Marshalltown public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review amendments to garbage receptacle regulations and downtown parking rules. The body is also deciding on equipment purchases for street and compost divisions and discussing agreements with the County Communications Center and Arts + Culture Alliance.

• Ordinance 15079 to amend garbage and refuse receptacle regulations
• Ordinances 15080 and 15081 to amend parking rules and schedules
• Purchase of a John Deere 333P compact track loader for $102,220.50
• Purchase of a paint striper from Diamond Vogel for $19,069.67
• New Class C alcohol license for Mojitos at 3303 S Center St

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on recreation and aquatic services. The meeting includes a status update on 2023 projects.

• 2023 project updates for Peterson, Kiwanis Park, and Linn Creek District

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills and discuss the budget. The agenda also includes updates on staffing and reports from the director and staff.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid December 19, 2023
• Discussion of budget
• Staffing update
• Review of circulation and program statistics

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for the December 15, 2023, meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement. No specific actions, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

City Council

The City Council will vote on updating garbage and refuse regulations and a $226,400 contract amendment for the Linn Creek Water Plaza. The body will also discuss downtown parking, the sale of city property, and the FY2025 budget schedule.

• Ordinance 15079 to amend garbage and refuse receptacle specifications and enforcement
• Resolution 2023-254: $226,400 contract amendment for Linn Creek Water Plaza design and construction
• Bill list approval for $1,668,739.35
• Resolution 2023-249: $1,233.85 increase for South 7th Avenue Extension project
• Liquor license renewals for five businesses including Tannin and Plaza Del Sol

City Council

The City Council is deciding on a loan agreement for $9,840,000 in general obligation bonds and calling a special election regarding the 1% local option sales and services tax. The body will also consider updates to garbage and refuse regulations and parking schedules.

• Issuance of $9,840,000 general obligation corporate purpose bonds
• Special election for proposed change in use of 1% local option sales and services tax
• Contract award of $44,425.82 to Brothers Concrete for Peterson Park improvements
• Purchase of a skid turner from Kooima AG for $19,000
• Ordinance 15079 to amend regulations for garbage and refuse receptacles

Storm Water Advisory Committee

The Storm Water Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The group will also review the city's storm sewer system history and the MS4 Permit. Discussion will include public education and outreach efforts.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of City of Marshalltown Storm Sewer System History
• Discussion of MS4 Permit
• Review of public education and outreach efforts

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on recreation and aquatic services. The meeting includes a tour of Kiwanis Park to review 2023 project updates.

• 2023 project update and tour of Kiwanis Park

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills and review circulation and program statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss the budget, staffing updates, and reports from the director and staff.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid November 14, 2023
• Budget discussion
• Staffing update
• Inservice Day training update
• Friends of the Library update

City Council

The City Council is considering several economic development support agreements and urban renewal plan amendments. The meeting includes public hearings for the Peterson Park improvements project and the transfer of vacated alley titles. Members will also discuss speed limit and parking ordinance amendments.

• Bill list approval for $2,614,960.88
• Public hearing for Peterson Park Improvements Project (PRK22005)
• Economic development support agreements for Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and Marshalltown Central Business District, Inc.
• Proposed speed limit changes on Lincoln Way (Ordinance 15076)
• Contract change order for 4th and Meadow Lane storm sewer enhancements, a decrease of $2,820

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for the November 7, 2023, meeting contains no listed business items or decisions. It consists of procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for Summit Locations at 811 Iowa Ave W. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from March 21, 2023.

• Public hearing for variance request at 811 Iowa Ave W (Summit Locations - Wesley Rutledge)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a classification and compensation plan for non-bargaining positions funded by local option sales tax. The body is also discussing the use of automated traffic enforcement revenue for the Flock public safety camera program. Additionally, the council will hold public hearings regarding loan agreements and the Peterson Park improvement project.

• Bill list approval for $2,359,319.08
• Resolution 2023-208 to contract with Flock Safety for public safety cameras
• Amended Resolution 2023-179 regarding GovHR USA compensation plan for non-bargaining positions
• Resolution 2023-198 ordering construction of Peterson Park Improvement Project #PRK22-005
• Ordinances 15074 and 15075 to amend traffic and parking schedules

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on parks, recreation, and aquatics. Discussions include status updates on the Peterson and Kiwanis projects.

• 2023 project update for Peterson
• 2023 project update for Kiwanis
• Recreation & Aquatic update

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve bills and review circulation and program statistics. The board will also discuss the budget, the 2024 calendar, and reports from staff and the director.

• Approval of bills to be paid October 17, 2023
• Review of circulation and program statistics
• Discussion of budget
• Discussion of 2024 Calendar

Civil Service Commission

The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement. No specific business items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

City Council

The City Council is considering updates to storm water billing, garbage receptacle regulations, and traffic and parking schedules. The body will also discuss the Flock public safety camera system and automated traffic enforcement revenues.

