Manchester, IA

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City Council Committee of the Whole

City Council

City Council

City Council Committee of the Whole

City Council

City Council

City Council Committee of the Whole

City Council

City Council

City Council Committee of the Whole

City Council Committee of the Whole

City Council Committee of the Whole

City Council Committee of the Whole

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a permanent easement with RAMM Properties, development agreements with Wesley D. Schulte and Westgate Center, and rezonings for 1001 and 1101 East Main Street. They will also consider consent agenda items including bill payments, a salary resolution amendment, and engineering service payments, plus regular agenda items like a final plat, a paving bid, and an economic development grant agreement.

• Public hearings and resolutions for easement (116 S Franklin St) and development agreements (Schulte, Westgate Center) with TIF payments
• Rezoning requests and ordinances for 1001 and 1101 East Main Street
• Bid of $45,430.00 to River City Paving for surfacing East Honey Creek Drive
• Resolution authorizing economic development grant agreement with Gathering Place Event Center LLC
• Sale of used John Deere snowblower to Nick Geuther for $2,505.00

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Manchester Urban Renewal Area and consider resolutions to approve the amendment and set meeting dates for development agreements with Wesley D. Schulte, Westgate Center, LLC, and Gathering Place Event Center LLC, including annual appropriation tax increment payments. The council will also discuss filling a vacancy following the resignation of At Large Council Member Bryan Gray, and consider street closures and a parade route for the 2026 Iowa Firefighters Association Convention.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Manchester Urban Renewal Area
• Consider resolutions setting meeting dates for TIF development agreements with Wesley D. Schulte, Westgate Center LLC, and Gathering Place Event Center LLC
• Discussion and possible action to fill vacancy from resignation of Council Member Bryan Gray
• Consider approval of street closures and parade route for 2026 Iowa Firefighters Association Convention
• Consider approval of estimate to replace air conditioning units at Manchester Public Library

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a city council vacancy, plans for the 2026 Fire Convention, a downtown concept planning proposal, and an asphalt paving estimate for East Honey Creek Drive. The meeting will also review the Fiscal Year 2025 audit report and consider an update to the social media policy.

• City Council Vacancy discussion
• 2026 Fire Convention Plans review
• Downtown Concept Planning Proposal by Fehr Graham
• East Honey Creek Drive Asphalt Paving Estimate
• Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report review

General

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss recreation planning. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Recreation planning discussion

City Council

The City Council will review several grant applications for downtown businesses and property improvements. The body is also considering a grant agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the installation of stop signs.

• Commercial Incentive Grants for The Dairy Parlor at 913 East Main Street ($1,361.98 facade and $7,500.00 interior)
• Downtown Incentive Grant for Honey Creek Furniture at 201 North Franklin Street ($4,658.34)
• Engineering service payments to Fehr Graham ($29,800.00) and Kirkham Michael ($1,750.00)
• Resolution R-086-2026 authorizing the installation of stop signs
• Review of Board of Adjustment setback decisions for 521 Prospect Street and 103 Oak Court

City Council

The City Council will vote on several routine consent agenda items including bills, liquor licenses, and minutes. The regular agenda includes proposed zoning map amendments at 608 Charles Street and Lot 2 of Sherman's Farm, a utility rate ordinance amendment, and the purchase of a $211,000 John Deere wheel loader. A public hearing date is set for an urban renewal plan amendment.

• Ordinance 006-2026 amending zoning map for 608 Charles Street
• Ordinance 007-2026 amending zoning map for Lot 2, Sherman's Farm Subdivision
• Ordinance 008-2026 amending utility rates
• Purchase of 2026 John Deere Wheel Loader from Martin Equipment for $211,000
• Request to close south portion of South 12th Street for Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sept 26

The Manchester City Council approved the purchase of a 2026 John Deere wheel loader for $211,000, including trade-in and warranty, with a 3-2 vote. It also denied a Device Retailer License for Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, approved a new phone system, and adopted three ordinances (two rezones and utility rate changes). The consent agenda, including payments totaling $823,712.83, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $211,000 wheel loader purchase from Martin Equipment (3-2)
• Denied Device Retailer License for Liquor & Tobacco Outlet (5-0)
• Approved Access Systems phone system at $1,148.42/month (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 006-2026 rezoning 608 Charles Street (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 007-2026 rezoning 413 South Wayne Street (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 008-2026 amending utility rates (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $823,712.83 in payments (5-0)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will consider approving a new Class C liquor license for the Delaware County Fair and review draft ordinances regarding urban chickens and e-bikes. The meeting will also include discussions on economic development projects, street intersections, and a proposed wheel loader purchase.

