Belle Plaine meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Belle Plaine Council to weigh $3.46M public safety renovation, $1.15M roundabout bids

The Belle Plaine City Council's Aug. 17 agenda included two large construction awards: a $3,463,827.22 bid from KUE Contractors for the Public Safety Facility Renovation and Expansion, and a $1,147,522.43 bid from Holtmeier Construction for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project. The council also considered a cooperative construction agreement with Scott County for the roundabout, accepted a preliminary engineering report for the 2027 Improvement Project, and approved premise permits for the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce and German Days Inc. at The Shipwreck. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these items are not confirmed.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee met Aug. 12 to discuss replacing Plow Truck #8 and received updates on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Entrance Project, the 2026 Improvement Project, and the 2027 Improvement Project. The agenda was discussion-only, with no formal votes scheduled.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met Aug. 10 to discuss and potentially approve the 2027 EDA/HRA budget. The agenda also included approval of bills from the Treasurer's Report and approval of minutes from the July 13 regular session. No minutes have been published.

Finance Ways and Means Committee

The Finance Ways and Means Committee met Aug. 17 to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget and an update on the PERA SVF, a state retirement fund. The agenda listed only discussion items, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The meeting was open to the public and could have included a quorum of the city council.

Primary election certification

The City Council's Aug. 17 agenda also included Resolution 26-095 to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election. The rest of that meeting's agenda was procedural, including pledge, roll call, and agenda approval.

Coming up

No meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the city's official website for any newly posted agendas.

Belle Plaine council eyed rezoning, TIF district, and roundabout agreement; outcomes pending as minutes not yet published

The Belle Plaine City Council had a full slate of public hearings and agreements on its July 20 agenda, including a rezoning request in Valley Business Park Fourth and a proposed Tax Increment Financing District for the CVF Motorsports Inc. project. However, minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the outcomes of those items are not yet known.

What was on the July 20 council agenda

The council scheduled public hearings on two land-use items in Valley Business Park Fourth: a proposal to rezone Lot 1, Block 1 from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District, and a conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages on that same lot.

A separate public hearing was set for a non-conformance expansion permit covering a 780-square-foot home addition at 614 Main Street West.

The agenda also listed several financial and infrastructure items:

• Resolution 26-088, which would approve ROSE Program Loan terms for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East.
• A Cooperative Construction Agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.
• Discussion of creating a Tax Increment Financing District for the CVF Motorsports Inc. project.

Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, it is not possible to confirm which of these items were approved, tabled, or continued. Readers seeking the official record should consult the city's published minutes once they are posted.

E-bikes, scooters, and employee breaks

A separate City Council work session on July 20 was set to cover two discussion items: the use of e-bikes and electric scooters on Belle Plaine's trails and sidewalks, and a discussion regarding employee breaks. No formal decisions were listed on that agenda. Minutes for this session are also not yet published.

Finance committee reviewed Financial Management Plan

The Finance Ways and Means Committee met July 20 to approve its agenda and the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting, and to discuss the city's Financial Management Plan. As with the council meetings, minutes are not yet available, so the substance of the Financial Management Plan discussion is not on the record here.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **City Council work session — Monday, Aug. 3:** Discussion items include streamlining the development review process with the City Council, EDA, and Planning and Zoning; repairs needed at the Prairie Park Shelter; and replacement of a Public Works lawn mower. The agenda also references concept plans from the school district. No formal decisions are scheduled.
• **Finance Ways and Means Committee — Thursday, Aug. 6:** The committee will review an overview of the preliminary budget, along with routine approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

Both meetings are open to the public. Agendas and any subsequently published minutes are available through the city of Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine boards weighed rezoning, ROSE loan, and TIF district in mid-July meetings

Belle Plaine's city boards and commissions held a series of meetings between July 13 and July 20, 2026, covering topics from a downtown loan request to industrial rezoning and a proposed Tax Increment Financing district. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes — including vote tallies and final dollar figures — are not yet available. The items below reflect what was listed on each agenda.

