Guttenberg public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will review city projects including a change order for the North 5th Street project and the water improvement project, discuss nuisance issues, and consider a request to purchase city property at the 310th Street gate. The agenda also includes routine consent items, alcohol license renewals, and a closed session to evaluate an individual's professional competency.
- Pay request to River City Paving for $15,848.86 for North 5th Street
- Consideration of Change Order #3 for North 5th Street project
- Request to purchase city property (310th Street Gate)
- SOO Green Franchise Agreement
- Union Contract Tentative Agreement
Council
The Guttenberg City Council is meeting in a special workshop session to discuss the budget. The agenda contains only a budget workshop, other discussion topics, and adjournment, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Budget workshop
- Other topics for discussion
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will discuss city projects with engineer Veenstra & Kimm, including the North 5th Street and water improvement projects, and address nuisance issues, pillars on Schiller Street, and a gate on 310th Street. The council will also consider several resolutions, including appointing a representative to the Clayton County E-911 Service Board, adopting a procurement policy addendum, and approving the 2023 annual financial, street, and urban renewal reports. Additionally, they will set a date for the FY 2024-2025 budget workshop, discuss 2024 marina leases, and consider a revolving loan fund loan.
- North 5th Street Project update
- Water Improvement Project update
- Resolution to appoint representative to Clayton County E-911 Service Board
- Resolution adopting 2023 Procurement Policy Addendum
- Resolution approving 2023 Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a revolving loan request, bids for police vehicles, and decisions on part-time custodian and electrical superintendent positions. The council will also discuss a certificate of deposit investment and may enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy with legal counsel.
- Revolving loan request
- Police vehicle bids
- Part-time Municipal Building Custodian position
- Electrical Superintendent position
- CD investment
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 9, 2023, covering routine consent items, city project updates, and several ordinances. Notable actions include a pay request for North 5th Street paving, amendments to fiscal management and liquor/tobacco codes, and a closed session to discuss litigation strategy.
- Pay request #1 for River City Paving: $580,474.94 (North 5th Street)
- Ordinance amending fiscal management provisions
- Ordinance amending liquor license and cigarette/tobacco permit provisions
- Resolution for wage adjustment for CV/Chamber Director
- Street closure request for Farmers Market
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2023, addressing a range of items including a comp time policy, updates on city projects (North 5th Street, Big Springs Trail, Water Improvement), and several resolutions for traffic control devices. The agenda also includes public hearings, nuisance property discussions, and various committee recommendations.
- Resolution authorizing traffic control device for RPD
- Resolution for no parking Mon-Fri during school bus loading/unloading
- Resolution for no parking on North 5th Street
- Comp Time Policy discussion
- City projects update with Veenstra & Kimm (North 5th Street, Big Springs Trail, Water Improvement)
Council
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including approving a change order for the North 5th Street project, entering into a contract with the Iowa DNR for boat ramp repairs, and approving a street closure for the Homecoming Parade. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.
- North 5th Street project – change order approval
- Resolution to enter into a contract with the DNR for boat ramp repairs
- Request for street closure for Homecoming Parade
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hear updates and consider approvals for several city projects, including a change order for the North 5th Street project, the Big Springs Trail Connection, and a water improvement project. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an ordinance for special parking restrictions during public events, a request for additional fireworks funding, and various other items such as employee handbook revisions, nuisance issues, and a sewer adjustment request.
- North 5th Street Project change order approval
- Big Springs Trail Connection Project update
- Water Improvement Project update
- Ordinance amending Chapter 69 on special parking restrictions for public events
- GMHC GermanFest 5K request
Council
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a change order for the North 5th Street project and to appoint Jamie Blume as the Public Improvement Review Committee (PIRC) representative for city projects. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- North 5th Street project change order approval
- Appointment of Jamie Blume as PIRC for city projects
Council
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including repairs to the South Boat Dock ramp, a revised contract for the police chief, and an insurance renewal. The council will also hold a work session to discuss street improvements.
