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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Board Commission
Guttenberg Zoning Board to hear Steve Blood's variance request
The Guttenberg Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Steve Blood. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting, plus old and new business items.
- Steve Blood variance request
- Approve minutes of July 28, 2026
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
5:30 pm @ City Council Chambers
A G E N D A
Call Meeting to Order.
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Approve Minutes of July 28, 2026.
3) Steve Blood, Variance Request
4) Old Business.
5) New Business.
Adjourn.
CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
July 28, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers
The Zoning Board of Adjustment for Guttenberg, Iowa met on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:30
PM in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Al Troester, Peggy Rausch and Jeff
Dolan were present. Absent: Steve Miller and Josh Roth. Guest: Steve Bahls, Shane
Harbaugh, Becky Harbaugh, Jon Klaes, Brian Butz.
Rausch made a motion to approve the agenda. Dolan seconded. Ayes: Troester, Dolan and
Rausch. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Rausch made a motion to approve minutes of June 25, 2025. Dolan seconded. Ayes: Troester,
Dolan and Rausch. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Discussed variance request from Brian Butz to replace decks overhanging platted Schiller
Street, lower deck would be enlarged slightly to match size of upper deck, and update the fence
around steps going down to basement apartment. Rausch made a motion to approve the
variance request. Dolan seconded. Ayes: Troester, Dolan and Rausch. Nays: 0. Motion
carried.
Discussed variance request from Shane Harbaugh to replace deck and install …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026
Board Commission
Commission to review 2026 Urban Renewal Area designation
The Guttenberg Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review and make a recommendation on the 2026 Urban Renewal Area. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting, plus old and new business. No other substantive items are listed.
- Review and recommendation of 2026 Urban Renewal Area
- Approval of minutes from April 20, 2026 meeting
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, July 9, 2026
5:00pm
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Call Meeting to Order.
Roll Call.
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Approve Minutes of April 20, 2026 meeting.
3) Review and recommendation – 2026 Urban Renewal Area.
4) Old Business.
5) New Business
Adjourn.
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Council
Council to tour Kids Kampus, discuss daycare building committee
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a joint meeting with the Kids Kampus board to tour the daycare facility and receive information about daycare needs. A possible action item is on the agenda regarding the creation of a Building Committee for daycare needs.
- Tour of Kids Kampus building
- Kids Kampus board to share information on daycare
- Possible action on creating Building Committee for daycare needs
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
Kids Kampus Joint Meeting
August 18, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Education Center, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital
A G E N D A
Mayor:
Fred Schaub
Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem:
Jane Parker
Council Member:
Steve Bahls
Council Member:
Austin Greve
City Attorney:
Hillary Friedmann
Council Member:
Michelle Geuder
City Manager/Clerk:
Jamie Blume
Council Member:
Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Move to Kids Kampus building for a brief tour
3) Return to Education Center – Kids Kampus board to share information on daycare
4) Possible action item regarding creation of Building Committee for daycare needs
5) Adjourn
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Board Commission
Park Board to review Big Springs path bid and Rotary Club assistance
The Guttenberg Park Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss several park items including a request from Umbrella Arts for park updates for River of Music events, a tent request from River Park Cruisers for a September car cruise, and review of the Big Springs path bid with Rotary Club assistance. They will also consider ground repair recommendations for the Farmer's Market area and hear member reports.
- Umbrella Arts request for park updates for River of Music events
- River Park Cruisers tent request for September car cruise
- Big Springs Path bid review and Rotary Club assistance
- Ground repair recommendations for Farmer's Market area
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City of Guttenberg
PARK BOARD MEETING
August 18, 2026@ 4:30 PM
Big Springs
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
1. Approve Agenda.
2. Approve Minutes of July 14, 2026 Meeting.
3. Umbrella Arts – request for park updates for River of Music events
4. River Park Cruiser’s Tent Request- Sept. Car Cruise
5. Big Springs Path: Review Bid and Rotary Club’s Assistance
6. Ground Repair Recommendations: Farmer’s Market Area
7. Member’s Reports.
8. Other Park Business.
9. Old Business.
10. New Business.
11. Set Next Meeting Date.
Final Comments
Adjourn
CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 4:30 PM.
The Park Board for Guttenberg, Iowa, met on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the North Gazebo. Board members
present: Ed Dvorak, John Hess, Kim Davis, Mary Streich, and Steve Staebler. Absent: None.