• Bill list approval for $1,542,253.23
• Public hearing for alley vacation behind 1108 and 1110 West Church Street
• Amended development agreement with Willard-Hopkins, LLC regarding tax increment payments
• Ordinance 15073 amending garbage and refuse receptacle specifications and enforcement
• Discussion of Flock public safety camera system proposal

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading for an ordinance to update the city building codes. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure change orders and the purchase of four new police vehicles.

• Ordinance 15071 to adopt 2021 International Building and Residential Codes
• Purchase of four 2023 Dodge Durango police package vehicles
• Bill list for approval totaling $2,612,000.40
• South 7th Avenue Extension project change orders: one increase of $981.50 and one of $67,666.15
• Proposed vacation of east-west alley behind 1108 and 1110 West Church Street

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on recreation and aquatic services. The agenda includes status updates on 2023 projects for Peterson and Kiwanis.

• 2023 Project Update – Peterson
• 2023 Project Update – Kiwanis
• Recreation & Aquatic Update

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills for payment and review circulation and program statistics. The board will also discuss the summer reading wrap-up and receive staff and director reports.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid September 19, 2023
• Review of circulation and program statistics
• Summer Reading wrap-up discussion

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a second reading of an ordinance to update the city building code. The body is also deciding on several grants, lease agreements, and a contract for park improvements. Discussions include right-of-way purchases and downtown parking lot leases.

• Contract award of $227,729.25 to Brothers Concrete for Kiwanis Park Improvements Project #PRK22003
• Ordinance 15071 to adopt 2021 International Building, Residential, Existing Building, and Mechanical Codes
• Bill list for approval totaling $1,762,326.53
• Facade grant application for 123 E. Main Street (North Side)
• New construction incentive grant for Hopkins Properties LLC using local option sales tax

The City Council approved a contract for new sports courts and sidewalks at Kiwanis Park and adopted updated building codes. They also authorized a change order for intersection improvements at Edgewood Street and Highway 14. A proposed compensation plan for non-bargaining positions was tabled.

• Approved $227,729.25 contract to Brothers Concrete for Kiwanis Park improvements (6-0)
• Adopted updated building codes via Ordinance 15071 (6-0)
• Approved change order for Edgewood Street and Highway 14 intersection reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved $1,762,326.53 bill list (6-0)
• Approved outdoor service amendment for Legend's American Grill (6-0)
• Approved construction incentive grant for Hopkins Properties LLC (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Marshalltown Little League, Inc. (6-0)
• Tabled GovHR USA classification and compensation plan (5-1)

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for the September 7, 2023, Civil Service Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding Kiwanis Park improvements and funding for the Willards Building housing conversion. The body is also considering an ordinance to update the city's building codes and a resolution for property severance on Reed Avenue.

• Ordinance 15071 to adopt 2021 International Building and Residential Codes
• Resolution 2023-170 for Kiwanis Park Improvements Project (PRK22003)
• Bill list approval for $2,014,511.96
• Resolution 2023-167 for Police Department Global Navigation Satellite System purchase
• Resolution 2023-169 for voluntary severance of 2460 and 2460-A Reed Avenue

The City Council approved plans and funding for the Kiwanis Park improvements project and passed the first reading of an ordinance updating the city's building codes. A request for the voluntary severance of two properties on Reed Avenue failed to pass. The council also approved a bill list totaling $2,014,511.96.

• Approved Kiwanis Park improvements project plans and costs (6-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 15071 adopting 2021 International Building and Residential Codes (6-0)
• Approved $2,014,511.96 bill list (6-0)
• Approved special class C retail alcohol license for Thirsty Pigs LLC (5-1)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Kwik Star #394, Golden Land Asian Food Grocery Store, and The Flying Elbow (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-167 for police department GNSS purchase using local option sales tax (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-168 regarding state setoff program MOU (6-0)
• Denied voluntary severance of 2460 and 2460-A Reed Avenue (3-3)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on recreation and aquatic services. Members will discuss the status of 2023 projects including Peterson, Kiwanis, and Linn Creek District.

• 2023 Project Update: Peterson
• 2023 Project Update: Kiwanis
• 2023 Project Update: Linn Creek District
• Recreation & Aquatic Update

The board approved the May meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on equipment orders and construction timelines for Peterson Park, Kiwanis Park, and the Iowa Rivers Edge Trail project.

• Approved May meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers for 2023-2024. The board will also review circulation and program statistics and discuss a special library levy.

• Election of Officers 2023-2024
• Review of bills for July 18, 2023 and August 15, 2023
• Discussion of Special Library Levy
• MOBI ribbon cutting
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The Board elected its officers for the 2023-2024 term and approved operating bills for July 18 and August 15. Members discussed state-mandated cuts to city levies, including the 2015 library levy. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Elected Tonya Gaffney (President), Kevin Pink (Vice President), and Judy Lindholm (Secretary)
• Approved July 18 and August 15 operating bills
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the appointment of a new City Administrator and a temporary Third Ward Councilor. The body will also consider reductions to Marshalltown Municipal Transit services and amendments to transit fare structures. Other items include a bill list totaling $1,942,860.66 and new golf car regulations.

