Camanche public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Camanche Board of Adjustments will meet on November 25, 2025 at City Hall. The board will consider a request from Iowa American Water for a special use permit to construct a water tower along Highway 30 on parcel ID 10-1822-0212. No other agenda items involve decisions or proposals.

• Special use permit request by Iowa American Water to build a water tower on Highway 30 (parcel ID 10‑1822‑0212)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss new business regarding the city's finances. The primary action item is the approval of the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Approval of Annual Financial Report Fiscal Year 2025

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the City of Camanche's Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025. Both motions passed with all Ayes recorded.

• Approved agenda (all Ayes)
• Approved Annual Financial Report for FY 2025 (all Ayes)

City Council

The council will consider and vote on the 2025 Camanche Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan and the designation of the Urban Renewal Area. They will also approve the FY2025 Urban Renewal Report and adopt an ordinance amending the golf‑cart regulation. A public hearing date will be set for a development agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc. Additional items include routine financial approvals and department reports.

• Approve payment to ACCO Unlimited Corporation for winterization of Splash Pad – $2,172.10
• Approve payment to Ferguson Waterworks for meter software and My 360 annual maintenance – $14,455.80
• Approve payment to Dependable Drain & Plumbing for 3M water line connections – $10,790.00
• Ordinance amending Chapter 3-3-70 Golf Carts Subsection 3(b)
• Set date for public hearing on Development Agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc.

The council approved the agenda and the consent agenda covering routine city expenses. It adopted a resolution establishing the 2025 Camanche Redevelopment Urban Renewal Area and approved the associated Urban Renewal Plan. The council also moved forward with several ordinances, including amendments to golf cart rules and tax divisions within the renewal area. Payments for three invoices were authorized.

• Approved agenda (all Ayes)
• Approved consent agenda covering listed city expenses (all Ayes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending golf cart rules (all Ayes)
• Approved FY2025 Camanche Urban Renewal Report (all Ayes)
• Approved 2025 Camanche Redevelopment Urban Renewal Plan and Area (4-1)
• Adopted resolution declaring necessity and establishing Urban Renewal Area (all Ayes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on tax division in Urban Renewal Area (4-1)
• Approved payment of invoices: ACCO Unlimited $2,172.10; Ferguson Waterworks $14,455.80; Dependable Drain & Plumbing $10,790.00 (all Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider several resolutions, including one to adopt Shared Use Trail maintenance and another to approve the hire of Eric Dau as a firefighter/paramedic. The council will also approve a $4,177.50 payment to Mississippi Valley Pump, Inc. for repairs at the Swan Slough Lift Station. Unfinished business includes discussion of a 28E agreement with Clinton County Communications. A work session on the FY2027 budget is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve payment of $4,177.50 to Mississippi Valley Pump, Inc. for Swan Slough Lift Station repairs
• Adopt a Resolution regarding Shared Use Trail maintenance
• Adopt a Resolution approving the hire of Eric Dau as Firefighter/Paramedic
• Discuss 28E Agreement with Clinton County Communications (Pruett, Frey)
• Work Session – FY2027 Budget

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda, hired Eric Dau as a firefighter/paramedic, and adopted a resolution for shared‑use trail maintenance. It also approved a consent agenda covering numerous city payments, a $4,177.50 invoice to Mississippi Valley Pump, Inc., and the 28E Agreement with Clinton County Communications.

• Approved agenda (all Ayes)
• Approved hire of Eric Dau as firefighter/paramedic (all Ayes)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Approved consent agenda covering multiple city payments (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of $4,177.50 to Mississippi Valley Pump, Inc. (all Ayes)
• Approved 28E Agreement with Clinton County Communications (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution regarding shared use trail maintenance (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of $173,249.90 total claims and fund allocations (all Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council will approve payments for sewer plant upgrades and concrete repairs, discuss a trail funding agreement, and set a date for a public hearing on redevelopment plans.