Streich made a motion to approve the agenda. Davis seconded. Ayes: Dvorak, Streich, Staebler, Hess, Davis. Nays: 0.
Motion carried.
Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. Streich seconded. Ayes: Dvorak, Staebler,
Streich, Hess, and Davis. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Discussed drainage around Big Springs. There are wash out areas around the shelter. Public works has the repairs on
their to-do list. Board would like to see rock added to the trails. Kepler would be willing to do work up to first set of steps
and around the kiosk. Ma …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
Council
Council to consider development agreement with Driftless Current, LLC
The Guttenberg City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution approving a development agreement with Driftless Current, LLC, which includes annual appropriation tax increment incentives. The council will also consider several other items, including property disposal, an alley improvement agreement, and a pay request for storm sewer work. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment.
- Public hearing and resolution for development agreement with Driftless Current, LLC, authorizing tax increment incentives
- Pay request #3 for storm water updates on South River Park Drive, final/retainer $10,172.74
- Resolution setting public hearing date for disposal of property (Parker) and resolution authorizing disposal of parcels off Acre Street
- Resolution for alley improvement agreement in Block 85
- Consider approval of bids for storage building by Fire Station
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 10, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting — 07/13/2026
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
d) Approve Firefighter Brandon Pecha
e) Simplified Renewal of Class B Retail Alcohol License for Landing 615 Inc. d/b/a
Landing 615 Inc.
f) Application for Special Class C Retail 5 Day Alcohol License for The Guttenberg
Heritage Society d/b/a Guttenberg GermanFest (pending Dram Shop)
g) Update for Temporary Change of Outdoor Service for Moxies Tap Inc. d/b/a Moxies
Tap. (September Charity Golf Tournament)
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HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit t …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Board Commission
Guttenberg Recreation Board to discuss pool, ball fields, playgrounds
The Guttenberg Recreation Board is meeting to approve its agenda and prior minutes, then discuss the swimming pool, ball fields, facilities, and playgrounds. The board will also set the next meeting date and handle old and new business. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Approve agenda
- Approve minutes of July 10, 2026
- Discussion: Swimming Pool
- Discussion: Ball Fields/Facilities/Playgrounds
- Set next meeting date/time
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Recreation Board
City of Guttenberg
August 3, 2026
9:00 AM.
Duwe Field
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Approve minutes of July 10, 2026.
3) Swimming Pool.
4) Ball Fields/Facilities/Playgrounds
5) Set next meeting date/time.
6) Old Business.
7) New Business.
Adjourn.
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board Commission
Guttenberg Library Board to set 2027 closures, approve spending
The Guttenberg Library Board will meet to approve minutes and expenditures, discuss accreditation, plan 2027 library closures, and consider training and conference attendance. The board will also hear reports on the Tangeman Endowment and Library Foundation, and review the June library report.
- Approve minutes from June 30, 2026 meeting
- Discuss library closures for 2027
- Approve library's expenditures
- Tangeman Endowment report
- Library Foundation update
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Guttenberg Library Board Meeting
July 28, 2026 – 5:00 PM
Guttenberg Public Library
Agenda
1) Call to order
2) Approve minutes from June 30, 2026 meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of library business other
than those listed on this agenda. Speakers are requested to state their name for the record and limit speaking
time to three minutes.
3) Library Board training
4) Accreditation
5) Library closures for 2027
6) Iowa Library Association Conference
7) Library AmeriCorps member
8) Director time off approval
9) Tangeman Endowment report
10) Library Foundation update
11) June Library Report for Board and City
12) Upcoming Library events:
▪ StoryWalk® “Badger’s Perfect Garden” by Marsha Diane Arnold
▪ Majhongg: Thursdays @ 1:00 PM: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
▪ Adult Game Afternoon: Fridays @ 1:00 PM: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
▪ Book Discussion: Tuesday, August 4th @ 6PM, “Someone Else’s Shoes” by Jojo Moyes
▪ Writers Open Mic: Thursday, 8/6 @ 7PM
▪ Storytime: Monday, 8/10 @ 10:30AM
13) Approve library’s expenditures
14) Set date for next meeting
15) Adjourn
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Board Commission
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Wolter Grotto improvements
The Guttenberg Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss improvements to the Wolter Grotto, including repairs, plantings, a bench, and a kiosk. The agenda also includes approval of the May 20, 2026 minutes and other discussion items.
