalb parcel (1.35 acres) to A‑2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Duschner parcel (4.754 acres) to A‑2 (7-0)

Public Meeting

The Catfish Creek Watershed Authority Board will meet to receive staff updates on various funding sources and watershed projects. The board will discuss the organization's goals, vision, and 5-year strategy.

• Farmer to Farmer, IPC, and RCPP (NRCS) funding update
• WMA Flood Mitigation funding update
• Dubuque Land and Water Legacy Park/Recreation Master Plan
• New Melleray Abbey workdays and beaver dams
• CCWMA 5-year goals, vision, and strategy plan

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive an email concerning the resignation of the Dubuque County Recorder. A work session will be held to discuss the process for appointing a new Recorder. No other agenda items are listed.

• Email regarding Dubuque County Recorder resignation
• Work session to discuss Dubuque County Recorder appointment process
• Public comments on agenda items
• Public comments on non‑agenda items

The Board of Supervisors agreed to appoint a Dubuque County Recorder instead of holding a special election. Applicants must submit resumes to Auditor Keith Lucy by August 1, 2025. Interviews will be conducted in a closed session, and the appointed Recorder will be announced at a special meeting on August 11, 2025.

• Agree to appoint County Recorder (unanimous)
• Set resume deadline for Recorder applicants: August 1, 2025
• Schedule closed‑session interviews for Recorder applicants
• Plan announcement of appointed Recorder at special meeting on August 11, 2025

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will meet to review office reports and approve previous minutes. The meeting includes a closed session to interview veterans.

• Closed session to interview veterans

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve minutes from June meetings, consider consent items for two Class C retail alcohol licenses, and conduct several public hearings including one on the FY26 budget amendment. The board will also vote on multiple resolutions approving plats, hiring of staff, travel restrictions, infrastructure agreements, and lease and contract matters. Additional discussions will cover annexation requests, open vacancies, and work sessions on county‑leased space, Humane Society contracts, road jurisdiction transfers, workforce region mergers, and leave donation policy.

• Public hearing on FY26 Budget Amendment 1
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to approve Iowa DOT HSIP Agreement for Holy Cross Rd project
• Resolutions to approve RCTP agreements with Peosta, Sherrill, Zwingle, and Cascade
• Resolution to approve FY26 lease with City of Dubuque for Juvenile Court Services office space

The Board voted 2‑1 to deny the Strief Farms non‑construction expansion permit and send the application to the Iowa DNR for technical review. Several resolutions were approved unanimously, including final plats for Sauser Addition No 3, Behnke Acres, and Creamery Springs, and agreements for road and sidewalk projects with multiple cities. The Board also approved the Humane Society contract adjustments and the Catastrophic Leave Donation Policy, each passing 2‑1. The vehicle‑title transfer to the Mental Health/Disability Services was tabled pending legal advice.

• Denied Strief Farms expansion permit, referred to DNR (2-1)
• Approved Sauser Addition No 3 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Behnke Acres Plat 5 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Creamery Springs Plat 2 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Humane Society contract adjustments (2-1)
• Approved Catastrophic Leave Donation Policy (2-1)
• Authorized signing of Tyler Technologies ERP upgrade agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled vehicle title transfer to Mental Health/Disability Services (pending legal advice)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It will then hold public hearings on three variance applications: Kenneth Boyes (BA#07-25-25), Dallas & Katrina Clasen (BA#07-26-25), and Joseph & Susan Berger (BA#07-27-25). The board will also discuss House File 652 as new business. No formal actions on public comments will be taken.

• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing – BA#07-25-25 Kenneth Boyes variance
• Public hearing – BA#07-26-25 Dallas & Katrina Clasen variance
• Public hearing – BA#07-27-25 Joseph & Susan Berger variance
• Discussion of House File 652

The Board approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting (5‑0). It approved variance requests for Kenneth Boyes and for Dallas & Katrina Clasen, each unanimously (5‑0). The Board unanimously tabled the variance request from Joseph & Susan Berger, asking for a revised site plan (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved June 3 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Kenneth Boyes variance (5-0)
• Approved Dallas & Katrina Clasen variance (5-0)
• Tabled Joseph & Susan Berger variance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss several historic preservation events and awards. The agenda includes updates on walking tours, symposia, and the 2025 history expo.

• Architecture Days / Historic Preservation Awards
• Juneteenth walking tour
• Preserve Iowa Summit
• Heritage Works' Prairie School Symposium
• Dubuque Area History Expo 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to discuss and potentially take action on the ECR transition to DAP and a 28E Agreement.

• Work session on ECR transition to DAP and 28E Agreement

The board discussed the ECR transition to DAP and the 28E Agreement. Supervisor McDonough moved to authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement, and Supervisor Pothoff seconded the motion. Supervisor Kenniker voted nay, and the motion passed. No other actions were taken.

• Authorized Board Chair to sign ECR transition to DAP and 28E agreement (2-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions. They will vote on a Class C retail alcohol license for Park Farm Winery, Inc. They will also decide on a temporary addition of one correctional officer, an updated Sunnycrest Manor wage agreement, and an amendment to the This is Iowa's Ballpark subrecipient agreement. A work session will discuss the ECR transition to DAP and a related memorandum of understanding.

• Class C Retail Alcohol License – Park Farm Winery, Inc.
• Resolution to approve temporary addition of one Correctional Officer
• Resolution to approve updated Sunnycrest Manor MOU for Base Wage, Program Instructor Step 4
• Resolution to amend This is Iowa's Ballpark Subrecipient Agreement
• Work session on ECR transition to DAP and related MOU

The Board approved a Class C retail alcohol license for Park Farm Winery, Inc. It also approved three resolutions: a temporary addition of one correctional officer, an updated Sunnycrest Manor MOU for Base Wage Step 4, and an amendment to Iowa’s Ballpark Subrecipient Agreement authorizing the Chair to sign. All approvals were unanimous. A work session on the ECR transition was postponed.

• Approved Class C retail alcohol license for Park Farm Winery, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved temporary addition of one Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved updated Sunnycrest Manor MOU for Base Wage Step 4 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Iowa’s Ballpark Subrecipient Agreement and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on June 18, 2025. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the prior meeting, a closed‑session interview with veterans, and confirming the next meeting date of July 9, 2025.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – July 9, 2025

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will discuss and potentially act on several park and recreation projects, including a concession agreement for Massey Marina and bids for Bankston Pond restoration. It will also set a public hearing date and solicit bids for the New Wine Park HMA surfacing project. Additional items include easement documents for the Melleray Abbey stream mitigation bank and a garage construction request in a C‑1 conservancy district.

