2023-25 City Council Goals & Priorities Copyrighted
September 5, 2023
City of Dubuque Action Items # 03.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: 2023-25 City Council Goals & Priorities
SUM MARY: Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach is submitting the City Council
affirmed 15-year vision statement and mission statement, identified eight
five-year goals for the city, and the also identified top and high priorities
for the 2023-2025 policy agenda as well as in-progress projects and
capital projects for 2023-2025.
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FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2023-25 City Council Goals & Priorities Completed
DATE: August 30, 2023
Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach is submitting the City Council affirmed 15-year
vision statement and mission statement, identified eight five-year goals for the city, and
the also identified top and high priorities for the 2023-2025 policy agenda as well as in-
progress projects and capital projects for 2023-2025.
Council has also identified a list of Management in Progress and Major Projects items.
That list is still being finalized with the facilitator and will be submitted as soon as
complete on a future City Council agenda.
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
DATE: August 29, 2023
RE: 2023-25 City Council Goals & Priorities Completed
The City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions on Thursday, Aug.
24. Over the course of three evening sessions, City Council members affirmed the 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 2023-2025 policy agenda as well
as in-progress projects and capital projects for 2023-2025.
The 2038 Dubuque Vision Statement
Dubuque 2038 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable community
where ALL are welcome. Dubuque 2038 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 2028
• Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe
• Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization: Sustainable,
Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery
• Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity
• Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live
• Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources
• Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology Infrastructure, and
Mobility
• Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities
• Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable,
Livable, and Equitable
Policy Agenda
Policy agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision or 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.
2023 — 2025 Top Priorities (in alphabetical order):
• Air Service: Future Strategy and Action Plan
• City Workforce Retention and Attraction
• Comprehensive Study of Fire Station Locations and Staffing
• Police Department Full Staffing
• Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program
2023 — 2025 High Priorities (in alphabetical order):
• Bee Branch Detention Basin Pump Replacement
• Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer Project Pump Station
• Central Avenue Corridor Revitalization Plan
• Leveraging Federal and State Infrastructure Grant Programs
• RAISE Grant & Matching Funds for Construction (14th St. Railroad Overpass
and Elm St. and 16th St. Corridor Complete Streets)
The Council also identified a list of Management in Progress and Major Projects items.
That list is still being finalized with the facilitator and will be submitted as soon as
complete on a future City Council agenda.
This memo is provided for information purposes only.