Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dubuque public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in parks rec with medium priority
ImOn Ice Arena cooling tower replacement
The arena's failing cooling tower will be replaced for about $225,000. Staff confirmed it can't be sized for a hoped-for second sheet of ice — a new ice plant decision will come later.
Four Mounds partnership and capital campaign
Four Mounds celebrated nearly 40 years of partnership with the city and launched its first-ever capital campaign, including a workforce education center on the farm site. Its HART program trains at-risk youth and adults in construction trades, with 92-94% graduation rates and wages jumping from about $12,000 to $40,000.
Millwork District park concept selection
The council picked Concept 1 for the new Millwork District green space and voted to remove the temporary parking lot now — but full build funding (~$2.7M) isn't budgeted for six-plus years, prompting a 5-2 split.
City Life and Community Engagement
The council heard from students and alumni of City Life, a program that's connected 372+ residents to city government since 2013 — and considered expanding it with a fall session.