Economic Development Authority — July 13

The Economic Development Authority was scheduled to review a ROSE Program Loan request for a property at 115 Main Street East. The agenda also included administrative reports and updates. No minutes have been published, so it is not yet known whether the loan request was approved or on what terms.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 13

The Planning and Zoning Commission had three items on its agenda:

• A non-conformance expansion at 614 Main Street West (Resolution PZ 26-08).
• A rezoning request for Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth, from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District (Ordinance 26-04).
• A conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at the same Valley Business Park Fourth lot (Resolution PZ 26-10).

Public hearings were listed for the non-conformance expansion and the rezoning request. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 20

The City Council agenda covered several land-use and financial items:

• Rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District.
• A conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at that same lot.
• A non-conformance expansion permit for a 780 square foot home addition at 614 Main Street West.
• Resolution 26-088, which would approve ROSE Program Loan terms for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East.
• A Cooperative Construction Agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.

The agenda also listed discussion of creating a Tax Increment Financing District for the CVF Motorsports Inc. project. Public hearings were scheduled for the home addition and the Valley Business Park Fourth rezoning. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved, tabled, or continued.

City Council work session — July 20

A separate City Council work session was scheduled to discuss the use of e-bikes and electric scooters on trails and sidewalks. The agenda also listed a discussion regarding employee breaks. Work sessions are typically discussion-only; no formal action was listed.

Finance Ways and Means Committee — July 20

The Finance Ways and Means Committee was scheduled to approve its meeting agenda and the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting, followed by a discussion of the city's Financial Management Plan. No minutes from this meeting have been published.

What this means for residents

Several of these items could affect downtown development, industrial land use near Valley Business Park Fourth, and city road construction through the TH 25/CSAH 3 roundabout project. Residents who want to know what was decided should watch for published minutes on the city's website.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Check the city's official calendar for any additions or schedule changes.

Belle Plaine roundup: Council set to act on rezoning, ROSE loan, and roundabout agreement; recent meeting minutes still pending

Minutes from three recent Belle Plaine meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes from those sessions are not available in the record. The City Council has a full agenda scheduled for today, July 20, including public hearings on rezoning and a conditional use permit for contractor storage garages in Valley Business Park Fourth, a ROSE Program loan resolution, and a cooperative construction agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no minutes yet

Public Works Committee — July 8. The agenda listed a discussion of the Trinity Church/Church Street storm sewer and project updates on the WWTF Entrance Project, the 2026 Improvement Project, the 2026 Pavement Maintenance Project, and the 2027 Improvement Project. Minutes have not been published, so no actions or votes can be reported.

Economic Development Authority — July 13. The agenda listed a single item: a ROSE Loan Request for 115 Main Street East. Minutes have not been published.

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 13. The agenda listed three items: a non-conformance expansion at 614 Main Street West (Resolution PZ 26-08); rezoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District (Ordinance 26-04); and a conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth (Resolution PZ 26-10). Minutes have not been published.

City Council — July 20 (tonight)

The Council's regular meeting agenda includes:

• Rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth from I-C Industrial/Commercial to I-2 General Industrial District.
• Conditional use permit and site plan for contractor storage garages at Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park Fourth.
• Non-conformance expansion permit for a 780 square foot home addition at 614 Main Street West.
• Resolution 26-088 approving ROSE Program Loan terms for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East.
• Cooperative Construction Agreement for the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project.

A separate Council work session is scheduled the same day to discuss e-bikes and electric scooters on trails and sidewalks, followed by a discussion regarding employee breaks.

Finance Ways and Means Committee — July 20

The committee agenda lists approval of the meeting agenda, approval of the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting, and a discussion of the city's Financial Management Plan.

Coming up

• **City Council regular meeting** — July 20, with public hearings and action items on Valley Business Park Fourth rezoning, the 780 square foot home addition at 614 Main Street West, the ROSE Program loan for NCS Holdings at 115 Main Street East, and the TH 25/CSAH 3 Roundabout Project cooperative agreement.
• **City Council work session** — July 20, covering e-bikes and electric scooters on trails and sidewalks and employee breaks.
• **Finance Ways and Means Committee** — July 20, including discussion of the Financial Management Plan.

Because minutes from the July 8 and July 13 meetings have not been published, this roundup reports only what was listed on those agendas. Readers should consult the official city documents for final actions, vote tallies, and dollar figures once minutes are available.