- Wolter Grotto improvements: tuckpointing, urn repair, plantings, bench, kiosk
- Approval of May 20, 2026 minutes
- Discussion of other business
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Wednesday July 15, 2026
Noon
Council Chambers
A G E N D A
Call Meeting to Order.
Roll Call.
Approve Agenda.
Approve Minutes of May 20, 2026.
The Wolter Grotto Improvements
Other Discussion
Date of Next Meeting
Adjourn
CITY OF GUTTENBERG HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
May 20, 2026
The Historic Preservation Commission for Guttenberg, Iowa, met on May 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Present: Chris Schoen, Julie Parker, Dan Kuempel and Lee Johnston. Absent: Andy Reimer. Guest: Austin Greve.
Parker made a motion to approve the agenda. Kuempel seconded. Vote: Ayes: Kuempel, Parker, Johnston, Schoen. Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
Kuempel made a motion to approve minutes dated March 25, 2026. Parker seconded. Vote: Ayes: Kuempel, Parker, Johnston, Schoen. Nays: 0. Motion Carried.
Discussed Wolter Grotto. Reimer power washed in April. Marc Kuempel will tuckpoint soon and repair urn. Johnston brought various items for members to review and determine what to include to replace missing items. Discussion on plantings, bench and kiosk additions after repairs are made. Wolter family would like to be involved in those additions and plantings. Article on grotto history in Press with information on planned updates and donation request. Discussed getting quote for kiosk.
Discussed Preserve Iowa Summit. June 2-3, 2026. Schoen will be attending and possibly Johnston.
Discussed Brian Butz, Balcony Request. Wants t …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board Commission
Park Board discusses drainage, benches, and sculpture location
The Park Board is discussing maintenance for the Big Springs shelter area and updates on a memorial bench program. Members are also reviewing a request regarding a sculpture location and potential park monument repairs.
- Drainage and graveling around Big Springs shelter
- Riverfront Park Bench Replacement Project
- UMGC Grant Application
- Sculpture location reconsideration request
- Monument repair and vegetation removal
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City of Guttenberg
PARK BOARD MEETING
July 14, 2026@ 4:30 PM
North Gazebo
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Approve Agenda.
Approve Minutes of June 23, 2026 Meeting.
Discuss drainage around the Big Springs shelter
UMGC Grant Application
Riverfront Park Bench Replacement Project
Member’s Reports.
Other Park Business.
Old Business.
New Business.
Set Next Meeting Date.
Final Comments
Adjourn
CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 4:30 PM.
The Park Board for Guttenberg, Iowa, met on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM in the South Gazebo. Board members present: Ed Dvorak, John Hess, Kim Davis (by phone), and Steve Staebler (by phone). Absent: Mary Streich.
Davis made a motion to approve the agenda. Hess seconded. Ayes: Dvorak, Staebler, Hess, Davis. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Davis made a motion to approve the minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting. Dvorak seconded. Ayes: Dvorak, Staebler, Hess, and Davis. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Discussed Big Springs Trash Update: Hess reported that there is a small pile of branches, around 5 foot long. Hess will cut them down and remove from the park.
Discussed graveling around the Big Springs shelter and the path to the kiosk. Discussed that those items are possibly in the Boy Scouts plans for updates in the park this summer. If those items are not on the Boy Scouts list of projects, board asked for city to obtain a load of gravel and spread it in areas needed.
Discussed Park condition by monument: …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Council
Council to hold public hearing on housing urban renewal area expansion
The Guttenberg City Council will hold public hearings on expanding the 2026 housing urban renewal area and on disposing of property off Acre Street, and will consider resolutions to establish the renewal area, approve a development agreement with Driftless Current, LLC, and set a meeting date for that agreement. The council will also discuss angle parking in the 200 Block of S. River Park Drive, a potential grant for the 310th Street Bridge, and several special event permits.
- Public hearing on proposed expansion of 2026 Guttenberg Housing Urban Renewal Area
- Resolution to declare necessity and establish urban renewal area, approve plan and projects
- Ordinance for division of taxes in the 2026 Guttenberg Housing and Urban Renewal Area
- Resolution setting date to consider development agreement with Driftless Current, LLC including TIF payments
- Public hearing on disposal of property off Acre Street
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 13, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Calt
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting — 06/08/2026
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others
may be given the opportunity to speak.