• Consider approval of Class C liquor license for Delaware County Fair Society at 200 East Acers Street
• Review draft Urban Chicken Ordinance
• Review draft E-Bike/E-Scooter Ordinance
• Discussion on South Tama Street & East Delaware Street Intersection
• Discussion on Wheel Loader Purchase

The Manchester City Council held a special meeting and approved a new 14-day Class C retail alcohol license for the Delaware County Fair Society, covering the fair at 200 East Acers Street. The vote was unanimous among the four members present. The council then met as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several future agenda items, including draft ordinances on urban chickens and e-bikes, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved a new 14-day Class C retail alcohol license for the Delaware County Fair Society at 200 East Acers Street.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:22pm.

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on rezoning 608 Charles Street and 413 South Wayne Street, consider final plat approval for Westgate Center Subdivision, and discuss the first reading of an ordinance amending utility rates. The consent agenda includes approval of a special liquor license for the RAGBRAI event, salary resolutions for the upcoming fiscal year, and payment for runway rehabilitation.

• Public hearing on rezoning 608 Charles Street
• Public hearing on rezoning 413 South Wayne Street (Lot 2, Sherman's Farm Subdivision)
• Discussion and first consideration of Ordinance 008-2026 amending utility rates
• Approval of Pay Estimate #1 of $444,322.48 to River City Paving for Manchester Rehabilitate Runway 18/36
• Consideration of site plan for 1086 South 3rd Street (XL Specialized Trailers)

The Manchester City Council approved the first consideration of Ordinance 008-2026, which amends the city code to increase utility rates by 7%. The council also approved first consideration of two rezoning ordinances for 608 Charles Street and 413 South Wayne Street, and approved the final plat for the Westgate Center Subdivision. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the site plan for 1086 South 3rd Street.

• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 008-2026 to increase utility rates by 7%.
• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 006-2026 to rezone 608 Charles Street.
• Approved first consideration of Ordinance 007-2026 to rezone 413 South Wayne Street.
• Approved Resolution 080-2026 for the final plat of Westgate Center Subdivision.
• Approved the site plan for 1086 South 3rd Street (Gray abstained).
• Approved the consent agenda, including payments totaling $474,205.39 and a $444,322.48 pay estimate to River City Paving.
• Approved a 5-day special Class C liquor license for the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce for RAGBRAI on July 24, 2026.
• Approved appointments to city boards and commissions effective July 1, 2026.

City Council

The council will consider approving a Development Agreement with The Manchester Locker, authorizing annual tax increment payments and pledging certain tax increment revenues to fund the agreement. Additional items include approval of downtown incentive grants, engineering service payments, a salary resolution amendment, and a supplemental road maintenance agreement. The meeting also reviews pay estimates for street improvements, a police safety plan, and a Grand Avenue Trail project.

• Approve Development Agreement with The Manchester Locker, including tax increment appropriations
• Approve Facade Grant of $7,500 and rear grant of $1,506.67 to Castle Theatre at 112 East Main Street
• Approve payment of $213,375.13 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete for Anderson Street Improvements
• Approve 10-year Police Officer Safety Plan from Axon Enterprise at $76,233.70 per year
• Approve payment of $22,059.25 to Fehr Graham for engineering services

The City Council approved a development agreement with The Manchester Locker, authorizing annual appropriation tax increment payments and pledging tax increment revenues. They also approved pay estimates for the Anderson Street and Grand Avenue Trail projects, a 10-year Axon police safety plan, and the consent agenda including various permits and grants.