• Approve $11,250 for Waste Water Treatment Plant Controller Upgrade
• Approve $2,910 for Swan Slough Boat Ramp concrete repairs
• Approve $500,000 in funding for Camanche Trail Plan
• Set date for public hearing on 2025 Redevelopment Urban Renewal Area
• Approve $3,000 IDNR grant for Nozzles and Forestry Equipment

The council approved an agreement with the Regional Planning Authority to accept $500,000 in funding for the Camanche Trail Plan (Ayes: Weller, Farrell, Bowman; Nay: Klahn). They also approved the consent agenda, a private event application, and payments for a boat ramp repair ($2,910) and library beachfront mulching ($2,500). Additional actions included adopting a resolution for a public hearing on the 2025 Urban Renewal Area, approving an $11,250 wastewater controller upgrade invoice, and approving a $3,000 IDNR grant for fire department equipment.

• Approved $500,000 RPA agreement for Trail Plan (Ayes Weller, Farrell, Bowman; Nay Klahn)
• Approved Consent Agenda (all Ayes)
• Approved Private Event Application for Donald J’s Poor House Tap (all Ayes, Weller abstained)
• Approved payment to McManus Construction Services Inc. for Swan Slough Boat Ramp repair $2,910 (all Ayes)
• Approved payment to Spencer Excavating for Library beachfront mulching $2,500 (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution setting date for public hearing on 2025 Urban Renewal Area (all Ayes)
• Approved payment for Cummins Sales and Service invoice $11,250 for wastewater plant controller upgrade (all Ayes)
• Approved IDNR grant application up to $3,000 for fire department nozzles and forestry equipment (all Ayes)

City Council

The City Council will consider documents regarding PFAS remediation and the appointment of Jim Sowle as Fire Chief. The body is also reviewing sewer rates, water utility funding, and the solid waste proprietary fund.

• Appointment of Jim Sowle as Incoming Fire Chief starting November 7, 2025
• Proposed PFAS remediation documents and 3M-City of Camanche Reimbursement Agreement
• Payment of $90,912.00 to Manatt’s for road work on 11th Place and 12th Place
• Purchase of 200 tons of salt from Great Lakes Salt Company for $22,000.00 plus $4,010.00 delivery
• Proposal from River City Fencing, Inc. for $9,240.00 for fence replacement at Platt Park

The council approved the consent agenda and several payment invoices, adopted a Class C retail alcohol license, and approved the PFAS remediation agreement with 3M. It also appointed Jim Sowle as the incoming fire chief and authorized transfers between city funds. The 28E agreement with Clinton County was tabled.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all items) – all Ayes
• Approved River City Fencing fence replacement at Platt Park $9,240 – all Ayes
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Donald J’s Poor House Tap – all Ayes, Councilman Weller abstained
• Approved PFAS remediation agreement and Schedule A amendments – all Ayes
• Approved appointment of Jim Sowle as Incoming Fire Chief – all Ayes
• Approved transfer of money and closure of 9th Street Project Fund – all Ayes
• Tabled 28E Agreement with Clinton County Communications – no vote recorded
• Approved payment of Manatt invoice for road work $90,912 – all Ayes

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes several payments, such as $27,505.05 for additional flashing crosswalk signs, $36,000 for a well change order, and smaller water‑main repair invoices. Unfinished business includes multiple ordinance readings and adoptions concerning junk vehicles and swimming‑pool regulations. New business items include establishing trick‑or‑treat hours, a sewer fund presentation, and a Fareway site plan.

• Approve Change Order #1 for Gingerich Well & Pump Services, LLC – $36,000 (Well #8)
• Approve payment to McManus Construction Services, Inc. for water main repairs at Anthony Pl & 15th Ave – $9,910.10
• Approve payment to BWC for water main repair at 1011 15th Place – $2,766.34
• Approve payment to Tapco for additional flashing crosswalk signs – $27,505.05
• Unfinished business: third reading (title only) of ordinance amending junk and abandoned vehicles code (3‑10‑2, 3‑10‑12)

The council approved the meeting agenda and a large consent agenda covering routine expenses. It authorized a $36,000 change order for Well #8 and approved several vendor payments. The council adopted a new ordinance on junk and abandoned vehicles and passed a resolution setting Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours.

