Winterset public meetings in 2022

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are referenced for review.

The City Council approved Ordinance #650 regarding the division of taxes for the Arbor Park Urban Renewal Area (Plat 4). Council also set a public hearing date for a proposed ordinance prohibiting the unlawful use of engine and compression brakes.

• Approved Ordinance #650 for Arbor Park Urban Renewal Area tax division (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-47 to set a public hearing for 'Jake Brake Ordinance' (5-0)
• Approved $168,561.19 in claims (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Hy-Vee and The Drift (5-0)
• Rescheduled first January meeting to January 3, 2023 (5-0)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees is meeting to hold a public hearing on a water rate increase and vote on a resolution to implement it. The board will also discuss watershed issues, approve a final payment for a generator contract, and review reports from the general manager and superintendents.

• Public hearing on water rate increase
• Resolution #12192022 approving water rate increase
• Resolution #12192022A requiring counter signature
• Approve Farabee Mechanical final payment for generator contract
• Watershed discussion with Tom Leners, MCDG

The Board adopted a new water utility usage rate structure and a monthly surcharge. They also updated the countersignature requirements for checks over $10,000 and approved a final payment for a generator contract.

• Approved Resolution #12192022 adjusting water utility usage rates and adding an $18.00 monthly surcharge (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #12192022A requiring countersignatures from Andrew Barden or Cindy Bush on checks over $10,000 (3-0)
• Approved $55,614.95 final payment to Farabee Mechanical for generator contract (voice vote)
• Approved list of utility claims for electric and water departments (3-0)

City Council

The Winterset City Council meeting agenda for December 5, 2022, contains no items. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council approved a new long-range Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan following a public hearing. Council also authorized a professional services agreement for wastewater treatment facility design and approved $241,787.54 in claims.

• Adopted new Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Fox/Strand Engineering for wastewater treatment facility design (5-0)
• Approved $241,787.54 in claims (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Sports Page Bar Grill (5-0)
• Appointed Laura Luckinbill to the Airport Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Dave LaGrange and Tom Leners to the Airport Board (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Jerry Mitchel to keep a newly constructed ADA deck that is 5 feet from the existing garage, where 10 feet of building separation is required. The board will also approve minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for ADA deck at 508 E Lane Street
• Deck is 5 feet from garage, requiring 10 feet of separation
• Building permit is in process

The Board approved a variance for a homeowner to keep a newly constructed deck and ADA ramp at a 5-foot separation from a garage. The board also discussed the issue of work being performed without permits.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved variance for deck/ADA ramp building separation of 5 feet (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Winterset Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review a lot reconfiguration at 2214 196th Ct., and consider a resolution for the Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan developed by Confluence.

• Approve minutes of September 27, 2022 meeting
• Review lot reconfigurations at 2214 196th Ct. within 2-mile radius
• Review and resolution for Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan through Confluence

The commission approved the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and Master Parks Plan following a presentation by Confluence. A lot reconfiguration for a property at 2214 196th Ct was also approved.

• Approved adoption of new Comprehensive Plan and Master Parks Plan (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved plat of survey for lot reconfiguration at 2214 196th Ct (voice vote, all in favor, Pashek abstained)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the CY 2023 budget, discuss water rates, and consider a change order for an electric project. The agenda also includes reports from the general manager and superintendents, a watershed discussion, and approval of claims.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve CY 2023 budget
• Water rate discussion
• Electric project change order 2 for Harold K Scholz
• Watershed discussion
• Claims approval

The Board of Trustees approved the budget for the calendar year ending December 31, 2023, following a public hearing. The board also approved an electric project change order and set a future hearing for water rate increases.

• Adopted CY 2023 budget via Resolution #11212022 (3-0)
• Approved $8,200 electric project change order from Harold K. Scholz (voice vote)
• Scheduled water rate increase public hearing for December 19, 2022
• Approved utility claims for electric and water departments (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from October 17 and November 7, 2022 meetings (voice vote)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The City Council approved the 2023 budget for Winterset Utilities and passed resolutions regarding TIF certifications and the 2022 street finance report. The council also authorized the installation of cameras and a panic button.

