Rock Rapids public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss recreation trails and the LOSAP program. The body will also consider a resolution regarding comp time payouts.
- Second reading of Ordinance 731A: Recreation Trails
- LOSAP Program Resolution
- Comp Time Payout Resolution
- Review of Library Minutes
- Summary List of Claims
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hear public comments, reports from standing committees, and updates on the LOSAP program and East Street Bridge payment. New business includes resolutions on debt certifications, the annual financial report, and a motion to rescind Ordinance 731 and replace it with revised Ordinance 731A concerning recreation trails. The council will also consider a new hire for Maintenance I starting 12/29/25 and will review the first reading of Ordinance 731A. The meeting concludes with consent agenda items, announcements, and adjournment.
- East Street Bridge: Payment 18b
- Motion to rescind Ordinance 731 and replace with revised Ordinance 731A
- Ordinance 731A: Recreation Trails – 1st Reading
- Debt Certifications – Resolution
- Maintenance I: New Hire – Start date 12/29/25
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will discuss several items, including a first reading of Ordinance 731 concerning recreation trails. The meeting also includes a motion on the Annual Urban Renewal Report and a review of the LOSAP program for the Fire Department. Standard agenda items such as public comments, committee reports, and a consent agenda with minutes and board appointments will also be addressed.
- Ordinance 731: Recreation Trails – 1st Reading
- LOSAP Program – Fire Department
- Annual Urban Renewal Report – motion
- Consent agenda: minutes of Oct. 27 meeting, summary list of claims, utilities board appointment
- Public comments – 5‑minute limit per individual, 10‑minute limit per topic
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will meet to discuss new business including a street finance report and a library rental agreement. The council will also consider a resolution regarding a donation to Lyon County Ambulance for vacuum splints.
- Street Finance Report resolution
- Library Rental Agreement
- Lyon County Ambulance Donation resolution for vacuum splints
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a final reading on Ordinance 729 to change the zoning of the Hairpin 2nd Addition from A‑1 to C‑2. A second reading will be taken on Ordinance 730 that prohibits parking on 10th Avenue west of MPCH Avera to US 75. The council will also consider a payment request for the Airport Project and a new agreement to manage city‑wide waste collection and garbage rates.
- Ordinance 729: Rezone A‑1 to C‑2 for Hairpin 2nd Addition – final reading
- Ordinance 730: No parking on 10th Avenue west of MPCH Avera to US 75 – second reading
- Airport Project – DGR payment request motion
- New city‑wide agreement for collection and transportation of residential, commercial, and industrial non‑recyclable and recyclable waste
- Resolution to change garbage collection rates
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 729 to change the Hairpin 2nd Addition from A‑1 to C‑2 zoning. A first reading of Ordinance 730 will address a no‑parking restriction on 10th Avenue west of MPCH Avera to US 75. The council will also review bids for the South 2nd & Mill Street storm‑drainage channel and consider resolutions on a public works director job offer and intrafund transfers through September 2025.
- Ordinance 729 – Rezone A‑1 to C‑2 for Hairpin 2nd Addition (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 730 – No parking on 10th Avenue west of MPCH Avera to US 75 (first reading)
- South 2nd & Mill Street storm‑drainage channel – bid review
- Public Works Director job offer – resolution
- Intrafund transfers year‑to‑date through September 2025 – resolution
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Hairpin 2nd Addition. The body will discuss a final plat and a zoning amendment to change the area from A-1 to C-2.
- Public hearing and resolution for Final Plat Hairpin 2nd Addition
- Public hearing and Ordinance 729 to rezone Hairpin 2nd Addition from A-1 to C-2
- Resolution to approve Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Application
- Discussion of Southside Park porta potties
- Setting a public hearing for no parking on 10th Ave at MPCH Avera emergency entrance to US 75
Special City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct two public hearings on rezoning requests and a final plat approval. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the hearings gather resident input before future action.
- Public hearing on rezoning from A-1 to C-2 District
- Public hearing on Final Plat for Hairpin 2nd Addition
- Adjournment after hearings
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will decide whether to vacate an easement in Hawkins 3rd Addition and consider zoning changes for the Hairpin 2nd Addition. They will also discuss pedestrian crossing studies, turn-lane studies, and speed limit sign installations. Public hearings are scheduled for rezoning and final plat approval.
