Carlisle, IA

Parks Board

The Carlisle Parks and Recreation Board will review financial reports and project updates, then take action on a Tree City fall event and urban forestry grant, including a tree removal and planting plan. They will also decide on weed spraying for North Park and City Cemetery, and discuss a lease agreement and board participation.

• Discussion and action on Tree City Fall event and Urban Forestry Grant
• Develop Tree Removal and Planting Plan
• Discussion and action on Weed Spray for North Park and City Cemetery
• Fiscal Year End Financial Report and July Expense Report
• Discussion on upcoming CGSA/CBC Lease Agreement

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the PDM Metals steel shot blaster site plan, which includes a 58'x30' accessory building. The applicant requests a waiver from screening requirements for overhead doors facing the public right-of-way. The review also addresses site upkeep, landscaping compliance, and hydrant coverage.

• Proposed 58'x30' accessory building (1,740 SF) for steel shot blaster system
• Waiver requested for overhead door screening per Carlisle City Code 165.12.3.A.2
• Approval contingent on moving stored materials from grass to gravel or paved areas
• Replanting of trees required to bring landscape plan into compliance
• Fire Chief and Building Official have not yet reviewed the site plan

Library Board

The Carlisle Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving three policies: Circulation, Unscheduled Closings, and Collection Development. They will also review the director's financial report and vote on $7,005.64 in bills for June 2026, and receive an update on the new building from the August 10 City Council meeting.

• Possible approval of Circulation Policy, Unscheduled Closings Policy, and Collection Development Policy
• Action on bills totaling $7,005.64, including $1,506.40 to Overdrive and $1,455.38 to Ingram for books
• Director's financial report: $15.50 remitted to City Hall for July 2026 (faxes and earbuds)
• New building update from 8/10/26 City Council meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Library Board

The Carlisle Public Library Board of Trustees will review and possibly approve three new policies: Circulation, Unscheduled Closings, and Collection Development. The board will also receive the director's financial report, approve bills totaling $7,005.64, and get an update on the new building from the August 10 City Council meeting.

• Approval of Circulation Policy, Unscheduled Closings Policy, and Collection Development Policy
• Bills totaling $7,005.64, including $1,506.40 to Overdrive and $1,455.38 to Ingram for books
• Financial report: $15.50 remitted to City Hall for July 2026 (faxes and earbuds)
• New building update from 8/10/26 City Council meeting
• Upcoming events: Tween Book Club 8/20, Adult Book Club 9/1, Library Closed 9/7

Mayor & City Council

The Carlisle City Council will consider several action items, including a change order for the public library renovation project, an ordinance updating rules for personal transportation and mobility devices, and a request to view monthly credit card statements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of bills and appointments.

• Approval of bills totaling $123,774.68
• Change Order #5 for Public Library Renovation Project (Resolution 20260810002)
• Ordinance 817 updating Chapter 76 on bicycles, ebikes, emotos, escooters
• Appointment of Nicole Antisdel to Parks Board
• Placement of mobile can and bottle redemption trailer at North Park on trial basis

The council approved a revised library renovation change order (05R) for $17,772.43 (4-1), after initially considering a larger amount. It also approved a $4,835.19 deposit for library furniture (4-1) and a six-month trial of a Mobile Droppett can and bottle redemption trailer at North Park (3-2). The council tabled a bike ordinance update and a request to add credit card statements to the consent agenda.

• Approved library change order 05R for $17,772.43 (4-1)
• Approved Library Furniture International deposit up to $4,835.19 (4-1)
• Approved six-month trial of Mobile Droppett redemption trailer at North Park (3-2)
• Tabled Ordinance 817 on personal transportation devices (4-1)
• Tabled request to add credit card statements to consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills of $123,774.68 (5-0)
• Approved corrections to July 27 minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to present live-streaming policy by September 14, 2026 (5-0)

Cemetery Board

The Carlisle Cemetery Board is meeting to handle administrative matters, including appointing a chair, discussing a new process for intake forms and records, and considering a $25 recording fee. They will also discuss renaming cemetery sections to improve record keeping and set the next meeting date.