• Approved Winterset Utilities calendar year 2023 budget (5-0)
• Approved installation of cameras and panic button (5-0)
• Approved Res. No. 2022-43 for FY 2023-2024 TIF certification and tax rebate appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Res. No. 2022-44 accepting the FY 2022 City Street Finance Report (5-0)
• Approved $160,584.29 in claims (5-0)
• Re-appointed Jason Kleemeier to the Park & Recreation Board (5-0)
• Approved new tobacco license for Oasis Wine & Spirits for January – June 2023 (5-0)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a notice that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda available

The City Council approved a land use reclassification from agricultural to residential and reduced the interest rate on a sewer revenue bond. The council also passed an ordinance prohibiting shooting blinds and the discharge of firearms at the water reservoir.

• Approved Ordinance #648 prohibiting shooting blinds and firearms at the water reservoir (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #649 reclassifying Parcel ID 400073020010000 from Agricultural to Residential District (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution 2022-42 reducing Sewer Revenue Bond interest rate from 3.00% to 1.75% (All Aye)
• Approved $219,536.68 in claims (All Aye)
• Approved Consent Agenda including a Class E Liquor License for Oasis Wine & Spirits and reappointment of Kevin Johnson to the Tree Commission (All Aye)
• Directed Administrator and Attorney to draft an Engine Brake Ordinance

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2023 preliminary budget and set a date for the budget hearing. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive actions listed.

• Discussion of 2023 preliminary budget
• Setting date for CY 2023 budget hearing

The Board reviewed the preliminary CY 2023 budget and reached a consensus to make no changes to it. The Board also scheduled the formal budget hearing.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Voice vote)
• Consensus reached to make no changes to the preliminary CY 2023 Budget
• Set CY 2023 budget hearing date for November 21, 2022 (Voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Gene and Nancy Stephenson for a covered patio at 68 E Buchanan Street that encroaches 0 ft into the required 5-ft side setback. The structure is already built without a building permit.

• Variance request for a covered patio at 68 E Buchanan Street to allow 0-ft setback (5 ft required)
• Structure already built; no building permit obtained
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting

The Board of Adjustment denied a variance request for a covered detached patio built without a permit at 68 E Buchanan Street. The structure violated requirements for building separation and property line setbacks.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Denied variance for covered detached patio at 68 E Buchanan Street

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is that the agenda is empty and residents are directed to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

• No agenda items listed

The Winterset City Council held public hearings and approved the first readings of two ordinances. Ordinance #648 amends the municipal code regarding Title III, Chapter 7, Sections 3.701-3.703. Ordinance #649 reclassifies a parcel (ID: 400073020010000) from A-Agricultural to R-Residential zoning. No public comments were made on either ordinance.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #648 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #649 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Oct 3 council minutes and Sept 19 utility board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $235,080.54 (unanimous)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The board approved a change order from DGR decreasing the Harold K. Scholz electric project contract by $27,900. They also approved a revision to the water operations manual to allow plastic service lines. A special meeting to discuss the 2023 budget was set for November 7, 2022. The board discussed a potential water rate increase, with more information expected at the November meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, carried)
• Approved minutes from September 19 meeting (voice vote, carried)
• Set special meeting for November 7, 2022 to discuss 2023 budget
• Approved $27,900 decrease change order from DGR for Harold K. Scholz electric project (voice vote, carried)
• Approved revision to water operations manual allowing plastic service lines (voice vote, carried)
• Approved list of claims (roll call, 3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three separate variance requests regarding property setbacks. These requests involve a residential deck, a commercial building addition, and a camper carport.

