Supervisors note reported interest near airport; suggest mapping 420‑acre parcel
Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
Board members discussed reported developer interest in a 420‑acre parcel near the Dubuque Regional Airport and proposed using that site as a test case for setback maps and a potential five‑mile airport exclusion.
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Supervisors discussed whether attention should focus on the airport area because reports in the local press indicate an active purchase agreement for about 420 acres near the airport. Chair (speaker 2) said mapping a 1,364‑foot buffer around that parcel would help the board visualize the real effect of setback choices.
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