• Appointing Chair of Cemetery Board
• Discussion and possible action on new process for Cemetery intake forms, buying, selling, and maintaining records
• Discussion and possible action on setting recording fees of $25
• Discussion and possible action on renaming Cemetery sections (A, B, C, D)

The Carlisle Cemetery Board appointed Dietre McCormick as chair and approved a $25 recording fee for cemetery transactions. The board also discussed new intake forms, renaming cemetery sections, and set the next meeting for September 14, 2026.

• Appointed Dietre McCormick as chair (5-0)
• Approved $25 recording fee for county recording and administration (5-0)
• Set next meeting for September 14, 2026, at 3:30pm

Mayor & City Council

The Carlisle City Council will consider several consent agenda items including a $585,800 task order for Jefferson Street lift station technical services, pay applications for the library renovation and School Street reconstruction, and a wastewater flow meter quote. Under new business, the council will discuss and possibly act on change orders for the public library renovation, an ordinance updating rules for bicycles, ebikes, and other personal mobility devices, and a resolution on employee insurance deductions.

• Task Order 26-03 for Strand Associates for Jefferson Street Lift Station technical services, not to exceed $585,800
• Pay Application #11 to DDVI, Inc. for Public Library Renovation, not to exceed $170,989.23
• Pay Application #1 to Mainline Construction for School Street Phase 3 Reconstruction, not to exceed $157,336.43
• Ordinance 817 updating Chapter 76 on personal transportation and mobility devices (bicycles, ebikes, emotos, escooters)
• Change Order #6 for Public Library Renovation, not to exceed $4,423.03

The council tabled Resolution 20260727001 for a $45,000 negative change order on the Public Library Renovation Project to allow staff to gather cost-cutting options. They approved Change Order #6 for $4,423.03 and a resolution to waive collecting $11,422 in employee insurance deduction errors. The first reading of a personal transportation ordinance was approved.

• Tabled Resolution 20260727001 for library renovation change order until next meeting (4-0-1)
• Approved Change Order #6 for library renovation at $4,423.03 (5-0)
• Tabled LFI bill for $4,835.19 for library deposit (3-1-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 817 on personal transportation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20260727002 to waive collecting $11,422 in employee insurance deduction errors (5-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Carlisle City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on Change Order #2 for the School Street – Phase 3 project. No other business is listed.

• Discussion and possible action on Change Order #2 for School Street – Phase 3

The council approved Change Order #2 for the School Street Phase 3 Project to add ADA-compliant sidewalk and crossing improvements around City Hall. The change was made possible by savings from a prior deductive change order and was prompted by contractor-damaged panels. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

• Approved Change Order #2 for School Street Phase 3 Project (3-0)

Mayor & City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda including a $271,000 task order for School Street reconstruction, a $222,000 payment for the library renovation, and several other contracts and purchases. They will also discuss ordinances on one-way traffic and parking in the alley south of School Street, and possible action on server quotes and the city website.

• Task Order 26-01 for Strand Associates: School Street Reconstruction Phase 3 administration services up to $271,000
• Pay Application #10 for Carlisle Public Library Renovation to DDVI Inc., up to $221,894.76
• Hiring Joshua Harding as part-time firefighter/paramedic at $19.54/hour
• Resolution 2026013002: fund transfers for joint fuel depot project with Carlisle Community School District
• Discussion and possible action on ordinances for one-way traffic and parking in the alley south of School Street downtown

The council voted 3-0-1 (McAvoy abstaining) to accept ownership of the Allen Township Cemetery, with a $10,250 payment from the Township for FY26-27 maintenance. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including $417,616.83 in bills, a $271,000 task order for School Street reconstruction, and a $221,894.76 pay application for the library renovation. A $26,133.93 server upgrade from Cyber Solutions was approved for all city departments.