• Variance request for a deck at 1022 W South St
• Variance request for a 40 x 30 ft addition at 1016 N 10th St
• Variance request for a covered carport at 212 N 15th Ave

The Winterset Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests: a deck at 1022 W South Street, an addition at 1016 N 10th Street, and a carport at 212 N 15th Ave. All votes were unanimous except one abstention. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved variance for deck at 1022 W South Street (4-0, Bowers abstained)
• Approved variance for addition at 1016 N 10th Street (4-0)
• Approved variance for carport at 212 N 15th Ave (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 1, 2022 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Winterset City Council meeting agenda for October 3, 2022, contains no items. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved Resolution 2022-41, the final plat for the Five Iron Farms subdivision, and Resolution 2022-40, setting an October 17, 2022 public hearing to reclassify the same parcel from agricultural to residential zoning. The council also approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $249,038.94, and entered a closed session to discuss litigation strategy, later approving a settlement agreement. No public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-41 approving final plat for Five Iron Farms (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-40 setting Oct 17, 2022 hearing for A- to R- rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $249,038.94 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for litigation strategy (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement and authorized execution (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Winterset Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a final plat and rezoning request for the 5 Iron Farms development, changing the land from agricultural to residential. They will also receive an update on the Prairie West project and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Final Plat of 5 Iron Farms Plat 1
• Rezoning of 5 Iron Farms from Agricultural to Residential
• Prairie West Update

The Commission approved the final plat for 5 Iron Farms Plat I, creating 11 residential lots, and rezoned the property from Agricultural to Residential. Both motions passed unanimously. An update was also given on the Prairie West project, which is moving forward with utility work and street extension.

• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 5 Iron Farms Plat I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 5 Iron Farms from Agricultural to Residential (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda available

The council approved a resolution suspending the city's open-container ordinance during the Covered Bridge Festival on October 8-9, 2022, within a defined downtown area. They also set a public hearing for October 3 to amend the municipal code to prohibit shooting blinds and firearms at the city lake. The consent agenda, including liquor license renewals and utility bill adjustments, was approved, along with claims totaling $156,129.84 and an Iowa DOT road maintenance agreement.

• Approved Resolution 2022-38 suspending open-container ban during Covered Bridge Festival (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for October 3 on amending city lake rules to ban shooting blinds and firearms (unanimous)
• Approved Iowa DOT 28E road maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for Git N Go and SJA (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $156,129.84 (unanimous)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a water rate increase, approve wage adjustments for changed positions, and review a pay estimate for the Farabee project. The agenda also includes reports from the general manager and superintendents, a watershed discussion, and approval of claims.

• Resolution #9192022: Wage adjustments for changed positions and sign wage contracts
• Water rate increase discussion
• Farabee Pay Estimate #4
• Watershed discussion
• Claims approval

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees approved a $514,331.32 payment to Farabee Mechanical for work certified by the engineer, and adopted Resolution No. 9192022 setting bi-weekly salary rates for supervisors including the general manager and water superintendents. The board also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and a lengthy list of claims for electric and water departments. A water rate increase was discussed but no decision was made; more information is expected at the October meeting.

• Approved agenda and August 15 meeting minutes (voice vote, carried)
• Approved $514,331.32 payment to Farabee Mechanical (voice vote, carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 9192022 setting supervisor salaries, including $4,000 bi-weekly for General Manager effective Jan. 1, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved claims list for electric and water departments (2-0)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved a new building fee schedule (Resolution 2022-35), supported a community chili cook-off with a temporary street closure (Resolution 2022-36), and set a public hearing for a State Revolving Fund loan for wastewater treatment improvements (Resolution 2022-37). The council also discussed but did not decide on several municipal code changes, including a proposed chicken ordinance, and entered a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency.

• Approved Resolution 2022-35 setting building fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-36 supporting community chili cook-off with temporary street closure (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-37 setting public hearing for SRF loan application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $243,956.81 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit for a home business and two variance requests for property additions. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning setbacks or usage rules.