• Bill list approval for $1,942,860.66
• Resolution 2023-163: Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) for $15,923.00
• Resolution 2023-164: Authorization of Marshalltown Municipal Transit reduction of services
• Ordinance 15069: Second reading of golf car regulations for Chapter 73
• Resolution 2023-162: Open containers for Oktemberfest events, September 21-24, 2023

The City Council appointed Joe Gaas as City Administrator with a contract including moving expenses up to $10,000. The council also approved a reduction in municipal transit services and updated golf car regulations.

• Appointed Joe Gaas as City Administrator (6-0)
• Authorized reduction of municipal transit services, eliminating the purple route (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15069 adding golf car regulations (5-1)
• Approved $5,000 in LOST funds for GNSS equipment (5-1)
• Approved new non-union pay scale effective Jan 1, 2024, using LOST funds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-162 for open containers during Oktoberfest (5-1)
• Approved $15,923 JAG grant agreement split with Marshall County (6-0)
• Approved $1,942,860.66 bill list (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding personnel. The session is intended to evaluate the professional competency of an individual regarding appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge.

• Closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. Following the session, the council voted to allow staff to proceed as discussed in the closed session.

• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual (6-0)
• Approved for staff to proceed as discussed in closed session (6-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the April 20, 2023 meeting. The committee will also conduct a review of cash and investments.

• Review of cash and investments
• Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 20, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed current cash balances and investments. The committee was informed that City Council approved the updated Investment Policy on May 8, 2023.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct a closed-session discussion regarding personnel. The session is intended to evaluate the professional competency of an individual.

• Closed session for personnel evaluation pursuant to Section 21.5 of the Code of Iowa

The City Council entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. No action was taken following the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual regarding appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge.

• Closed session for personnel evaluation pursuant to Section 21.5 of the Code of Iowa

The City Council met for a special session and entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. No substantive actions were taken following the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering calling special elections to increase franchise fees for gas and electric utilities with Interstate Power & Light Company and to establish a fee for Consumers Energy Cooperative. The body will also discuss a salary classification study and a strategic plan update.

• Proposed rezoning of 201 E Merle Hibbs Blvd from mixed-use to general commercial
• Bill list for approval totaling $2,357,626.40
• Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant Program award of $15,923.00 split with Marshall County
• Ordering construction for Kiwanis Park Improvement Project #PRK22003
• Proposed ordinances for golf car regulations and private sewer connection repairs

The Council approved the rezoning of a parcel from mixed-use to general commercial and authorized several special elections regarding utility franchise fees. They also approved a bill list totaling $2,357,626.40 and directed staff to calculate costs for a 65th percentile employee compensation plan.

• Approved bill list of $2,357,626.40 (5-1)
• Approved rezoning of 201 E Merle Hibbs Blvd to general commercial (6-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for subdivision of Lot 2 of Bennetts 2nd Addition (6-0)
• Approved penal plat of Creekside Estates Addition (6-0)
• Approved new Class C retail alcohol license for Calvin Rockett (5-1)
• Approved ordinance allowing city to repair private sewer connections and bill owners (6-0)
• Called special elections for gas and electric utility franchise fee increases and a new electric utility franchise (5-1)
• Directed staff to compute costs for non-union employee compensation at the 65% percentile (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement. No specific business items or decisions are listed.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on parks, recreation, and aquatics. Discussions include progress on specific 2022 projects.

• 2022 Project Update: Peterson
• 2022 Project Update: Kiwanis
• 2022 Project Update: Linn Creek District
• 2022 Project Update: Iowa Rivers Edge Trail

The board approved the minutes from the April meeting. Staff provided updates on upcoming improvements for Peterson Park and Kiwanis Park, and discussed lifeguard recruitment strategies for the aquatic center.

• Approved April meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers for 2023-2024 and approve bills for payment. The board will also discuss a special library levy and the MOBI ribbon cutting.

• Election of Officers 2023-2024
• Approval of bills to be paid July 18, 2023
• Discussion of Special Library Levy
• MOBI ribbon cutting
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The meeting was not called to order because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will review and provide recommendations to the City Council regarding two subdivision plats. The meeting includes a public hearing for a rezoning request at 201 E Merle Hibbs Blvd.

• Public hearing and recommendation for rezoning request of 201 E Merle Hibbs Blvd
• Review and recommendation of preliminary and final plat for Bennetts 2nd Addition
• Review and recommendation of final plat for Creekside Estates Addition

City Council

The City Council will review a new construction incentive grant for a pharmacy and several utility franchise agreements. The body is also deciding on a sewer project change order and a zoning map amendment public hearing.

• New construction incentive grant for Betty's Properties, LLC for a pharmacy
• Sewer rehabilitation project change order increase of $73,450.70
• Destination Iowa grant amendment of $75,000 for Martha-Ellen Tye Theater
• Public hearing for zoning map amendment at 201 E Merle Hibbs Blvd
• CDBG disaster recovery agreement for 30-unit building at 1807 South 7th Avenue

The City Council approved three utility franchise agreements and updated ordinances regarding alcohol in parks and public safety. A request for a new retail alcohol license for Ay Caramba was denied. The council also approved a $1.88M bill list and several construction-related resolutions.

