Davenport, IA

City Council Work Session

Plan and Zoning Commission

The Davenport Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a combined public hearing and regular meeting on September 1, 2026. The primary action is a public hearing on a request to rezone 3016 Brady Street and adjacent properties from C-2 Corridor Commercial to C-3 General Commercial. The commission will also consider a separate zoning request for 4435 East 53rd Street and review the August 18, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing on Case REZ26-07: Rezone 3016 Brady Street and adjacent properties from C-2 Corridor Commercial to C-3 General Commercial District
• Consideration of Case REZ26-06: Rezone 4435 East 53rd Street from C-T Commercial Transitional to C-2 Corridor Commercial District
• Approval of the August 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

Committee of the Whole

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Plan and Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Civil Rights Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Housing Commission

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Design Review Board

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Rights Commission

City Council

Civil Service Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Housing Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Design Review Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Rights Commission

City Council

Civil Service Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Housing Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Design Review Board

City Council

Riverfront Improvement Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Housing Commission

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Design Review Board

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Plan and Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Design Review Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Housing Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Design Review Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

City Council

Civil Service Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Housing Commission

Plan and Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

Civil Service Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Service Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Civil Service Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Other Public Meetings

The Joint Use System Technical Committee (JUSTC) is meeting virtually to review the status of current capital projects, receive plant operations updates, and hear from joint use partners. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of current capital project status
• Plant operations updates
• Joint use partners updates
• Next meeting scheduled for November 25, 2026

City Council

The Davenport City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing routine items, including a zoning change for tattoo shops, budget policies, and several contracts. They will also discuss a motion on Council priorities and fiscal discipline. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session on litigation.

• Ordinance to allow Body Modification Establishments in C-V Village of East Davenport zoning district (Ward 5)
• Resolution adopting FY 2028 Budget Policies
• Resolution authorizing Skybridge chiller replacement up to $215,173.09 (CIP #23112)
• Resolution approving River Street Realignment Project plans (CIP #38016)
• Motion awarding FY 27 Demolition Round 1 contract to Johnson Hauling & Excavating LLC for $58,400

Riverfront Improvement Commission

The Riverfront Improvement Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review finance reports, and discuss leases. Under old business, they will receive a brief update on the former Municipal Inn. The meeting also includes staff and parks advisory board reports and a public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from July 28 meeting
• Finance reports
• Leases
• Former Municipal Inn update
• Next meeting set for September 22, 2026

Design Review Board

The Davenport Design Review Board will meet to consider one design review case for exterior improvements to Sharks Fish & Chicken at 703 West 4th Street, and to approve the minutes from the July 27 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Case DR26-11: Exterior improvements for Sharks Fish & Chicken, 703 West 4th Street, C-D Downtown Zoning District, petitioner Streamline Architects (Ward 3)
• Consideration of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Davenport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve July minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new business including a board election nomination and a presentation on park development. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports from staff and the Riverfront Improvement Commission.

• Park Advisory Board Election Nomination
• Presentation: Park Development
• Director's Report
• August 2026 Staff Report
• Riverfront Improvement Commission Report

Committee of the Whole

The Davenport Committee of the Whole is holding public hearings and discussing action items on zoning changes, public works contracts, and budget policies. Key items include a tattoo parlor zoning amendment, the River Street realignment project, and several contracts for equipment and services. The meeting also includes routine approvals for event street closures, noise variances, and liquor licenses.

• Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance to allow body modification establishments in C-V Village of East Davenport zoning district (Ward 5)
• Resolution to approve plans and cost for River Street (McClellan Boulevard and River Drive) Realignment Project, CIP #38016 (Ward 5)
• Resolution authorizing replacement of Skybridge chiller units under existing contract with Crawford Company, not to exceed $215,173.09 (Ward 3)
• Motion awarding FY 27 Demolition Round 1 contract to Johnson Hauling & Excavating LLC for $58,400 (Wards 3 & 4)
• Resolution accepting 2026-2027 AmeriCorps grant of $460,525 for Parks and Recreation

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the FY2026 Statistics Report and consider proposed revisions to the Sex Offender Policy. The meeting also includes committee reports and board training regarding Teen Services.