• Approved taking ownership of Allen Township Cemetery with $10,250 maintenance payment (3-0-1, McAvoy abstaining)
• Approved consent agenda including $417,616.83 in bills, $271,000 task order for School Street Phase 3, and $221,894.76 library renovation payment (4-0)
• Approved ordinance making alley south of School Street one-way traffic, waiving third reading (4-0)
• Approved no-parking ordinance for same alley, waiving third reading (4-0)
• Approved $26,133.93 server upgrade from Cyber Solutions for all city departments (4-0)
• Approved hiring Joshua Harding as part-time firefighter paramedic at $19.54/hour
• Approved Resolution 20260713001 appointing Lauren Gardner as City Clerk
• Approved Resolution 20260713002 for fund transfers for joint fuel depot project with school district

Library Board

Mayor & City Council

The Carlisle City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of bills totaling $543,805.94, a resolution setting employee wages for FY2027, and several purchases and hires. Under old and new business, the council will discuss a site plan update for the Martin Marietta sand facility, ordinances on one-way traffic and parking in the alley south of School Street, and hold a public hearing on FY2026 Budget Amendment #1.

• Approval of Resolution Setting Employee Wages for FY2027
• Public Hearing on FY2026 Budget Amendment #1
• Purchase of Caterpillar 305 Excavator from Ziegler CAT for up to $91,943.99
• Discussion and possible action on site plan update for Martin Marietta Sand Facility
• Approval of Class C Liquor License for Jeff & Shari, LLC at 130 S. 1st Street

The council approved an updated site plan for Martin Marietta, a FY2026 budget amendment, and several consent agenda items including hiring and equipment purchases. A decision on a new server for police body cameras was tabled to obtain comparable quotes.

• Approved updated site plan for Martin Marietta (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills of $543,805.94, liquor licenses, hiring of Emma Haynes and Madison Evans, and equipment purchases (5-0)
• Tabled decision on police body camera server to get comparable quotes for 18 terabyte server (5-0)
• Approved ordinance changing alley south of School Street to one-way traffic (5-0)
• Approved no parking in alley south of School Street (5-0)

Parks Board

The Carlisle Parks & Rec Board will discuss and take action on weed spray for North Park and City Cemetery, and on summer recreation 'Parks Week' activities. They will also receive updates on the North Park Improvement Project and pool opening. The meeting includes citizen participation, approval of prior minutes, and a finance report.

• Discussion and action on weed spray for North Park and City Cemetery
• Discussion and action on Summer Recreation 'Parks Week'
• Update on North Park Improvement Project (costs total $71,423, with $16,694 spent so far)
• Update on pool opening
• Finance and bills report including invoices totaling over $12,000 in council bills

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Carlisle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a site plan update for the Martin Marietta Carlisle Sand Facility. The agenda includes only this one substantive item along with standard procedural items.

• Discussion and possible action on site plan update for Martin Marietta Carlisle Sand Facility

Mayor & City Council

The Carlisle City Council will discuss and possibly vote on several resolutions, including establishing an electric bicycle and scooter use study committee, approving job descriptions for the city clerk and finance manager positions, and a GEMT services agreement. The council will also consider changes to alleys and an amphitheater electrical project at Scotch Ridge Nature Park. The consent agenda includes approval of $116,380.27 in bills and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Resolution 20260608003 to create an Electric Bicycle and Scooter Use Study Committee
• Resolution 20260608001 approving job description for City Clerk
• Resolution 20260608002 approving job description for Finance Manager
• Discussion on changes to alleys
• Scotch Ridge Nature Park Amphitheater Electrical Project

The Carlisle City Council tabled a motion to approve a $5,000 electrical panel quote from Robison Electric for the Scotch Ridge Nature Park amphitheater until further information on potential scope changes is provided. The council also discussed ebikes and scooters, directing staff to draft an ordinance and education plan, and supported alley improvements for the School Street Project. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including bills of $116,380.27 and minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 20260608001 for City Clerk job description (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 20260608002 for Finance Manager job description (consent agenda)
• Approved Public Consulting Emergency Services Agreement for GEMT Services (consent agenda)
• Tabled amphitheater electrical panel quote from Robison Electric pending scope review (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ebike/scooter ordinance and education plan for council review in two meetings
• Supported alley improvements for School Street Project, including one-way alley and ordinance changes

Mayor & City Council

The Carlisle City Council will consider consent items including a $121,848.69 bill list, tentative collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 61 and Teamsters Local 238, and a $743,547.91 payment for the public library renovation. New business includes resolutions on a police hiring incentive, vehicle use policy updates, library furniture purchases, a road maintenance agreement with the state, and job descriptions for city clerk and finance manager. A closed session is planned to evaluate the city administrator.