• Approved $1,885,050.07 bill list (6-0)
• Approved gas and electric utility franchises with Interstate Power & Light and Consumers Energy Cooperative (4-2 each)
• Approved Ordinance 15062 requiring permits for alcohol in parks (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 15063 updating vehicle siren, weapon, and hunting regulations (6-0)
• Denied new Class C retail alcohol license for Ay Caramba (0-6)
• Approved $73,450.70 change order for 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (6-0)
• Approved construction incentive grant for Betty's Properties, LLC pharmacy (6-0)
• Approved CDBG disaster recovery agreement for 30-unit building at 1807 South 7th Avenue (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss health insurance funding and personnel matters. The body will consider a resolution to increase insurance premiums and transfer funds to the group health insurance fund.

• Resolution 2023-139: Authorizing a 10% increase in health insurance premiums
• Approval of fund transfer to Group Health Insurance Fund 884
• Closed session regarding personnel professional competency

The City Council adopted a resolution to increase health insurance premiums and transfer funds to the group health insurance fund. A motion to enter a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency failed.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-139 authorizing a 10% increase in health insurance premiums and fund transfer (5-0)
• Motion to enter closed session to evaluate professional competency failed (4-1)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will meet to review and set a public hearing for a rezoning request. The request concerns the property located at 201 E Merle Hibbs Blvd.

• Rezoning request for 201 E Merle Hibbs Blvd (Parcel 8318-11-426-012)

City Council

The City Council will consider several utility franchise agreements and a contract for City Administrator recruitment. The body will also discuss a 3rd Ward council vacancy and funding for group health insurance.

• Contract with GovHR USA for City Administrator recruitment using local option sales tax
• Contract change order for Headworks and Digester Improvements Project #WPC21001 increasing cost by $40,067.69
• Contract change orders for State Street Reconstruction Project #STR21004 decreasing cost by $4,222.10
• Fee schedule change for electric vehicle charging stations
• Proposed ordinance to amend storm water billing and collection

The Council approved several utility franchise agreements with Interstate Power & Light Company and Consumers Energy Cooperative. They also voted to increase health insurance premiums by 10% and transfer funds to balance the insurance fund. A resolution to hire a recruitment firm for a City Administrator was tabled.

• Approved bill list of $1,781,145.73 (7-0)
• Reappointed James Lowrance and Ashtyn Beek to Library Board of Trustees (5-2)
• Approved 5-day alcohol license for Midnight Ballroom (6-1)
• Tabled resolution for GovHR USA City Administrator recruitment (5-2)
• Approved alcohol permits for parks via Ordinance 15062 (7-0)
• Approved utility franchise agreements with Interstate Power & Light and Consumers Energy (5-2 each)
• Approved 10% health insurance premium increase and fund transfers (4-3)
• Decided to appoint a representative for the 3 Ward vacancy (4-2)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, at 4:15 PM has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

The board approved the minutes from the April meeting. Staff provided updates on planned improvements for Peterson Park and Kiwanis Park, and discussed strategies to attract lifeguards for the aquatic center.

• Approved April meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills and circulation and program statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss a special library levy and the Home Delivery Service Policy.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid June 20, 2023
• Discussion of Special Library Levy
• Discussion of Home Delivery Service Policy
• MOBI update

The Board approved a revised Home Delivery Service Policy and request form, replacing the previous Shut-In Policy. Operating bills for end-of-year expenses and lawn equipment were approved. The board also received updates on the MOBI project and a new cataloging system.

• Approved revised Home Delivery Service Policy and request form
• Approved operating bills including end-of-year expenses and lawn equipment
• Approved June 20, 2023 agenda
• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes

City Council

The City Council is discussing utility franchise fee increases for Interstate Power & Light and a new franchise agreement with Consumers Energy Cooperative. The meeting includes several public hearings on these utility ordinances and a discussion on the City Administrator hiring process.

• Proposed franchise fee increases for Interstate Power & Light gas and electric utilities
• Proposed electric utility franchise agreement with Consumers Energy Cooperative
• Bill list approval for $3,638,105.12
• Salt bid for 2023-2024 fiscal year at $72.03 per ton
• Allocation of $5,000 for the Marshalltown 4th of July fireworks display

The Council approved three ordinances establishing or amending utility franchise fees with Interstate Power & Light Company and Consumers Energy Cooperative. The body also updated fire and safety codes and approved several event-based alcohol licenses.

• Approved gas utility franchise fee amendment with Interstate Power & Light (5-2)
• Approved electric utility franchise fee amendment with Interstate Power & Light (5-2)
• Approved electric utility franchise agreement with Consumers Energy Cooperative (5-2)
• Adopted 2021 International Fire Code with amendments (7-0)
• Approved transfer of vacated alley title to Marshalltown Community School District (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 for 4th of July fireworks via local option sales tax (6-1)
• Approved GovHR RFP for City Administrator recruitment (5-1)
• Rejected three resolutions to call elections on utility franchise fees (0-7 each)

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for the June 9, 2023, Civil Service Commission meeting contains no listed business items or discussion topics. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and a new fire prevention ordinance. The body will also consider several utility franchise fees and a variety of administrative policy updates.

