Davenport, IA

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Design Review Board

The October 26, 2026, meeting of the Design Review Board was canceled due to a lack of business.

Riverfront Improvement Commission

The commission will discuss leases for Ott Leadership, Mississippi Valley Blues Society, and Ralston Purina. Members will also review a fundraising plan for the Municipal Inn Project and a policy for riverfront public art.

• Lease discussions for Ott Leadership, Mississippi Valley Blues Society, and Ralston Purina
• Availability of Package Express space
• Municipal Inn Project Case Statement and Fundraising Plan review
• Public Art on the Riverfront Evaluation & RFP Policy
• Development of a lease-up decision scorecard

City Council

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Civil Rights Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Service Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Housing Commission

Plan and Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Design Review Board

City Council

Riverfront Improvement Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Citizens Advisory Committee

Civil Rights Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Housing Commission

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Design Review Board

Citizens Advisory Committee

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Design Review Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Citizens Advisory Committee

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

City Council

Civil Service Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Housing Commission

Plan and Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Design Review Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Citizens Advisory Committee

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Housing Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Citizens Advisory Committee

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Rights Commission

Civil Service Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Citizens Advisory Committee

Plan and Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

Civil Service Commission

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Riverfront Improvement Commission

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Citizens Advisory Committee

Civil Service Commission

Committee of the Whole

Citizens Advisory Committee

Civil Service Commission

Citizens Advisory Committee

Civil Service Commission

Citizens Advisory Committee

Citizens Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure contracts, zoning requests, and public safety purchases. Key items include the acquisition of new fire apparatus and flood repair work for Union Station.

• Contract for Union Station Flood Repairs Project with Miller Trucking & Excavating for $1,290,883
• Purchase of replacement fire apparatus from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. not to exceed $1,055,000 (FY 2029) and $1,800,000 (FY 2030)
• Proposed five-year lease of City-owned property at 136 East 3rd Street to Raw Bar, LLC
• Rezoning requests for 4435 East 53rd Street and 3016 Brady Street
• Grant agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for $205,200 to reroute Duck Creek Trail

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the Library Foundation and various committees. The board is scheduled to vote on revisions to the Volunteer Policy.

• Motion to approve revisions to the Volunteer Policy
• Bestsellers Club Training with Beth Paul, Stephanie Spraggon, and Sara Hazen
• Closed session to discuss confidential records under Iowa Code §22.7(50)

Civil Rights Commission

The Civil Rights Commission is meeting virtually to conduct a closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a). The agenda consists of procedural items and the closed session.

• Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet for an executive session to discuss a real estate transaction and litigation strategy with counsel. No public votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding a real estate transaction
• Executive session regarding litigation strategy

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

The City Council will receive a presentation from PFM regarding how SF 2472 impacts property taxes. The meeting also includes management updates and the scheduling of future work sessions.

• PFM presentation on property tax impacts of SF 2472
• Scheduled Snow Plan Presentation for November 3, 2026
• Scheduled Nahant Marsh Update for November 17, 2026
• Upcoming joint work session with Historic Preservation Commission

Plan and Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for land at East 46th Street and Eastern Avenue. The body will also review a final plat for a 4-lot subdivision. Additionally, the commission will elect a Vice-Chairperson.

• Case REZ26-08: Request to rezone 15.93 acres from AG Agricultural District to R-4 Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District at East 46th Street and Eastern Avenue
• Case F26-12: Request for a Final Plat of Granite Plaza First Addition (4-lot subdivision) at 520 East 53rd Street
• Election of Vice-Chairperson

Housing Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to review the General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2027. The meeting also includes reports from the Director, staff, and the Riverfront Improvement Commission.

• Presentation: General Fund Budget Review FY27
• Riverfront Improvement Commission Report

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding a vacancy in the Second Ward seat. The body will vote on the appointment of Robert (Bob) Inghram to fill the position.

• Appointment of Robert (Bob) Inghram to the Second Ward City Council seat

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct general business and review certification lists. The agenda includes a specific item regarding the Code Enforcement Officer II position.

• Certification list for Code Enforcement Officer II

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to provide initial funding for a regional strategy to address homelessness and affordable housing. The body is also considering an ordinance to update the role and oversight of the Department of Information Technology.

• Contract for on-site occupational health services with Concentra Health Services, Inc.
• Acceptance of $8,662,787.80 for East 53rd Street Reconstruction Phase II by Langman Construction, Inc.
• Rezoning request for 4435 East 53rd Street to C-2 Corridor Commercial District
• Rezoning request for 3016 Brady Street and adjacent properties to C-3 General Commercial District
• Emergency mold remediation purchase at The River’s Edge from LJ Roth not to exceed $219,902.08

Historic Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, is canceled due to a lack of business.