• Approved development agreement with The Manchester Locker (4-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate #3 for Anderson Street Improvements, $213,375.13 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete (4-0)
• Approved 10-year Police Officer Safety Plan T10 from Axon Enterprise, $76,233.70/year (4-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate #1 for Grand Avenue Trail, $1,067.00 to Midwest Concrete (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $258,484.21 (4-0)
• Approved renewal applications for Iowa Retail Cigarette Permits (consent agenda)
• Approved Downtown Incentive Program Grants to Castle Theatre and The Quiltmakers Shoppe (consent agenda)
• Approved second consideration of Ordinance 005-2026 on publication timeline for public hearing notices (consent agenda)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a contract consolidation proposal for the Police Department and various city regulations. The body will also review economic development projects and traffic signal installations.

• AXON Contract Consolidation Proposal for the Police Department
• Regulations regarding E-Bikes and E-Scooters
• Economic Development Projects
• Traffic Warning Signals Installation discussion
• Urban Chickens ordinance

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss several items, including regulation of e-bikes and e-scooters, a proposed Axon contract for Police Department equipment, potential economic development projects, a traffic warning signal installation, and urban chickens. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational only. The council adjourned at 6:36pm.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:36pm (all ayes)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will consider a housing incentive that provides an 85% property‑tax rebate for Wes Schulte's Lincoln Village Redevelopment and Lincoln/Grant Street Expansion Project. The council will also vote on a development agreement with Henderson Properties, Inc., including annual tax‑increment payments. Additional items include a final amendment to the official zoning map for 401 Lincoln Street, renewal of a Class E liquor license for Hy‑Vee Dollar Fresh at 1080 West Main Street, and approval of a $1,020.63 commercial incentive grant to East End Collision at 945 East Main Street.

• Housing incentive: 85% property‑tax rebate for 12 years for Lincoln Village Redevelopment (Wes Schulte)
• Development Agreement with Henderson Properties, Inc. – authorizing annual tax‑increment payments
• Ordinance 001‑2026 amending the Official Zoning Map for 401 Lincoln Street (third consideration & final adoption)
• Renewal of Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy‑Vee Dollar Fresh at 1080 West Main Street
• Commercial Incentive Grant of $1,020.63 to East End Collision at 945 East Main Street

The Manchester City Council approved a housing incentive package providing an 85% property tax rebate over 12 years for the Lincoln Village Redevelopment and Lincoln/Grant Street Project, with Council Member Poynor voting against. The council also approved a development agreement with Henderson Properties for a 50% tax rebate over ten years, expected to create 25 jobs, and passed a budget amendment for FY ending June 30, 2026. All other agenda items, including consent agenda, plats, and various resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved housing incentive package for Lincoln Village Redevelopment (85% tax rebate over 12 years) (3-1)
• Approved development agreement with Henderson Properties (50% tax rebate over 10 years) (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for FY ending June 30, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $188,909.10 (4-0)
• Approved final plat of Kehrli Farmstead 6th Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved final plat of Oakview Subdivision Phase 2 (4-0)
• Approved bow hunting request at 521 South Brewer Street (4-0)
• Approved parking lot closures for Relay for Life and RAGBRAI (4-0)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will hold public hearings on vacating an alley to Delaware County and amending the urban renewal area. Consent items include paying $95,342 for Anderson Street improvements, a liquor license for a music event, and downtown incentive grants. Regular agenda items feature a potential development agreement with Henderson Properties involving tax increment payments, discussion on East Main Street overlay, a bow hunting request, animal control operations, and final consideration of a RAGBRAI permit ordinance.

• Public hearing on vacation & transfer of an alley to Delaware County
• Public hearing and resolution to amend the Manchester Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution to set date for development agreement with Henderson Properties including TIF payments
• Pay Estimate #2 of $95,342.47 to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete for Anderson Street Improvement Project
• Consideration of Ordinance 004-2026 adding Chapter 26 'RAGBRAI - Miscellaneous Permits' to city code

The council approved the agenda, consent items, and several resolutions including the vacation of an alley to Delaware County, an amendment to the Urban Renewal Area, and the adoption of a RAGBRAI permits chapter. It also set a future meeting date for a Henderson Properties development agreement and approved an estimate to resurface East Main Street. All motions carried with no recorded dissent.