- South Boat Dock ramp repairs
- Resolution 3386-23 – Police Chief Contract with revisions
- Insurance Renewal
- Work session to discuss street improvements
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the renewal of the Twin Towers riverfront lease, annual insurance policy renewal, and nuisance property issues. The council will also hear updates on city projects (North 5th Street, Big Springs Trail, water improvements) and consider a request to allow urban chickens. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, and financial reports.
- Twin Towers Riverfront Lease Renewal
- City Insurance Annual Renewal/Policy Revisions
- North 5th Street Project update
- Big Springs Trail Connection Project update
- Jordan & Hannah Millard Request - Urban Chickens
Council
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to enter closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual, as allowed under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Following the closed session, the council may take action related to that personnel matter. The rest of the agenda is procedural (approve agenda, roll call, adjourn).
- Motion to enter closed session under Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate professional competency of an individual
- Possible action item following closed session related to the personnel matter
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hold its regular April meeting with a full agenda of city business. Items include setting a public hearing for a FY 2022-2023 budget amendment, considering a sewer maintenance contract with CIT Sewer Solutions, and discussing police positions and schedules. The council will also consider several resolutions, including non-bargaining unit employee compensation for FY 2023-2024 and fund transfers.
- Set public hearing for FY 2022-2023 budget amendment
- Sewer maintenance contract with CIT Sewer Solutions
- Resolution for FY 2023-2024 non-bargaining unit employee compensation
- Request to close River Park Drive (Pearl to Main) for Prom Grand March
- Dog Park Project and Moxie's Street Dance special event request
Council
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a simplified application for a Class E retail alcohol license for BSADEWASSER LLC, doing business as Sodes Green Acre Café. The agenda also includes a general discussion period for other topics before adjournment.
- Class E retail alcohol license application for BSADEWASSER LLC d/b/a Sodes Green Acre Café
Council
The Guttenberg City Council is holding a union meeting to discuss a proposed wage increase for the Wastewater Superintendent position, in negotiations with AFSCME Local 1127. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Wage increase proposal for Wastewater Superintendent position
- Union meeting with AFSCME Local 1127
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2023-2024 property tax levy and the status of the daycare assistance project, and will consider resolutions to approve the tax levy and set a public hearing on a natural gas franchise fee. The council will also vote on selling city property to Ron and Sue Hoefer, approving street closures for events, and several other routine items.
- Public hearing and resolution for FY 2023-2024 property tax levy
- Resolution to set public hearing on natural gas franchise fee ordinance
- Sale of Lot 10, Block 145 and vacation of alley/Van Buren Street to Hoefer
- Street closure requests for River Park Cruisers and Combat Vets events
- Resolution approving police department policy manual
Council
The Guttenberg City Council approved the sale of city property to Ronald and Sue Hoefer, set a public hearing for the FY 2023-2024 budget, and approved a revenue purpose statement for a natural gas franchise fee. They also approved several event requests, a police department policy manual, and a wage increase for the wastewater superintendent.
- Approved Resolution 3365-23 selling Lot 10, Block 145 to Ronald and Sue Hoefer
- Set public hearing for FY 2023-2024 budget for March 13, 2023
- Approved Resolution 3366-22 for natural gas franchise fee revenue purpose statement
- Approved $1.50/hour wage increase for Wastewater Superintendent
- Approved $2,500 membership in Clayton County CERT team
Council
The Guttenberg City Council will hold two public hearings: one on Ron Hoefer's request to purchase a portion of Van Buren Street and an adjoining alley, and another on amending Chapter 165 of the city code regarding minimum yard requirements for detached garages in R-2 and R-3 districts. The council will also discuss a range of other items including a marketing partnership with Clayton County, a Community Catalyst Grant request, the dog park project, gas franchise, and setting the FY 2023-2024 budget.
- Public hearing: Ron Hoefer request to purchase portion of Van Buren Street and 33-foot-wide adjoining alley
- Public hearing: Ordinance amending minimum front, side, and rear yard requirements for detached garages in R-2 and R-3 districts
- Resolution setting FY 2023-2024 budget and first public hearing
- Resolution approving IDOT Agreement #2-22-STBG-SWAP-044 for Surface Transportation Block Grant Program
- Discussion of river front lease rates and marina slip rates