• Special Use Permit for an e-commerce home occupation at 5219 Cedar Lane
• Variance request for a 10 x 12 ft shed at 922 W Court Ave to allow 2 ft setbacks from west and south property lines
• Variance request for a building addition at 303 E Madison to allow a side yard setback of approximately 20 feet from the east property line

The Winterset Board of Adjustment approved three items: minutes from August 11, 2022; a special use permit for Jeff Van Cleave to operate an Amazon-based home occupation at 5219 Cedar Lane with no inventory on site; and two variance requests—one for a shed at 922 W Court Ave and one for a building addition at 303 E Madison St. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting
• Approved special use permit for Jeff Van Cleave for home occupation at 5219 Cedar Lane
• Approved variance for Ross Bridgeford for a shed at 922 W Court Ave
• Approved variance for Joe Roush for building addition at 303 E Madison St

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda and minutes, receiving reports from the general manager and superintendents, and reviewing claims. They will also discuss a watershed topic, review the 2021 audit report, and consider Farabee Pay Estimate #3.

• Discussion with Tom Leners, MCDG
• Watershed discussion
• Farabee Pay Estimate #3
• 2021 Audit Report
• Claims

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees approved a $309,537.41 payment to Farabee Mechanical for pay estimate #3, as certified by the engineer. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from the July 18 meeting, and a list of claims totaling $439,175.58 for electric and $200,687.29 for water. Reports were heard from the general manager, MCDG, watershed, water and electric superintendents, and the 2021 audit was reviewed.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from July 18 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved $309,537.41 payment to Farabee Mechanical (voice vote)
• Approved claims list (roll call vote: 3-0)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here. As a result, there are no specific items to report on for this session.

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance #647 updating building codes and permit fees, and rescheduled the September 5 meeting to September 6 for Labor Day. A public hearing was held on building code amendments with no public comment. Discussions included hiring a financial manager, code changes on weapons and pools, and allowing chickens in R-1 zoning, which ended in a 2-2 tie and will continue.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #647 updating building codes and permit fees (unanimous)
• Rescheduled September 5 council meeting to September 6 for Labor Day (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $177,808.01 (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on building code amendments (Resolution 2022-32) with no public comment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit application from Chris Fairholm. The proposal involves converting a building into an indoor parking lot facility intended for downtown business workers and shop owners.

• Special Use Permit for indoor parking at 116 W Green Street

The Board of Adjustment approved a special use permit for Chris Fairholm to convert a building at 116 W Green Street into an indoor parking lot for downtown workers and shop owners. The facility will have 18-20 stalls with one-way traffic, and users will pay a monthly fee with no attendant on site. The vote was 3-0-1, with Duff abstaining.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for indoor parking lot at 116 W Green Street (3-0-1, Duff abstaining)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved four resolutions, including allowing a circus in Transition District 2 on Aug. 27, setting a public hearing for building code amendments, releasing a portion of an easement, and approving fire officers. The council also approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $186,668.98, and discussed future topics like financial continuity and administrator evaluation.

• Approved Resolution 2022-31 allowing a circus in Transition District 2 on Aug. 27 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-32 setting Aug. 15 public hearing for building code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-33 releasing part of easement on Lot 7, NW Development, Plat One (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-34 approving fire officers for 2022-24 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $186,668.98 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two Special Use Permit applications for residential pools. The board will also review and approve minutes from the July 7, 2022 meeting.

• Special Use Permit application for a pool at 210 W Filmore St
• Special Use Permit application for a pool at 124 W Lane St

The Winterset Board of Adjustment approved two special use permits for residential pools, one for Kelly Burkett at 210 W Filmore Street and one for Cathy Helland at 124 W Lane St, both with stipulations regarding fencing. The board also discussed ongoing revisions to the ordinance regarding pool removal under Special Exemption Uses, with the next step being review by the City Attorney. No further meetings were scheduled due to no pending applications.

• Approved special use permit for pool at 210 W Filmore St (Kelly Burkett) with stipulation fence completed before pool use (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for pool at 124 W Lane St (Cathy Helland) with stipulation verifying 6-foot rear yard fence (unanimous)
• Discussed ordinance revision on pool removal under Special Exemption Uses; next step is City Attorney review
• Decided no next meeting scheduled as no applications in process

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including agenda approval, minutes, and reports from the general manager and water/electric superintendents. They will also discuss a watershed topic, hear from Tom Leners of MCDG, and consider Pay Estimate #2 for Farabee Mechanical.