- Resolution to vacate easement: Hawkins 3rd Addition Lots 4 & 5
- Set public hearing to rezone Hairpin 2nd Addition from A-1 to C-2 District
- Set public hearing for Final Plat approval of Hairpin 2nd Addition
- Resolution to install flashing speed limit signs
- Consideration to dispose of city-owned property at 7th Ave & US 75 right of way
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on local matches for residential and commercial hazard mitigation assistance. The session also includes a review of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Residential: Local Match
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Commercial: Local Match
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary plat for the Hairpin Second Addition subdivision. The meeting also includes routine committee reports, a consent agenda for approval of past minutes and claims, and a public comment period.
- Public Hearing: Preliminary Plat Hairpin Second Addition
- Resolution to approve Preliminary Plat for Hairpin Second Addition
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review requests for ordinance amendments regarding the legal age of minors and tobacco purchases. The body is also considering a storefront application for 703 S. Union St. and setting a public hearing for the Hairpin 2nd Addition preliminary plat.
- Store Front Application: Doug Vant Hof - 703 S. Union St.
- Ordinance Amendment 727: Age to purchase tobacco
- Ordinance Amendment 728: Minors, Legal Age
- Public Hearing setting: Preliminary Plat Hairpin 2nd Addition
- Single Family Housing Grant: Klaassen
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will meet to discuss new business and receive reports from standing committees. The body is deciding on a fireworks permit and two donations.
- Permission for Cooperative Farmers Elevator to deploy fireworks on 8/23/2025 at 10PM
- Resolution for donation to Chamber of Commerce - Rec Dept
- Resolution for donation to Rock Rapids Development
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to address new business regarding the Chamber of Commerce and Board, as well as rates. The agenda also includes a closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5i.
- Discussion of Chamber of Commerce and Board
- Review of rates via roll call
- Closed session pursuant to Ch 21.5i, Code of Iowa
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding wages, depositories, and fund transfers. The body is also reviewing an IDOT Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement for the airport and several alcohol license renewals and applications.
- IDOT Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement for the airport
- Alcohol license renewals for County Seat Grill and Rock River Brewing Company, LLC
- New Class E Retail liquor license for Chase Companies LLC
- Single Family Home Grants for 702 S Bradley and 1002 Davis St
- Resolution regarding wages
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review the FY26 Union Contract and a resolution regarding rates. The meeting includes discussions on TEAP study results and a retaining wall for the Island Park entrance.
- Union Contract FY26
- Rates Resolution
- Island Park entrance retaining wall
- Donation request for MPCH
- Alcohol licenses for Primrose Market and County Seat Grill
Regular City Council Meeting
This regular meeting includes reports from standing committees and unfinished business on building permits and a garage at 311 S. Randall. New business includes a CDBG item for municipal utilities and a store front application from Rocky Hilltop, LLC. The consent agenda features an alcohol license renewal for Rock Rapids Firefighters Inc. and an appointment to Planning and Zoning.
- CDBG: Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities
- Store Front Application: Rocky Hilltop, LLC
- Garage at 311 S. Randall
- Alcohol License: Rock Rapids Firefighters Inc. (Class C Retail - Renewal)
- Appointment of Rollie Vander Lee to Planning & Zoning (term to 4/1/2028)
Regular City Council Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the FY2026 budget and certify city taxes. Other business includes approving driveway width permits, trading in an Elgin Pelican street sweeper, and issuing building permits for basements. Reports from standing committees and consent agenda items are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on FY2026 budget and tax certification
- Resolution adopting FY2026 budget
- Driveway permit approval for widths over 42 feet (3 stall) or 25 feet (1-2 stall)
- Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper trade-in and purchase (FY2026)
- Building permits for basements
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will meet on April 14, 2025, to act on a motion regarding a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, discuss a sewer connection request, and consider an emergency service agreement with the Lyon County Fair Association. New business also includes a driveway permit for structures over 42 feet and a review of covenants. The consent agenda covers approval of prior meeting minutes, claims, a storefront lease, a library board appointment, and renewal of an alcohol license for the VFW Club.
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Motion
- Leuthold: Sewer Connection (unfinished business)
- Emergency Service Agreement: Lyon County Fair Association
- Driveway Permit - City Council Approval over 42' 3 stall or 25' 1-2 stall
- Alcohol License: VFW Club - Class C Retail Alcohol License Renewal
Special City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed tax levy. The hearing allows residents to comment on the levy before any council decision.
- Public hearing on proposed tax levy
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Program and consider a resolution to approve it. Other new business includes vacating an easement, setting a public hearing for FY2026 budget adoption on April 14 or April 28, and approving bids for HMGP commercial and residential appraisals and a Phase 1 environmental study. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes, a claims list, and a special class C retail alcohol license for Top of Iowa Lucky Wife.
- Public Hearing on Proposed Capital Improvement Program
- Resolution to vacate an easement (roll call vote)
- Motion to set public hearing for FY2026 budget and tax certification on April 14 or April 28
- Resolution to approve HMGP Commercial Appraisals Bid
- Alcohol License: Top of Iowa Lucky Wife - Special Class C Retail - 5 Day
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will consider several new business items, including motions on a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, a sewer service connection, an airport lease, and a resolution for a Lyon County Riverboat Foundation mini grant. They will also vote to set a public hearing for the Capital Improvement Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, claims, fire department elections, and an alcohol license renewal. A closed session is scheduled for collective bargaining.
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Motion
- Sewer Service Connection - Leuthold
- Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2025 Mini Grant - Resolution
- Airport Lease - Motion
- Set Public Hearing: Capital Improvement Plan - Motion
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to address flood-related issues. The body will discuss the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and a recommendation regarding tax abatement for properties impacted by flooding.
- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
- Recommendation on abatement of taxes for flood impacted properties
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on the airfield lighting improvement project and a $2.5 million general obligation capital loan. New business includes considering bids for the airfield lighting, a resolution to issue loan notes, and setting the property tax levy rate at $15.21271. The council will also vote on swimming pool fee increases (adult day pass to $7, child day pass to $4, family pass to $150, individual pass to $75) and an IDOT federal-aid agreement for the Boone Street Bridge project.
- Public hearing and bid consideration for Airfield Lighting Improvement Project
- Public hearing and resolutions for up to $2,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025
- Motion to publish property tax levy rate at $15.21271
- Swimming Pool rate increases: adult day pass $7, child day pass $4, family pass $150, individual pass $75
- Resolution authorizing IDOT Federal-Aid Agreement for Boone Street Bridge project
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on reallocating unspent proceeds from 2019 capital loan notes and consider resolutions to take additional action on those notes. New business includes a resolution to vacate an easement, approval of a seal coat contract, a quote for a tornado siren with time clock, and an engagement agreement with Ahlers Cooney for bond and disclosure counsel related to a proposed $2,500,000 general obligation capital loan note issuance. A public hearing for the airport lighting project is set for February 24.
- Public hearing on reallocation of unspent proceeds from General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019
- Resolution to vacate an easement (roll call vote)
- Updated quote for a tornado siren with time clock from Federal Signal/Blue Valley
- Ahlers Cooney engagement agreement for bond counsel on proposed $2,500,000 general obligation capital loan notes
- Set public hearing for Airport Lighting Project on February 24
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review bids for the airport project and the FY2024 audit. Members will discuss the FY26 bond amount and a proposal to reallocate unspent proceeds from 2019 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes.
- Airport Project Bids
- FY2024 Audit by DeNoble, Austin, and Co.
- DA Davidson Underwriter Engagement Letter for 2025 Series Bonds
- Reallocation of unspent proceeds from General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019
- Alcohol License renewal and ownership update for DOLGENCORP, LLC
Special City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a tornado siren and conduct a budget workshop. Public comment is allowed with a 5-minute limit per person and 10 minutes per topic. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2025.
- Discussion of tornado siren
- Budget workshop
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a FY26 contract for RIDES and resolutions regarding a tax abatement and riverboat expenses. The meeting includes presentations on initial bargaining positions for collective bargaining from both the union steward and the public employer.
- FY26 RIDES contract
- Tax abatement resolution
- Riverboat expense resolution
- Collective bargaining initial positions
- Appointment of Dave Sieperda to Board of Adjustment