• Approval of tentative collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 61 and Teamsters Local 238
• Pay application #9 for Public Library Renovation Project to DDVI Inc. in amount not to exceed $743,547.91
• Setting public hearing date for FY2026 budget amendment for June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm
• Discussion and possible action on pursuing memorandum of understanding with Teamsters Local 238 to provide police hiring incentive
• Discussion and possible action on resolution approving 28E agreement with Iowa DOT for maintenance and repair of primary roads

The Carlisle City Council approved the consent agenda, including bills, collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 61 and Teamsters Local 238, and a library renovation pay application. It also approved resolutions for bond agents, a 28E agreement with the Iowa DOT, and library furniture quotes. Two job description resolutions were tabled, and the council entered closed session to evaluate the city administrator.

• Approved consent agenda including bills of $121,848.69 (4-0)
• Approved tentative collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 61 and Teamsters Local 238 (4-0)
• Approved resolution appointing paying agent for 2026A Bond (4-0)
• Approved resolution amending 2025A Bond loan agreement (4-0)
• Authorized Chief Koch to present hiring incentive MOU to union (4-0)
• Approved vehicle use policy updates in employee handbook (4-0)
• Approved library furniture quotes from Triplett and LFI (4-0)
• Tabled job descriptions for City Clerk and Finance Manager (5-0)

Parks Board

The Carlisle Parks & Rec Board will discuss and take action on the Summer Recreation 'Parks Week' and Nature Park Amphitheater bids, and receive updates on the North Park Improvement Project and pool startup. The meeting also includes citizen participation, approval of April meeting minutes, and a finance report.

• Discussion and action on Summer Recreation 'Parks Week'
• Discussion on North Park Improvement Project
• Update on Pool Startup
• Discussion and action on Nature Park Amphitheater Bids
• Public Walkthrough for Disc Golf Course

The Carlisle Parks Board voted 5-0 to forward a bid for the Nature Park Amphitheater project to the city council for consideration at the June meeting. The board also approved a motion regarding Summer Recreation 'Parks Week' activities. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on pool startup and a disc golf course walkthrough.

• Approved motion to take Nature Park Amphitheater bid to city council (5-0)
• Approved motion for Summer Recreation 'Parks Week' activities

Mayor & City Council

The Carlisle City Council will consider approving a $2,980,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Note, Series 2026A, and a consent agenda including $138,847.82 in bills. Other items include a resolution to appoint an acting city clerk, discussion of a prior tax payment for Butlers at 1175 Meadow View Drive, and possible action on a joint fuel depot project. The meeting also features a public works quarterly report and a possible closed session to evaluate the city administrator.

• Approval of $138,847.82 in bills
• Approval of $2,980,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026A
• Discussion on prior approved tax payment for Butlers at 1175 Meadow View Drive
• Approval of police department printer purchase and services contract (Option 2)
• Approval of fireworks contract with J&M Displays

The council approved a resolution appointing City Administrator Deven Markley as acting city clerk, with a 4-1 vote (Carter dissenting). The council also approved a $2.98 million general obligation bond sale for the library and School Street project at a 3.990% interest rate, and authorized a $16,000 fireworks contract with J&M. A motion to change the timing of a tax abatement payment for the Butlers passed 3-1 (Sauter dissenting).

• Appointed Deven Markley as acting city clerk (4-1)
• Approved $2,980,000 GO bond sale for library and School St. project (5-0)
• Approved $16,000 fireworks contract with J&M (3-0, McAvoy abstained)
• Approved making estimated tax abatement payment in May with a true-up in July (3-1)
• Approved $5,000 quote from Midwest Planning Alliance for CIP consulting (4-0, Carter abstained)
• Created project fund for shared fuel depot with school district (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with amendments (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 meeting (5-0)