Epworth public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Epworth City Council approved Resolution #34-2025 to hire Dalton Kramer as a Public Works Associate and set compensation, and approved a rental listing contract with Equity Real Estate Group. Both votes were unanimous (4-0). The meeting lasted 35 minutes.
- Approved Resolution #34-2025 hiring Dalton Kramer as Public Works Associate (4-0)
- Approved Equity Real Estate Group rental listing contract (4-0)
Meeting
The Epworth City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions and ordinances to expand the urban renewal area, establish a tax increment financing (TIF) district, and authorize internal advances for urban renewal projects. The council also approved the final pay application and assessment schedule for the 2025 Street Improvement Project, adopted an animal ordinance amendment, and hired Jessica Kennedy as City Clerk.
- Approved 2025 Street Improvement Project final pay application #6 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution #23-2025 accepting work for the 2025 Street Improvement Project (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution #24-2025 adopting final assessment schedule (5-0)
- Approved engineering services contract with Burrington Group for drainage channel project (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #25-2025 declaring necessity and establishing expanded urban renewal area (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #26-2025 establishing TIF district for October 2025 addition to urban renewal area (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #27-2025 authorizing internal advances for urban renewal projects (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #28-2025 amending animal ordinance (5-0)
Meeting
The council approved the first reading of an Animal Ordinance amendment and Title 9 code sections, and adopted revised job descriptions for City Clerk and Deputy Clerk positions. The zoning commission found the Urban Renewal Plan amendment consistent with the city's comprehensive plan. No final decisions were made on the Urban Revitalization Plan or realtor services.
- Approved first reading of Animal Ordinance amendment (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Title 9 code sections as amended (3-0)
- Adopted revised job descriptions for City Clerk and Deputy Clerk (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The council approved the annual finance report and street finance report for FY25, and set October 22 as the date for a public hearing on the expanded urban renewal area and plan amendment. They also ratified voluntary assessment agreements for surface improvements on Corbett Lane with an 8% interest rate. No action was taken on the 2025 street improvement project. The meeting was largely procedural with no substantive decisions beyond approvals and scheduling.
- Approved Resolution #22-2025 Annual Finance Report FY25 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #20-2025 Street Finance Report FY25 (4-0)
- Set Oct. 22 hearing on Expanded Urban Renewal Area and Plan Amendment via Resolution #21-2025 (4-0)
- Ratified voluntary assessment agreements for Corbett Lane surface improvement with 8% interest rate (4-0)
- No action taken on 2025 Street Improvement Project
Meeting
The council approved proceeding with an asphalt surfacing proposal for Corbett Lane, contingent on six property owners agreeing to pay 65% of the cost. Three tax increment financing projects were approved: playground renovation, pedestrian trail extension, and a round-about. A loader upgrade with trade was also approved. The resignation of Officer Joe Fleckenstein was acknowledged.
- Approved Corbett Lane asphalt surfacing pending six property owners' 65% cost share (4-0)
- Approved three TIF projects: playground renovation, pedestrian trail extension, round-about (4-0)
- Approved loader upgrade with trade (4-0)
- Acknowledged resignation of Officer Joe Fleckenstein
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The Epworth City Council approved Change Order #1 and Pay Application #5 for the 2025 Street Project to Pirc Tobin Construction. The council also authorized the Public Works Director to offer Corbett Lane homeowners a voluntary assessment for asphalt surfacing. A discussion on amending the urban renewal plan was held but no action was taken. The mayor presented a proclamation supporting National See Tracks-Think Train Week.
- Approved Change Order #1 and Pay Application #5 for 2025 Street Project to Pirc Tobin Construction (5-0)
- Authorized Public Works Director to offer Corbett Lane homeowners voluntary 65% assessment for asphalt surfacing
- No action taken on amending urban renewal plan
Meeting
The council approved the second reading and adopted Ordinance #19-2025, amending the spring open burning dates to March 15 through April 30. They also approved a two-year agreement with the Dubuque Regional Humane Society and agreed to share the cost of repairing a catch basin at the elementary school driveway. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were procedural or discussion-only.
- Approved agenda, minutes, finance reports, expenditure claims, and alcohol license for Dollar General (5-0)
- Approved two-year agreement with Dubuque Regional Humane Society (5-0)
- Approved 2nd reading of city code amendment on spring open burning dates (5-0)
- Waived 3rd reading and adopted Ordinance #19-2025 setting spring open burning as March 15 - April 30 (5-0)
- Approved city sharing $6,800 cost with school district to repair catch basin at WD Elementary driveway (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The Epworth City Council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance #18-2025, removing pit bull breeds from the dangerous animal ordinance on third reading. The council also approved $280,738.99 in street improvement pay application #4 to Pirc Tobin Construction, a $60,965.50 final payment for the East Main curb & gutter project to Top Grade Excavating, and a DNR-LWCF funding agreement for playground renovation. A parade route and street closures were approved for the August 2025 Town & Country Days event.
- Adopted Ordinance #18-2025 removing pit bull breeds from dangerous animal ordinance (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Street Improvements Pay Application #4 for $280,738.99 to Pirc Tobin Construction (5-0)
- Approved East Main curb & gutter final payment of $60,965.50 to Top Grade Excavating (5-0)
- Approved DNR-LWCF funding agreement for playground renovation (5-0)
- Approved submitting REAP plan update and application for restroom/changing room project (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading of City Code amendment changing spring open burning dates (5-0)
- Approved parade route and street closures for August 2025 Town & Country Days (5-0)
Meeting
The council approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment that removes pit bull breeds from the city's dangerous animal definition. They also approved a $3,126 administrative fee for the insurance renewal, set Oct 26 as Trick-or-Treat night, and approved a cigarette/tobacco permit for Dollar General and a liquor license for Epworth Sportsmen Gun Club. All votes were 4-0.
