{
 "city": "Guttenberg",
 "state": "IA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofguttenberg.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Guttenberg Zoning Board to hear Steve Blood's variance request",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-08-25.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-09",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review 2026 Urban Renewal Area designation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-07-09.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to tour Kids Kampus, discuss daycare building committee",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-08-18_-_Joint_KK_meeting.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Park Board to review Big Springs path bid and Rotary Club assistance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-08-18.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider development agreement with Driftless Current, LLC",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/August_10_2026_Council_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Guttenberg Recreation Board to discuss pool, ball fields, playgrounds",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-08-03.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Guttenberg Library Board to set 2027 closures, approve spending",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/Library_Board_agenda_7.28.2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Wolter Grotto improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-07-15.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Park Board discusses drainage, benches, and sculpture location",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-07-14.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on housing urban renewal area expansion",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/July_13_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Board Commission",
   "headline": "Guttenberg Recreation Board meets; pool and ball fields on agenda",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-07-10.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider angle parking, South River Park Drive paving payments, and data center moratorium",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/June_08_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearings on budget amendment and CDBG food pantry grant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/May_11_2026_Council_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearings on FY 2026-27 budget and rezoning of former Masonic Temple",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-04-13.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Guttenberg Council to discuss budget adoption and rezoning at special meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/03-23-26_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on rezoning former Masonic Temple to commercial",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/March_09_2026_Agenda_.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider hiring 5th police officer and flood control change order",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-02-12.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $1.3M revenue bond for GEIDC project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/February_09_2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear CCDG budget request and hold budget workshop",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/2026-02-02.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council to award paving/storm sewer project, set bond hearing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "http://cityofguttenbergia.gov/vertical/sites/%7B0E02710E-67AE-467D-88F3-79488A6A0CBF%7D/uploads/January_12_2026_Council_Packet.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofguttenberg.com"
  }
 ]
}