Civil Rights Commission

The Civil Rights Commission will meet to review reports and discuss new business. The agenda includes a contract with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights and changes to an IT ordinance.

• Iowa Office of Civil Rights Contract
• IT Ordinance Changes
• Case Status Report for September 2026
• Item H-0086-0029-21

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Committee of the Whole

The Davenport Committee of the Whole meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 226 West 4th Street, to review items headed to the City Council. Community Development takes up a public hearing and first consideration on rezoning 3016 Brady Street and adjacent properties from C-2 to C-3, plus a second consideration on 4435 East 53rd Street. Public Works reviews several completed-project acceptances and contract awards, and Finance considers a MEDIC EMS agreement extension and a proposed lease at 136 East 3rd Street. The meeting ends with an executive session on confidential records under Iowa Code § 22.7(50).

• Public hearing and first consideration: rezone 3016 Brady Street and adjacent properties bounded by Brady Street, East 30th Street, and Dubuque Street from C-2 to C-3 (Case REZ26-07, Ward 7)
• Second consideration: rezone 4435 East 53rd Street from C-T to C-2 (Case REZ26-06, Ward 6)
• Accept work by Langman Construction, Inc. on East 53rd Street Reconstruction Phase II, $8,662,787.80, CIP #35052 (Wards 6, 7, 8)
• Award contract for Elmore Avenue and East 46th Street traffic signal installation to Davenport Electric Contract Company, $330,617, CIP #38023 (Ward 6)
• Ratify emergency mold remediation purchase at The River's Edge from LJ Roth, not to exceed $219,902.08 (Ward 3)

City Council Special Meeting

The Davenport City Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 226 West 4th Street. The only substantive agenda item is a resolution to approve an appointment filling the vacancy in the Second Ward City Council seat. The remaining agenda items are procedural: moment of silence, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Resolution approving an appointment to fill the vacant Second Ward City Council seat [Ward 2]

The City Council met in a special session to fill a vacancy in the Second Ward City Council seat. The council voted to appoint Bob Inghram to the position.

• Approved appointment of Bob Inghram to Second Ward City Council seat (7-2)

Management Update and Mayor/Council Discussion

The City Council will meet for a management update and general discussions. The agenda includes reviews of the body's rules of order and code of conduct.

• Review of Rules of Order
• Review of Code of Conduct
• Upcoming PFM presentation on SF 2472 property tax impacts (Oct 20)

Plan and Zoning Commission

The Davenport Plan and Zoning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine reports, approval of the September 15, 2026 minutes, and one new subdivision item: Case F26-11, a request from Iowa American Water Company for a Final Plat of Oak 2nd Addition. No old or new zoning business is listed.

• Case F26-11: Iowa American Water Company requests Final Plat of Oak 2nd Addition, a 2-lot subdivision on 6.25 acres at the Southwest corner of Division Street and West 76th Street [Ward 8]
• Consideration of the September 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reports from the City Council, Secretary, and Comprehensive Plan Committee

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Davenport Citizens Advisory Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 226 West 4th Street. The committee is scheduled to vote on electing a chair and vice chair and on Year 53 Local Objectives. It will also review and approve minutes from its April 6, 2026 meeting and review and accept a financial report through June. The agenda lists no public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Action item: election of CAC Chair and Vice Chair
• Action item: Year 53 Local Objectives
• Review and approve minutes of the April 6, 2026 meeting
• Review and accept Financial Report through June
• Time set aside for citizens with CAC business to present

City Council Special Meeting

The Davenport City Council meets in a special session on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 226 West 4th Street. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters involving litigation under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c). The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items — moment of silence, pledge, roll call — and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session: litigation strategy with counsel under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c)
• Meeting held at City Hall, 226 West 4th Street, Council Chambers
• No public hearings, contracts, or ordinances listed on the agenda

The City Council met in a special session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel in an executive session. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in open session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy
• Approved motion to return to open session
• Approved motion to adjourn

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 226 West 4th Street. The only substantive item is old business: Case DR26-11, a request for design review of exterior improvements for Sharks Fish & Chicken at 703 West 4th Street in the C-D Downtown Zoning District, with Streamline Architects as petitioner (Ward 3). The board will also consider the August 24, 2026 meeting minutes and hold public comment. No new business is listed.