• Proposed revisions to the Sex Offender Policy
• Review of FY2026 Statistics Report
• FY2027 Committee Assignments
• Board Training: Teen Services with Claire Trimble

Plan and Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Confluence Holdings, LLC to rezone 4435 East 53rd Street from C-T Commercial Transitional District to C-2 Corridor Commercial District. The regular meeting includes consideration of the August 4, 2026 minutes and a presentation on the West Davenport Land Use and Infrastructure Study. Other agenda items are procedural or have no listed business.

• Public hearing: Case REZ26-06, rezoning 4435 East 53rd Street to C-2 Corridor Commercial (Ward 6)
• Consideration of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• West Davenport Land Use and Infrastructure Study presentation

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

The Davenport City Council is holding a management update and discussion meeting. They will discuss the West Davenport Land Use Study and a project presentation from St. Ambrose University and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. The agenda also includes planning for future work sessions and general updates from the mayor and council.

• West Davenport Land Use Study discussion
• St. Ambrose University and Quad City Symphony Orchestra project presentation
• Joint work session with Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 1, 2026
• Primary Election discussion scheduled for September 15, 2026
• Joint work session with Historic Preservation Commission (date TBD)

Housing Commission

The Davenport Housing Commission is meeting to review routine reports including July minutes, financials, and utilization, and will take up the FY2026 SEMAP report with a resolution as new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with the SEMAP report being the only substantive item.

• FY2026 SEMAP Report with Resolution
• July Meeting Minutes
• July Financial Report
• July Utilization Reports
• Open Forum for Comment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Davenport Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a hardship variance request from Casey and Mary Simpson for a property at 1131 North Linwood Avenue. The request seeks to allow a front deck and attached ADA ramp to encroach 5 to 7 feet into the required 20-foot front yard setback. The board will also consider minutes from the May 14th meeting.

• Hardship variance HV26-04 for 1131 North Linwood Avenue
• Proposed 10' x 25' front deck and attached ADA ramp
• Encroachment of 5 to 7 feet into required 20-foot front yard setback
• Property zoned R-4 Single- & Two-Family Dwelling District
• Consideration of minutes from May 14th public hearing

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider updates to minimum qualifications for four city positions: Code Enforcement Officer I, Animal Control Supervisor, Maintenance Specialist, and Rehabilitation Specialist. The commission will also discuss a contingency plan for commission representation and review certification lists for Police Officer and Turf Technician. Public comments are limited to five minutes and the commission cannot act on complaints during the meeting.

• Update to minimum qualifications for Code Enforcement Officer I
• Update to minimum qualifications for Animal Control Supervisor
• Update to minimum qualifications for Maintenance Specialist
• Update to minimum qualifications for Rehabilitation Specialist
• Discussion of Commission Representation Contingency Plan

City Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including a rezoning request, several construction contracts, and event permits. The most notable item is a third consideration to rezone 2721 North Harrison Street from residential to commercial for a counseling center. The council will also approve various street closures, noise variances, and liquor licenses for upcoming events.

• Rezoning of 2721 North Harrison Street from R-4C to C-T for Rooted Counseling Center
• Acceptance of $779,532.27 for Freight House Window and Door Replacement Project
• Award of $245,985 contract for 2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program (Sealcoat)
• Approval of $549,256 grant for South Clark Street Bridge Replacement Project
• Approval of Halloween Parade (Oct 25) and trick-or-treating (Oct 31) dates

Civil Rights Commission

The Davenport Civil Rights Commission is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and minutes, receive the Director's Report including the July 2026 Case Status Report, and address new and old business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of July 2026 minutes
• Director's Report for July 2026
• July 2026 Case Status Report
• Public comment and presentation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a request (Case COA26-10) to rehabilitate the auto house at 627 Ripley Street, part of the Louis P. and Clara L. (Krause) Best House, a contributing structure in the Hamburg Local Landmark Historic District. The commission will also review minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting. Public comment is open.