• Approved agenda amendment removing two items (vote 4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, payments and grants (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-052-2026 to vacate alley and execute quit‑claim deed to Delaware County (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-053-2026 to amend the Manchester Urban Renewal Area (vote 3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution R-054-2026 setting date to consider Henderson Properties development agreement (vote 3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $131,944 estimate for East Main Street asphalt overlay and curb/ramp repairs (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-055-2026 contract with Kirkham Michael for airport surveying services (vote 4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-056-2026 to submit application for General Aviation Airport Improvement Program (vote 4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss capital improvement planning. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of capital improvement planning

The council voted to adjourn the May 6 work session. The motion was carried with all ayes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned work session (all ayes)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss multiple items including repair work on West Main Street, airport hangar lease rates for new construction, and a possible city pound facility. No final votes are expected; these are discussion items to guide future actions.

• Discussion of West Main Street repair from Highway 13 to city limits
• Airport hangar lease rates for new construction
• Non-food vendors on city property
• Urban chickens regulation
• City right-of-way between 116 South Franklin Street and 106 East Delaware Street

The only action taken was to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. A motion by Diane Hammell, seconded by Mary Ann Poynor, was carried with all ayes. No other substantive items were decided.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and consider a resolution to adopt the budget and certify city taxes. The consent agenda includes liquor license renewals and a new special event license, a salary resolution amendment, and approval of nuisance snow removal fees. Regular agenda items include a lease agreement with The Watershed LLC for 300 and 308 River Street, a discussion on constructing a public restroom on River Street, and an agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College.

• Public hearing on FY2027 budget and consideration of Resolution R-047-2026 to adopt budget and certify taxes
• Resolution R-048-2026 approving lease agreement with The Watershed LLC for 300 River Street and 308 River Street
• Discussion on request from The Watershed to consider construction of a public restroom on River Street
• Liquor license renewals: Dolce Vita (100 East Main Street) and new special event license for Chamber of Commerce River Days concert
• Payment of claims totaling $2,450.00 to Burrington Group for engineering services

The council approved the FY 2027 budget and certified city taxes with a unanimous vote. It also approved a lease agreement with The Watershed LLC for 300 and 308 River Street and an agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College. The consent agenda items, including payment of bills and liquor‑license approvals, were adopted unanimously.

• Approved FY 2027 budget and tax certification (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with The Watershed LLC for 300 & 308 River Street (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes of April 13 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $2,450.00 claim to Burrington Group (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Class C liquor license for Dolce Vita, 100 East Main St (unanimous)
• Approved new 5‑day special liquor license for Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce (River Days Concert) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to salary resolution (unanimous)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will discuss a range of items, including a request for a beer tent at the River Days concert, a $498,449 purchase of a Freightliner fire pumper, and several resolutions and contracts. The council will also consider a preliminary plat for Kehrli's Farmstead subdivision, an engineering services agreement for a traffic impact study, and a special livestock exception request. Additional agenda items include approvals for the Grand Avenue Trail contract, Anderson Street improvement payments, and playground resurfacing.

• Purchase of a Freightliner Fire Pumper Truck for $498,449.00 from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc
• Resolution R-043-2026 awarding contract for the Grand Avenue Trail Project
• Resolution R-044-2026 approving Change Order #1 for the Anderson Street Improvement Project
• Payment of $36,743.25 to Fehr Graham for engineering services
• New liquor license application for The Watershed at 252 River Street (Special Class C)

The council approved a $498,449 purchase of a Freightliner fire pumper truck from Reliant Fire Apparatus. It also approved several other items, including a beer tent for River Days, a voluntary early retirement program, and contracts for the Anderson Street Improvement Project and Grand Avenue Trail. Additional resolutions were adopted for a traffic impact study, a preliminary plat for Kehrli's Farmstead subdivision, and changes to liquor licenses.

• Approved $498,449 purchase of Freightliner fire pumper truck (unanimous)
• Approved beer tent request for River Days concert on June 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Voluntary Early Retirement Program for eligible employees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-041-2026 for preliminary plat of Kehrli's Farmstead 6th Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-042-2026 for traffic impact study at Burrington Road & Highway 13 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-043-2026 awarding contract for Grand Avenue Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-044-2026 Change Order #1 and $119,749.64 payment for Anderson Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved $37,840 estimate to resurface Tirrill Park Playground (unanimous)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and a Voluntary Early Retirement Program. The meeting includes updates on street projects and a request to lease city-owned lots.