• Public hearing for FY2023 Budget Amendment #1
• Ordinance 15061 to adopt the 2021 International Fire Code
• Bill list approval for $8,881,486.68
• RDG IA Inc contract amendment for IEDA Downtown Revitalization Grant in the amount of $10,980.00
• Edgewood Extension Project change order decrease of $19,675.50

The City Council approved the FY2023 budget amendment and adopted the 2021 International Fire Code. The council also set public hearing dates for new utility franchise fees and approved a $95,000 operations agreement for the Central Business District.

• Approved FY2023 Budget Amendment #1 (7-0)
• Adopted 2021 International Fire Code via Ordinance 15061 (7-0)
• Approved $8,881,486.68 bill list (7-0)
• Approved $95,000 operations agreement for Central Business District (6-1)
• Set public hearing for gas utility franchise fee (6-1)
• Set public hearing for electric utility franchise fee (6-1)
• Set public hearing for Consumers Energy Cooperative franchise (6-1)
• Tabled noise control ordinance amendment (5-1)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on parks and recreation. Discussions include progress on 2022 projects.

• 2022 project updates for Peterson, Kiwanis, and Linn Creek District
• Recreation & Aquatic update

The committee approved the March meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on upcoming improvements for Peterson Park and Kiwanis Park, as well as efforts to increase Marshalltown's visibility on the Iowa Tourism Board website.

• Approved March minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills and circulation and program statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss a revision to the Collection Development Policy and receive an update on MOBI.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid May 16, 2023
• Collection Development Policy revision
• MOBI update
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The Board approved the amended Collection Development Policy and authorized payment of operating bills for summer programming and end-of-fiscal year purchases. Staff provided updates on the MOBI vehicle wrap and upcoming summer reading events.

• Approved amended Collection Development Policy
• Approved operating bills for end-of-fiscal year and summer programming
• Approved May 16 agenda
• Approved April 19, 2023 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider the appointment of an interim city administrator and a budget amendment public hearing date. The body is also reviewing demolition contracts and professional services for park and parking lot improvements.

• Contract for demolition of four residential structures for $114,900 and 910 South 2nd Avenue for $28,700
• Professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk for $218,938 for Riverview Park
• Ordinance 15061 to adopt the 2021 International Fire Code
• Bill list approval for $2,428,686.01
• Public hearing for the conveyance of an alley at 5 South 12th Street

The council approved a $218,938 professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk for design of the first phase of Riverview Park (6-1). They also approved a $112,500 amendment for State Street parking lot improvements (5-2), a listing agreement for Edgewood Industrial Park lots at $37,000 per acre (7-0), and a $114,900 contract for demolition of four residential structures (consent agenda, 6-1). An interim city administrator, Robert Fagen, was appointed (5-2).

• Approved $218,938 design contract for Riverview Park first phase (6-1)
• Approved $112,500 amendment for State Street parking lot improvements (5-2)
• Approved listing agreement for Edgewood Industrial Park lots at $37,000/acre (7-0)
• Approved $114,900 demolition contract for four residential structures (consent, 6-1)
• Approved $28,700 demolition contract for 910 South 2nd Avenue (consent, 6-1)
• Appointed Robert Fagen as interim city administrator (5-2)
• Adopted first reading of 2021 International Fire Code update (7-0)
• Approved 5-day alcohol license for rodeo at Central Iowa Fairgrounds (6-1)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual regarding appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge.

• Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i)

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. Following the session, the Council voted to proceed as recommended by legal counsel.

• Accepted the agenda (7-0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual (7-0)
• Approved proceeding as recommended by legal counsel in closed session (6-1)

Civil Service Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the Timber Ridge Senior Limited Partnership. The body is considering an economic development loan agreement and associated security documents for the construction of senior housing.

• Resolution 2023-090: Economic development loan agreement for a 42-unit senior housing project with Timber Ridge Senior Limited Partnership

The City Council approved an economic development loan agreement for Timber Ridge Senior Limited Partnership. The project involves constructing 42 senior housing units at East Church Street and South 4th Avenue. The loan will be funded by the wastewater fund, with all repayments allocated back to that fund.

• Approved Resolution 2023-090 for Economic Development Loan Agreement with Timber Ridge Senior Limited Partnership (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Marshalltown Façade Rehabilitation Project and approving FY24 transit funding. The body will also discuss sidewalk repairs on 13th Street and the East Main Street design process.

• Contract award of $989,457 for Façade Rehabilitation Project #ECO21002
• Bill list approval for $1,824,405.55
• Public hearing for FY24 Consolidated Transit Funding Application
• Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funding not-to-exceed $12,000 for 2023 Co-Responder Conference
• Real estate transfer of 906 South 11th Avenue to DJ Norem

The City Council approved a major contract for the Marshalltown Facade Rehabilitation Project and authorized funding for sidewalk repairs on 13th Street. The council also approved the FY24 consolidated transit funding application and several property transfers.