• Case COA26-10: rehabilitation of auto house at 627 Ripley Street
• Louis P. and Clara L. (Krause) Best House, contributing structure in Hamburg Local Landmark Historic District
• Petitioners: David Cordes and Bryan Pattschull
• Review of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole

The committee will hold public hearings on the 2026 Urban Revitalization Area Plan and several park and road projects. Members will consider a rezoning request for Rooted Counseling Center and review various public works contracts and grant agreements.

• Public hearing on additions to the Davenport 2026 Urban Revitalization Area Plan
• Rezoning request for 2721 North Harrison Street from R-4C to C-T Commercial Transitional District
• Payment of $779,532.27 to Bi-State Masonry, Inc. for Freight House Window and Door Replacement
• Contract award of $245,985 to Langman Construction, Inc. for Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program
• Grant agreement up to $549,256 from the Iowa Department of Transportation for South Clark Street Bridge replacement

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

The City Council will receive a management update and discuss future work session topics, including a West Davenport land use study and a joint session with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. They will also review a community survey status update and a concept for remodeling the council chambers. The meeting includes general updates from the mayor and council members.

• West Davenport Land Use Study scheduled for August 18, 2026
• St. Ambrose University and Quad City Symphony Orchestra project presentation on August 18, 2026
• Joint work session with Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 1, 2026
• Council Chambers Remodel Concept Review
• Primary Election discussion on September 15, 2026

Plan and Zoning Commission

The Davenport Plan and Zoning Commission will review zoning changes for a tattoo studio in the C-V Village of East Davenport and a 3-lot subdivision near Jersey Ridge Road. The meeting will also include procedural reports and updates from the Comprehensive Plan Committee.

• Consider zoning amendment for Body Modification Establishment at Obscura Tattoo & Gallery and Happy Cat Tattoo in C-V Village (Ward 5)
• Vote on Final Plat for Kreiter 4th Addition subdivision at 7805 Jersey Ridge Road (Ward 6)
• Review July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receive report from Comprehensive Plan Committee

Riverfront Improvement Commission

The Riverfront Improvement Commission will discuss lease amendments for three businesses and funding for public art. The body will also review cost estimates for the Municipal Inn.

• Funding request for Logan (Hot Glass) public art in Main Street Landing
• Cost estimates and next steps for the Municipal Inn
• Lease amendment for Boozie's Bar & Grill
• Lease amendment for Antonella's
• Lease amendment for Front Street Brewery

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider three design approval requests in the C-D Downtown Zoning District: a fence and gate in a private alley between 207 and 213 Western Avenue, signage for Studio A at 206 East 5th Street, and a wall sign for Miss Phay Cafe at 512 Brady Street. All items are in Ward 3. The board will also approve minutes from the June 22 meeting.

• Case DR26-08: Fence and gate in private alley between The Suites (207 Western Ave) and Tri-City Equipment (213 Western Ave), Downtown Davenport Partnership petitioner
• Case DR26-09: Signage for Studio A at 206 East 5th Street, Riverbend Signworks petitioner
• Case DR26-10: Wall sign for Miss Phay Cafe at 512 Brady Street, Mun Luangruang petitioner
• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

The Davenport City Council will vote on a series of ordinances, rezoning requests, contract awards, grant agreements, and liquor license applications. Items include a new Registered Subcontractor classification, a rezoning of 2721 North Harrison Street, and a $1,277,272 FAA grant for the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project at the municipal airport. The council also considers several construction contracts totaling over $1.4 M and approves new and renewed alcohol licenses.