• Leasing of vacant city lots at 300 & 308 River Street for potential sand volleyball courts
• Intersection improvements at East Main Street and Madison Street
• Traffic Impact Study for Highway 13 and Burrington Road
• Installation of combined sidewalk and wall at 842 East Union Street
• Purchase of a fire truck

The City Council held its Committee of the Whole meeting on April 6, 2026. Council members discussed lease requests, street‑improvement projects, a fire‑truck purchase, a voluntary early‑retirement program, and the FY 2027 budget, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. after a motion by Scherbring, seconded by Dittrick, carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a $2,000,000 general‑obligation bond and related loan agreement. A public hearing and a resolution will be considered for the Grand Avenue Trail Project, including its plans, specifications, contract form, and cost estimate. The council will also act on two ordinance amendments—one updating animal‑protection rules and another revising parking‑violation provisions. A special‑exception request will be reviewed to allow 6‑8 chickens at a residence on 500 East Prospect Street.

• Approve Resolution R-036-2026 to authorize and issue $2,000,000 general‑obligation bonds
• Public hearing and Resolution R-035-2026 on Grand Avenue Trail Project plans and cost
• Approve $3,145.50 commercial incentive grant for East End Collision at 945 East Main Street
• Adopt Ordinance 002-2026 amending Chapter 55 Animal Protection & Control
• Consider special‑exception request for 6‑8 chickens at 500 East Prospect Street

The council approved the Grand Avenue Trail Project plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate. It authorized the issuance of $2,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds to fund city projects. The council also approved a Letter of Intent for the 2026 Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant, adopted two ordinance amendments, and granted a special exception for six chickens at 500 East Prospect. All items were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Grand Avenue Trail Project plans, specs, contract and cost estimate (4-0)
• Authorized issuance of $2,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds (4-0)
• Approved Letter of Intent for 2026 Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 002-2026 amending Chapter 55 Animal Protection & Control (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 003-2026 amending provisions on Parking Violations (4-0)
• Approved special exception to allow 6 chickens, no roosters at 500 East Prospect (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including payments and resolutions (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

General

The Manchester City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The hearing allows residents to comment before the levy is considered by the council.

• Public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for FY 2027

The council approved the Consent Agenda, including payment of bills and a $3,145.50 grant for East End Collision. It adopted resolutions for the Grand Avenue Trail Project and a $2,000,000 general‑obligation bond series. Ordinances updating animal‑protection and parking‑violation codes were adopted, and a special exception allowing six chickens at 500 East Prospect Street was granted.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (all ayes, no nays)
• Approved Resolution R-035-2026 for Grand Avenue Trail Project (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R-036-2026 authorizing $2,000,000 bond issuance (all ayes)
• Approved Letter of Intent for 2026 Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant for 116 S. Franklin St (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 002-2026 amending Chapter 55 Animal Protection & Control (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance 003-2026 amending Parking Violations provisions (all ayes)
• Approved special exception for 6 chickens (no roosters) at 500 East Prospect St (all ayes)
• Approved $3,145.50 Commercial Incentive Grant for East End Collision at 945 East Main St (all ayes)

City Council

The Budget Work Session scheduled for March 16, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council

The Manchester City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes several downtown incentive grants and a payment to an engineering firm. Council members will adopt an amendment to the official zoning map. They will also consider a resolution to issue General Obligation corporate purpose bonds, a purchase of a John Deere tractor, and a park shelter renovation. Additional items include ordinances on animal protection, parking violations, a subdivision plat, and the city manager's employment agreement.