• Pay Estimate #2, Farabee Mechanical
• Watershed discussion
• Tom Leners, MCDG
• General Manager Report
• Claims

The board approved a $178,795 pay request from Farabee Mechanical, certified by the engineer, and approved the full list of claims. Reports were given on water and electric operations, including lake algae treatment, tank repair, and new engine installation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved June 20 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved $178,795 payment to Farabee Mechanical (voice vote)
• Approved claims list (roll call: 2-0)

City Council

The Winterset City Council meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved a 10% sewer rate increase for all accounts, effective with the first bill in August 2022, to address facility renovation needs and operating expenses. The council also approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $222,080.77, and discussed several items for future action, including releasing a utility easement, a circus event, and updating building and permitting codes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-30, increasing sewer rates by 10% for all accounts (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from July 5, 2022, and June 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $222,080.77 (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The city council meeting appears to be procedural only, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Winterset City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and library board appointments, and a list of claims totaling $317,903.85. They also passed Resolution 2022-29 authorizing a new IT support and phone system agreement with MMIT Business Solutions Group. The council discussed but took no action on UTV use, utility easement release, sewer rate increase, and development opportunities, with resolutions to be presented at the July 18 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and library board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved $317,903.85 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-29 for IT support and phone system agreement with MMIT (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved a FY 2021-22 budget amendment, a contract with Veenstra & Kimm for building inspection services, and a 28E agreement with Madison County for dispatching services. They also passed the third and final reading of an ordinance amending stop and yield sign regulations. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget amendment (Resolution 2022-28) (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Veenstra & Kimm for building official and inspection services (Resolution 2022-25) (unanimous)
• Approved 28E agreement with Madison County for dispatching services (Resolution 2022-26) (unanimous)
• Adopted third and final reading of ordinance amending stop and yield sign regulations (Ord. No. 646) (unanimous)
• Approved RJS Plumbing & Heating IC claim (unanimous)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on June 20, 2022, at the Electric Generation Plant. The agenda includes a General Manager report, a presentation by Tom Leners of MCDG, and a discussion on watershed issues. The board is scheduled to discuss and approve Resolution #6202022 regarding wages, along with reports from the Water and Electric Superintendents.

• Approval of Resolution #6202022 for wage discussion
• Watershed discussion
• Presentation by Tom Leners, MCDG
• Water Superintendent Report
• Electric Superintendent Report

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees approved Resolution #6202022, setting bi-weekly salary rates for five supervisors effective July 1, 2022, with a 2.75% increase. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from the May 16 meeting, and a list of claims totaling $416,817.63 for electric and $205,931.14 for water. Reports were heard from the general manager, MCDG, watershed, water superintendent, and electric superintendent, including updates on new generators and a planned August 15 startup.

• Approved Resolution #6202022 setting supervisor salaries with 2.75% increase (3-0)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from May 16 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved claims list totaling $416,817.63 electric and $205,931.14 water (3-0)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Winterset City Council approved a resolution granting a 2.75% salary increase to all department supervisors and an additional $1 per hour increase for Chief Burk and Captain Shortt, after two earlier motions failed. The council also approved a 28E agreement with Madison County for dispatch services and rescheduled the July 4 meeting to July 5. Claims totaling $516,959.17 were approved with one item deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved supervisor salary increases: 2.75% for all supervisors plus $1/hour for Chief Burk and Captain Shortt (3-1, Cook absent)
• Approved 28E agreement with Madison County for dispatch services (unanimous)
• Rescheduled July 4, 2022 council meeting to July 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $516,959.17, with one claim deferred to June 27 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including cigarette application for Winterset Travel & Smoke (unanimous)
• Held public hearing and second reading on stop/yield sign amendment; no action taken on MMIT contract comparison
• Deferred Resolution 2022-25 (building inspection services) to next meeting for more details

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

The Winterset City Council approved claims totaling $207,390.56, renewed liquor and cigarette permits, and set department supervisor salaries for FY 2022-23 with a 2.75% increase. A public hearing was held for a stop/yield sign ordinance amendment, and a date was set for a budget amendment hearing. The council also discussed IT service agreements and paver options for the City Square sidewalk.