• Ordinance establishing a Registered Subcontractor classification (Third Consideration)
• Rezoning of 2721 North Harrison Street from R-4C to C‑T Commercial Transitional District (Case REZ26‑05)
• FAA grant agreement of $1,277,272 for Taxiway C Reconstruction at Davenport Municipal Airport
• Contract award of $541,957 to Taylor Ridge Paving & Construction for Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program – Package B
• Motion approving new and renewed beer and liquor license applications across multiple wards

The City Council approved a consent agenda that included adopting an ordinance establishing a Registered Subcontractor classification under contractor licensing, moving a rezoning request for 2721 North Harrison Street to third consideration, and approving multiple contracts and agreements. These included road paving contracts totaling about $1.4 million, a 20-year lease with the Lake Davenport Sailing Club, and a $999,900 data storage licensing payment. All votes were unanimous among the aldermen present.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-328 establishing Registered Subcontractor classification (unanimous)
• Moved rezoning of 2721 North Harrison Street to third consideration
• Adopted Resolution 2026-329 approving final plat for Speer Commercial Park 3rd Addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-330 approving 20-year lease with Lake Davenport Sailing Club (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-334 awarding $541,957 contract to Taylor Ridge Paving for street preservation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-335 awarding $497,993 contract to Hawkeye Paving for alley program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-336 awarding $358,044 contract to Hawkeye Paving for street preservation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-343 approving $999,900 payment to Insight Public Sector for data storage (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Davenport Public Library Board will elect officers for FY2027‑FY2029 and assign committees for FY2027. It will review the Year 1 report of the FY2026‑FY2028 Strategic Plan. The board will consider motions to revise the fee schedule and the Confidentiality & Privacy Policy, and will discuss proposed changes to the Sex Offender Policy.

• Election of Officers for FY2027‑FY2029
• Committee Assignments for FY2027
• Review FY2026‑FY2028 Strategic Plan, Year 1 Report
• Motion to approve revisions to the Fee Schedule
• Motion to approve revisions to the Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

The Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees approved revisions to the Fee Schedule and the Confidentiality & Privacy Policy, and elected officers for FY2027-2029. They also discussed proposed changes to the Sex Offender Policy, which will be considered for approval at the August meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Elected officers: Engelmann as President, Heinrichs as Vice President, Shrikhande as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the Confidentiality & Privacy Policy (5-0)

Housing Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve June 2026 minutes and review the July 2026 staff report. The agenda consists of procedural items and standard reports.

• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of July 2026 Staff Report

Committee of the Whole

The Davenport Committee of the Whole will discuss rezoning a property on North Harrison Street, approve paving contracts for neighborhood streets and alleys, and consider liquor license applications and event closures.

• Rezoning 2721 North Harrison Street from R-4C to C-T Commercial Transitional District
• Approving $541,957 contract for Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program – Package B
• Approving $497,993 contract for Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program
• Approving $1,277,272 grant for Taxiway C Reconstruction at Davenport Municipal Airport
• Approving 20-year lease with Lake Davenport Sailing Club for riverfront property

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a petition to replace five windows on the Charles Hill House, a contributing structure in the Hamburg Local Historic Landmark District. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of minutes, communications updates, and an open forum for public comment.

• Case COA26-09: Petition to replace five windows at 724 West 8th Street (Charles Hill House)
• Consideration of the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Understanding Historic Preservation Series
• Discussion of the Party in the Park event
• Open Forum for public comment

Civil Rights Commission

The Civil Rights Commission will meet to review the June 2026 Director's and Case Status reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Review of June 2026 Director's Report
• Review of June 2026 Case Status Report

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

The City Council will meet for a management update and discussion session. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding proposed URTE revisions.

• Discussion of proposed URTE revisions
• Tentative West Davenport Land Use Study discussion scheduled for August 4, 2026
• Tentative Community Survey Discussion scheduled for August 18, 2026
• Joint Work Session with Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 1, 2026
• Primary Election Discussion scheduled for September 15, 2026