Marshalltown, IA

City Council

City Council

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

City Council

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan and Zoning Commission is hosting a community roundtable to discuss potential considerations for data center development. The meeting is intended to gather input and explore policy considerations, not to present draft regulations or a specific ordinance. Topics may inform future review of city regulations, development standards, and review processes.

• Data Center Community Roundtable at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 20 W State St
• Discussion on data center development policy considerations
• Staff overview of data centers and local considerations
• Facilitated discussion on policy considerations
• Community discussion summary and next steps

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on several capital projects, including the Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges, Ann C. Keyser Trailhead, Apgar Family Water Plaza, and West End Park Phase 2. They will also discuss the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan, parks and recreation updates, and consider endorsing changes to urban bow hunting regulations. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and discussing upcoming grant opportunities.

• Capital project updates: Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges 2-5, Ann C. Keyser Trailhead, Emerson Bridge, Apgar Family Water Plaza, CDBG Tree Planting, West End Park Phase 2
• Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan update
• Endorsement of changes to Urban Bow Hunting Regulations
• Upcoming grant opportunities
• Approval of June 24 meeting minutes

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will hold second readings on ordinances establishing a temporary data center moratorium, repealing a weapons section, adjusting window tint rules, and changing fireworks times, plus a first reading on a rezoning. They will also discuss a potential annexation at 2342 Odessa Drive, the Edgewood Industrial Park proposal, and a capital improvement plan review. Consent items include alcohol license renewals, fund transfers, and a public hearing on a rezoning.

• Second reading: temporary data center moratorium (Ordinance 15123)
• Second reading: repeal weapons code section 73.050 (Ordinance 15124)
• Discussion: potential annexation of 2342 Odessa Drive
• Public hearing: adoption of MarshALLtown 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Consent: bill list $3,258,583.43 and alcohol license renewals

Board of Adjustment

The Marshalltown Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from July 21, 2026, and hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit application for 1776 Governor Road. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Public hearing and approval of special use permit application for 1776 Governor Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 21, 2026

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, plus several new business items. The board will receive an update on the interior renovation, discuss designating an agenda posting area, consider appointing an interim library director, and review a use policy for sound recording equipment.

• Interior Renovation Update
• Designation of Agenda Posting Area
• Interim Library Director Appointment
• Use Policy—Sound Recording Equipment
• Approval of bills to be paid August 18, 2026

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a special use permit for 1776 Governor Road, a rezoning for properties at 707 E Linn Street and 205 S 8th Avenue, and the Reimagine MarshALLtown Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also hold a work session on data center regulations. These are recommendations to the city council, not final decisions.

• Special use permit application for 1776 Governor Road
• Rezoning application for 707 E Linn Street and 205 S 8th Avenue
• Public hearing on Reimagine MarshALLtown Comprehensive Plan
• Work session on data center regulations

Civil Service Commission

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission will select a new chairperson. It will consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. The commission will review a promotional list for a police sergeant and discuss the testing process for the housing inspector position.

• Appointment of a new chair for the commission
• Approve minutes for June 16, 2026
• Police Sergeant – Promotional List
• Housing Inspector – Testing Process

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding animal keeping, weapons, vehicle window tint, fireworks, and a temporary data center moratorium. The agenda also includes discussions on a permanent pocket park at 101 West Main Street and an urban renewal plan amendment.

• Salt contract for 2026-2027 fiscal year at $97.85 per ton
• Ordinance 15123: Temporary Data Center Moratorium
• Ordinance 15122: Amendments to animal keeping and poultry rules
• Ordinance 15124: Repeal of Section 73.050 regarding weapons
• Ordinance 15125: Adjusting allowed window tint percentages

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 15123, which proposes a temporary moratorium on new data centers. A work session will also discuss future data center regulations.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 15123 (temporary data center moratorium)
• Work session on data center regulations

City Council

The Council will consider setting a public hearing on a proposed moratorium on new data centers, and is scheduled for the second reading of an ordinance amending animal keeping rules for domestic livestock and poultry. Consent agenda includes approval of alcohol and device retailer license renewals, and contract change orders totaling over $459,000 for street and viaduct projects. A closed session is planned to discuss real estate purchase or sale.