• Review draft 2025 Massey Marina Concession Agreement
• Solicit bids for Bankston Park Pond restoration and ADA loop (plans and construction estimates)
• Set date and solicit bids for New Wine Park HMA surfacing project
• Discuss easement appendices for New Melleray Abbey Stream Mitigation Bank Project (both phases)
• Consider IGO request to allow garage construction in a C‑1 conservancy district

The Conservation Board approved a State Recreational Trails Program application to replace Bridge 30 on the Heritage Trail, providing $227,000 in state funds and a $56,750 local match. It also approved the new Massey Marina concession agreement and recommended a garage construction in a C‑1 Conservancy District. Additional actions included setting a public hearing for the New Wine Park surfacing project and tabling the WWC Corporation lease agreement.

• Approved $227,000 state grant and $56,750 local match for Bridge 30 replacement (5-0)
• Approved new Massey Marina Concession Agreement with Rivers Massey Marina LLC (5-0)
• Recommended garage construction in C‑1 Conservancy District (5-0)
• Set public hearing for New Wine Park HMA surfacing project on July 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Allowed solicitation of bids for New Wine Park HMA surfacing project (5-0)
• Approved Conservation Easement Phase 1 (Catfish Creek) with New Melleray Abbey (4-0)
• Approved Conservation Easement Phase 2 (Johns Creek) with New Melleray Abbey (5-0)
• Tabled WWC Corporation Agreement (5-0)

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will review and act on three waiver petitions for properties at 28726 Olde Castle Rd., 17637 River Vista Dr., and 17702 Timber View Ct. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and May minutes, and monthly health reports.

• Petition for Waiver – 28726 Olde Castle Rd., Dyersville, IA 52040
• Petition for Waiver – 17637 River Vista Dr., Dubuque, IA 52001
• Petition for Waiver – 17702 Timber View Ct., Dubuque, IA 52001
• Approval of agenda for June 18, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the May 21, 2025 Board of Health meeting

The Board of Health unanimously approved three one‑time septic system waiver requests: for 28726 Olde Castle Rd., 17637 River Vista Dr. (subject to neighbor annual water testing), and 17702 Timber View Ct. The agenda amendment moving Action Items and the May 21, 2025 minutes were also approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved waiver for 28726 Olde Castle Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 17637 River Vista Dr. subject to neighbor annual water testing (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 17702 Timber View Ct. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment moving Action Items (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct routine financial reviews and administrative business. The meeting includes the election of officers and the appointment of new board members.

• Election of officers
• Appointment of new board members
• Determination of FY 26 meeting locations
• Report on Farley Library and Community Center
• Review of accounts payable and account balances

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider several final plat approvals for subdivisions in Jefferson, Concord, and Cascade Townships. It will also review multiple rezoning applications, including a change from R-3 single‑family to R-4 multi‑family for Hefel Properties LLC. The meeting includes updates on prior zoning cases, elections, a zoning code update discussion, and public comments.

• Approval of final plat for Behnke Acres Plat 5 (Lot 1 & 2, Jefferson Township)
• Approval of final plat for Creamery Springs Plat 2 (Lot 1 & 2, Concord Township)
• Approval of final plat for Sauser Addition No. 3 (Lot 1 & 2, Cascade Township)
• Rezoning case ZC#06-10-25: Hefel Properties LLC – R-3 to R-4 Multi‑Family Residential
• Rezoning case ZC#06-11-25: Hammer & Nails LLC – A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential

The board unanimously approved the final plats for Behnke Acres, Creamery Springs, Sauser Addition No 3, and Schmitt‑Balltown Place Plat 3. It also approved rezoning applications converting agricultural land to agricultural‑residential for properties owned by Hammer & Nails LLC, Emily Ann Habel, and Dennis & Debra Schmitt. The rezoning request from Hefel Properties LLC was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Behnke Acres Plat 5 final plat (6-0)
• Approved Creamery Springs Plat 2 final plat (6-0)
• Approved Sauser Addition No 3 final plat (6-0)
• Approved Schmitt‑Balltown Place Plat 3 final plat (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Hammer & Nails LLC property to A‑2 (motion passed)
• Approved rezoning of Emily Ann Habel property to A‑2 (motion passed)
• Approved rezoning of Dennis & Debra Schmitt property to A‑2 (motion passed)
• Tabled rezoning case ZC#06-10-25 Hefel Properties LLC (6-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will vote on a series of FY 2026 resolutions, including budget appropriations, fund transfers, and contract approvals. Public hearings will address zoning changes for several agricultural properties and a non‑construction expansion permit for Strief Farms. The meeting also includes consent items for a fireworks permit and a special class C retail alcohol license.

• Resolution to approve the contract with Demmer Oil Co. for premium dyed diesel fuel and ethanol blended gasoline for FY 2026 for the Secondary Road Department
• Resolution to approve FY 2026 budget appropriations and fund transfers for the county
• Resolution to approve FY 2026 funding support for the Rural County Transportation Program projects list
• Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 120 regarding base wages for the Roadside Manager position
• Resolution to approve final plats for the Clemen Farm Subdivision and Langel Farm Subdivision

The Board unanimously approved several FY2026 items, including the fuel contract with Demmer Oil Co., the county budget appropriations and fund transfers, and the hiring of deputies. Amendments for Sunnycrest Manor and the Tri‑County Historical Society contract were approved, with Supervisor Kenniker voting nay on the Sunnycrest amendment. Appointments to the Library Board and Zoning Commission were approved, each with a nay vote from Supervisor Kenniker. The Board also approved a settlement amount in closed session and voted to table the Tyler Technologies ERP upgrade agreement.

• Approved Fireworks Permit for Gene Klein (unanimous)
• Approved Demmer Oil Co. FY2026 fuel contract (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 budget appropriations and fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved amendment for Sunnycrest Manor (Kenniker voted nay)
• Approved appointment of Library District Board trustee (Kenniker voted nay)
• Approved appointment of Zoning Commission member (Kenniker voted nay)
• Motion to table Tyler Technologies ERP upgrade agreement passed
• Approved settlement amount in closed session (vote not specified)

Board of Health

The Opioid Working Group will meet to discuss announcements and updates. The group is reviewing unfinished business regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) and prevention education in schools.

• RFP and General Application follow-up
• Prevention Education and Schools

The Dubuque County Board of Health met on June 11, 2025 to share updates on Narcan distribution, behavioral health district realignment, and community Narcan boxes. Members discussed clarification of a Medication Assisted Treatment request for proposal and the General Fund application funded by opioid settlement money. No new business was introduced and no formal actions or votes were taken.

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hear public comments and approve the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will then discuss the spend-down results, storage of county items, and review its strategic plan and short-term activities. The meeting will end with plans for the next session.

• Public comments
• Approval of minutes from 5/13/25
• Discussion of spend-down results
• Discussion of storage of DCDC items
• Review of strategic plan and short-term planning

The board approved the April meeting minutes after a motion by Kathy Weber and second by Tom Derr. Members authorized a final spend‑down of $378.31 and directed Sam to purchase a tote, ten binders, and to digitize DCDC documents for storage. Sam was tasked with emailing Harvey Pothoff, Wayne and Ann to invite them to a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 following a motion by Margaret, seconded by Sue.