• Approved $989,457 contract for Facade Rehabilitation Project #EC021002 (7-0)
• Approved funding for 13th Street sidewalk repairs via Local Option Sales Tax (6-1)
• Approved FY24 Consolidated Transit Funding Application (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 max contribution for 21 and 23 West Main Street revitalization (7-0)
• Approved $1,824,405.55 bill list (7-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for four entities (7-0)
• Approved cooperation agreement with Zdolbuniv, Ukraine (7-0)
• Set annual Trick-or-Treat Night for the last Saturday of October, 5-7 pm (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work session to discuss homelessness in Marshalltown and Marshall County. The session includes a panel of local directors and the Police Chief to review data and identify short and long-term needs.

• Homelessness work session featuring United Way of Marshall County, Bridge Home, YSS of Marshall County, Marshalltown Community School District, and the Police Chief

The City Council conducted a work session to receive information on homelessness in Marshalltown and Marshall County. Panelists from the United Way, YSS of Marshall County, the Community School District, the Police Department, and Bridge Home presented. No substantive decisions were made.

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will meet to review the city's cash and investments. The body will also conduct a review of the Investment Policy.

• Approval of January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of cash and investments
• Investment Policy review

The committee approved updates to the Investment Policy, which will be presented to the Council on May 8, 2023. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved updates to the Investment Policy (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on recreation and aquatic services. Members will discuss the status of 2022 projects including Peterson, Kiwanis, and Linn Creek District.

• 2022 Project Update: Peterson
• 2022 Project Update: Kiwanis
• 2022 Project Update: Linn Creek District
• Recreation & Aquatic Update

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills and circulation and program statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss a revision to the Collection Development Policy and receive an update on MOBI.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid April 18, 2023
• Collection Development Policy revision
• MOBI update
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The Board approved the agenda, the March 21, 2023 minutes, and operating bills. A proposed revision to the Collection Development Policy was tabled until the May meeting due to member absences.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes
• Approved operating bills
• Tabled Collection Development Policy revision

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the FY2024 budget and approve the FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering several city-owned land transfers and facade grant applications.

• Adoption of FY2024 budget and tax certification
• Approval of FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Bill list approval for $1,756,147.37
• Facade grant applications for 119 E. Main Street and 123 E. Main Street
• Land transfers for 1021 S 5th Ave, 107 E Lincoln, 503 Bromley St, 503 Woodbury St, and 906 S 11th Ave

The City Council approved the budget and tax certifications for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Other key actions included approving the FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan and authorizing a HUD grant application for lead-based paint hazard reduction.

• Adopted FY2024 budget and tax certifications (6-1)
• Approved FY2023-FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Authorized HUD Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program grant application (7-0)
• Amended Storm Water Utility Rate Credit Policy (7-0)
• Approved $1,756,147.37 bill list (7-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for seven businesses (7-0)
• Approved land conveyance to Cynthia Lewis (6-1)
• Approved land conveyance to Eleno L. and Marcia A. Hernandez (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The provided agenda for the April 3, 2023, Civil Service Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed.

City Council

The City Council is scheduling public hearings for the fiscal year 2024 budget and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The body is also considering several property transfers, a park design contract, and liquor license renewals.

• Professional services agreement for $218,938 with Bolton and Menk for Riverview Park design
• Bill list approval for $938,553.63
• Public hearing for the conveyance of city-owned vacant lots and specific properties including 906 South 11th Avenue
• Development agreement with Betty's Properties, LLC for a pharmacy
• Third reading of Ordinance 15060 to amend speed limits on Lincoln Way

The Council approved an urban renewal plan amendment to include a pharmacy project and a development agreement with Betty's Properties, LLC. It also adopted a speed limit reduction to 30 mph at Brentwood Road and approved several property conveyances. A professional services agreement for Riverview Park was tabled.

• Approved $938,553.63 bill list (7-0)
• Approved urban renewal plan amendment for pharmacy project (7-0)
• Approved development agreement with Betty's Properties, LLC for $16,000/year over 10 years (7-0)
• Adopted speed limit reduction to 30 mph at Brentwood Road (7-0)
• Approved vacation of alley north of 328 South 3rd Avenue (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of alley in 900 block South 11th Avenue to property owners (7-0)
• Approved CDBG application for tree canopy and replanting program (7-0)
• Tabled $218,938 Riverview Park design agreement with Bolton and Menk (7-0)

Marshalltown City Council - Marshall County Board of Supervisors

The Marshalltown City Council and Marshall County Board of Supervisors are holding a joint meeting. The body will receive an update on the East Main Street design for the Downtown Improvement Plan and discuss a lease for the Marshall County Communications Commission facility.

