{
 "city": "Elkhart",
 "state": "IA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/elkhart-ia/",
 "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": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Elkhart Council to adopt 5-year capital plan, weigh utility policy",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan, along with several resolutions and an ordinance. They will also discuss and possibly act on fence permits, utility late fee waivers, a utility billing policy, nuisance abatement, and temporary storage container rules. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss litigation strategy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/235/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/235"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on contracts for streets, stormwater, and park planning",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will consider several resolutions including a professional services agreement for a feasibility study, a contract for street improvements, and an engineering agreement for stormwater improvements. They will also appoint a new Planning & Zoning Commission member and discuss temporary storage containers and city fees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/202/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/202"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on new water, sewer, and storm water rates",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold third and final readings of ordinances to set new water, sewer, and storm water service charges. They will also consider a first reading of bicycle regulation changes, approve staff wages for FY2027, and discuss a UTV/ATV ordinance review and cemetery expansion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/201/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/201"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Elkhart City Council to hold hearings on water, sewer, storm water rate increases and two property-related hearings",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold second readings of three ordinances to increase water, sewer, and storm water rates, and will hold hearings on properties at 159 NW Elm Street and 275 NW Main Street. The council will also consider resolutions for a building inspection agreement, an amended emergency services agreement with Ankeny, an insurance proposal, and a volunteer waiver policy. Consent items include approval of minutes, claims, financial reports, and a special alcohol license.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/200/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/200"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Elkhart Council to adopt FY 2027 budget, amend FY 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and approve Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026. Other business includes a 28E agreement for emergency services with Ankeny, new water/sewer/storm water rate ordinances, and a professional building inspection services agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/167/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/167"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Elkhart City Council to hold public hearing on property tax levy rate",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy rate for Fiscal Year 2027. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, adjournment).",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/165/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/165"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on community betterment grant agreement with Polk County",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will consider three resolutions: approving a Community Betterment Grant Agreement with Polk County, setting a public hearing for the FY2027 budget on April 20, 2026, and setting a public hearing for Budget Amendment #1 for FY2026 on the same date. The council will also discuss the FY2027 budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/166/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/166"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on stormwater project, subdivision rules, and recycling rates",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including stormwater improvements, a minimum assessment agreement with a developer, and final readings of ordinances updating subdivision and site plan regulations. The meeting also includes a comprehensive plan update, a sheriff's report, and approval of routine financial reports and meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/163/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/163"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "Public Notice of Possible Quorum",
   "headline": "Possible quorum of Elkhart council at Polk County forum, no official business",
   "summary": "This is a public notice that a quorum of Elkhart City Council members may be present at the Polk County Strategic Planning Community Forum on March 13, 2026. No official city council business, votes, or actions will be conducted at this gathering.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/164/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/164"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Elkhart City Council to consider zoning changes, stormwater grant, and recycling rate amendment",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 17, 2026, to consider several business items including second readings of ordinances on subdivision regulations and site plan information, a new ordinance on recycling rates, discussion on waiving utility late fees, and a resolution to approve a stormwater grant administration contract. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the FY2027 budget and consent agenda items such as minutes, claims, and a liquor license renewal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/162/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/162"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider special election resolution and FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Resolution #2026-12 for a special election and review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No other business items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/161/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/161"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to waive review of Sutton Acres subdivision, discuss FY27 budget",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution #2026-11, which would waive the city's right to review a subdivision (Sutton Acres) located within two miles of city limits. The council will also hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No other business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/128/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/128"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss capital improvements plan in work session",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council is holding a special meeting with a work session on the Capital Improvements Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond approval of the agenda itself.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/127/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/127"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to fill vacancy, consider traffic study rules for subdivisions",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold a public hearing and first readings on two ordinances amending the zoning code to add traffic impact study requirements for new subdivisions and developments. The council will also appoint a new council member to fill a vacancy, approve several resolutions including employee benefit renewals and board appointments, and discuss the FY2027 budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/125/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/125"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Elkhart council to review city goals from 2024 planning session",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council is holding a special meeting for a work session to discuss city goals established during the November 2024 strategic planning session. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting is focused on discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/126/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/126"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold closed session to evaluate a candidate for appointment or employment",
   "summary": "The Elkhart City Council will hold a closed session under Iowa Code to evaluate the professional competency of an individual being considered for appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge. Following the closed session, the council may take action on matters discussed. The meeting is otherwise procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/124/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/elkhart-ia/agendas/124"
  }
 ]
}