• Approve Downtown/Commercial Incentive Grants totaling $3,145.50, $4,606.64, $168.75, $3,554.29, $2,590.21, $525.00, $7,500.00, $280.07, $2,520.99 for specific businesses
• Approve Facade Grants totaling $22,500.00 for Schmitz Properties LLC at 100 and 104 North Franklin Street
• Approve payment of $5,605.35 to Fehr Graham for engineering services
• Consider Resolution R-029-2026 to award General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026
• Consider Ordinance 001-2026 amending the Official Zoning Map (401 Lincoln Street)

The Manchester City Council approved the consent agenda, which included downtown incentive grants and a zoning map amendment. It also adopted resolutions for a new subdivision plat, bond award, city‑manager contract, and several ordinances. Additional approvals covered a new city tractor and a park‑renovation contract.

• Approved Consent Agenda items, including downtown incentive grants and Ordinance 001-2026 zoning map amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-030-2026 final plat for Shover's Highway #20 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-029-2026 awarding General Obligation Series 2026 bonds to BOK Financial (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a John Deere sub‑compact utility tractor for $38,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Loecke Building Services bid of $143,750 for Baum Park shelter and restroom renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 002-2026 amending Chapter 55 Animal Protection & Control (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 003-2026 amending parking violations provisions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-031-2026 City Manager employment agreement with Brock Waters (unanimous)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will open the meeting and then move to a closed session. A motion will be considered to enter closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is under review. The purpose is to protect the individual's reputation while the matter is examined.

• Motion to enter closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual

The council voted to enter a closed session to evaluate a personnel matter, and the motion passed unanimously. After returning to open session, the council voted to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously.

• Closed session entered (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

City Council Committee of the Whole

The City Council will consider Resolution R-026-2026 to approve contract and performance bonds for the 2026 Anderson Street Improvements Project. The council will also discuss the Lincoln School redevelopment proposal, review parking violation fines, and consider updates to animal waste and publication timeframe ordinances. Additional items include equipment discussions, engineering, staff and council updates, and a review of the FY 2027 budget.

• Approval of contract and performance bonds for the 2026 Anderson Street Improvements Project (Resolution R-026-2026)
• Discussion of the Lincoln School Redevelopment Proposal
• Parking Violations Fine Review
• Animal Waste Ordinance Update
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Review

The council voted to approve Resolution R-026-2026, which authorizes contract and performance/payment bonds for the Anderson Street Improvements Project. The motion passed with five ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Resolution R-026-2026 for Anderson Street Improvements bonds (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and a rezoning request for 401 Lincoln Street. The body will also discuss the Lincoln School Redevelopment Proposal and the 2027 Anderson Street Improvement Project.

• Public hearing on General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and Series 2026 Bonds
• Rezoning request for 401 Lincoln Street from R1-80 to R-4 Multi-Family Residential
• Engineering Agreement with Fehr Graham for 2027 Anderson Street Improvement Project (Phase 2)
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Oakview Estates Subdivision of Lot 4 & 5
• Final Plat for Shover's Highway #20 Subdivision

The council approved a resolution to move forward with a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and set a bond sale date. It adopted an ordinance rezoning 401 Lincoln Street to R-4 multi‑family and approved the site plan for that property. The council also approved subdivision plats for Oakview Estates and Shover’s Highway, and authorized an engineering agreement for the 2027 Anderson Street Phase 2 project. A public hearing date for the FY 2027 property tax levy was set and the Lincoln School redevelopment proposal was tabled.

• Approved Resolution R-022-2026 for General Obligation loan and bond sale (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 001-2026 rezoning 401 Lincoln St to R‑4 (4-0)
• Approved site plan for 401 Lincoln St (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-023-2026 for Oakview Estates Subdivision plat (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-024-2026 for Shover’s Highway #20 Subdivision plat (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-025-2026 engineering agreement for Anderson St Phase 2 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2027 property tax levy on March 23 2026 (4-0)
• Tabled Lincoln School redevelopment proposal (4-0)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will hold a budget work session to review and discuss the financial plans for the sewer, street, and water departments. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM at 204 East Main Street.

• Sewer Department Budget Review & Discussion
• Street Department Budget Review & Discussion
• Water Department Budget Review & Discussion

The City Council voted to adjourn the budget work session at 6:48 p.m. The motion was made by Mary Ann Poynor, seconded by Joe Dittrick, and carried with all ayes. No other substantive budget decisions were made.