• Downtown Improvement Plan: East Main Street design update
• Marshall County Communications Commission facility lease

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for the March 22, 2023, Civil Service Commission meeting contains no specific action items or discussion topics. It consists of procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement.

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills and review February minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss revisions to the Hot Spot and Collection Development policies, as well as staffing and MOBI updates.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid March 21, 2023
• Hot Spot Policy revision
• Collection Development Policy revision
• Staffing update
• MOBI update

The Board of Trustees approved the revised Hot Spot policy and operating bills. The amended Collection Development Policy was tabled for the next meeting. The library is now fully staffed following the hire of a Library Assistant I.

• Approved revised Hot Spot policy
• Approved operating bills
• Tabled amended Collection Development Policy
• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on two special use permit requests. The board will also select a chairperson and review meeting minutes from September 21, 2021.

• Special use permit request for 102 N 9th Ave (Dustin Tapp)
• Special use permit request for 1414 Iowa Ave W (TC Casady Property LLC)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the Arts and Culture Master Plan and a neighborhood art project. The board will also receive updates on parks and recreation, including 2022 projects at Peterson and Kiwanis.

• Arts and Culture Master Plan and Neighborhood Art Project presentation by Amber Danielsen
• 2022 Project Update for Peterson and Kiwanis parks

The board approved the minutes from the January meeting. Staff provided updates on public input efforts for Kiwanis and Peterson Parks and reviewed final plans for the Linn Creek water plaza.

• Approved January meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting a $2 million Destination Iowa grant and approve plans for the Marshalltown Facade Rehabilitation Project. The body will also discuss FY24 valuation updates and budget changes related to Senate File 181.

• Acceptance of $2 million Destination Iowa grant for creative placemaking
• Purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles for $120,375.94
• Approval of plans and costs for the Marshalltown Facade Rehabilitation Project (Project No. ECO21002)
• Second reading of Ordinance 15058 to amend speed limits on Lincoln Way
• Proposed development agreement with Betty's Properties, LLC

The City Council approved an increase in the property tax levy rate to reserve funds for future buy-downs. The council also accepted a $2 million grant for creative placemaking and approved a facade rehabilitation project.

• Increased property tax levy rate to $16.00 (5-2)
• Approved $2M Destination Iowa grant for creative placemaking (6-1)
• Approved Marshalltown Facade Rehabilitation Project plans and costs (7-0)
• Approved $120,375.94 purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles (7-0)
• Approved 5-day liquor license for Midnight Ballroom at Central Iowa Fairgrounds (6-1)
• Adopted speed limit changes on Lincoln Way (7-0)
• Approved $1,368,975.62 bill list (7-0)
• Designated Local Option Sales Tax for General Fund loss (5-2)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to provide recommendations to the Board of Adjustment. The meeting focuses on two specific special use permit requests.

• Special use permit request for 102 N 9th Ave (Dustin Tapp)
• Special use permit request for 1414 Iowa Ave W (TC Casady Property LLC)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including housing code and traffic changes. The body is also deciding on the transfer of three city-owned properties to private owners and the purchase of a vehicle for Parks and Recreation.

• Purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD for $40,924.90
• Property transfers for 519 South 5th Street, 4 North 12th Avenue, and 500 Lee Street
• Ordinance 15057 to amend Chapter 152: Housing Code
• Resolution 2023-031 approving the City Fee Schedule
• Bill list approval for $1,231,959.16

The Council accepted the Arts and Culture Master Plan and approved the transfer of three city-owned properties to private owners. Additionally, the Council updated speed limits on Lincoln Way and amended the housing code to exclude mobile home park rental units from inspections.

• Approved Arts and Culture Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved transfer of 519 South 5th Street to Jesus and Brenda Villa for $7,500 (6-0)
• Approved transfer of 4 North 12th Avenue to LIF Enterprises LLC for $3,100 (6-0)
• Approved transfer of 500 Lee Street to Levis Ndihokubwayo for $501 (6-0)
• Approved housing code amendment excluding mobile home park rentals from inspections (5-1)
• Approved speed limit changes on Lincoln Way (6-0)
• Approved no-parking rule on Swayze Street from 10th to 12th Avenue (6-0)
• Approved $1,231,959.16 bill list (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to review monthly bills and circulation and program statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss a public participation policy, staffing updates, and a patron state of concern.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid February 21, 2023
• Discussion of public participation policy
• Staffing update
• MOBI update
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The Board approved a new Public Participation Policy that limits total public comment to 30 minutes. The board also approved the agenda, January minutes, and operating bills. Staff updates included the hiring of a full-time Library Assistant IV.

• Approved Public Participation Policy with 30-minute total comment limit (Passed)
• Approved operating bills (Passed)
• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (Passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (Passed)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on parks and recreation. Discussions include progress on the Peterson, Kiwanis, and Linn Creek District projects.

• 2022 Project Update: Peterson
• 2022 Project Update: Kiwanis
• 2022 Project Update: Linn Creek District

The board received updates on the completion of the Veterans Courtyard and Elks Park. Public input is being sought for Kiwanis and Peterson Park via the city website and mailers. Final plans for the Linn Creek water plaza were reviewed and will go to the City Council on February 13.

