DUBUQUE COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
13606 Swiss Valley Road
Peosta, IA 52068
563-556-6745
www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Brian Preston, Director
Board Member:
George Davis
Mark Wagner
Jim Pfeiler
Sue Miller
Stacy Conforti
NOTICE OF CONSERVATION BOARD MEETING
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Swiss Valley Nature Center
13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, Iowa 52068
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Join Zoom Meeting
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The mission of the Dubuque County Conservation Board is to enhance the quality of life of our citizens by providing quality outdoor recreation facilities, environmental education and by promoting the long-term protection of Dubuque County's natural resources and heritage.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone may address the Board on matters which are of concern to that person and which are not
agenda items. Individual remarks are limited to three minutes. Please stand or raise your hand on ZOOM and state
your name and home address. Make your comments; however, no formal action on your comments may be taken at
this time because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES
Approval of the October 16, 2025, meeting minutes.
DISCUSSION/ACTION - SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION
Heritage Trail - TMBR
DISCUSSION/ACTION - ACCEPTANCE OF LOCHER RECREATIONAL GRANT
Fish Habitat Application and Resolution 25-1125
DISCUSSION/ACTION - CLOSEOUT OF WEST JOHN DEERE ROAD TRAIL CONNECTION
Origin Design closeout
DISCUSSION/ACTION - FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
Grant of Option
DISCUSSION/ACTION - 2026 FISH HABITAT GRANT
Proposed FY2027 Operating Budget
Proposed Capital Projects FY2027 - FY2031
DISCUSSION/ACTION - SET USER FEES FOR 2026
2025 User Fees
DISCUSSION/ACTION - 2026 WINTERFEST STAFF TRAINING