- Approved second reading of animal breed amendment removing pit bulls from dangerous animal ordinance (4-0)
- Approved agency admin fee request of $3,126 for insurance renewal (4-0)
- Set Sunday Oct 26, 6-7 pm for Trick-or-Treat night (4-0)
- Approved cigarette/tobacco permit for Dollar General (4-0)
- Approved alcohol license for Epworth Sportsmen Gun Club (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #17-2025 DOT TAP Agreement for South Gate Pedestrian Trail Project (4-0)
- Received and filed police report (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The Epworth City Council approved the final plat for Horsfield Business Park Plat 2 with a sidewalk waiver, a park sign permit for Jack Silker, and the first reading of an animal breed amendment removing pit bull breeds from the dangerous animal ordinance. The council also approved the ICAP insurance premium portion. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved final plat for Horsfield Business Park Plat 2 with sidewalk waiver (5-0).
- Approved park sign permit for Jack Silker, renewable annually (5-0).
- Approved first reading of animal breed amendment removing pit bull breeds from dangerous animal ordinance (5-0).
- Approved ICAP insurance premium portion (5-0).
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The council approved a tobacco permit renewal for four businesses after acknowledging a settlement for a prior violation, adopted a subdivision plat, and passed a first reading and then waived second/third readings to adopt an amendment to the city's fireworks code. A resident's storm water concern was referred to Public Works.
- Approved tobacco permit renewals for DK’s, Casey’s, Silker’s, and Quik ’n Handi (4-0).
- Adopted Resolution 13-2025 approving A.J. Burds Subdivision Plat 2 (4-0).
- Approved first reading of amendment to City Code Chapter 8.28 Fireworks (4-0).
- Waived second and third readings and adopted Ordinance #14-2025 amending Chapter 8.28 Fireworks (4-0).
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The Epworth City Council approved the FY25 Budget Amendment via Resolution #12-2025 after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved Pay Application #2 for the 2025 Street Improvements Project, a sign permit for Dollar General, sidewalk repair notices, and appointed Sue Ross to the Dubuque County Library Board. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.
- Adopted Resolution #12-2025 approving FY25 Budget Amendment (3-0)
- Approved Pay Application #2 to Pirc-Tobin for 2025 Street Improvements Project (3-0)
- Approved Dollar General Sign Permit (3-0)
- Ordered sidewalk repair notices identified by inspection (3-0)
- Appointed Sue Ross to Dubuque County Library Board (3-0)
- Approved alcohol license for Quik 'n Handi (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The Epworth City Council approved the FY26 budget and levy via Resolution #11-2025, and authorized seasonal hires for Mike Klein at $15/hr and Willis Schroeder at $12.50/hr. The council also approved allowing the Dubuque County Library to use the upper level for programs as-is, with the library providing furniture and cleaning. A proclamation declared April 27–May 4 as Soil Stewardship Week.
- Approved Resolution #11-2025 adopting FY26 budget and levy (5-0)
- Approved Dubuque County Library use of upper level for programs, as-is, with library to provide furniture and clean area (5-0)
- Approved seasonal hire of Mike Klein at $15/hr (5-0)
- Approved seasonal hire of Willis Schroeder at $12.50/hr (5-0)
Meeting
The council approved several routine items including the agenda, minutes, financial reports, alcohol renewals, and a police report. They also approved a street closure for an Easter Hunt, Pay Application #1 for the 2025 Street Improvements Project, and Resolution #10-2025, a 28E agreement with Dubuque County for the Old Hwy Rd/East Main Project. Additionally, they approved a revised playground proposal from PlayPro, replacing a climber with a spinner option.
- Approved agenda, minutes, clerk/finance report, expenditure claims, alcohol renewals for Locals Bar and Pizza Factory & Pub, and alcohol license for Epworth Athletic Club (5-0)
- Approved street closure of 2nd Ave & 1st St NW for Easter Hunt on April 12 (5-0)
- Approved Pay Application #1 to Pirc-Tobin for 2025 Street Improvements Project (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #10-2025, 28E agreement with Dubuque County for Old Hwy Rd/East Main Project (5-0)
- Approved revised PlayPro playground proposal with spinner option replacing climber (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Meeting
The Epworth City Council approved a $550,000 general obligation bond for corporate purposes and set an April 23 public hearing on the FY26 budget. They also renewed a five-year sanitation contract with Kluesener Sanitation, approved a street closure for a motorcycle ride, and authorized a property assessment for Washington Court paving at 65% cost with 8% interest.
- Approved $550,000 GO Corporate Purpose Bond Series 2025A (3-0)
- Approved five-year sanitation contract renewal with Kluesener Sanitation (3-0)
- Approved street closure for Romper Room Motorcycle Ride on June 21 (3-0)
- Approved property assessment at 65% of cost for Washington Court asphalt paving (3-0)
- Approved 8% interest rate on voluntary assessment installments (3-0)
- Set April 23 for public hearing on FY26 Proposed Budget (3-0)
- Approved converting 2025 street assessment for soccer field rented ground to city expense (3-0)