• Resolution setting a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 156 establishing a temporary data center moratorium (consent item 4)
• Ordinance 15122 second reading amending Chapter 90 on keeping of domestic livestock and poultry (item I.1)
• Contract change order increase of $83,781.19 and $26,762.50 for East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction Project #STR22002 (consent item 5)
• Contract change order increase of $261,254.15 for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project #STR26002 (consent item 6)
• Motion to untable railing options for the Center Street Viaduct (item J.1)

The council approved staff recommendations for the Center Street Viaduct pedestrian railing, which include removing blast cleaning and painting from the current contract, exploring options for a $40,000 restocking fee, addressing sharp edges, and discussing railing replacement during strategic planning. They also approved Contract Change Order #3 for the project, increasing the contract by $87,970.70. The council approved a resolution supporting the Central Iowa Shelter & Services brain-injury informed shelter and affordable housing project, despite a failed motion to table it. They also approved the second reading of an ordinance amending animal keeping rules, and approved the vacation and conveyance of a portion of an alleyway to JBS for $250.

• Approved staff recommendations for Center Street Viaduct railing (7-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #3 for Center St Viaduct, +$87,970.70 (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Central Iowa Shelter & Services project (4-3)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 15122 amending animal keeping rules (6-1)
• Approved vacation and conveyance of alleyway portion to JBS for $250 (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda less item 4, including bill list $1,904,931.46 (7-0)
• Set public hearing on temporary data center moratorium (5-2)
• Appointed Layne Pieri to Solid Waste Commission as alternate (6-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a variance application. The meeting focuses on a specific property request at 507 E Anson Street.

• Variance application for 507 E Anson Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to consider public comments, approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 16, 2026, and review bills scheduled for payment on July 21, 2026. The board will also examine circulation and program statistics and discuss old and new business, including the annual board election, an interior renovation update, the sale of surplus library materials to the Friends of MPL Annual Booksale, staffing updates, staff reports, and the director's report.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from June 16, 2026
• Review and approval of bills to be paid on July 21, 2026
• Annual Board Election (new business)
• Interior Renovation Update (new business)

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees approved selling approximately 5,000 weeded books to the Friends of the Library for $500, with the matter to be taken to City Council. The board also elected officers for a one-year term: Ashtyn Beek as President, Sandy Bennett as Vice President, and Ruzan Morrison as Secretary. The board approved the agenda, corrected June minutes, and bills. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on renovations, staffing, and programs.

• Approved sale of ~5,000 weeded books to Friends of the Library for $500 (passed; to go to City Council)
• Elected Ashtyn Beek as President, Sandy Bennett as Vice President, Ruzan Morrison as Secretary (one-year terms)
• Approved agenda (Husak/Beek motion, passed)
• Approved corrected June 16, 2026 minutes (Morrison/Husak motion, passed)
• Approved bills (Hall/Beek motion, passed)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation for the Reimagine Marshalltown Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss the schedule for a data center regulation project.

• Recommendation on the Reimagine Marshalltown Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of the Data Center Regulation Project schedule

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

The council adopted a consent agenda that includes several routine approvals and a $400,000 Urban‑State Traffic Engineering Program (U‑STEP) agreement with the Iowa DOT for the Highway 14 3R Northern Section project. It also approved $171,710 for ADA curb‑ramp funding, a $109,050 change order for the Center Street Viaduct rehabilitation, and a new Class E retail alcohol license for Iowa Smoke Shop. An ordinance to amend animal‑keeping regulations (Ordinance 15122) was read for the first time.

• Resolution approving up to $400,000 U‑STEP traffic engineering funding with Iowa DOT (Highway 14 3R Northern Section)
• Resolution approving up to $171,710 ADA curb‑ramp funding with Iowa DOT
• Resolution approving a $109,050 change order for the Center St Viaduct Rehabilitation Project
• Motion to approve a new Class E retail alcohol license for Iowa Smoke Shop at 306 West Madison Street
• Ordinance 15122 to amend Chapter 90 Animal Keeping code (first reading)

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will meet on July 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The only substantive item is a resolution to approve Contract Change Order #3 for the Center St Viaduct Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract by $109,050.00. Other agenda items include public comment, reports, and comments.