• Approved claims totaling $207,390.56 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 granting cigarette permits to 8 businesses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-23 setting supervisor salaries with 2.75% increase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 setting June 27, 2022 hearing for FY 21-22 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on stop/yield sign ordinance amendment, no public comment
• Discussed IT service agreement, to be reviewed and presented later
• Discussed paver options for City Square sidewalk, engineering estimate to be procured

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-15 supporting the Winterset Firemen's Association's 150th anniversary celebration on June 4, 2022, including temporary suspension of certain city ordinances and street closures. The council also approved an outdoor service permit for 1st Down Brewing for June 3-5, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-15 supporting Firemen's Association celebration (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor service permit for 1st Down Brewing (unanimous)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review reports from the General Manager and utility superintendents. The agenda includes a watershed discussion and a resolution to establish a public funds depository.

• Resolution #5162022 Establishing Public Funds Depository
• Watershed discussion
• General Manager Report
• Water Superintendent Report
• Electric Superintendent Report

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees approved Resolution #5162022, increasing the public funds depository limit with Farmers & Merchants State Bank to $15,000,000 to accommodate bond funding deposits. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from the April 18 meeting, and a list of claims totaling $588,159.40 for electric and $189,529.75 for water. Reports were given on watershed opportunities, city retirements, and departmental activities, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #5162022 establishing $15M public funds depository limit (3-0)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from April 18 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved claims list totaling $777,689.15 (3-0)

City Council

This City Council meeting has no agenda available, so there are no specific items to report. The agenda text indicates only that the minutes should be reviewed, making this a procedural placeholder.

The Winterset City Council approved several resolutions, including support for the Ironman Triathlon with street closures, a temporary street closure for a benefit auction, a corrected voluntary annexation, a new city logo, and a public hearing date for traffic sign changes. The council also approved claims totaling $245,337.70 and the consent agenda. One resolution, supporting the Firemen's Association Celebration, was tabled for clarification.

• Approved Resolution 2022-20 supporting Ironman Triathlon with street closures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-16 for temporary street closure and alcohol suspension for benefit auction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-17 amending voluntary annexation for Corkrean Homes II, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-18 setting public hearing on stop/yield sign amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-19 defining official city logo (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-15 supporting Firemen's Association Celebration
• Approved claims totaling $245,337.70 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals (unanimous)

City Council

The Winterset City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and utility bill adjustments, and approved claims totaling $1,672,718.98. Council directed the administrator to prepare ordinances for stop signs on Wambolt Dr., alley abandonment near the John Wayne Museum, and prohibiting burial of remains outside the cemetery. The Firemen's Association 150th celebration requests were directed for a resolution at the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and utility adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $1,672,718.98 (unanimous)
• Directed ordinance for stop signs on Wambolt Dr. near EMS garage
• Directed utility easement review for alley abandonment behind John Wayne Museum
• Directed ordinance to prohibit burial of remains outside cemetery
• Directed resolution for Firemen's 150th celebration street closures and permits

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including agenda approval, minutes, and reports from the general manager and superintendents. They will also discuss a watershed topic, hear from Tom Leners of MCDG, and consider approval of a U.S. Cellular pole contract.

• U.S. Cellular pole contract approval
• Watershed discussion
• General Manager Report
• Water and Electric Superintendent Reports
• Claims

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes may be reviewed. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no items for decision or discussion.

The Winterset City Council approved four resolutions: annexing land owned by Corkrean Homes II, LLC; purchasing real estate from Lucas Beeler for $27,000; increasing residential garbage rates by $2.46 per month starting May 1, 2022 (4-1); and releasing a portion of an easement on Arbor Park Lot 10. The council also approved the third and final reading of an ordinance amending dangerous and vicious animal regulations, and entered a closed session to discuss strategy with counsel.