City Council

The City Council will discuss property tax levies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and the funding status of the Marshalltown Food Pantry project. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding city fees, park decommissionings, and budget updates.

• Public hearing for maximum property tax dollars for FY24
• Bill list approval for $2,053,276.66
• Storm sewer enhancements at 4th and Meadow Lane: increases of $31,490.00 and $19,685.75
• Decommissioning of Business & Professional Women’s Club Park and Lawrence Park
• Approval of the 2023 City Fee Schedule

The City Council approved the maximum property tax dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Other key actions included terminating a 28E agreement to renegotiate a lease and authorizing repairs to the Center Street Viaduct to seek federal funding.

• Approved maximum property tax levies for FY ending June 30, 2024 (5-1)
• Terminated 28E agreement with Marshall County Communications Commission to renegotiate lease (5-1)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for Center Street Viaduct modification repairs (6-0)
• Approved $2,053,276.66 bill list (5-1)
• Approved amendment to Downtown Urban Renewal Plan for pharmacy project at 211 West Main Street (6-0)
• Approved use of local option sales tax to cover $12,000 deficit in Economic Development Incentive fund (6-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Dollar General, Vaughn's Pub, and The 918 (5-1)
• Approved $51,175.75 in change orders for 4th and Meadow Lane storm sewer project (5-1)

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for the February 6, 2023, Civil Service Commission meeting contains no listed business items or discussion topics. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to schedule a public hearing regarding maximum property tax dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body will also discuss the city's debt capacity, long-term debt, and the General Fund deficit.

• Resolution 2023-017: Setting a public hearing for maximum property tax levies for FY24
• Discussion on Debt Capacity Overview for FY24 to FY27
• Review of Long-Term Debt Schedule and Debt Service Fund
• Discussion on Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds
• Discussion regarding the FY24 General Fund deficit

Council scheduled a public hearing for February 13 regarding maximum property tax dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body also approved several budget adjustments to address a projected General Fund deficit, including funding for mosquito spraying and lease amendments.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-017 to set a public hearing for property tax levies (7-0)
• Increased cash flow reserve from 16% to 17% for a total of $288,000 (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 budget for fireworks
• Approved funding mosquito spraying with council-designated local option sales tax (7-0)
• Approved decommissioning BPW and Lawrence Parks (7-0)
• Amended lease with Marshall County Communications Commission from $1 to $18,000 per year (5-2)
• Removed reduction in non-bargaining cost of living adjustment from savings consideration (7-0)
• Denied motion to remove furlough days and move money from local option sales tax (5-2)

City Council

The Council is reviewing proposed budgets for the General Fund, Transit Fund, and Road Use Tax Fund for FY24. The body is also discussing taxable valuations and setting a public hearing for the maximum property tax levy.

• Bill list approval for $1,564,073.05
• Resolution 2023-010: Box culvert repairs contract decrease of $1,512.80
• Resolution 2023-015: Approval of City Fee Schedule
• Ordinance 15056: Establishment of a Storm Water Advisory Committee
• Resolution 2023-009: Public hearing for CDBG COVID grant funding for Marshalltown Food Pantry

The City Council approved a reduction in operating days for the compost site to address a projected $30,000 annual loss. Other actions included approving a $1.56M bill list and establishing a Storm Water Advisory Committee.

• Reduced compost site operation days to Friday-Sunday (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15056 to establish a Storm Water Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved $1,564,073.05 bill list (7-0)
• Approved new Class C retail alcohol license for Haley's Deli Barbecue & Catering (6-1)
• Approved liquor license renewals for four businesses (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-015 approving city fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-016 to dispose of surplus police department property (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-012 for Willard Building rental housing conversion agreement (7-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will meet to review the city's cash and investments. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting.

• Review of cash and investments
• Approval of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed cash balances and suggested moving funds from the FIB money market account to IPAIT or CDs to seek higher interest rates.

• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills and previous meeting minutes. The board will discuss updates regarding the budget, building, and staffing.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid January 17, 2023
• Budget update
• Building update
• Staffing update
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The Board approved the December 20, 2022, meeting minutes and operating bills. Members discussed potential changes to the timing of public comment and received updates on a pending bookmobile delivery and building improvements.

• Approved December 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approved operating bills

City Council

The City Council authorized $13.125 million in sewer revenue bonds for water pollution and sanitary sewer projects. Other actions included approving new liquor licenses, establishing a storm water advisory committee, and authorizing the sale of city-owned lots.

• Approved $13.125M sewer revenue bonds (7-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Tannin at 125 E Main St (6-1)
• Approved new liquor license for Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance to establish a Storm Water Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending automated traffic citation notice period (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Silverado trucks for Parks and Recreation (7-0)
• Approved sale of city-owned lots at 519 S 5th St, 4 N 12th Ave, and 500 Lee St via sealed bid (7-0)
• Denied reallocation of $560,000 from Iowa River’s Edge Trailhead to Water Plaza (1-6)