3) Public Hearing on Proposed Expansion of the 2026 Guttenberg Housing Urban
Renewal Area.
4) Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to
Section 403.4 of the Code of lowa and to Approve Urban Renewal Plan and Projects
for the 2026 Guttenberg Housing Urban Renewal Area.
5) Ordinance Providing for the D …
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Fri Jul 10, 2026
Board Commission
Guttenberg Recreation Board meets; pool and ball fields on agenda
The Guttenberg Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the agenda and prior minutes, with discussion items on the swimming pool and ball fields, facilities, and playgrounds. No specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.
- Approve agenda
- Approve minutes of June 5, 2026
- Discussion: Swimming Pool
- Discussion: Ball Fields/Facilities/Playgrounds
- Set next meeting date/time
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Recreation Board
City of Guttenberg
July 10, 2026
9:00 AM.
Council Chambers
Call Meeting to Order
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Approve minutes of June 5, 2026.
3) Swimming Pool.
4) Ball Fields/Facilities/Playgrounds
5) Set next meeting date/time.
6) Old Business.
7) New Business.
Adjourn.
Mon Jun 8, 2026
Council
Council to consider angle parking, South River Park Drive paving payments, and data center moratorium
The Guttenberg City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including an ordinance amendment for angle parking on South River Park Drive, two pay requests totaling $298,165.39 for storm water updates, and resolutions on a housing urban renewal area, property disposal, and a moratorium on data centers. The agenda also includes routine consent items, insurance renewals, and a discussion on electric scooters and e-bikes.
- Pay Request #1 for Storm Water Updates: $114,482.59
- Pay Request #2 for Storm Water Updates: $183,682.80
- Resolution setting public hearing on 2026 Housing Urban Renewal Area
- Resolution on moratorium for data centers
- Resolution setting public hearing on disposal of property off Acre Street
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 8, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting — 05/11/2026
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
d) Simplified Renewal for Special Class C Retail Native Wine for Henny Penny's Retail
and Rental LLC d/b/a Henny Penny's.
e) Cigarette Permits/ Device Retailer License.
f) Solid Waste Licenses
HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others
may be given the opportunity to speak.
3) Discussion and Ordinance Amendment Consideration — angle parking in the 200 Block of S.
River Park Drive
4) Origin: Paving and Storm Sewer Improve …
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Mon May 11, 2026
Council
Council to hold public hearings on budget amendment and CDBG food pantry grant
The Guttenberg City Council will hold public hearings on a FY 2025-2026 budget amendment and a CDBG Public Services application for the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital and Clinics FRC Food Pantry Project. They will also discuss angle parking on S. River Park Drive, a request to keep chickens, a sculpture donation, and several resolutions including a housing urban renewal area and a workforce housing tax credit application. The agenda includes routine consent items, employee contract amendments, and a possible closed session on real estate.
- Public hearing and resolution adopting FY 2025-2026 budget amendments
- Public hearing and resolution authorizing CDBG Public Services application for FRC Food Pantry Project
- Resolution setting public hearing for 2026 Guttenberg Housing Urban Renewal Area and Plan
- Resolution supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program application for Driftless Current LLC
- Discussion on angle parking in the 200 Block of S. River Park Drive
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 11, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting — 04/13/2026
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
d) Simplified Renewal for Class C Retail Alcohol License and Update to Ownership for
Moxies Tap Inc d/b/a Moxies Tap.
e) Simplified Renewal for Class C Retail Alcohol License for FOE AERIE #4114 d/b/a
Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE #4114.
f) Simplified Renewal for Class E Retail Alcohol License for 531 US 52 LLC d/b/a
Guttenberg Tobacco & Liquor.
g) Update on Ownership for Class B Retail Alcohol License for DOLGENCORP LLC d/b/a
Dollar General.
h) Simplified Renewal of Special Class C Retail Native Wine Alcohol License for Henny
Penny’s Retail & Rental LLC d/b/a Henny Penny’s Retail & Rental.
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Council
Council to hold public hearings on FY 2026-27 budget and rezoning of former Masonic Temple
The Guttenberg City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2026-2027 budget and a rezoning request for the former Masonic Temple Building at 130 S. First Street. They will also set a public hearing for a budget amendment and a CDBG grant application for the Food Pantry, and consider bids for tree trimming, dump trucks, water trucks, water main extension, and wastewater repairs. The agenda includes several routine items and a request for a billing adjustment due to a water leak.