• Approved April minutes (motion by Kathy Weber, seconded by Tom Derr)
• Authorized $378.31 spend‑down
• Directed purchase of tote for storage and ten binders
• Assigned Sam to digitize DCDC documents and create a rolling fiscal‑year file
• Tasked Sam to email Harvey Pothoff, Wayne and Ann to invite them to a June/July meeting
• Motion to adjourn at 4:55 passed (motion by Margaret, seconded by Sue)

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on June 4, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as a pledge of allegiance, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, an open floor for guest comments, and a closed‑session interview with veterans. The commission will vote to approve the next meeting date of June 18, 2025. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – June 18, 2025
• Adjourn meeting

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and hold public hearings on three variance applications: Marty & Robin Gibbs, Nicholas Jaeger, and Kruser Construction Inc. After the hearings, the board will allow public comments, discuss elections as new business, and then adjourn.

• Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting
• BA#06-22-25 Marty & Robin Gibbs variance hearing
• BA#06-23-25 Nicholas Jaeger variance hearing
• BA#06-24-25 Kruser Construction Inc variance hearing
• New business: elections

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved three variance requests for private property owners. It also unanimously appointed Ben Schroeder as Chairperson and Loras Link as Vice‑Chairperson. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved variance for Marty & Robin Gibbs (5-0)
• Approved variance for Nicholas Jaeger (5-0)
• Approved variance for Kruser Construction Inc & Caitlin & Steven Siemionko (5-0)
• Appointed Ben Schroeder as Chairperson (4-0)
• Appointed Loras Link as Vice‑Chairperson (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including hiring deputies, assistants and clerks; purchasing property adjacent to the Holy Cross Maintenance Area parcel; approving FY 2026 funding for the Rural County Transportation Program projects; amending the FY 2026 Secondary Road Five Year Construction Program; and authorizing a contract with MSA Professional Services for a Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes a public hearing on amendments to the zoning ordinance and approval of the Saeugling Farm Plat 2 final plat. Work sessions will discuss updates on Limestone Bluffs, a contract renewal with the Humane Society, DMASWA rezoning, and a veto request for emergency communication services.

• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to approve purchase of property adjacent to the Holy Cross Maintenance Area parcel
• Resolution to approve FY 2026 funding for the Rural County Transportation Program projects list
• Resolution to approve Amendment #1 to the FY 2026 Dubuque County Secondary Road Five Year Construction Program
• Resolution to authorize the chair to sign contract with MSA Professional Services for a Unified Development Code

The board approved several unanimous resolutions, including a final plat for Saeugling Farm, hiring of deputies and staff, purchase of property near the Holy Cross Maintenance Area, an amendment to the FY2026 secondary road construction program, and the Bryne JAG grant award. A motion to authorize the chair to sign a contract with MSA Professional Services for a Unified Development Plan passed with a 2‑1 vote. The board reached consensus to include most items in a contract renewal with the Humane Society, except the spay/neuter clinic, and approved a letter of support to veto SF 659, which the chair will sign.

• Approved Saeugling Farm Plat 2 – Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (unanimous)
• Approved documents for purchase of property adjacent to Holy Cross Maintenance Area (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to FY2026 Secondary Road Five Year Construction Program (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign Bryne JAG Grant Award (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign contract with MSA Professional Services for Unified Development Plan (2-1)
• Consensus to include Humane Society contract items except spay/neuter clinic (consensus)
• Approved letter of support to veto SF 659, to be signed by Chair Pothoff

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on May 28, 2025. 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 for June 4, 2025. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments, questions, and concerns
• Closed‑session interview with veterans
• Approve next meeting date – June 4, 2025
• Adjourn meeting

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Magistrate Appointing Commission will hold interviews with four candidates and then deliberate on their appointment. The meeting includes finalizing interview questions, conducting the interviews, deliberations, and an announcement of the decision.

• Interviews of four magistrate candidates: Natalia Blaskovich, Matt Boleyn, Emilie Roth‑Richardson, Mary Beth Fleming

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve minutes from the April meeting and hear a presentation from Crescent Community Health Center CEO Chad Wolbers during a work session. The meeting will also include reports from the Visiting Nurse Association and the county public health department.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 Board of Health minutes
• Work session with Crescent Community Health Center CEO
• VNA Monthly Report
• Dubuque County Public Health Monthly Update
• Public comments on agenda items

The Board of Health approved the May 21, 2025 agenda and the April 16, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. No other actions or policy decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved May 21, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to conduct regular business and elect officers. The board will also review financial reports and a director's report.

• Election of Officers
• Discussion of drive-up book drop at Asbury Branch
• HR Committee report regarding reception for Laura Sauser
• Review of accounts payable and account balances

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will review and vote on several final plats and rezoning requests. Items include final plats for Behnke Acres, Leytem Place, Bankston Park Road, Rapps Acres, Langel Farm, and Clemen Farm subdivisions. The commission will also consider rezoning cases such as converting an R‑2 single‑family parcel to R‑4 multi‑family, and other agricultural to residential or industrial changes. The meeting will conclude with updates on prior zoning cases, a discussion of a zoning code update, and public comments.

• Final Plat of Survey of Behnke Acres Plat 5 (Lot 1 & Lot 2) in Jefferson Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Leytem Place Fifth Subdivision (Lot 1 & Lot 2) in Dubuque Township
• Rezoning case ZC#05-05-25: Ronald & Jessalyn Breiner property R‑2 Single Family Residential to R‑4 Multi‑Family Residential
• Rezoning case ZC#05-06-25: Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency from C‑1 Conservancy, A‑1 Agricultural & R‑1 Rural Residential to M‑2 Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning case ZC#05-07-25: Kenneth, Diane, and Benjamin Hannan from A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to adopt FY25 Budget Amendment 3 and pass a resolution approving the FY25 appropriations. A rezoning request (ZC#04-04-25) will be considered to change land from Agricultural (A‑1) to Heavy Industrial (M‑2) for Reiter Holdings LLC and McDermott Propane LLC. Several resolutions will be voted on, including hiring of deputies and staff, maintenance culvert projects, and tax abatements for inactive parcels and municipal-owned parcels.

• Adoption of FY25 Budget Amendment 3 and resolution to approve FY25 appropriations
• ZC#04-04-25 rezoning of Reiter Holdings LLC and McDermott Propane LLC from A‑1 Agricultural to M‑2 Heavy Industrial
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• Resolution to approve documents with Subsurface, Inc. for the 2025 Maintenance Culvert Lining Project
• Resolution to approve tax abatements for inactive parcels and parcels owned by municipalities

The Dubuque County Board approved the FY25 Budget Amendment 3 and a series of related resolutions. A motion to move the Sheriff’s Office communications item to the first agenda slot passed unanimously. Several permits and project contracts were also approved, and tax abatements for certain parcels were authorized.