• Approved agenda (all Ayes)
• Approved consent agenda covering routine expenses (all Ayes)
• Approved Change Order #1 Gingerich Well & Pump Services, LLC for Well #8 $36,000 (approved)
• Approved payment to McManus Construction Services, Inc. $9,910.10 (approved)
• Approved payment to BWC $2,766.34 (approved)
• Approved payment to Tapco $27,505.05 (approved)
• Adopted ordinance amending Code 3-10-2 Junk and Abandoned Vehicles (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution establishing Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours 6‑8 p.m. (all Ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Camanche Planning & Zoning Commission will consider an updated site review submission for a Fareway grocery store. The commission will also approve the minutes from its July 8 and June 10, 2025 meetings. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda topics and for any non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting
• Review updated site submission for Fareway Groceries
• Public comments on agenda topics
• Public comments on non‑agenda topics

City Council

The Camanche City Council will approve bills, including a $59,134.17 payment for the Splash Pad, and consider an ordinance to amend rules on junk and abandoned vehicles. The body will also review a crack sealing project and a website upgrade proposal.

• Approve payment of $59,134.17 for Splash Pad
• Amend junk and abandoned vehicle ordinance
• Approve crack sealing quote for Murphy's subdivision
• Review Civic Plus website upgrade proposal
• Approve sealcoating quote for Splash Pad parking area

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized a $59,134.17 payment for the Splash Pad, approved a $5,000 crack‑sealing quote for storm drains, and adopted the first and second readings of two ordinance amendments. The Civic Plus website upgrade was approved 3‑2, while the 28E agreement and a parking‑area seal‑coating quote were tabled.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $59,134.17 for Splash Pad (5‑0)
• Approved $5,000 crack‑sealing quote for Murphy’s subdivision (5‑0)
• Approved second reading of junk‑vehicle ordinance amendment (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of swimming‑pools ordinance amendment (5‑0)
• Approved Civic Plus website upgrade (3‑2)
• Tabled 28E agreement with Clinton County Communications (no vote recorded)

City Council

The council approved a resolution placing a proposal for a General Obligation Loan up to $4.2 million on the next election ballot. It also adopted the first reading of an ordinance amending junk and abandoned vehicle rules and corrected the hourly wage for two part‑time cemetery workers. Several routine payments were authorized, including a $5,967 pump repair invoice and a $7,924.60 generator contract. Class E and Class C retail alcohol licenses were renewed and issued respectively.

• Adopted resolution calling for election on $4.2 M bond proposal (all Ayes)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance amending junk and abandoned vehicle code (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution correcting compensation for two part‑time cemetery workers (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of Mississippi Valley Pump invoice for 10th St lift pump $5,967.00 (all Ayes)
• Approved renewal of Class E Retail Alcohol License for Casey’s Marketing Company (all Ayes)
• Approved issuance of Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hides Inn effective 9/10/2025 (all Ayes)
• Approved payment to Biechler Electric, Inc. for Well #5 generator $7,924.60 (all Ayes)
• Approved payment to Manatt’s for repaving 12th Place and associated park land $15,619.50 (all Ayes)

City Council

The council approved a Request for Quotes for engineering services for a proposed overpass and adopted the consent agenda covering numerous city expenses. It also approved payments for insurance premiums, fire hydrants, and pedestrian yield signs, and accepted draft minutes from the Park and Recreation Commission and Historical Board. The 28E Agreement with Clinton County Communications and the first reading of a junk‑vehicle ordinance amendment were tabled.

• Approved Request for Quotes for Engineering Services for a proposed overpass
• Approved Consent Agenda (multiple utility, contract, and reimbursement payments)
• Approved payment to Core‑Vens Insurance for additional premiums ($6,659.00 Work Comp Audit, $669.00 General Liability Audit)
• Approved payment to Quad Cities Winwater for two fire hydrants ($10,180.00 after $101.80 discount)
• Approved purchase of Pedestrian Yield signs from Tapco ($26,969.30)
• Accepted and filed draft minutes from Park and Recreation Commission (July 14 & 28, 2025) and Historical Board (July 14 & 21, 2025)
• Tabled the 28E Agreement with Clinton County Communications
• Tabled first reading of ordinance amendment to Camanche Code 3‑10‑2 and 3‑10‑12 (junk and abandoned vehicles)