- Public hearing and resolution adopting FY 2026-2027 budget
- Rezoning of 130 S. First Street from R-2 to C-2
- Pay Request #4 for FC Electric Updates: $59,142.84
- Set public hearing for CDBG Public Services Application for Guttenberg FRC Food Pantry
- Consider bids for tree trimming, dump trucks, water trucks, water main extension, and wastewater repairs
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 13, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
A G E N D A
Mayor:
Fred Schaub
Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem:
Jane Parker
Council Member:
Steve Bahls
Council Member:
Austin Greve
City Attorney:
Hillary Friedmann
Council Member:
Michelle Geuder
City Manager/Clerk:
Jamie Blume
Council Member:
Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting – Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting – 03/09/2026 and Special Meetings 03/23/2026
#1 and 03/23/2026 #2.
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
d) Resolution to Approve Official Appointments
e) Simplified Renewal for Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Flatheads LC d/b/a
Mike’s Fish Shack
f) Pay Request #4 – FC Electric Updates $59,142.84
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HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit the time used to …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
Council
Guttenberg Council to discuss budget adoption and rezoning at special meeting
The City Council will meet to set a public hearing for the FY27 budget adoption. The agenda includes considerations for pool maintenance bids, a sewer adjustment request, and a property rezoning for 130 S. First Street.
- Set Public Hearing for FY27 Budget Adoption for April 13, 2026
- Approve Pay Request #3 for FC Electric Updates ($16,042.83)
- Consider Pool Painting and Caulking Bids
- Rezoning of 130 S. First Street from R-2 to C-2
- Closed session regarding potential real estate purchase or sale
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
March 23, 2026 @ 5:45 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Set Public Hearing for FY27 Budget Adoption — April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
3) Approve Pay Request #3 — FC Electric Updates $16,042.83
4) Consider Pool Painting and Caulking Bids
5) Sewer Adjustment Request: Tony Lake
6) Penny and Steve Rausch Rezoning
a) Ordinance Amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Guttenberg, lowa by
Rezoning PLP Lot 1 Blk 12 (130 S. First Street) from R-2 (Single Family Residential) to C-2
(General Office and Retail District).
7) Police Department Squad Consideration
8) Motion to go into closed session pursuant to lowa Code section 21.5(1)(j) To discuss the
purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.
9) Closed session pursuant to lowa Code section 21.5(1)(j) To discuss the purchase or sale of
particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the p …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Council
Council to hold public hearing on rezoning former Masonic Temple to commercial
The Guttenberg City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning the former Masonic Temple Building at 130 S. First Street from R-2 residential to C-2 commercial, and will consider a workforce housing tax credit resolution, bids for mowing and spraying, and several other items including a 28E agreement with CRCSD for sidewalk and parking updates. The agenda also includes routine consent items, department reports, and a sewer adjustment request.
- Public hearing on rezoning 130 S. First Street from R-2 to C-2
- Resolution supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credit
- Mowing and spraying bid approvals
- 28E agreement with CRCSD for sidewalk, parking, driveway updates
- Sewer adjustment request from Merlin Herzog
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 9, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting — 2/9/2026 and Special Meeting 02/12/2026
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
d) Simplified Renewal for Class C Retail Alcohol License for Klaes Enterprise LLC d/b/a
Guttenberg Brewing Company.
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HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others
may be given the opportunity to speak.
3) Public Hearing - rezoning consideration for former Masonic Temple Building
a) Ordinance Amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordi …
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Council
Council to consider hiring 5th police officer and flood control change order
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two main items: advertising to hire a fifth police officer following a resignation, and a change order for the Flood Control Project. The agenda also includes routine approval of the meeting agenda and adjournment.
- Consideration for advertising to hire 5th police officer due to resignation
- Flood Control Project Change Order
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
February 12, 2026 @ 4:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
A G E N D A
Mayor:
Fred Schaub
Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem:
Jane Parker
Council Member:
Steve Bahls
Council Member:
Austin Greve
City Attorney:
Hillary Friedmann
Council Member:
Michelle Geuder
City Manager/Clerk:
Jamie Blume
Council Member:
Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting – Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consideration for advertising to hire 5th police officer due to resignation
3) Flood Control Project Change Order
4) Adjourn
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Council
Council to consider $1.3M revenue bond for GEIDC project
The Guttenberg City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to issue up to $1,300,000 in revenue bonds for a GEIDC project, along with other business including property sales, a sewer adjustment, and a full city code update. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports from departments, and a request to set a public hearing date for the property tax levy.