• Motion to move Sheriff’s Office communications item to first agenda item – approved (unanimous)
• Adoption of FY25 Budget Amendment 3 – approved (unanimous)
• Fireworks Permit (Ronald Hoffman) – approved (unanimous)
• Cigarette Permit (Hwy 20 Auto Truck Plaza LLC) – approved (unanimous)
• Resolution 25‑092 – approved FY25 Appropriations Amendment 3 (unanimous)
• Resolution 25‑094 – approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (unanimous)
• Resolution 25‑095 – approved documents with Subsurface, Inc. for 2025 Maintenance Culvert Lining Project (unanimous)
• Resolution 25‑099 – approved tax abatement for inactive parcels (unanimous)

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Advisory Board will meet to review administrative and financial reports. The agenda includes a discussion and education session regarding I-SNP.

• I-SNP discussion/education
• Approval of March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administrator's report and dashboard
• Financial report

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will discuss a special event application for the Heritage Trail/Pond supporting the Alzheimer's Association. The board will review bids from Origin Design Co. for the West John Deere Road Trail Connection. Additional agenda items include the Massey Concession Building cooling unit and Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund park inspections. The meeting will also approve the May payables.

• Special event application: Heritage Trail/Pond – Alzheimer's Association
• Review of Origin Design Co. bids for West John Deere Road Trail Connection
• Discussion of cooling unit for Massey Concession Building
• Discussion of Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund park inspections
• Approval of May payables

The board approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the May 2025 payables, each by a 4-0 vote. It also approved the Alzheimer’s Association special event on August 15, 2025 and awarded the West John Deere Road Trail Connection contract to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete for $95,076.96, both unanimously. Additional actions included approving a cooling‑unit quote for the Massey Concession Building and accepting the Federal LWCF park inspection certification.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Alzheimer’s Association special event Aug 15, 2025 (4-0)
• Awarded West John Deere Road Trail Connection to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for $95,076.96 (4-0)
• Approved Advantage Sheet Metal quote $6,260 for Massey Concession Building cooling unit (4-0)
• Accepted Operation and Maintenance Assurance Statement and authorized Brian Preston to sign certification (4-0)
• Approved May 2025 payables (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Health

The Opioid Working Group will meet to provide updates and continue discussions regarding the focus of their next initiative. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion on next Initiative Focus

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on May 13, 2025. The agenda includes public comments, approval of the April 8, 2025 minutes, and a discussion on spend‑down final decisions, storage of DCDC items, short‑term planning, and an update from Sam. The board will also consider plans for the next meeting.

• Public comments
• Approval of minutes – Minutes 4/8/25
• Discussion of spend‑down final decisions
• Discussion of storage of DCDC items
• Short‑term planning discussion

The council approved the March meeting minutes. They agreed to spend $378.31 by June 30, tasking Sam to purchase a runner and report the remaining balance at the next meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and carried.

• Approved March meeting minutes (motion by Lori, seconded by Shannon)
• Authorized spending of $378.31; Sam to purchase the runner and report remaining funds
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried (motion by Matt, seconded by Lori)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Veteran Services Commission will meet to review office reports and conduct a closed session. The body will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Review of Office Report

Public Meeting

The agenda for this meeting consists only of the adoption of the agenda. No other specific actions or discussion items are listed.

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on May 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Campus and via Zoom. The Board will approve the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting and then hold public hearings on a series of special‑use permit and variance applications. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• BA#05-15-25 River City Paving/Mathy Construction special use permit
• BA#05-16-25 Robert & Kaitlin Pohren variance
• BA#05-17-25 John & Mary Koetz variances
• BA#05-18-25 Jody Loeffelholz Kearney variance
• BA#05-19-25 Kent & Kathy Culbertson variances

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a FY25 budget amendment and changes to the zoning ordinance. The body will also vote on road maintenance contracts and the approval of a final plat for Allman Place.

• Public hearing for FY25 Budget Amendment 3
• Public hearing for Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
• HMA Resurfacing with Milling on Higginsport Rd (D53) via Iowa DOT Agreement #6-25-STP-S-016
• Approval of Allman Place - Final Plat
• Tax abate request from the City of Peosta

The Board approved the April 21, 2025 minutes and granted two Class C retail alcohol licenses. It adopted the final plat for Allman Place and approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks. The Board also approved contracts for maintenance rock, a federal‑aid road resurfacing project, and selected a consultant to develop a Unified Development Code, with the consultant motion passing 2‑1.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Graceland Tavern BK LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Epworth Sportsmen’s Gun Club (unanimous)
• Approved Allman Place final plat (Resolution 25‑083) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑084) (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Bard Materials, River City Stone, and Wendling Quarries for maintenance rock (Resolution 25‑085) (unanimous)
• Approved Iowa DOT Federal‑Aid Agreement for Higginsport Rd resurfacing (Resolution 25‑086) (unanimous)
• Approved professional services consultant for Unified Development Code (motion passed 2‑1)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet in a closed session to discuss confidential attorney‑client communications, litigation strategy, and employment conditions for county employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural notices.

• Closed session: attorney‑client communications and work‑product
• Closed session: strategy for imminent litigation
• Closed session: employment conditions for non‑union county employees

Historic Preservation Commission

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from its February 27 meeting. It will discuss a draft Iowa Historic Property Study of the Olde Worthington Rd Bridge (TA25-995) and the 2025 work program. New business includes a proclamation for Historic Preservation Month and planning a Juneteenth walking tour on June 13, 2025.

• Approve minutes from Feb. 27, 2025
• Review draft Iowa Historic Property Study of Olde Worthington Rd Bridge (TA25-995)
• Discuss DC HPC 2025 Work Program
• Consider Historic Preservation Month proclamation for May 5, 2025
• Plan HPC Juneteenth walking tour for Friday, June 13, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will approve minutes, consent items, and resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, elected official compensation, and road improvement agreements with the cities of Epworth and Peosta. The meeting also includes public hearings on the FY25 re-estimated budget and a work session on the Purchase of Service program.

• Approval of FY26 County Budget and Certification of Taxes
• Resolution to approve Roadway Improvement 28E Agreement with City of Epworth
• Resolution to approve Roadway Improvement 28E Agreement with City of Peosta
• Resolution to approve plans and specifications for 2025 Maintenance Culvert Replacements
• Resolution to approve necessary contract documents with Ardo Schmidt Construction for Bridge Replacement on O'Brien Rd

The Board adopted the FY26 County Budget (Resolution 25‑070) and the FY26 compensation plan for elected officials (Resolution 25‑071), each passing with a 2‑1 vote. Several other actions were approved unanimously, including hiring staff, roadway improvement agreements with Epworth and Peosta, and contract documents for a bridge replacement. Additional approvals covered right‑of‑way and plan documents for 2025 culvert projects and the appointment of a magistrate commission member.

