Press Release - City Council Completes Annual Goal-Setting Sessions 2020 (002)
CONTACTS:
Mayor Roy D. Buol
563.564-5455, rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org
N E W S R E L E A S E
Aug. 13, 2020 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Council Completes Annual Goal-Setting Sessions
DUBUQUE, Iowa – The Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions on
Wednesday, Aug. 12. Over the course of three evening sessions, City Council members adopted a 15-
year vision statement and mission statement and identified eight five-year goals for the city. They also
identified top and high priorities for a 2020-2022 policy agenda as well as a management agenda for
projects and initiatives planned for 2020-2022.
The 2035 Dubuque Vision Statement
Dubuque 2035 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable community where ALL are
welcome. Dubuque 2035 has preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi, has a strong, diverse
economy and expanding connectivity. Our residents experience healthy living and active lifestyles;
have choices of quality, affordable, livable neighborhoods; have an abundance of diverse, fun things to
do; and are successfully and actively engaged in the community.
Mission Statement
Dubuque city government is progressive and financially sound with residents receiving value for their
tax dollars and achieving goals through partnerships. Dubuque city government’s mission is to deliver
excellent municipal services that support urban living; contribute to an equitable, sustainable city; plan
for the community’s future; and facilitate access to critical human services.
City of Dubuque Goals 2025
Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity
Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe
Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live
Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and
Effective Service Delivery
Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources
Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable
Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities
Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology Infrastructure, and Mobility
Policy Agenda
Policy agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision by the City Council, or need a
major funding decision by the City Council, or issues that need City Council leadership in the
community or with other governmental bodies. The policy agenda is divided into top priorities and high
priorities.
2020 – 2022 Top Priorities (in alphabetical order):
Affordable Housing Creation: Direction and City Actions
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Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan: Implementation & Phasing
Dream Center Facilities and Programs: Additional Funding
Equitable Fine and Fee Reform: Report, Direction and Actions
Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan Implementation: Outcomes, Report with Options, City Role,
Direction, and City Actions
Fountain of Youth: Additional Funding
2020 – 2022 High Priorities (in alphabetical order):
Arts and Culture Master Plan Implementation: Update Report, Direction, and Actions
Arts Operating Grants and Art on the River: Update Report, Funding, Direction, and City Action
Childcare Initiative: Outcomes, City Role, Partners, Direction and City Actions
Code of Ethics/Social Media for Mayor and City Council: Development and Adoption
Food Insecurity: Report with Findings and Options, Direction, City Actions, and Funding
(including Food Deserts and Grocery Store Attraction)
Four Mounds/HEART Program: Funding
Management Agenda
Management agenda items are issues for which the City Council has set the overall direction and
provided initial funding, may require further City Council action or funding, or are major management
projects that may take multiple years to implement. The management agenda is divided into top
priorities and high priorities.
2020 – 2022 Management Agenda Top Priorities (in alphabetical order):
Bee Branch Creek Project: Next Steps
City Racial Equity Toolkit: Implementation
Community Cameras Program: Outcomes, Best Practices, Report with Options, Direction,
Funding, and City Actions
COVID-19 Response: Update Report and Next Steps
Dubuque Riverfront Master Plan (US Army Corps of Engineers)
Viking Cruise Destination Preparation: Direction, Actions, and Funding
Traffic Signal Synchronization/STREETS Program: Update Report, Direction
2020 – 2022 Management Agenda High Priorities (in alphabetical order):
Dupaco Parking Agreement: Next Steps
Emergency Services Youth Camp: Next Steps
Grand River Center Future Operations: RFP, Direction, and Agreement
Human Resource Policies and Handbook: Revision
School Resource Officers: Direction and Funding
Smart Mobility: Parking Structure Improvements, Technology Purchases, and Other Actions
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