Elkhart, IA

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 5: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Report a. Scott Drey-Fire Chief b. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limit c. 5. West Side Inflow & Infiltration 6. Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption of a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY27-FY31 7. Resolution #2026-51; A Resolution to Adopt FY27-FY31 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) 8. Consent Agenda Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026 a. Approval of July and August Claims Submitted b. Receive and File - July 2026 Financials c. Receive and File - FY 2026 Outstanding Obligations Report d. The Hen House Pub N' Grub LLC – Special Class C Retail …

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 5: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Reporta. Scott Drey-Fire Chiefb. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limitc. 5. Consent Agenda Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026a. Approval of June and July Claims Submittedb. Receive and File - June 2026 Budget Report by Functionc. Receive and File - June 2026 Treasurers Reportd. Receive and File - June 2026 Balance Sheete. Receive and File - June 2026 Revenue & Expense Reportf. Special Event Application for Mean Machine Cycles (Smalltown Throwdown- Sept. 12, 2026) g. Resolution #2026-43; A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of the City …

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 6: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Presentations Cassie Riley, Metro Waste Authoritya. Logan Sanders, Corrective Asphalt Materialsb. 5. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Reporta. Scott Drey-Fire Chiefb. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limitc. 6. Consent Agenda Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026a. Approval of May and June Claims Submittedb. Receive and File - May 2026 Budget Report by Functionc. Receive and File - May 2026 Treasurers Reportd. Receive and File - May 2026 Balance Sheete. Receive and File - May 2026 Revenue & Expense Reportf. Resolution #2026-37; A Resolution Approving the City of Elkhart Board of Adjustment Variance …

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 5: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Presentations Megan Hirst, ICAPa. 5. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Reporta. Scott Drey-Fire Chiefb. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limitc. 6. Hearing - As Requested by Property Owner of 159 NW Elm Street Possible Action Regarding Agenda Item #7a. 7. Hearing - As Requested by Property Owner of 275 NW Main Street Possible Action Regarding Agenda Item #8a. 8. Consent Agenda Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026a. Approval of April and May Claims Submittedb. Receive and File - April 2026 Budget Report by Functionc. Receive and File - April 2026 Treasurers Reportd. Receive and File - April 2026 Ba …

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 5: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Oath of Office - Council Member Nichols5. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Reporta. Scott Drey-Fire Chiefb. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limitc. 6. Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Resolution #2026-28; A Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Budgeta. 7. Public Hearing on Proposed Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026 Resolution #2026-29; A Resolution Approving Budget Amendment No. 1 For the City of Elkhart Fiscal Year 2026 Budget a. 8. 28E Agreement for Emergency Services between the City of Ankeny and City of Elkhart 9. Consent Agenda Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of Ma …

Special City Council Meeting Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm Elkhart City Hall - 260 NW Main Street Elkhart, Iowa 50073 | Agenda published on 03/26/2026 at 6:19 PM Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy Rate for Fiscal Year 20275. Adjourn Date Posted: Friday, March 27, 2026 The Elkhart City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City Council during the meeting, should contact the Elkhart City Hall at 515-367-4735 or [email protected], no less than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Elkhart to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting. 6.

Special City Council Meeting Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:20 pm Elkhart City Hall - 260 NW Main Street Elkhart, IA 50073 | Agenda published on 03/26/2026 at 6:19 PM Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Resolution #2026-25; A Resolution Approving a Community Betterment Grant Agreement with Polk County, Iowa and Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute Said Agreement 5. Resolution #2026-26; A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm 6. Resolution #2026-27; A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2026 for April 20, 2026 at 6:35pm 7. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Discussion8. Adjourn9.

Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 5: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Comprehensive Plan Update by Julie Kruse, Snyder & Associates5. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Reporta. Scott Drey-Fire Chiefb. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limitc. 6. Consent Agenda Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026b. Approval of February and March Claims Submittedc. Receive and File - January 2026 Budget Report by Functiond. Receive and File - January 2026 Treasurers Reporte. Receive and File - January 2026 Balance Sheetf. Receive and File - January 2026 Revenue & Expense Reportg. Receive and File - February 2026 Budg …

Public Notice of Possible Quorum Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 am | Agenda published on 03/11/2026 at 2:18 PM Public Notice of Possible Quorum Please be advised that a gathering of Elkhart City Council members may occur at the Polk County Strategic Planning Community Forum taking place on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Community Center located at 264 NW Garfield Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073. While no official City Council business will be conducted, the potential exists for a quorum of Council members to be present at this event. Important Points: No Official Action: This gathering is not considered a formal City Council meeting and no official actions or votes will be taken. Contact Information: For further inquiries, please contact Katie Wilson, City Administrator at 515-367-4735. 1.

Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 5: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Reporta. Scott Drey-Fire Chiefb. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limitc. 5. Consent Agenda Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026b. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026c. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026d. Approval of January and February Claims Submittede. Receive and File - January 2026 Budget Report by Functionf. Receive and File - January 2026 Treasurers Reportg. Receive and File - January 2026 Balance Sheeth. Receive and File - January 202 …

Special City Council Meeting Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm Elkhart City Hall - 260 NW Main Street Elkhart, IA 50073 | Agenda published on 02/06/2026 at 11:12 AM Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Resolution #2026-12; A Resolution For Special Election5. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget6. Adjourn Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026 The Elkhart City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City Council during the meeting, should contact the Elkhart City Hall at 515-367-4735 or [email protected], no less than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Elkhart to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting. 7.

Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave | Agenda published on 01/22/2026 at 3:29 PM Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Resolution #2026-11; A Resolution to Waive the City of Elkhart's Right to Review a Subdivision Located Within Two Miles of Elkhart City Limits: Sutton Acres 5. City Council Work Session - FY27 Budget6. Adjourn Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026 The Elkhart City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City Council during the meeting, should contact the Elkhart City Hall at 515-367-4735 or [email protected], no less than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Elkhart to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting. 7.

Special City Council Meeting Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave | Agenda published on 01/22/2026 at 3:24 PM Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. City Council Work Session - Capital Improvements Plan5. Adjourn Date Posted: Friday, January 23, 2026 The Elkhart City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City Council during the meeting, should contact the Elkhart City Hall at 515-367-4735 or [email protected], no less than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Elkhart to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting. 6.

Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave NOTE: All public comments will generally be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person and shall fall under Agenda Item 5: Citizen Hearing and Other Communications. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether or not it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the public, Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate. Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Comprehensive Plan Update by Julie Kruse, Snyder & Associates5. Citizen Hearing and Other Communications Polk County Sheriff Reporta. Scott Drey-Fire Chiefb. Public Comments on items not on the Agenda- 3-minute limitc. 6. Public Hearing to Consider Text Amendment to the Following Sections of Elkhart City Zoning Code: Chapters 166 and 167 Regarding New Traffic Impact Study Requirements for New Subdivisions and Developments in City Limits of Elkhart, IA First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Elkhart, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Subdivision Regulations a. First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-15 Amending …

Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave | Agenda published on 01/13/2026 at 12:19 PM Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. City Council Work Session Pertaining to City Goals Established During November 2024 Strategic Planning Session 5. Adjourn Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026 The Elkhart City Council maintains the right to waive the first and second readings of ordinances presented and may pass the third and final reading of the same ordinance within the same council meeting. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City Council during the meeting, should contact the Elkhart City Hall at 515-367-4735 or [email protected], no less than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Elkhart to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting. 6.

Special City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm Elkhart Community Center - 264 NW Garfield Ave | Agenda published on 01/09/2026 at 11:29 AM Call to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Roll Call3. Approval of Agenda4. Consider Motion to Enter Closed Session - Pursuant to Iowa Code Ch. 21.5(c); To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered, and when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. 5. Following Adjournment of the Closed Session, Council may take action on any matter discussed during the Closed Session. 6. Adjournment Date Posted: Friday, January 9, 2026 Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting, or any person with limited English proficiency (LEP) who requires language assistance to communicate with the City Council during the meeting, should contact the Elkhart City Hall at 515-367-4735 or [email protected], no less than two business days prior to the meeting to enable the City of Elkhart to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility or language assistance for the meeting. 7.