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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Mission Statement

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.

Agenda Revised 11/19/2025

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. PUBLIC INPUT
  4. 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.
  5. MINUTES
  6. Approval of the October 16, 2025, meeting minutes.
  7. DISCUSSION/ACTION - SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION
  8. Heritage Trail - TMBR
  9. DISCUSSION/ACTION - ACCEPTANCE OF LOCHER RECREATIONAL GRANT
  10. Fish Habitat Application and Resolution 25-1125
  11. DISCUSSION/ACTION - CLOSEOUT OF WEST JOHN DEERE ROAD TRAIL CONNECTION
  12. Origin Design closeout
  13. DISCUSSION/ACTION - FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
  14. Grant of Option
  15. DISCUSSION/ACTION - 2026 FISH HABITAT GRANT
  16. Proposed FY2027 Operating Budget
  17. Proposed Capital Projects FY2027 - FY2031
  18. DISCUSSION/ACTION - SET USER FEES FOR 2026
  19. 2025 User Fees
  20. DISCUSSION/ACTION - 2026 WINTERFEST STAFF TRAINING