• Adopted FY26 County Budget (Resolution 25‑070) – passed 2‑1
• Adopted FY26 Compensation for elected officials (Resolution 25‑071) – passed 2‑1
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (Resolution 25‑074) – unanimous
• Approved Roadway Improvement Agreement with City of Epworth for HMA resurfacing (Resolution 25‑075) – unanimous
• Approved Roadway Improvement Agreement with City of Peosta for HMA resurfacing (Resolution 25‑077) – unanimous
• Approved contract documents for Bridge Replacement on O’Brien Rd (Resolution 25‑082) – unanimous
• Approved right‑of‑way documents for 2025 Maintenance Culvert Replacements (Resolution 25‑079) – unanimous
• Appointed Deborah Siegworth to Magistrate Appointing Commission (term ends Dec 31 2031) – unanimous

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will meet to discuss and take action on several equipment purchases and facility improvements. The board is also reviewing special event applications for various county parks and trails.

• Soliciting bids for the West John Deere Road trail connection
• Replacement of existing gas pumps at Massey via PIPECO quote
• Purchase of law enforcement body cameras via Axon quote
• Professional services for the New Wine HMA project
• Special event applications for New Wine Park, Fillmore Fairways, Heritage Trail, Swiss Valley Nature Center, and Swiss Valley Park

The Conservation Board approved the Axon body‑camera contract with an upfront payment discount. Motions for special event permits, a bid solicitation for the West John Deere Road Trail Connection, gas‑pump replacement, lease renewal, campfire ring and picnic‑table purchases, professional services for the New Wine HMA project, and April payables also passed, each with unanimous or 3‑0 votes.

• Approved Axon law‑enforcement body cameras purchase with upfront discount – 4-0
• Approved special event applications for five events – 3-0
• Granted Director permission to solicit bids for West John Deere Road Trail Connection – 3-0
• Approved replacement of two gas pumps at Massey – 4-0
• Approved renewal of lease DACW25-1-25-4016 – 4-0
• Approved purchase of 36 campfire rings (incl. freight) – 4-0
• Approved purchase of 24 picnic table leg replacements (incl. freight) – 4-0
• Approved professional services with Endeavor Civil Engineering for New Wine HMA project – 4-0

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February meeting minutes. Consent items approving the FY26 Local Public Health Services Grant amendment and the FY26 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding were also approved unanimously. The Board approved referring the MAT Services RFP to the Board of Supervisors and approved the opioid settlement application. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• February minutes approved unanimously
• Local Public Health Services Grant FY26 Amendment approved unanimously
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness Funding FY26 approved unanimously
• Refer MAT Services RFP to Board of Supervisors approved
• Opioid Settlement Application approved
• Meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees will meet to approve the March 18, 2025 minutes and review financial reports, including accounts payable and account balance. The meeting will also include a director's report and committee updates. The public may address the board on non-agenda items, though the board cannot act on them.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 minutes
• Review of financial reports (Accounts Payable, Account Balance)
• Director's Report
• Report of Committees (Farley, HR Committee)
• Public Comment on non-agenda items

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will review three final plats and one rezoning request. The body will also discuss updates to the Zoning Code.

• Rezoning request ZC#04-04-25: Reiter Holdings LLC and McDermott Propane LLC from A-1 Agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial
• Final Plat of Survey of Allman Place in Vernon Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Melleray Estates No. 3 in Vernon Township
• Final Plat of Survey of RJ Farm No. 2 in White Water Township
• Discussion on Zoning Code Update

The Zoning Board approved the February 18, 2025 minutes and unanimously adopted final plats for Allman Place, Melleray Estates No. 3, and RJ Farm No. 2. It also approved the rezoning of Reiter Holdings LLC and McDermott Propane LLC land from A‑1 Agricultural to M‑2 Heavy Industrial. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Allman Place (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Melleray Estates No. 3 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Reiter Holdings property to M‑2 Heavy Industrial (7-0)
• Approved final plat of RJ Farm No. 2 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Health

The Opioid Working Group is meeting to provide updates and discuss next steps for the strategic plan regarding prevention and education. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Strategic Plan next steps for prevention and education

The meeting covered announcements about federal and state funding changes, overdose rates, and insurance coverage for released inmates. Attendees discussed possible future focuses for the Opioid Working Group, including prevention, assessment, detox, and treatment options. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no votes were recorded.

Public Meeting

The group will discuss a book for Dubuque County Reads and provide updates on a career fair. Members will also review spend down plans and greet new members.

• Discussion of the book 'What My Bones Know' by Stephanie Foo
• Career Fair update
• Review of spend down plans
• Approval of February 11, 2025 minutes

The board approved the February meeting minutes. The city agreed to install handicap parking awareness signs in its parking ramps. Volunteers were assigned for the upcoming career fair, including swag delivery and contact sharing. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded.

• Approved February minutes (seconded by Samantha Bragg)
• City agreed to install handicap parking awareness signs in parking ramps
• Assigned career fair volunteers: Sam to deliver DCDC swag, Kathy to share event contacts
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (motion by Margaret, seconded by Penny)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will conduct two public hearings. One hearing will address proof of publication. The other hearing will consider a proposed property tax levy.

• Public Hearing – Proof of Publication
• Public Hearing – Proposed Property Tax Levy

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors met on April 7, 2025 and conducted a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy. Budget Director Stella Runde presented the proposed tax rate and related information. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of consent items that include several Class C and Special Class C retail alcohol licenses. They will announce public hearings for the FY25 Budget Amendment 2 and the FY26 Proposed Budget, adopt final plats for Country View Estates and North English Estates, and consider resolutions on staffing, secondary road budgets, a paving contract on Humke Rd, a progress voucher for Northwest Arterial, travel restrictions for a pilgrimage event, and a lease amendment with Pine Box, LLLP.

• Approve Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Derby Grange Golf, Inc.
• Approve FY2025 and FY2026 secondary road budgets to be submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportation
• Approve contract with Mathy Construction D/B/A River City Paving for HMA resurfacing on Humke Rd (Project LOST-P25(01)--73-31)
• Approve final progress voucher for grade and pave improvements to Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Road (Project HDP-C031(110)--6B-31)
• Approve temporary travel restrictions on county roads on May 24, 2025 for the Archdiocese of Dubuque’s National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Event

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors approved final plats for County View Estates and North English Estates, and authorized hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks. The board also adopted the amended FY2025 and FY2026 secondary road budgets for submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation, and approved contracts for road resurfacing and progress vouchers. Additional actions included a temporary travel restriction for a church pilgrimage, a lease amendment with Pine Box, LLLP, and appointments to the Magistrate Appointing Commission and Examining Board.

• Approved County View Estates Plat 5 – Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved North English Estates – Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY2025 and FY2026 secondary road budgets (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Mathy Construction d/b/a River City Paving for HMA resurfacing on Humke Rd (unanimous)
• Approved final progress voucher for Northwest Arterial/D10/S John Deere Rd project (unanimous)
• Approved temporary travel restrictions on May 24, 2025 for Catholic Church pilgrimage (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to lease‑business property between Pine Box, LLLP and Dubuque County (unanimous)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve minutes from the March 4 meeting and then conduct public hearings. Six applications—including variances and a special use permit—will be considered. No old or new business is scheduled beyond these hearings.

