Ottawa
Upcoming
City Commission
The Ottawa City Commission will consider authorizing a low-to-moderate income survey for CDBG eligibility, hear presentations from top firms for the Downtown Master Plan, and review the 2027 operating budget funds impacting the city's mill levy.
- Consider authorization for low-to-moderate income survey agreement with Governmental Assistance Services for CDBG eligibility
- Downtown Master Plan consultant presentations from top three ranked firms
- Review of 2027 operating budget and mill levy impact
- Budget calendar: final review on July 15, adoption on September 2
- Revenue Neutral Rate of 42.209 mills and assessed valuation of $163,934,101
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will continue its discussion of the City of Ottawa's five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2027-2031. The CIP includes projects across multiple departments, and the commission must determine conformity with the Comprehensive Plan before City Commission approval. A public hearing is scheduled for August 12.
- Reconstruct taxiway and extend runway at airport
- Aquatic Center improvements
- NE Substation reliability & capacity upgrade ($ not specified)
- Levee System Study and Skunk Run stormwater improvements
- Water line replacements on 19th & Elm, Cedar Street, and Davis Road
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City Commission
The Ottawa City Commission will discuss the 2027 budget, including the revenue neutral rate, assessed valuation, and mill levy fund revenues. They will also receive an update on Proximity Park development and consider authorizing vehicle and equipment purchases for Public Works, Utilities, Finance, and Police departments. Consent agenda includes rescinding a Board of Zoning Appeals appointment and recognizing a retiring employee.
- Review of Revenue Neutral Rate and mill levy for 2027 budget
- Proximity Park development update
- Authorization to purchase vehicles and equipment for multiple departments
- Rescinding appointment of Benjamin Antoszewski to Board of Zoning Appeals
- Presentation of retirement plaque to Rick Lines
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit applications for duplexes at 808 and 816 S. Cypress Street in an R-1 district. Staff recommends approval with conditions to complete sidewalks. The commission will also review the city's Capital Improvement Program and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2026-0003) for a duplex at 808 S. Cypress
- Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2026-0004) for a duplex at 816 S. Cypress
- Review and discussion of the City of Ottawa's Capital Improvement Program
- Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
City Commission
The Ottawa City Commission will hold a study session to discuss planning for a quality of life sales tax and a proposed street plan. Staff will present options and data for public review. No formal votes or binding actions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Quality of life sales tax planning review
- Proposed city street plan presentation
- Executive session scheduled