- Public hearing and resolutions for $1,300,000 revenue bond (GEIDC Project)
- Dan Parker request to purchase city property
- Sewer adjustment request for 1108 N. 5th Lane
- River Park Cruisers special event request for street closure
- Set public hearing date for property tax levy (3/23/26)
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 9, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting — 01/13/2026 and Special Meeting 02/02/2026
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
d) Resolution to Approve Official Appointments.
e) Simplified Renewal for Class B Retail Alcohol License for BBADEWASSER LLC d/b/a
Sodes Green Acre.
f) Simplified Renewal for Class B Retail Alcohol License for DOLGENCORP LLC d/b/a
Dollar General #9693
g) Update to Ownership for Class B Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Trip Inc. d/b/a Kwik
Star.
HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others
may …
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
Council
Council to hear CCDG budget request and hold budget workshop
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a special meeting to hear a budget request and housing information from Darla Kelchen of CCDG, followed by a budget workshop. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Darla Kelchen (CCDG) budget request and housing info
- Budget workshop
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
February 2, 2026 @ 5:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
A G E N D A
Mayor:
Fred Schaub
Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem:
Jane Parker
Council Member:
Steve Bahls
Council Member:
Austin Greve
City Attorney:
Hillary Friedmann
Council Member:
Michelle Geuder
City Manager/Clerk:
Jamie Blume
Council Member:
Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting – Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others
may be given the opportunity to speak.
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1) Darla Kelchen – CCDG – budget request and housing info
2) Budget Workshop
3) Adjourn
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Council
Council to award paving/storm sewer project, set bond hearing
The Guttenberg City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding the Paving & Storm Sewer Improvement Project, and will vote on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement with the Guttenberg Economic and Industrial Development Committee (GEIDC) for revenue bonds. The agenda also includes multiple ordinance amendments, a request to purchase city property, and updates to the street laborer job description.
- Public hearing and award of Paving & Storm Sewer Improvement Project (estimated $397,000)
- Resolution authorizing GEIDC loan and revenue bond hearing
- Third reading of ordinance allowing C-2 residential on ground floor
- Dan Parker request to purchase city property
- Ordinances amending fireworks, liquor licenses, and service animal rules
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CITY OF GUTTENBERG, IOWA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 12, 2026 @ 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
AGENDA
Mayor: Fred Schaub Council Member/Mayor Pro-tem: Jane Parker
Council Member: Steve Bahls
Council Member: Austin Greve City Attorney: Hillary Friedmann
Council Member: Michelle Geuder City Manager/Clerk: Jamie Blume
Council Member: Brian Rodenberg
Open Meeting — Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1) Approve Agenda.
2) Consent Agenda. (The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-
controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without
any separate discussion on a particular item.)
a) Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting — 12/8/2025
b) Bills & Claims.
c) Department Reports.
d) Simplified Renewal for Class C Retail Alcohol License for Moonshine Real Estate LLC
d/b/a The Dam Bar pending application.
HEARING OF DELEGATIONS: This time is set aside for comments from the public on topics of
City business other than those listed on this agenda. The Mayor and City Council welcome
comments from the public during this time. You are requested to step to the microphone, state
your name for the record, and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others
may be given the opportunity to speak.
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3) Public Hearing — Paving & Storm Sewer Improvement Project
a) Award of the Project
b) Origin - Amendment 2 to Agreement for Professional Services
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💰 Federal awards (top 5 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $219,300 | CITY OF GUTTENBERG Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF FY15 UTILITIES L/D 10 |
| $109,060 | KANN MANUFACTURING CORP Department of Defense · GOETZ SKIFF #1 |
| $102,220 | CITY OF GUTTENBERG Department of Defense · ELECTRIC UTILITY FOR L/D10 (BASE PERIOD) |
| $36,254 | KANN MANUFACTURING CORP Department of the Interior · WI-GREEN BAY FRO-BOAT TRAILERS |
| $29,550 | KANN MANUFACTURING CORP Department of Agriculture · WCF 18' WORK BOAT, MERCURY 40 ELHPT FOUR STROKE TILLER, 20' SHAFT MOTO |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.