• BA#04-09-25 – Benjamin Goerdt variance
• BA#04-10-25 – Ryan Sindt special use permit and variance
• BA#04-12-25 – Jonathan & Emily Brokens variance
• BA#04-13-25 – Brian & Abigail Harris variance
• BA#04-14-25 – Timothy & Michelle Lambert variances

The Board of Adjustment approved six applications, including variances for Benjamin Goerdt, Ryan Sindt (both a special‑use permit and a variance), Jonathan & Emily Brokens, and Brian & Abigail Harris, each by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It unanimously tabled the variance request from Timothy & Michelle Lambert, directing the applicants to submit a recorded document removing a ten‑foot utility easement and a lot graphic. The board also approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved Benjamin Goerdt variance (5-0)
• Approved Ryan Sindt special use permit (5-0)
• Approved Ryan Sindt variance (5-0)
• Approved Jonathan & Emily Brokens variance (5-0)
• Approved Brian & Abigail Harris variance (5-0)
• Tabled Timothy & Michelle Lambert variance (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board scheduled a public meeting for March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The agenda only includes the meeting notice and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will hold public hearings on plans and costs for electrical upgrades at New Wine Campground and the John Deere Rd Trail connection. The board will also consider a real estate donation and a fish habitat agreement for Locher Lake and the North Fork Maquoketa River.

• Public hearing: New Wine Campground electrical upgrade plans and specifications
• Public hearing: West John Deere Rd Trail Connection project plans
• Fish Habitat Agreement #25-12F for Locher Lake/North Fork Maquoketa River acquisition
• Real estate gift donation from Henry W. Strathman and Patricia H. Strathman
• FY26 Capital Projects prioritization

The Conservation Board approved the February minutes and awarded the New Wine Campground electrical upgrade to Biechler Electric for $103,470. It also approved a special event on Heritage Trail, accepted a 52.82‑acre donation from the Strathmans, and approved the FY26 capital‑project prioritization list. Additional actions included awarding a dump‑trailer contract and approving March payables before adjourning.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded New Wine Campground electrical upgrade to Biechler Electric for $103,470 (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Application for MVRA Heritage Trail run on May 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted Strathman donation of approximately 52.82 acres and authorized Director Preston to sign documents (5-0)
• Awarded dump‑trailer contract to Avalon Service Center for $18,390 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 Capital Project Prioritization list (5-0)
• Approved March 2025 payables (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on March 19, 2025. The meeting includes an open session to welcome guests, approve the prior minutes, and hear public comments, followed by a closed session to interview veterans. The commission will also set the date for the next meeting on April 2, 2025 before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments, questions, and concerns
• Closed session interview veterans
• Approve next meeting date – April 2, 2025
• Adjourn meeting

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will approve the agenda and minutes, hear monthly and quarterly health reports, and consider a consent item to approve a subrecipient agreement with the City of Dubuque Health Department. No other action items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Consent Item – approval of Subrecipient Agreement with City of Dubuque Health Department

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District will hold a public meeting on March 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Dr., Asbury, IA. The meeting can also be joined via Zoom using the provided link. The agenda contains only a notice and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Board of Supervisors

The Board will approve minutes from recent budget meetings and consider several consent items, including retail alcohol licenses and a fireworks permit. It will review a bid for hot‑mix‑asphalt resurfacing on Humke Road and hold public hearings on zoning changes and a proposed property‑tax levy. Action items include resolutions to hire additional deputies, contract with Mathy Construction for resurfacing South Mound Road, and allocate opioid settlement funds to purchase naloxone. The meeting also includes appointments to local advisory boards and work sessions on courthouse sprinklers and a veterans services name change.

• Consent item: Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Divots Golf Shop, LLC
• Consent item: Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sherrill Volunteer Firefighters
• Consent item: Fireworks Permit for Thunder Hills Country Club
• Procurement: Receipt of bids for HMA resurfacing on Humke Rd (Project LOST-P25(01)--73-31)
• Resolution: Allocate opioid settlement funds to purchase naloxone

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will hear announcements and updates, then discuss an update on the opioid-related Request for Proposal. A public comment period will follow, allowing residents to speak for up to three minutes. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session and adjournment.

• Announcements & Updates
• Unfinished Business – RFP Update
• Public Comment (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Next Meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve the minutes from February 11, 2025, and then discuss several items related to disability services, including spend down decisions, handicap parking awareness, and upcoming volunteer opportunities for a career fair. Additional updates will cover a book reading event, communications, and the DAP program. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Approval of Minutes – Minutes 2/11/25
• Spend down decisions
• Handicap Parking Awareness
• Career Fair Volunteers
• Book Read reminder for April

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on March 5, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, a closed‑session interview with veterans, and setting the next meeting date for March 19, 2025. No policy changes, contracts, or fee adjustments are listed.

• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – March 19, 2025
• Open floor for guest comments/questions

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a worksession to discuss and potentially take action on the FY25 and FY26 budgets.

• FY26 Budget discussions
• FY25 Budget discussions
• Capital worksession

Zoning

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve the minutes from its February 4, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings on four applications: special‑use permits for Eric and Emily Korman and Michael Jenni, and variances for Eric and Emily Korman and Craig and Kristen Nesteby. No other business is listed.

• BA#03-06-25 – ERIC & EMILY KORMAN – Special Use Permit
• BA#03-07-25 – ERIC & EMILY KORMAN – Variances
• BA#03-08-25 – MICHAEL JENNI – Special Use Permit
• BA#01-03-25 – CRAIG & KRISTEN NESTEBY – Variances

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will approve minutes from four recent meetings and consider several consent items for retail alcohol licenses. It will receive bids for hot‑mix‑asphalt resurfacing on South Mound Road and hold a public hearing on an amendment to the secondary roads construction program. The board will also vote on resolutions for bridge replacement on Hosch Road, final plats for new developments, and staffing hires.

• Class C Retail Alcohol License – Fillmore Bar & Grill (Consent Item)
• Class B Retail Alcohol License – Hwy 20 Auto/Truck Plaza LLC (Consent Item)
• Receipt of bids – HMA resurfacing on South Mound Rd, Project LFM-P25(02)--7X-31
• Resolution – approve Bridge Replacement on Hosch Rd, Project L-B25(04)–73-31
• Resolution – approve River Vista Heights Place – Final Plat

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a worksession to discuss and potentially take action on the FY25 and FY26 budgets. This session focuses on budget and capital planning.

• FY26 Budget discussions
• FY25 Budget discussions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from January meetings, consider its 2024 Certified Local Government report to the State Historic Preservation Office and the 2025 work plan, and review a $1,000 budget request for FY 2026. New business includes discussion of the Building Bridges to Employment and Equity traffic improvement project on 14th, 15th, 16th and Elm Streets, and the New Mallory project (CEMVR‑RD‑2024‑00130). Public comments and announcements will also be heard.

• FY 2026 DCHPC Budget Request, $1,000
• DCHPC 2024 Certified Local Government report to SHPO
• DCHPC 2025 Work Plan
• Building Bridges to Employment and Equity traffic improvement project along 14th, 15th, 16th and Elm Street
• New Mallory project CEMVR‑RD‑2024‑00130

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss and possibly act on the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 budgets. The meeting will take place at the Board Chambers in the Courthouse.