City Council

The City Council adopted an ordinance vacating a 20‑foot strip of Chicago Street Park, allowing it to become part of 821 1st Street. The council also approved several permits, infrastructure payments, and a purchase for the splash‑pad amenities. An RFP will be issued for an engineering study of a potential overpass. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance vacating 20 ft of Chicago Street Park (all Ayes)
• Renewed Special Class C Retail Alcohol 5‑Day License for Camanche Bowling Association (all Ayes)
• Renewed Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor permit for Camanche Food Pride (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of Pay Application #2 for Permanent Generator at Well #5 – $7,528.85 (all Ayes)
• Approved multiple water‑main and culvert repair invoices totaling $71,925.29 (all Ayes)
• Directed staff to issue an RFP for engineering services for an overpass (all Ayes)
• Authorized purchase of benches, picnic table and shades for the Splash Pad up to $15,000 (all Ayes)
• Approved $3,000 insurance payment for Camanche Days (all Ayes)

City Council

The council adopted a resolution directing the sale of a 20‑foot strip of city‑owned land to Susan and Steven Reckman. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance to vacate about 1,236 sq ft of Chicago Street Park for inclusion in 821 1st Street. Several routine financial items were approved, including payments for a Farm Landings invoice, a permanent generator, and a sewer camera job. The council also approved the sale of surplus taser units and nominated Sergeant Brittney Parks for the FBI National Academy.

• Adopted resolution directing sale of 20‑ft land strip to Susan and Steven Reckman (all Ayes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance vacating ~1,236 sq ft of Chicago Street Park (all Ayes)
• Approved payment to Farm Landings, LLC for tires $1,143.00 (all Ayes)
• Approved payment to Biechler Electric for permanent generator $143,038.65 (all Ayes)
• Approved payment to Kline Sewer and Drain for camera and vacuum work $6,850.00 (all Ayes)
• Approved sale of surplus Taser 7 units and holsters to law‑enforcement agency (all Ayes)
• Approved nomination of Sergeant Brittney Parks for FBI National Academy (all Ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Tony Blomme from Park and Recreation Commission (effective June 23, 2025) (all Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council approved the amended Capital Improvement Plan. It also adopted an amendment to the fireworks ordinance and approved a service agreement for a fire‑chief assessment panel. Additional actions included approving two TIF payments, a tax‑abatement application, employee compensation for FY 2026, and scheduling a public hearing on the sale and vacation of city land.

• Adopted the amended Capital Improvement Plan – all Ayes
• Approved the fireworks ordinance amendment (second reading, waive third reading, adopt) – all Ayes
• Approved Service Agreement with Next Level Response Solutions, LLC for fire‑chief assessment ($4,635) – all Ayes
• Approved Resolution establishing employee compensation levels for FY 2026 – all Ayes
• Approved TIF Payment to RJ Edens Rental Property ($37,806.85) – all Ayes, Councilman Edens abstained
• Approved TIF Payment to Cross Roads Land Development, L.L.C. ($7,696.20) – all Ayes
• Approved tax‑abatement application for Curt & Cheryl Allen, 606 1st Street – all Ayes
• Approved public hearing schedule (July 1, 6:00 p.m.) for sale and vacation of 1,236 sq ft city land – all Ayes

City Council

The council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 18.20.020 AG-1 to allow a commercial water tower for Atlas Roofing and Low Moor, with all members voting aye. The council also approved the 28E library consortium agreement, the City Administrator contract amendment, and a $75,292.50 bid to resurface 11th Place. Additionally, the consent agenda, a ballistic vest sale, and two tobacco permit renewals were approved.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 18.20.020 AG-1 Commercial Water Tower (all Ayes)
• Approved 28E Agreement between Camanche Public Library and Clinton County Public Library Association (all Ayes)
• Approved amendment to City Administrator contract (all Ayes)
• Approved Manatt’s bid to resurface 11th Place for $75,292.50 (all Ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering minutes and various payments (all Ayes)
• Authorized sale of ballistic vest to LeClaire Police Department for $380.00 (all Ayes)
• Approved renewal of cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits for Kwik Star #632 (all Ayes)
• Approved cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor permits for Total Liquor, LLC (all Ayes)

City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. A public hearing on the FY2025 Budget Amendment was held with no public comments. The council then adopted a resolution approving the FY2025 Budget Amendment, with all members voting aye.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Adopted FY2025 Budget Amendment (all Ayes)

City Council

The council approved a $1,188,860 contract with Gingerich Well & Pump Service to construct Test Well #8. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the commercial water tower provision and authorized two temporary summer workers and a permanent hire for the Public Works Department. Several resolutions were adopted to schedule public hearings on the FY2025 budget amendment, a library catalog consortium agreement, and a capital improvement plan amendment. The April 2025 financial report and multiple draft minutes were accepted and placed on file.