• Resolution to approve $109,050 change order #3 for Center St Viaduct Rehabilitation Project (Project #STR21002, Iowa DOT DHM-4797(629)-8K-64)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the May 20 meeting. It will receive updates on several capital projects, including trail bridges, a trailhead, a water plaza, tree planting, and Phase 2 of West End Park. The board will also review the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan and discuss park and aquatic program updates.

• Approval of May 20 meeting minutes
• Capital project updates: Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2–5, Ann C. Keyser Trailhead and Emerson Bridge, Apgar Family Water Plaza, CDBG Tree Planting, West End Park Phase 2
• Review of Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan
• Parks update
• Recreation and aquatic update

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met and received staff updates on multiple capital projects, including the Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges (65% complete), Riverview Park Phase 1 (pending council approval), and the Apgar Family Water Plaza (opening June 6). The board approved the April 15 meeting minutes and discussed several operational items, including a request to purchase wind screens for pickleball courts and a map of accessible playground equipment. No formal votes were taken on project decisions.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Heard update: Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges 2-5 construction 65% complete, estimated completion July 19, 2026
• Heard update: Riverview Park Phase 1 certificate of completion pending City Council approval
• Heard update: Ann C. Keyser Trailhead and Emerson Bridge delayed, estimated completion June 26, 2026
• Heard update: Apgar Family Water Plaza set to open June 6, 2026
• Heard update: CDBG Tree Planting completed, some trees to be warrantied and replaced
• Heard update: West End Park Phase 2 engineering agreement approved, bid letting anticipated late summer
• Discussed request to purchase wind screens for pickleball courts using Riverview Park contingency funds

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider a resolution approving an updated City Fee Schedule and a large contract change order for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation project, increasing costs by $574,092.65. They will also discuss potential code amendments on animal keeping, an assessment of the former hospital building, and a moratorium on data centers. Consent items include alcohol license renewals and several contract change orders for other projects.

• Resolution approving the City Fee Schedule
• Contract Change Order #1 for 2026 Street Rehabilitation – HMA, increase of $574,092.65
• Discussion of potential data center moratorium
• Discussion of animal keeping code amendments
• Approval of 5-day special alcohol licenses for Red, White, Blue Celebration, RAGBRAI, and Harvest Market

The Council updated animal codes to allow livestock on residential property with at least 5 acres. They also approved several contract change orders for road and bridge projects and authorized special alcohol licenses for upcoming community events.

• Approved $574,092.65 increase for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (7-0)
• Amended animal code to allow livestock on residential property with minimum 5 acres (4-3)
• Prohibited keeping of roosters on residential property (4-3)
• Approved 5-day Special Class "C" alcohol license for Red, White, Blue Celebration (7-0)
• Approved 5-day Special Class "C" alcohol license for RAGBRAI (7-0)
• Approved 5-day Special Class "C" alcohol license for Harvest Market (7-0)
• Authorized $77,000 audit service extension with Eide Bailly LLP (7-0)
• Tabled Center St Viaduct Rehabilitation change order until 7/13 meeting (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission will first consider approval of the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. The commission will then discuss the testing process for a police sergeant position. No other business items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the March 19, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting
• Discuss the testing process for a police sergeant position

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from March 19, 2026, and approved the police sergeant testing process as presented by Police Chief Chris Jones. The process includes an assessment center, interviews, and application points for experience and education. Both motions passed unanimously 3-0.

• Approved minutes from March 19, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved police sergeant testing process as presented (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider a variance application for a property at 507 E Anson Street. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting on May 19, 2026.

• Consideration of a variance application for 507 E Anson Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes and bills, and updates on old and new business. Key discussion items include the interior renovation project, the budget, and the upcoming July board election. No binding votes on major policy items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of bills to be paid June 16, 2026
• Interior renovation update
• Budget update
• July board election
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Marshalltown Public Library Board of Trustees approved the agenda, May minutes, and bills, including larger purchases for self-check machines and supplies. No old business was discussed. New business included updates on the interior renovation, budget, and staff changes, with Katie Fink to serve as Interim Director from November to July 2027. The board also noted that Tonya Gaffney is stepping down as president but will remain a member, with a new president to be elected.

• Approved agenda (Manis/Hall)
• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes (Beek/Hall)
• Approved bills including self-check machines and supplies (Morrison/Manis)

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution awarding a $1,766,983.90 contract for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Manatt's, Inc. They will also discuss a request to vacate an alley near JBS and temporary parking and stop control changes during Miller Middle School construction. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate candidates for the finance director position, with possible appointment afterward.

• Resolution awarding $1,766,983.90 contract for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project to Manatt's, Inc.
• Discussion of JBS alley vacation request
• Discussion of Miller Middle School construction temporary parking and stop control changes
• Closed session to consider appointing a Finance Director
• Consent agenda includes $5,000 in local option sales tax for July 4th fireworks and resolutions for open container events during celebrations

The council approved a $1,766,983.90 street rehabilitation project and appointed Cole O'Donnell as Finance Director. Additional actions included approving temporary parking changes for Miller Middle School construction and directing staff to communicate with property owners regarding an alley purchase request.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Awarded $1,766,983.90 street rehabilitation contract to Manatt's, Inc. (7-0)
• Directed staff to communicate in Spanish with owners regarding alley purchase (7-0)
• Approved temporary parking and stop control changes for Miller Middle School construction (7-0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency (7-0)
• Appointed Cole O'Donnell as Finance Director (5-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion on reimagining the Marshalltown Comprehensive Plan and its associated housing study. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion: Reimage Marshalltown Comprehensive Plan and Housing Study

City Council

The City Council will consider several contract change orders for public works and library projects. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding outdoor seating on public property and safety measures for the upcoming RAGBRAI event.

• Bill list for approval totaling $11,147,821.44
• Public hearing for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project (STR26002)
• Public hearing for CDBG-DR Tree Planting Project funding (#PRK24002)
• Three contract change orders for the Marshalltown Public Library Remodel totaling $32,641
• Contract change order for 2020 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Project decrease of $849,119.82

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on several capital projects, including the Iowa River's Edge Trail bridges, Ann C. Keyser Trailhead and Emerson Bridge, and the Apgar Family Water Plaza. They will also receive an update on the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan and other park and aquatic matters.

• Capital project update: Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges 2–5
• Ann C. Keyser Trailhead and Emerson Bridge
• Apgar Family Water Plaza
• West End Park Phase 2
• Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan Update

The advisory board approved the February 18 meeting minutes. It decided not to create a new Bicycle/Trail Committee, keeping the board's current structure. The board also noted a $50,000 Iowa DNR Urban Forestry Development Grant award. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved February 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected creation of a Bicycle/Trail Committee (unanimous)
• Acknowledged award of $50,000 Iowa DNR Urban Forestry Development Grant (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Marshalltown Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on May 19, 2026. At the meeting, the board will conduct public hearings to consider a variance application for signage at 1315 W Main Street, a special use permit for a commercial parking lot at 1402 W State Street, and a special use permit for a major utility at 2114 E Nevada Street.

• Public hearing on variance application for signage at 1315 W Main Street
• Public hearing on special use permit for commercial parking lot at 1402 W State Street
• Public hearing on special use permit for major utility at 2114 E Nevada Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet on May 19, 2026. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the agenda and April 21, 2026 minutes, and a review and approval of bills to be paid. The board will also receive updates on the interior renovation, accreditation status, and a statement of concern submitted on April 21, 2026. No new contracts or policy changes are listed.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid May 19, 2026
• Interior renovation update
• Accreditation status update
• Review of statement of concern submitted 4/21/2026
• Staff reports

The Library Board approved the amended agenda, minutes, and bills. It voted 4-1 to take no action on the request to remove certain authors from the collection. The board noted three interior‑renovation change orders will be sent to City Council on May 26. Accreditation was confirmed through June 2029.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Took no action on request to remove problematic authors (4-1)
• Noted three interior‑renovation change orders to be presented to City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations for two special use permits: one for a commercial parking lot at 1402 W State Street and one for a major utility at 2114 E Nevada Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 12, 2026.

• Public hearing on special use permit for commercial parking lot at 1402 W State Street
• Public hearing on special use permit for major utility at 2114 E Nevada Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for two special use permits. These recommendations will move to the Board of Adjustment for final approval on May 19, 2026.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for commercial parking lot at 1402 W State Street (4-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for major utility power generation station at 2114 E Nevada Street (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 12, 2026