• FY26 Budget & Capital Worksession
• Review FY26 Budget Information

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session on the FY26 budget and capital projects. The meeting will include discussion of the FY25 and FY26 budgets. The board will also discuss ECR representation for patient advocate funding. No specific actions are indicated beyond discussion.

• Discussion of FY25 budget
• Discussion of FY26 budget
• Review of FY26 budget information
• Discuss ECR representation for patient advocate funding

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a resolution to approve support of the Joint 28E Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant agreement for the Flannagan Road Bridge project. The meeting will also include a work session on the FY26 budget and capital projects, with discussion and possible action on FY25 and FY26 budgets for secondary roads, the recorder’s office, health services, and human resources. Items may be reordered by board members during the meeting.

• Resolution to approve support of the Joint 28E CHBP grant agreement for the Flannagan Rd Bridge project
• FY26 Budget & Capital Worksession: discussion/action on FY25 and FY26 budget for Secondary Roads
• FY26 Budget & Capital Worksession: discussion/action on FY25 and FY26 budget for the Recorder
• FY26 Budget & Capital Worksession: discussion/action on FY25 and FY26 budget for Health services
• FY26 Budget & Capital Worksession: discussion/action on FY25 and FY26 budget for Human Resources

Conservation Board

The Dubuque County Conservation Board will discuss and potentially act on bids for a dump trailer and electrical upgrades, and will schedule public hearings for the John Deere Road Trail Connection and New Wine electrical upgrades.

• Set public hearing for John Deere Road Trail Connection Project
• Set public hearing for New Wine electrical upgrades
• Solicit bids for New Wine electrical upgrade
• Solicit bids for a dump trailer
• Approval of bills for February payables

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Services Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on February 19, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, an office report, an open floor for guest comments, and a closed‑session interview with veterans. The commission will also vote to set the next meeting for March 5, 2025. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Interview veterans (closed session)
• Approve next meeting date – March 5, 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will approve minutes from January and receive monthly reports from the Dubuque County Public Health Department and Visiting Nurse Association. The primary action item is a discussion regarding the request for use of opioid settlement funds.

• Approval of January 15, 2025 Board of Health minutes
• Monthly reports from DCPH and VNA
• Discussion on opioid settlement funds

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including hiring additional deputies, assistants and clerks. It will also act on infrastructure projects such as the HMA resurfacing on South Mound Road and bridge replacements on Hosch and O’Brien Roads. Public hearings will address land-use changes and amendments to the secondary roads construction program, and final plats for Hilby Farm, Joseph Kraus Place, and Sandman Homestead will be approved.

• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to approve plans and specifications for HMA Resurfacing on South Mound Rd (Project LFM-P25(02)--7X-31)
• Resolution to approve a letter of support for the Flannagan Rd Bridge CHBP Grant project
• Resolution to approve a variance to the Low Volume Road Ordinance for Nicholas & Amanda Edwards
• Notice to bidders for HMA Resurfacing on South Mound Rd

Zoning

The Zoning Commission will consider final plat approvals for River Vista Heights Place and Country View Estates Plat 5. It will also review two rezoning applications: converting a single‑family residential (R‑2) parcel to a Planned Complex, and changing an agricultural parcel (A‑1) to Agricultural Residential (A‑2). The meeting includes updates on prior zoning cases, a discussion of a zoning code update, and a period for public comments.

• Final plat approval for River Vista Heights Place (Lot 1 and Lot 2)
• Final plat approval for Country View Estates Plat 5 (Lot 1 and Lot 2)
• Rezoning ZC#02-02-25: R‑2 Single Family Residential to Planned Complex
• Rezoning ZC#02-03-25: A‑1 Agricultural to A‑2 Agricultural Residential
• Discussion of proposed zoning code update

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors meeting includes a work session on the FY26 budget and capital projects, with discussion and possible action on the FY25 and FY26 budgets. Agenda items cover health services (HHS), the county treasurer’s report, and a health‑insurance contract with Cottingham & Butler. No other decisions are listed.

• Discussion of FY25 budget – possible action
• Discussion of FY26 budget – possible action
• Review of health services (HHS) matters
• Treasurer’s report
• Review of health‑insurance contract with Cottingham & Butler

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health will receive announcements and updates from the opioid working group. It will review the status of a Request for Proposal (RFP) under unfinished business. The board will consider a memo proposing a recurring purchase of naloxone. Public comment will be allowed, but the board cannot act on items not on the agenda.

• Announcements & Updates presented by Carissa Brown, Project Coordinator
• Unfinished Business: Request for Proposal (RFP) Update
• New Business: Memo for Reoccurring Naloxone Purchase
• Public Comment period (limited to three minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss and possibly act on the FY25 and FY26 budgets. Topics include conservation, auditor/debt service/economic development, and GIS. No decisions are listed beyond the discussion of these budget items.

• Discussion and possible action on FY25 budget – Conservation
• Discussion and possible action on FY25 budget – Auditor/Debt Service/Economic Development
• Discussion and possible action on FY25 budget – GIS
• Discussion and possible action on FY26 budget – Conservation
• Discussion and possible action on FY26 budget – Auditor/Debt Service/Economic Development

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve minutes from January 14, 2025, and discuss FY25 spending down activities, the strategic plan and bylaws, and book selections.

• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025
• Discussion of FY25 spending down and activities
• Review of strategic plan and bylaws
• Book read discussion

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board will review unfinished business items, including the weeding of books and a proposal for a part‑time clerk position. Financial reports on accounts payable and balances will be presented. The meeting also includes public comment, director and committee reports, and standard agenda approvals.

• Weeded Books
• Part-time Clerk Position

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a worksession regarding the FY25 and FY26 budgets. The meeting includes discussion and possible action on specific department budgets.

• Budget review for Emergency Support Services
• Budget review for Watershed
• Budget review for IT
• Budget review for County Attorney/ME

Board of Health

The Opioid Subcommittee will meet to discuss a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Medically Assisted Treatment. The body will also address a recurring purchase request for Naloxone.

• Medically Assisted Treatment Request for Proposal (RFP) discussion
• Recurring purchase request for Naloxone

Veteran Services Commission

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

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Review of Office Report
• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget worksession to discuss and possibly take action on the Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 budgets. The session covers specific departments including the Sheriff/DTF, Juvenile Detention, Library, and Veterans/GA.

• FY26 Budget & Capital Worksession
• Sheriff/DTF budget discussion
• Juvenile Detention budget discussion
• Library budget discussion
• Veterans/GA budget discussion

Zoning

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its January 7, 2025 meeting. It will then conduct public hearings on two special‑use permit applications (Mark & Linda Fransen; Eric & Jamie Miller of Miller Malting Co and the Ronald & Donna Miller Revocable Trust) and a variance request from Craig & Kristen Nesteby that was previously tabled.