• Motion to adjourn the work session carried (all ayes)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will meet at 1:00 PM on February 11, 2026 at 204 East Main Street. The agenda includes a motion to enter a closed session under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose employment is under review. The council will then adjourn.

• Motion to enter closed session to evaluate professional competency of an employee

The council voted unanimously to enter a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual, as permitted by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). The motion passed 5‑0. Later, the council voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 4:02 p.m., also passing 5‑0.

• Enter closed session to evaluate professional competency (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 4:02 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and review bids for the 2026 Anderson Street Improvements Project. The body will also consider street closures for River Days and car club events, as well as a contract for a new police K9.

• Public hearing and bid review for 2026 Anderson Street Improvements Project
• Payment of $8,211.75 to Fehr Graham for engineering services
• Liquor and cigarette permit applications for Cork N Bottle at 900 East Main Street
• Contract with Tree Town Consultants LLC for a new Police K9 and training
• Proposed street closures on South Franklin Street and East Delaware Street for June and August events

The council approved the consent agenda covering minutes, payments, licenses, and other routine items. It adopted resolutions finalizing plans and awarding the $1,140,231.40 contract to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete for the Anderson Street Improvements Project. Additional actions included approving street closures for River Days and a car club, authorizing a police K9 contract, purchasing laptops for the police department, and directing a letter to chicken owners about containment requirements.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-017-2026 finalizing Anderson Street plans (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-018-2026 awarding Anderson Street contract to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete for $1,140,231.40 (unanimous)
• Approved River Days street closure on June 5, 2026 for South Franklin St (unanimous)
• Approved Country Cruisers Car Club street closures on June 12 and Aug 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-020-2026 contract with Tree Town Consultants for a police K9 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 10 Getac laptops for police department for $65,997 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send containment reminder letters to chicken owners (unanimous)

City Council

The Manchester City Council will hold a budget work session to review the General Fund budget and discuss the Anderson Street Phase 2 project. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting focuses on discussion and review of these items.

• Anderson Street Phase 2
• General Fund Budget Review & Discussion

Council members reviewed the Phase 2 plans for the Anderson Street project and heard budget proposals from the police, fire, library, parks & recreation, and building departments. No formal approvals or rejections were recorded. The session was adjourned at 6:32 pm by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned work session (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will consider setting a public hearing date for a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement. The body is also reviewing downtown grants, liquor license renewals, and infrastructure easements.

• Resolution R-012-2026 to set a public hearing for a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement
• Downtown Incentive Grants to RAMM Properties LLC for 116 South Franklin Street: $2,939.00 (Acquisition) and $952.00 (Design)
• Resolution R-011-2026 for permanent sidewalk and utility easements for the Anderson Street Reconstruction Project
• 5-year agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for maintenance and repair of primary roads
• Liquor license applications for Dollar General #4812 and St. Mary's Church

The council voted to sell Fire Trucks #176, #177, and #474. It also adopted resolutions for permanent sidewalk and utility easements on Anderson Street and set a public‑hearing date for a proposed loan agreement. Additional consent‑agenda items approved included two liquor‑license renewals, downtown incentive grants, a five‑year road‑maintenance contract with the Iowa DOT, and an airport hangar lease.

• Approved sale of Fire Trucks #176, #177, and #474 (5-0)
• Adopted R-011-2026: permanent sidewalk & utility easements for Anderson Street reconstruction (5-0)
• Adopted R-012-2026: set date for public hearing on General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Off‑Premise Class B liquor license for Dollar General #4812 (5-0)
• Approved new 5‑day On‑Premise Class C liquor license for St. Mary's Church gala (5-0)
• Approved Downtown Incentive Grants: $2,939 and $952 to RAMM Properties LLC (5-0)
• Approved 5‑year maintenance and repair agreement for primary roads with Iowa DOT (5-0)
• Approved Airport Hangar Lease with Taylor Thul (5-0)

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct a work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Work Session

The Manchester City Council held a budget work session on Jan. 19, 2026. After reviewing property tax information, the council voted to adjourn the session at 5:41 p.m. No substantive budget decisions were made.

• Adjourned budget work session (all ayes)