• Approved Resolution 2022-10 annexing real estate owned by Corkrean Homes II, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-12 to acquire real estate from Lucas Beeler for $27,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 increasing residential garbage rates by $2.46/month (4-1, Orr nay)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 releasing a portion of easement on Arbor Park Lot 10 (unanimous)
• Approved third and final reading of Ordinance #645 amending dangerous and vicious animal regulations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals and utility bill disputes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $393,093.16 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss strategy with counsel (unanimous)

City Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that readers should review the meeting minutes instead.

The Winterset City Council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance amending snow and ice removal rules for sidewalks (Resolution 2022-07). They also approved the second reading of an ordinance on dangerous and vicious animals (Resolution 2022-09). The council approved a $183,756.66 claims list, released a portion of an easement on Arbor Park, and discussed but did not vote on roll-off dumpster regulations.

• Approved third/final reading of snow/ice sidewalk ordinance (Resolution 2022-07) (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of dangerous/vicious animals ordinance (Resolution 2022-09) (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $183,756.66 (unanimous)
• Approved release of easement portion on Arbor Park, Plat 1, Lot 10 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for Piece Works Quilt Shop, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, and The Iowa Theater (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

• No agenda items listed

The Winterset City Council held a special meeting on March 28, 2022, and unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-11, which adopts the city's budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting was called to order at 4:15 PM, and all five council members were present. The agenda was adopted without changes, and the meeting adjourned at 4:16 PM.

• Approved FY 2022-23 budget via Resolution No. 2022-11 (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the General Manager, Water Superintendent, and Electric Superintendent. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a watershed and a Water Distribution Study presented by Ross Hillsman of AECOM.

• Water Distribution Study with Ross Hillsman (AECOM)
• Watershed discussion
• General Manager Report
• Electric Superintendent Report
• Tour of Light Plant

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board approved the agenda, minutes from February, and a list of claims totaling $641,572.83 across electric, water, and administrative funds. They discussed the water distribution study with AECOM's Ross Hillsman and directed Water Superintendent Benshoof to prioritize system needs for a future presentation. The board also heard reports on watershed EQIP applications, rising chemical costs, and electric department activities, then toured the Electric Generation Plant.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved February 21 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved claims list totaling $641,572.83 (3-0 roll call)
• Directed Water Superintendent Benshoof to prioritize water distribution system needs for later presentation
• Set next meeting for April 18, 2022 at 8:30 AM at Light Plant

City Council

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items listed for discussion or decision.

The Winterset City Council approved the FY 2022-23 budget and adopted Resolution 2022-09 amending the municipal code to redefine 'vicious animal' (including pit bulls). The council also passed the first reading of Ordinance #645 (dangerous animals) and the second reading of Ordinance #644 (snow and ice on sidewalks). All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY 2022-23 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09 amending vicious animal definition (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #645 (dangerous animals) (5-0)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance #644 (snow and ice on sidewalks) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $122,130.20 (5-0)
• Approved motion to draft annexation resolution (5-0)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $214,793.07, and three resolutions including a public hearing for the budget. They set FY 22-23 funding for local organizations, approving $3,000 for The Iowa Theater, $3,000 for Iowa Quilt Museum, $5,000 for Street Tails, and $2,250 for Multi-Purpose Center. The council also reviewed and approved an amendment to the dangerous and vicious animals code for first reading.

• Approved claims totaling $214,793.07 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 for outdoor recreation acquisition (LWCF) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07 amending snow and ice on sidewalks code, first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08 for public hearing on budget (unanimous)
• Set FY 22-23 funding: The Iowa Theater $3,000, Iowa Quilt Museum $3,000, Street Tails $5,000, Multi-Purpose Center $2,250
• Approved amendment to dangerous and vicious animals code for first reading

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

This meeting of the Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees met on February 21, 2022, and approved the agenda, minutes from the January meeting, and a list of claims totaling $491,359.77 for electric and $196,301.07 for water. The board discussed a customer letter about 5G health concerns, heard reports from the general manager and superintendents, and noted that a personnel policy revision adding a Harassment & Discrimination policy was presented. No formal action was taken on the policy revision or other discussion items.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved January 17, 2022 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved claims list totaling $491,359.77 electric and $196,301.07 water (2-0)
• Set next meeting for March 21, 2022 at 8:30 AM

City Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items listed for discussion or decision.