• Approval of minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing – BA#02-04-25 – Mark & Linda Fransen special use permit
• Public hearing – BA#02-05-25 – Eric & Jamie Miller (Miller Malting Co, Ronald & Donna Miller Revocable Trust) special use permit
• Public hearing – BA#01-03-25 – Craig & Kristen Nesteby variance (case previously tabled)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Amendment #2 to the FY2025 Secondary Roads Five Year Construction Program. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure projects and personnel hiring.

• Public hearing for Amendment #2 to the FY2025 Secondary Roads Five Year Construction Program
• Bridge replacement plans for Hosch Rd and O’Brien Rd
• Pipe culverts and slope improvement plans for Graf Rd
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• Notice of public hearing for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 budgets, including presentations from assessors and the Compensation Board.

• FY26 Budget Worksession
• County and City Assessors Presentation
• Board of Supervisors Operating Budget
• Discretionary Funding Programs
• Compensation Board Recommendation

Veteran Services Commission

The Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission will hold its bimonthly meeting on January 22, 2025. The agenda includes a welcome, approval of the previous meeting minutes, an open floor for guest comments, a closed session to interview veterans, and approval of the next meeting date of February 5, 2025. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the last meeting
• Open floor for guest comments/questions/concerns
• Closed session to interview veterans
• Approve next meeting date – February 5, 2025
• Adjourn meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Amendment #2 to the FY2025 Secondary Roads Five‑Year Construction Program. The meeting also includes approval of several final plats for residential subdivisions and resolutions to hire staff and to sign naloxone distribution agreements. Additional items such as license approvals, quarterly reports, and public comments are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Amendment #2 to the FY2025 Secondary Roads Five‑Year Construction Program
• Resolution to approve final plats for Ameskamp Farm Sub, West Haven Ridge #2, Home View Estates Plat No 4, and Wildflower Ridge Place
• Resolution to approve hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Resolution to authorize the Chairperson to sign an MOU with The Barn for a Naloxone Distribution Box
• Resolution to authorize the Chairperson to sign an MOU with the City of Luxemburg for a Naloxone Distribution Box

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Library District Board will review the Staffing for Results report and make recommendations. It will also address Board of Trustees recruitment and set the date for the next meeting. Additional items include a discussion on weeding and routine public comment.

• Board of Trustees – recruitment
• Staffing for Results – report and recommendations
• Weeding
• Next Meeting scheduling
• Public Comment (three‑minute limit per speaker)

Zoning

The Dubuque County Zoning Commission will consider final plats for Datisman’s Place and Joseph Kraus Place. The body will also review a request to rezone a property from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential. Additionally, the commission will discuss updates to the Zoning Code.

• Final Plat of Survey of Datisman’s Place Plat 3 in Peru Township
• Final Plat of Survey of Joseph Kraus Place Plat 2 in Peru Township
• ZC#01-01-25: Request by Robert, Ann, and David J. Lambe to rezone from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricultural Residential
• Discussion on Zoning Code Update

Public Meeting

The Sunnycrest Advisory Board will meet to approve November 2024 minutes, review a dashboard, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of FY26 budget
• Review of Board Matrix
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025

Conservation Board

The board will meet to elect 2025 officers and review bids for vehicle and greens mower replacements. Members will also discuss timber harvesting and concession agreements for Fillmore and Massey.

• Bids for vehicle replacement
• Fillmore timber harvest
• Greens mower replacement
• Fillmore concession agreement
• Massey concession agreement

Historic Preservation Commission

The Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission will conduct its regular roll call, approve minutes, and consider action items, old business, and new business. The primary new business item is an introductory presentation by city officials on the Building Bridges to Employment and Equity (B2E2) project, which aims to improve transportation safety and access to employment near the Washington National Register Historic District. The meeting will also include a public comments period (no formal action) and conclude with adjournment.

• Introductory presentation on the B2E2 project to improve transportation safety near the Washington Historic District
• Roll Call
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comments (no formal action permitted)
• Adjournment

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to elect officers and review a request to amend bylaws based on State Code constraints. The meeting includes monthly reports from the VNA and the Dubuque County Public Health department.

• Election of Officers
• Review and discussion of request to amend bylaws
• VNA Monthly Report
• DCPH Monthly Report

Public Meeting

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will elect a chair for the board. Members will review the board's by‑laws and the current strategic plan. A book discussion with guest Erika Raber and an update on behavioral health alignment are also on the agenda.

• Election of Chair
• Review By‑laws (15 minutes)
• Review Strategic Plan (15 minutes)
• Book Read Discussion – Guest Erika Raber
• Behavioral Health Alignment Update

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025. Members will also discuss the FY 2026 budget request and the 2024 Annual Report due to the State Historic Preservation Office.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025
• FY 2026 Budget Request to Board of Supervisors
• HPC 2024 Annual Report due by Feb 28, 2025
• Communication regarding Old Worthington Road Bridge (CEMVR-RD-2023-0100)
• Alfred Caldwell/Frank Lloyd Wright symposium at Eagle Point Park, June 27-28, 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to approve plans and specifications for two road resurfacing projects. The board will also hold a work session regarding the Eastern Central Region and a closed session on litigation and employment conditions.

• HMA Resurfacing with Milling on Old Highway Rd from Farley ECL east to Epworth WCL and from Epworth ECL east to Sundown Rd (Project FM-C031(125)--55-31)
• HMA Resurfacing with Milling on Sundown Rd (Peosta St.) from Old Highway Rd south 1.1 miles (Project STP-S-C031(124)—5E-31)
• Work session regarding Eastern Central Region
• Closed session regarding imminent litigation strategy
• Closed session regarding employment conditions for non-collective bargaining employees

Board of Health

The Dubuque County Board of Health Opioid Working Group will meet to discuss announcements and updates. The meeting includes a work session regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Request for Proposal (RFP) work session

Veteran Services Commission

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

• Closed session to interview veterans
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Office report review

Zoning

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for three different sets of applicants. The board will also review and approve minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting.

• BA#01-01-25 Gregory & Kellie Schmitt variances
• BA#01-02-25 Jarrod & Breanna Hinkle variance
• BA#01-03-25 Craig & Kristen Nesteby variances (Luke, Jacob & David Benson)

Board of Supervisors

The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will meet to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2025, approve minutes from January 2, and act on hiring deputies, assistants, and clerks. The meeting will also include consent items and a closed session.

• Election of 2025 Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of January 2, 2025 minutes
• Hiring of deputies, assistants, and clerks
• Cigarette Permit for Mid Mart, Inc.
• Closed session to evaluate professional competency

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025. The meeting includes a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments and several resolutions regarding road projects and county staffing.

• Public hearing for amendments to Zoning Ordinance
• HMA Resurfacing with Milling on Sundown Rd (Y21) from Old Highway Rd south 1.1 miles
• HMA Paved Shoulders on Holy Cross Rd from Farley north 4.51 miles to New Vienna Rd
• Resolution to approve the hiring of deputies, assistants and clerks
• Voluntary annexations to the City of Dyersville