• Awarded contract to Gingerich Well & Pump Service, LLC for Well #8 Test Well $1,188,860 (all Ayes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 18.20.020 AG-1 (Commercial Water Tower) (all Ayes)
• Approved two temporary summer workers for Public Works Department (all Ayes)
• Approved hiring a replacement for retiring Public Works employee (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution for public hearing on FY2025 budget amendment, May 30, 3:00 p.m. (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution for public hearing June 3, 2025 on Union Library Catalog Consortium (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution for public hearing June 3, 2025 on amending Capital Improvement Plan (all Ayes)
• Accepted City Clerk/Treasurer’s April 2025 financial report and various draft board minutes (all Ayes)

City Council

The council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda covering numerous city expenses. It adopted an ordinance amending Section 6-5-7 of the Utilities Code for lawn water meter billing. The council also approved a full‑time Cemetery Sexton/Public Works position, created a special subcommittee to review the fee schedule, renewed the city insurance policy, and authorized a generator purchase for the Swan Slough Lift Station.

• Approved agenda (amended) – all Ayes
• Approved Consent Agenda covering multiple payments – all Ayes
• Adopted Ordinance amending Section 6-5-7 Utilities – Billing Charges – Lawn Water Meters – all Ayes
• Approved full‑time Cemetery Sexton/Public Works position – all Ayes
• Established Special Subcommittee for Fee Schedule – all Ayes
• Approved City Insurance Policy renewal, authorizing $227,584.06 payment to Core‑Vens – all Ayes
• Approved generator backup for Swan Slough Lift Station, $11,250 to Cummins – all Ayes
• Approved appointment of Tevin Stoecker to Park and Recreation Commission – all Ayes

City Council

The Camanche City Council approved the $141,447.17 payment to Eastern Iowa Excavation & Concrete for the splash pad project. It also set a public hearing date for the FY 2025 budget amendment, approved the first reading of a water‑meter ordinance, and re‑configured two stop signs. A new part‑time cemetery sexton position was created and several licenses and permits were renewed.

• Approved Pay Application #3 for splash pad $141,447.17 (all Ayes)
• Approved public hearing on FY 2025 Budget (1st Amendment) for April 29, 2025 (all Ayes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Section 6‑5‑7 (all Ayes, no Nays)
• Removed two stop signs on 5th Street and placed one on 5th Avenue (all Ayes)
• Created new 30‑hour Cemetery Sexton/10‑hour Public Works position (all Ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cjbiglanes, LLC dba Imperial Lanes (all Ayes)
• Approved renewal of Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor permit for Casey’s Marketing Company (all Ayes)
• Adopted resolution amending delinquent water/sewer/solid waste lien for 1308 7th Street (all Ayes)

City Council

The council approved the agenda amendment and adopted a resolution hiring Police Officer 3rd Class Carter Marten, administering his oath. They approved the consent agenda covering numerous routine expenditures, authorized a $31,057.50 culvert replacement contract, granted a Class C retail alcohol license to Clyde’s Tavern, and set the maximum property tax levy at $13.10 for the fiscal year ending 2026. Additional actions included scheduling the FY 2026 budget public hearing for April 29, 2025, calling a public hearing to amend the agricultural zoning ordinance, and removing Ashley Foley from the Planning and Zoning Commission; the cell‑tower lease amendment was tabled.

• Approved Consent Agenda covering routine items (all Ayes)
• Approved hiring Police Officer 3rd Class Carter Marten (all Ayes)
• Approved $31,057.50 Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete contract for 9th Avenue culvert replacement (all Ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Clyde’s Tavern (all Ayes)
• Approved Maximum Property Tax Levy $13.10 for FY ending 2026 (all Ayes)
• Approved FY 2026 Budget Proposal Public Hearing date April 29, 2025 (all Ayes)
• Approved Public Hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 18.20.020 AG-1 (all Ayes)
• Approved removal of Ashley Foley from Planning and Zoning Commission (all Ayes)