The Winterset City Council approved Resolution 2022-04, setting a public hearing for March 7, 2022, on amending Municipal Code Title III, Chapter 6 (Snow and Ice on Sidewalks). The council also approved Resolution 2022-05 to participate in Southern Iowa Council of Governments programs with a $6,075.66 contribution. They approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $132,029.00, and discussed but did not finalize amendments to animal ordinances, including a split on pit bull restrictions. The council entered a closed session to discuss strategy with counsel.

• Approved Resolution 2022-04 setting a public hearing for March 7, 2022, on the sidewalk snow/ice code amendment.
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 to participate in Southern Iowa Council of Governments programs with a $6,075.66 contribution.
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, liquor license renewal, utility bill dispute, and USWG report.
• Approved claims totaling $132,029.00.
• Discussed but did not finalize amendments to dangerous/vicious animal code; council split on pit bull restriction, agreed to change 12-month to lifetime for vicious designation.
• Discussed but did not finalize changes to allow chickens in R1 zoning; council opposed.
• Approved suggested changes to sidewalk snow/ice code and directed staff to determine a fee for city employees to clean right-of-way.
• Entered closed session to discuss strategy with counsel.

City Council

The provided document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The Winterset City Council approved Resolution 2022-03, setting a March 7, 2022 public hearing for the purchase of land owned by Luke Beeler near the Aquatic Center. The council also approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $301,423.24, and tabled Resolution 2022-04 regarding snow and ice on sidewalks for further revisions. Budget requests from various organizations were presented but no final decisions were made on them.

• Approved Resolution 2022-03 setting public hearing for Beeler property purchase (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for Mi Pueblito and Dollar General (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $301,423.24 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-04 on snow and ice sidewalk amendment
• Discussed animal code amendments, no action taken

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees has no agenda available for its January 17, 2022 meeting. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no actionable items listed.

• No agenda items listed

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees approved a $981,123.66 invoice to Ziegler Inc. for the purchase of two CAT generators, as recommended by the engineer. The board also approved the agenda, minutes from the December 20 meeting, and a list of claims totaling $384,440.04 for electric and $188,934.61 for water funds. Reports were heard from the general manager, MCDG representative, and water and electric superintendents, covering topics such as the watershed plan, lake gate closure, and generator installation preparations.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from December 20, 2021 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved payment of $981,123.66 to Ziegler Inc. for two CAT generators (voice vote)
• Approved claims list totaling $384,440.04 (electric) and $188,934.61 (water) (roll call 3-0)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved Resolution 2022-02 setting the maximum property tax dollars for FY 2022-2023 at $2,847,126, following a public hearing with no written protests or public comments. The council also approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $165,602.26, and an initial offer of $27,000 for land purchase from Luke Beeler, directing continued negotiations. Budget presentations were received from city boards and departments, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-02 for FY23 maximum property tax levy of $2,847,126 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, utility reports, and final pay request for N 10th St (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $165,602.26 (unanimous)
• Approved initial offer of $27,000 for land purchase from Luke Beeler and directed negotiations (unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Winterset City Council approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $131,792.26, and Resolution 2022-01 setting a public hearing on the max levy rate for January 17, 2022. Department heads presented budgets for FY 22-23, with requests ranging from $107,711.62 (fire) to $671,800 (street). The council also supported the Firemen's Association's 150th anniversary celebration on June 4, 2022, with street closures and ordinance suspension.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $131,792.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 setting max levy rate public hearing for Jan 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Supported Firemen's Association 150th anniversary celebration with street closures and ordinance suspension (unanimous)