• Case DR26-11: design review of exterior improvements for Sharks Fish & Chicken, 703 West 4th Street, C-D Downtown Zoning District; petitioner Streamline Architects (Ward 3)
• Consideration of the August 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

The Davenport City Council will vote on several items, including a rezoning request, an ordinance update for the IT department, and a resolution supporting a state grant application. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as contracts, grants, and event permits. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• First consideration: Rezone 4435 East 53rd Street from C-T to C-2 (Confluence Holdings, LLC)
• Resolution supporting BIG Program application for Infiltrator Water Technologies
• Accept $88,739 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
• Award $1,165,065.07 contract for Goose Creek Park Environmental Restoration
• Award $269,863 contract for River Street Realignment Project

The City Council approved a process to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat via appointment. A special meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026, to consider candidates, with letters of interest due by October 2, 2026. The council also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including infrastructure contracts and grant acceptances.

• Approved process to fill Ward 2 vacancy by appointment (unanimous)
• Adopted $88,739 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Awarded $1.16M Goose Creek Park restoration contract (unanimous)
• Awarded $649,780 Goose Creek Park WQI Step Pools contract (unanimous)
• Awarded $269,863 River Street realignment contract (unanimous)
• Approved $157,408 purchase of 21 driver enclosures (unanimous)
• Approved $142,009 police vehicle upfitting contract (unanimous)
• Approved $138,106 purchase of two Ford Super Duty trucks (unanimous)

Riverfront Improvement Commission

The Riverfront Improvement Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review a financial report, and discuss leases. The main new business is a review of the draft Public Art on the Riverfront Policy. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Review draft of Public Art on the Riverfront Policy
• Approval of minutes from August 25 meeting
• Financial report
• Discussion of leases

Housing Commission

Combined Construction Code Board of Appeals & Review

The Combined Construction Code Board of Appeals & Review will consider approving the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and an ordinance amending Chapter 15.28.021 of the Davenport Municipal Code to add a definition of Approved Manholes to the Uniform Plumbing Code provisions. The board will also elect officers. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 15.28.021 (Uniform Plumbing Code) to incorporate a definition of Approved Manholes, affecting all wards
• Approval of June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Election of officers

The Combined Construction Code Board of Appeals & Review approved an ordinance amending Chapter 15.28.021 of the Davenport Municipal Code to add a definition of "Approved Manholes" to the adopted 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, and will forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council. The board also approved the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and elected Ehrecke as Chairperson and Lewis as Vice-Chairperson. The meeting adjourned at 2:11 pm.

• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 15.28.021 to define "Approved Manholes" (4-0); forwarded to City Council with recommendation of approval
• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, voice vote)
• Elected Ehrecke as Chairperson (4-0)
• Elected Lewis as Vice-Chairperson (3-1; Lewis voted against)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Davenport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve August minutes, introduce a new member, finalize a park development slate, and hold elections. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of August 2026 meeting minutes
• New PAB member introduction
• Park Development Final Slate discussion
• PAB election
• Reports from Director, Staff, and Riverfront Improvement Commission

Committee of the Whole

The Davenport Committee of the Whole will hold public hearings and discuss action items including a rezoning request, a bridge replacement project, and multiple contract awards. The agenda includes first and third consideration of ordinances, resolutions for grants and purchases, and several public hearings on development and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing and first consideration to rezone 4435 East 53rd Street from C-T to C-2 Corridor Commercial (Confluence Holdings, LLC)
• Resolution awarding Goose Creek Park Environmental Restoration contract to Langman Construction for $1,165,065.07
• Resolution awarding Goose Creek Park WQI Step Pools contract to Langman Construction for $649,780.82
• Resolution authorizing condemnation for Wisconsin Avenue Bridge over Duck Creek Replacement Project (CIP #21015)
• Resolution accepting FY 2026 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant of $88,739

Civil Rights Commission

The Davenport Civil Rights Commission is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and minutes, receive the director's and case status reports, and discuss new business item PA-0089-0008-16. The agenda also includes a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a), public comment, and adjournment.

• Review of August 2026 minutes
• Director's report for August 2026
• Case status report for August 2026
• New business: case PA-0089-0008-16
• Closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a)

Plan and Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will review a rezoning request for properties on Brady Street and consider approval of the September 1 meeting minutes. The only substantive item is the rezoning case; the rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Case REZ26-07: TD LC, LLC requests rezoning 3016 Brady Street and adjacent properties bounded by Brady Street, East 30th Street, and Dubuque Street from C-2 Corridor Commercial to C-3 General Commercial (Ward 7)
• Consideration of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes