Independence public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Independence City Council meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items will be discussed, voted on, or approved. The agenda listed standard procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, consent agenda, financial reports, and monthly department reports, but none will take place.

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to the Collection Development and Interlibrary Loan policies. The board will also review staff development, the Library Director's evaluation, and county funding.

• Collection Development Policy
• Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Library Director Evaluation
• County Funding
• Building and Grounds

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a State Revolving Fund loan application and set a hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment #1. The body will also consider resolutions for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project and various board appointments.

• Public hearing for State Revolving Fund loan application
• Second reading of Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations
• Proposed Ordinance amending Chapters 76 (Bicycle Regulations) and 77 (Skateboards, Roller Skates, and In-Line Skates)
• Preliminary resolutions and plans for the 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project
• Engineering services approval for Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications Project

The council adopted an amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations (Ordinance No. 2025‑630) after suspending the statutory two‑reading rule. Council also set a public hearing for the FY 2026 Budget Amendment #1 on Jan 12, 2026, and approved first and second readings of a bicycle and skateboard ordinance amendment. Several board and commission appointments were confirmed, including re‑appointing the Light & Power Board trustee and adding members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Airport Board.

• Adopted zoning amendment ordinance (No. 2025‑630) – passed 6‑1
• Suspended statutory two‑reading rule for zoning amendment – passed 6‑1
• Set FY 2026 Budget Amendment #1 public hearing for Jan 12, 2026 – passed 7‑0
• Approved first reading of bicycle/skateboard ordinance amendment – passed 7‑0
• Approved second reading of bicycle/skateboard ordinance amendment – passed 2‑5
• Re‑appointed Michelle Toale‑Burke to Light & Power Board – passed 7‑0
• Appointed Tyler Rasmussen to Planning and Zoning Commission – passed 7‑0
• Re‑appointed Jeff Rottinghaus to Airport Board – passed 7‑0

Airport Board

The Airport Board will receive an update from the engineer and discuss a request for qualifications for engineering services. Members will also conduct a final review of the Capital Improvement Plan and discuss a future fuel supply contract.

• RFQ for Engineering Services
• Final CIP Review
• Discussion regarding future fuel supply contract
• Review of revenues and expenses to date

The Airport Board approved its agenda and minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend forwarding Bolton & Menk’s snow removal equipment proposal to the City Council for approval. The board also approved submitting the final Capital Improvement Plan draft to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (Ayes – All)
• Approved minutes (Ayes – All)
• Recommended forwarding Bolton & Menk snow removal equipment project to City Council (Ayes – All)
• Approved submission of final Capital Improvement Plan draft to City Council (Ayes – All)
• Adjourned meeting (Ayes – All)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Independence Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Dec 2, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The meeting was to be held at Council Chambers, 331 First Street East. No new business was addressed.

City Council

The Independence City Council will hold a work session to discuss items intended for future formal consideration, including a liquor license renewal and an ordinance amendment regarding electric scooters.

• Brick Kitchen Liquor License Renewal
• Ordinance Amendment to Chapters 76 and 77 (Electric Scooters, Bikes, etc.)
• WWTP Replacement Project Update
• Voluntary Annexation Application
• Department Reports (Airport, Building/Code Enforcement, Streets, Utilities)

City Council

The City Council will open the meeting, approve the agenda and consent items, and review financial reports. A public hearing will be held on a proposed rezoning from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Residential. The council will also conduct the first reading of an amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations.

• Public hearing for rezoning A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Residential
• First reading of an amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations
• Approve the Claims (financial item)
• Accept and approve Consent Agenda, including minutes of the Nov 10 meeting
• Presentation of Valor Awards to Officer Mark Gudenkauf, Firefighter Andrew Roman, and Firefighter Ty Fangman

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the November 10 meeting. They also approved the listed financial bills for payment. The council approved the first reading of the rezoning ordinance converting an A‑1 Agricultural parcel to R‑2 Residential, and voted to suspend the statutory rule requiring two‑meeting consideration before final passage. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:20 p.m.

• Approved agenda (All votes)
• Approved consent agenda (All votes)
• Approved financial bills for payment (All votes)
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance A‑1 to R‑2 (Ayes: Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber)
• Suspended rule requiring two‑meeting consideration before final passage (Ayes: Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber; Nays: Moore, Mayner, Hanna)
• Adjourned meeting (All votes)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY27 budget proposal and discuss closing the library early for staff development. The board will also review the FY25 annual report and the format for the Library Director evaluation.

• FY27 Budget Proposal
• Proposal to close early for staff development
• FY25 Annual Report
• Library Director Evaluation Format

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Section 17 (Signs) of the zoning ordinance. They will also set a date and time for a separate public hearing on a rezoning request from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Residential. A resolution will be adopted establishing side‑yard setback requirements for a specific parcel in the C‑2 zoning district. Additional items include financial approvals, a utility truck purchase authorization, and a Tax Increment Financing indebtedness certification.

• Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance amending Section 17 Signs of the Zoning Ordinance
• Establish a date and time for a Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning Request from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Residential
• Resolution determining side yard setback requirements for Parcel ID 10.09.403.006 in a C‑2 Zoning District
• Utilities Department 2026 One‑Ton Truck – Authorization for Purchase
• Tax Increment Financing Indebtedness Certification

The council adopted an amendment to Article 17 “Signs” of the zoning ordinance, set a hearing on a rezoning request, and adopted resolutions on side‑yard setbacks, FY 2027 Tax Increment Financing certification, and the FY 2025 Annual Financial Report. It also approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, and authorized a $46,545 purchase of a one‑ton Utilities Department truck. All actions were approved by the recorded vote counts.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including October 27 minutes (unanimous ayes)
• Adopted ordinance amending Article 17 "Signs" of the Zoning Ordinance (6-1 ayes)
• Set public hearing Nov 24, 2025 for rezoning A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Residential (7-0 ayes)
• Adopted resolution setting side‑yard setback requirements for Parcel ID 10.09.403.006 (6-1 ayes)
• Adopted resolution approving FY2027 Tax Increment Financing Indebtedness Certification (7-0 ayes)
• Adopted resolution approving FY2025 Annual Financial Report (7-0 ayes)
• Approved $46,545 purchase of a one‑ton Utilities Department truck (7-0 ayes)

Airport Board

The Independence Airport Board will meet on November 5, 2025 to consider several updates on airport operations and planning. Items include an engineer’s report, a review of the Capital Improvement Program, updates from the chairman, city manager and airport manager, and a financial report on revenues and expenses. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Engineer Update
• CIP Review
• Chairman/City Manager Update
• Airport Manager Update
• Revenues and Expenses to Date

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Independence Planning and Zoning Commission will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a rezoning application for the Jackson Green 7th Addition.

• Approval of previous minutes
• Rezoning Application - Jackson Green 7th Addition

The commission approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It approved and set a public hearing to consider rezoning Parcel 1009251014 from agricultural (A‑1) to residential (R‑2) with a 6‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and set public hearing for rezoning Parcel 1009251014 A‑1 to R‑2 (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review department reports and prioritize Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from 2026 through 2036. The body will also discuss regulations regarding electric scooters, cul-de-sac lengths, and zoning signs.

• WWTP Replacement Project update
• CIP Project Prioritization (2026-2036) for Fire, Library, Parks & Recreation, and Police
• Discussion on electric scooters on sidewalks
• Review of cul-de-sac length and driveway access points
• Review of Section 17 Signs of the Zoning Ordinances

The Independence City Council met for a work session on November 3, 2025. Council members heard updates from the Fire Department, Public Library, Parks & Recreation, and Police Department. They discussed the WWTP Replacement Project, electric scooters on sidewalks, cul‑de‑sac length and driveway access, and Zoning Ordinance Section 17, as well as strategic planning for CIP projects through 2036. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Independence City Council will consider a resolution establishing application fees for certain encroachments within the public right‑of‑way. It will also set dates and times for public hearings on a zoning ordinance amendment and on a State Revolving Fund loan application. First readings of two ordinances—one amending Chapter 65 (Stop or Yield Required) and another amending Chapter 69 (Parking Regulations)—will be taken. Additional items include a change order for the Independence Premium Foods storm‑water project and a request to terminate the airport lease early.

• Resolution establishing application fees for certain encroachments within the public right‑of‑way
• Establish date and time for public hearing on Ordinance amending Section 17 Signs of the Zoning Ordinance
• Establish date and time for public hearing on State Revolving Fund loan application and related documents
• First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 65, Stop or Yield Required
• First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 69, Parking Regulations

The council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 65 (Stop or Yield Required) with a 6‑1 vote and an ordinance amending Chapter 69 (Parking Regulations) with a 6‑1 vote. It approved a resolution establishing application fees for right‑of‑way encroachments (7‑0) and authorized a $4,907.35 increase to the Independence Premium Foods Storm Water Project contract (7‑0). The council denied the early termination of the Airport Farm Lease (2‑5) and set two public hearings for zoning and loan matters (both 7‑0).

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 65 Stop or Yield Required (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 69 Parking Regulations (6-1)
• Approved resolution establishing right‑of‑way encroachment fees (7-0)
• Authorized Change Order #2 for storm‑water project, $4,907.35 increase (7-0)
• Denied early termination of Airport Farm Lease (2-5)
• Set public hearing Nov 10 on zoning ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Set public hearing Dec 8 on State Revolving Fund loan application (7-0)

Library Board

The Independence Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and pending bills. The board will review a statistics report and discuss a confidentiality policy and advocacy efforts with the city council. Updates will be given on Quasqueton Library services, facility and grounds conditions, and board training. The meeting will conclude with board and staff reports.

• Approve Bills
• Confidentiality Policy
• Advocacy with City Council
• Quasqueton Library Services update
• Facility and Grounds Update

City Council

The council will vote to approve a consent agenda that includes several retail alcohol license renewals and an amendment for a Wal‑Mart license. First readings will be taken on stormwater management and statewide urban design ordinance amendments, as well as a zoning regulations amendment. A public hearing will be held on a proposed rezoning that changes a parcel from M‑2 to C‑1. Additional resolutions will address property mowing compliance, side‑yard setbacks, and policies for public‑purpose fund expenditures.

• Consent agenda approval of retail alcohol license renewals for Wee Willy's, Hartig Drug #14, Wal‑Mart Supercenter #750, Allerton Brewing Company, and Sanity Room
• First reading of Ordinance Amendment to create Chapter 102 – Stormwater Management Policy
• First reading of Ordinance Amendment to create Chapter 168 – Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
• Public hearing on rezoning request changing M‑2 to C‑1
• Resolution to assess property owners for Chapter 52 mowing compliance

The council adopted three ordinances—Stormwater Management Policy (Chapter 102), Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (Chapter 168), and an amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations—each passing 6‑1. It also approved several resolutions unanimously, including property‑mowing enforcement and a side‑yard setback policy. The consent agenda renewing multiple retail alcohol licenses was approved by all members.

• Adopted Stormwater Management Policy ordinance (6-1 vote)
• Adopted Statewide Urban Design and Specifications ordinance (6-1 vote)
• Adopted amendment to Zoning Regulations ordinance (6-1 vote)
• Approved property‑mowing enforcement resolution (7-0)
• Approved side‑yard setback resolution for commercial properties (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report resolution (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda renewing seven retail alcohol licenses (unanimous)
• Approved city financial bills for payment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review department reports and strategic planning for Capital Improvement Projects from 2026 through 2036. The body will also discuss policies for public fund expenditures and street rehabilitation assessments for 2026.

• Strategic Planning CIP Project Prioritization 2026-2036 for Administration, Airport, Streets, and Utilities
• 2026 Street Rehabilitation Street Assessments
• Resolution Establishing Policies for the Expenditure of Funds for Public Purposes
• BUILD Grant for 1st Street West
• WWTP Replacement Project Update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Independence Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on approving the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss a proposed amendment to Article 17 that governs signs. No other business is listed.

• Approval of previous minutes – 9/16/2025
• Article 17, Signs amendment discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting unanimously. A motion to approve and schedule a public hearing for the rezoning request of Parcel 1009251014 from A‑1 to R‑2 passed with a 6‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and set public hearing for rezoning Parcel 1009251014 from A‑1 to R‑2 (6-1)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Independence Airport Board will receive updates from the engineer, the chairman/city manager, and the airport manager. It will discuss a Capital Improvement Program for a five‑year planning horizon and review revenues and expenses to date. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Engineer update
• Chairman/City Manager update
• Airport Manager update
• Capital Improvement Program for 5‑year planning
• Revenues and expenses to date

City Council

The Independence City Council will consider a rezoning request to change land from M‑2 Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing to C‑1 Commercial. They will also vote on ordinances updating street‑closure fees and off‑street parking rules, and approve several Homeowner/Agency Repair Program projects under the TIF LMI set‑aside plan.

• Public hearing date set for rezoning M‑2 Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing to C‑1 Commercial
• First reading of ordinance to add street‑closure application fees to the fines and fees schedule
• Third and final reading of ordinance amending Chapter 69 Parking Regulations for off‑street residential parking
• Resolution to approve Homeowner/Agency Repair Program Project 1 through Project 5 under the TIF LMI set‑aside plan
• Water/Wastewater Farm Lease item

The council approved an agenda amendment and a consent agenda that included minutes, an alcohol license renewal, and three bow‑hunting permits. It adopted ordinances to add a street‑closure application fee to the fines schedule and to change off‑street parking rules in residential areas. A resolution was adopted to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Heavy Industrial to Central Commercial. Several resolutions authorizing homeowner repair projects and the FY 2025 Street Finance Report were also approved.

• Approved agenda amendment removing USPS proclamation (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, alcohol license renewal, three bow‑hunting permits) (7‑0)
• Approved payment bills totaling $461,282.29 for listed vendors (7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending fines and fees schedule to add street‑closure application fee (7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 69 Parking Regulations on off‑street residential parking (5‑1)
• Adopted resolution to set public hearing on rezoning M‑2 Heavy Industrial to C‑1 Central Commercial (7‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025 Street Finance Report resolution (7‑0)
• Adopted homeowner/agency repair program resolution for 205 5" St NE, work by Strictly Roofing, up to $9,943.80 (7‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Independence Board of Adjustment will meet on September 18, 2025 to consider a use exception request submitted by Fangman. The meeting also includes standard roll call and adjournment procedures.

• Consider use exception request – Fangman

Library Board

The Independence Library Board will review and vote on several items, including the Quasqueton Library Services Contract and a new circulation policy. It will also address unfinished business on the custodian job description and provide updates on facility and grounds matters. The board will approve bills, the agenda, and recent meeting minutes.

• Approve Bills
• Circulation Policy
• Custodian Job Description
• Facility and Grounds Update
• Quasqueton Library Services Contract

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review the approval of previous minutes and a specific rezoning request. The body is considering changing the zoning designation for one property parcel.

• Rezoning of parcel 0634276016 from M-2 to C-1 - Fangman

The commission approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. A motion was adopted to recommend that the City Council approve and schedule a public hearing for the Fangmans' request to rezone their property from M‑2 to C‑1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (All Aye)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning from M-2 to C-1 for Greg and Christine Fangman; motion passed (All Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (All Aye)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a request for a use exception. No further specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Use exception request

City Council

The City Council will review several proposed ordinances regarding city codes, including right-of-way obstructions and fence regulations. The body will also consider authorizations for a sanitary sewer project and a street rehabilitation engineering agreement.

• First reading of Ordinance for Chapter 142: Right-of-Way Obstructions, Encroachments, and Beautification
• First reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 152 regarding Fences, Walls, and Hedges
• Second reading of Ordinance for Chapter 143: Closing Public Thoroughfares
• Authorization for purchase: 2025 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Installation Project
• Proposed Engineering Services Agreement with Crawford Engineering & Surveying, Inc. for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project

The council approved three new chapters to the city code—Chapter 142 on right‑of‑way obstructions, Chapter 152 updating fence, wall and hedge standards, and Chapter 143 adding rules for closing public thoroughfares. Each ordinance was moved to final passage after suspending the two‑meeting rule, with votes of 7‑0 or 6‑0. The council also approved the agenda, consent agenda, and a series of payment bills unanimously, and administered the oath of office to Patrol Officer Brandon Bagby.

• Approved agenda amendment (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including August 25 minutes and Del Rio Class C retail alcohol license renewal (all ayes)
• Approved payment bills totaling $323,203.72 (all ayes)
• Adopted Chapter 142 Right‑of‑Way Obstructions ordinance (final passage 7‑0)
• Adopted Chapter 152 Fence, Wall and Hedge ordinance (final passage 7‑0)
• Adopted Chapter 143 Closing Public Thoroughfares ordinance (final passage 7‑0)
• Approved second reading of Chapter 69 Parking regulation amendment (6‑1)
• Administered oath of office to Patrol Officer Brandon Bagby

Airport Board

The Independence Airport Board will receive updates from the engineer, the chairman and city manager, the airport manager, and the fixed‑base operator. The board will review requests for proposals for flight‑instruction and aircraft‑mechanic services. A discussion of the flying club and a report on the airport’s revenues and expenses to date will also be presented.

• Engineer update
• Chairman/City Manager update
• Review RFPs for flight instruction and mechanic (IA) services
• Airport manager update
• Report on revenues and expenses to date

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board accepted the amended language for flight‑school and mechanic request‑for‑proposals. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amended RFP language for flight school and mechanic proposals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Independence Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The agenda listed only routine items such as roll call and adjournment, which were not acted upon.

City Council

The Independence City Council held a work session to review items slated for future council action. Department reports from Fire, Library, Parks & Recreation, and Police were presented. Council members discussed new business including electric scooters on sidewalks, fee structures, and two ordinance proposals, as well as the 2026/2027 Street Rehabilitation Program.

• Electric scooters on sidewalks
• Fee discussion
• Ordinance to add Chapter 142, Right-of-Way Obstructions, Encroachments, and Beautification
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 152, Fences, Walls and Hedges
• 2026/2027 Street Rehabilitation Program

The Independence City Council heard updates from the fire department, public library, parks & recreation, and police. Members discussed electric scooters on sidewalks, fees for home‑occupation permits and temporary land leases, creation of ordinance chapter 142, amendment of ordinance chapter 152, and the 2026/2027 street rehabilitation program. No motions were voted on or formally approved.

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills, review statistics, and discuss library cleaning services.

• Library cleaning services

City Council

The Independence City Council will consider a six‑month lease agreement with Streeter Flying Service LLC to provide airport mechanic services. Council members will also conduct first readings of several ordinances covering right‑of‑way obstructions, closing public thoroughfares, street‑closure fees, and off‑street parking regulations. A resolution to accept the preliminary plat of the Rosburg First Addition will be voted on, along with routine financial items and consent agenda approvals.

• Approve six‑month lease with Streeter Flying Service LLC for airport mechanic (IA) services
• First reading of Ordinance adding Chapter 142 – Right‑of‑Way Obstructions, Encroachments, and Beautification
• First reading of Ordinance adding Chapter 143 – Closing Public Thoroughfares
• First reading of Ordinance amending the Fines and Fees Schedule to include Street Closure Application Fees
• Resolution accepting and approving the preliminary plat of Rosburg First Addition

The Independence City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It moved forward with first readings of Chapter 143 (Closing Public Thoroughfares), Chapter 69 parking amendments, and a fines‑and‑fees ordinance, and voted 5‑2 to waive the statutory two‑reading requirement for Chapter 143. The council also adopted a resolution accepting the preliminary plat for the Rosburg First Addition and approved a six‑month lease for mechanic services at the municipal airport.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Chapter 143 Closing Public Thoroughfares (unanimous)
• Waived two‑reading rule for Chapter 143 (5‑2)
• Approved first reading of Chapter 69 parking amendment (6‑1)
• Approved resolution accepting preliminary plat of Rosburg First Addition (7‑0)
• Approved six‑month lease for airport mechanic services (7‑0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending fines and fees schedule (7‑0)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY2026 strategic plan and the library custodian job description. The board will also discuss a homebound policy and an art donation.

• IPL Strategic Plan FY2026
• Library Custodian Job Description
• Homebound Policy
• Art Donation
• Park Update

City Council

The City Council will discuss a development agreement and tax increment payments for Indee Storage LLC. Members will also consider a local match for a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program grant and a resident request regarding fence setback requirements.

• Development Agreement with Indee Storage LLC including tax increment payments
• Local match for Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Grant Application
• Pay Application #3 for 8th Avenue NW - IPF Area Stormwater Improvements Project
• Pat's Tap Class C Retail Alcohol License renewal
• Resident request to discuss City Code Chapter 152.02 fence setback requirements

City Council

The City Council will meet for a strategic planning session to discuss and debate items for consideration at future meetings. This session is not a public hearing, and there is no public comment period.

Airport Board

The Independence Airport Board will hear updates from the engineer, chairman, city manager, FBO, and airport manager. They will also review submitted RFPs and discuss the airport's current revenues and expenses. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears informational.

• Engineer update
• Chairman/City Manager update
• FBO update
• Review of submitted RFPs
• Revenue and expense report

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. A 6‑month contract for mechanic services was awarded to Streeter Flying Service, set to end on March 31, 2026. The board will seek additional RFPs before re‑evaluating the contract after the interim period.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded 6‑month mechanic services contract to Streeter Flying Service (motion passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then discuss a preliminary plat that would be located within two miles of the city limits. Finally, the commission will consider a request to vacate a public easement for Indee Storage.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Preliminary plat proposal within 2 miles of city limits
• Vacation of public easement for Indee Storage

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Rosburg First Addition preliminary plat within two miles of the city limits, changing the zoning from A‑1 to A‑2. The agenda was corrected to remove the already‑handled vacation of public easement item. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Rosburg First Addition preliminary plat and zoning change A‑1 to A‑2 (motion carried)
• Removed Item 4 (Vacation of Public Easement) from agenda (correction)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Independence City Council work session will review an update to the fire department expansion architect contract for fiscal year 2026. Department heads will give reports on the airport, building/code enforcement, streets, and utilities. The council will consider several ordinance proposals, including right‑of‑way, road closures, parking regulations, and stormwater management, as well as topics on electric scooters and fee structures.

• Fire Department Expansion – Architect Contract Update FY 26
• Chapter 142 – Right of Way Ordinance
• Chapter 143 – Road Closures & Neighborhood Block Parties
• Chapter 69 – Parking Regulations (Residential Areas)
• Chapter 102 – Stormwater Management Policy and SUDAS

The Independence City Council held a work session and received updates from the Airport, Building/Code Enforcement, Streets, and Utilities. Members discussed fire department expansion, a right‑of‑way ordinance, road closures, a neighborhood block parties ordinance, parking regulation amendments, and a stormwater management policy. The electric‑scooter sidewalk issue and related fee discussion were postponed to the September work session. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on.

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a proposed development agreement with Indee Storage, LLC. The body will also consider ordinance amendments related to tobacco permits, zoning regulations, and fiscal management.

• Public hearing on proposed development agreement with Indee Storage, LLC
• Public hearing for a proposed rezoning request
• First reading of ordinance amendments to Chapter 121 (Cigarette and Tobacco Permits), Chapter 170 (Zoning Regulations), and Chapter 7 (Fiscal Management)
• Retail Alcohol License application for Independence Chamber of Commerce (August 13-17, 2025)
• Resolution to update the Employee Handbook

The Independence City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, including a special Class C retail alcohol license. It adopted ordinances creating device‑retailer permit requirements, amending Chapter 170 zoning regulations, and updating fiscal‑management accounting rules. The council also approved a resolution to update the employee handbook and postponed a development agreement to the August meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda, including special Class C retail alcohol license (all ayes)
• Adopted ordinance creating device‑retailer permit requirements (ayes: Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 170 zoning regulations (ayes: Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner)
• Adopted ordinance updating Code Section 7.07(3) fiscal‑management accounting (ayes: Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen)
• Approved payment of listed bills and expenses (all ayes)
• Adopted resolution authorizing changes to the employee handbook (ayes: Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner)
• Postponed consideration of the Indee Storage development agreement to Aug 11, 2025 (ayes: Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet on July 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Library Community Room, 805 1st Street East, Independence, Iowa. The board will approve the agenda, minutes, and any pending bills. It will hold an election of officers and discuss items such as Little Free Libraries, the strategic plan, and updates on the park and summer reading program. Additional reports and training sessions are also on the agenda.

• Approve Bills
• Election of Officers
• Little Free Libraries
• Strategic Plan
• Park Update

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the July bills. Board members elected Robin Bleichner as President, Jake Bass as Vice President, and Deb Clark as Secretary. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Approved July bills (unanimous)
• Elected Robin Bleichner President, Jake Bass Vice President, Deb Clark Secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider resolutions regarding the expansion of the Independence Urban Renewal Area and a development agreement with Indee Storage, LLC. The body will also review requests for alcohol licenses and hunting permits within city limits.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to the Independence Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution to approve Pay Application #2 for the 8th Avenue NW - IPF Area Stormwater Improvements Project
• Proposed rezoning request from C-2 Commercial to C-1 Commercial
• Authorization for purchase of a pickup vehicle and extrication tool
• Retail alcohol license applications for Independence BrewBQ and Chuong Garden

The council adopted a resolution to create the July 2025 Urban Renewal Area and approved the accompanying tax‑division ordinance. It also approved a resolution to set a public hearing on July 28 for a development agreement with Indee Storage, LLC. The council extended the downtown signage‑moratorium for another 120 days and approved a $157,757.04 pay application for the IPF Stormwater Improvements Project.

• Approved Urban Renewal Area resolution (No. 2025‑56); Ayes: Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber
• Adopted tax‑division ordinance for the Urban Renewal Area (No. 2025‑610); Ayes: Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner
• Approved resolution to hold public hearing July 28 for Indee Storage development agreement; Ayes: O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator
• Approved extension of signage‑moratorium for 120 days (third extension); Ayes: Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin
• Approved Pay Application #2 ($157,757.04) to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete LLC for storm‑water project; Ayes: Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure updates and potential policy revisions. This is a work session intended for debate on items that may be formally considered at a future meeting.

• WWTP Replacement Project update
• Civic Center update
• Stormwater Management Policy discussion
• Street Vacation for Innovative Ag
• Potential code revisions regarding Rights-of-Ways

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss an Urban Renewal Area amendment and a rezoning request. The body will also review a preliminary plat and proposed changes to sign regulations.

• July 2025 Urban Renewal Area Amendment
• Rezoning request for 319 Social Club
• Preliminary Plat within 2 miles of City Limits
• Article 17, Signs amendment

The commission approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a written recommendation that the July 2025 Urban Renewal Area conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. It recommended the City Council approve the rezoning of 319 Social Club from C‑2 to C‑1 and set a public hearing for July 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM. It approved the preliminary plat for the Rosburg First Addition and recommended the council approve the related resolution.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Approved written recommendation that July 2025 Urban Renewal Area conforms to Comprehensive Plan (all aye)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning of 319 Social Club from C‑2 to C‑1 and set public hearing July 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM (all aye)
• Approved preliminary plat within 2 miles of city limits for Rosburg First Addition and recommended City Council approve resolution (all aye)

City Council

The Independence City Council will consider a resolution to authorize a $2,480,000 General Obligation bond series and levy taxes to fund it. Ordinance amendments for fireworks (Code §41.14) and solid waste control (Chapter 105) will receive first and second readings. A purchase authorization for an excavator and renewal of various permits for fiscal year 2026 are also on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing $2,480,000 General Obligation corporate purpose bonds and related tax levy
• Second reading of ordinance amendment to Code Section 41.14 (Fireworks)
• First reading of ordinance amendment to Code Chapter 105 (Solid Waste Control)
• Authorization to purchase an excavator
• Renewal of device permits for Fiscal Year 2026

The council adopted a $2,480,000 General Obligation bond loan, approved amendments to the fireworks and solid‑waste ordinances, and authorized the 15th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Tour. The agenda, consent agenda and a $549,936.66 bill payment package were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,480,000 bond loan (Ayes: Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’ Loughlin, Jensen)
• Adopted fireworks ordinance amendment (Ayes: Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore)
• Adopted solid‑waste ordinance amendment (Ayes: Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’ Loughlin)
• Approved 15th Annual Oakwood Cemetery Tour (Ayes: All)
• Approved agenda (Ayes: All)
• Approved consent agenda renewing permits (Ayes: All)
• Approved payment of $549,936.66 in various bills (Ayes: All)

Library Board

The Independence Library Board will consider approving the agenda, minutes, and a set of bills. The board will also review the Vision and Mission policy, provide updates on new resources, facility matters, and summer activities. Additional items include reports on homeschool connections, board training, and staff updates.

• Approve Bills (Item 4)
• Vision and Mission Policy discussion (Item 6)
• New Resources presentation (Item 7)
• Facility Update (Item 8)
• Summer Activities Update (Item 10)

The Library Board approved the FY26 wage and salary increase plan, adopting the city's 3% raise with up to an additional 1% merit increase (vote 5-1). The board also approved updates to the Emergency and Safety policy, including moving the AED location and revising the tornado section (unanimous). The Vision and Mission statement review was tabled for the next meeting. All routine agenda, minutes, and bill approvals passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes with name change (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency and Safety policy changes, including AED location (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 wage and salary increase to match city’s 3% raise with merit pay (5-1)
• Tabled Vision and Mission statement review until next meeting
• Approved facility sprinkler pipe repairs (reported, no vote needed)
• Motion to adjourn passed

City Council

The Independence City Council will meet to discuss an amendment to the fireworks code and a resolution for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025. The body will also consider updates to solid waste and environmental impact fees.

• First reading of Ordinance Amendment to Code Section 41.14 Fireworks
• Resolution to replace and repeal Resolution 2023-91 regarding Solid Waste Collection and Environmental Impact Fees
• Resolution awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025
• Setting a public hearing date for the Independence Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment
• Approval of the Miller 4th of July block party for July 4, 2025

The council unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda and the month’s financial payments. A first reading of the fireworks ordinance was approved despite one dissenting vote. The council also approved a $0.25 administrative fee for solid‑waste services, awarded the 2025 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds to Robert W. Baird, and designated the July 2025 Renewal Plan. A motion to suspend a statutory rule failed.

• Agenda approved unanimously (all ayes)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (all ayes)
• Financial bills approved unanimously (all ayes)
• First reading of fireworks ordinance approved (1 nay: O’Loughlin)
• Solid‑waste admin fee $0.25 approved (ayes: Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber)
• Award of 2025 corporate bonds to Robert W. Baird approved (ayes: O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber)
• July 2025 Renewal Plan designation approved (ayes: Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, others)
• Motion to suspend statutory rule failed (ayes: Moore, Mayner, O’Loughlin, Hanna)

Airport Board

The Independence Airport Board will receive updates from the engineer, the chairman/city manager, the airport manager, and the FBO. The board will discuss a lease and review revenues and expenses to date. The meeting will also set the date for the next board meeting on July 2.

• Engineer update
• Chairman/City Manager update
• Airport Manager update
• FBO update
• Lease discussion

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes of the prior meeting. It voted to cancel the July meeting because of its proximity to July 4. The board also decided to seek requests for proposals for mechanic and flight instruction services.

• Approved agenda (motion by Vicki Pilcher, seconded by Jeff Rottinghaus)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Vicki Pilcher, seconded by Jeff Rottinghaus)
• Cancelled July meeting (motion by Dan Callahan, seconded by Vicki Pilcher)
• Decided to seek RFPs for mechanic and flight instruction services (motion by Vicki Pilcher, seconded by Jeff Rottinghaus)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss items intended for formal consideration at a future meeting. The session includes department updates and discussions on specific city projects and property.

• Airport FBO Lease Update
• Liberty Trailhead Project
• Disposal of Property – 812 10th St. NE
• Department reports for Utilities, Building/Code Enforcement, Streets, and Airport

The Independence City Council met for a work session on June 2, 2025. Council members heard updates from the Utilities Department, Building/Code Enforcement, Streets, and the Airport. General discussion covered the airport FBO lease, the Liberty Trailhead project, and disposal of the property at 812 10th Street NE. The meeting was adjourned at 5:29 p.m. with no formal actions taken.

City Council

The Independence City Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on a rezoning request and the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment. It will vote on a development agreement with Steve Gee Construction and related tax increment appropriations. The council will also approve a budget amendment, authorize the sale of Series 2025 General Obligation bonds, and appoint Brian Lau as police chief. Additional items include a purchase authorization for police cameras and routine financial reports.

• Public hearing on the proposed rezoning request (Item 9)
• First reading of an amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations (Item 10)
• Resolution appointing Brian Lau as Independence Police Chief (Item 15)
• Resolution authorizing sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025 (Item 14)
• Police cameras purchase authorization (Item 16)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several alcohol‑license renewals and a street‑closure request. A second unanimous vote approved payment of $1,350,679.99 in bills covering payroll, supplies, utilities and other expenses. Council Member Hanna was absent for all three votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous, Hanna absent)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, Hanna absent)
• Renewed Old Rush Park Tavern Class C retail alcohol license (effective May 30 2025‑May 29 2026)
• Amended Independence Park & Recreation Class C retail alcohol license for outdoor service (effective May 17 2025‑May 16 2026)
• Approved Wapsie Valley Creamery street‑closure request for July 4 2025
• Approved payment of listed bills totaling $1,350,679.99 (unanimous, Hanna absent)
• Approved Bank of Iowa bond payment of $654,248.00 (unanimous, Hanna absent)
• Approved storm‑water bond payment of $42,795.42 (unanimous, Hanna absent)

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees meeting on May 15, 2025 will open with introductions, agenda approval, and minutes approval. The board will discuss an emergency and safety policy, a vision and mission policy, and wage and salary increases for fiscal year 2026. Additional items include a statistics report, facility update, and board training, with decisions on bills and other business.

• Approve Bills
• Emergency and Safety Policy
• Vision and Mission Policy
• Wage and Salary Increases FY26
• Facility Update

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, minutes (with name changes), and pending bills unanimously. It also approved emergency and safety policy changes, including moving the AED and designating a Naloxone trainer, unanimously. The vision and mission statement review was tabled until the next meeting, and the board adopted the city‑approved FY26 wage increase (3% base plus up to 1% merit) by a 5‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved minutes with name changes (unanimously)
• Approved pending bills (unanimously)
• Approved emergency and safety policy changes, including AED relocation and Naloxone trainer certification (unanimously)
• Tabled vision and mission statement review until next meeting
• Adopted FY26 wage and salary increase matching city rate (5‑1)
• Motion to adjourn passed

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a tour of downtown apartments located above the Gedney Bakery & Coffeehouse. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of downtown apartments at 118 1st St. E

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review a rezoning request from Wapsie Valley Creamery. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from the April 23, 2025, meeting.

• Rezoning request for Wapsie Valley Creamery

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment #2 and a proposal to sell real property. The body will also consider salary increases for staff and the City Manager effective July 1, 2025.

• Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment #2
• Public Hearing on the Proposal to Sell Real Property
• Resolution approving salary/wage increases and City Manager salary increase effective July 1, 2025
• Authorization for purchase of police cameras
• Rezoning request from C-2 Commercial to C-1 Commercial

The council adopted an amendment to Chapter 90 of the Water Service System ordinance (No. 2025‑605) with a 7‑0 vote, making the city responsible for repairs from curb valves to mains. It also adopted an amendment to Chapter 69 of the Parking Regulations (No. 2025‑6) by a 7‑0 vote. Several resolutions were approved, including salary increase resolutions for staff and the City Manager, a TIF LMI set‑aside plan, and a rezoning hearing schedule.

• Adopted Water Service System amendment (Ordinance 2025‑605) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Parking Regulations amendment (Ordinance 2025‑6) – vote 7‑0
• Approved staff salary increase resolution (No. 2025‑43) – adopted
• Approved City Manager salary increase resolution (No. 2025‑44) – vote 6‑0
• Approved TIF LMI Set‑Aside resolution (No. 2025‑45) – vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning public‑hearing resolution (No. 2025‑46) – vote 7‑0

Airport Board

The Independence Airport Board will receive updates from the engineer, city manager, airport manager and FBO, discuss a lease, and review revenue and expense figures to date. No formal actions are listed; the meeting includes public comment and routine agenda approvals.

• Engineer Update
• Lease discussion
• Revenues and Expenses to Date
• Airport Manager Update
• FBO Update

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The board accepted the airport manager’s statistical report and the FBO’s report. The board agreed to ask P&N to submit a formal lease proposal before any further decisions. The meeting was adjourned with all present voting in favor.

• Approved agenda (all present voted aye)
• Approved minutes (all present voted aye)
• Accepted Airport Manager Brett's statistical report
• Accepted FBO P&N's report
• Agreed to request formal lease proposal from P&N
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted aye)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and debate items intended for future formal consideration. The meeting includes department reports and discussions on city infrastructure and policies.

• Fire Station Addition architect update
• Storm Water Management Policy
• Water Service Line Ownership
• Independence Depot discussion
• Yard Parking & RV Storage

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing the 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area and consider related resolutions and ordinances. It will also take the first reading of Chapter 69 Parking Regulation amendments and review change orders for the Independence Airport Runway & Taxiway Lighting Project and the Independence Premium Foods Storm Water Project. Consent agenda items, including minutes and special event applications, will be approved by a single motion.

• Chapter 69 Parking Regulation Amendments – 1st Reading (item 11)
• Public hearing on the establishment of the 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area (item 13)
• Change Order #1 for the Independence Airport Runway & Taxiway Lighting Project (item 19)
• Change Order #1 for the Independence Premium Foods Storm Water Project (item 22)
• Funding Agreement with Heartland Acres Agribition Center (item 23)

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized payments for city bills totaling $261,886.00. The council adopted a resolution creating the 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area and passed an ordinance dividing taxes within that area. Additional actions included a development‑agreement hearing, a property deletion from the existing urban renewal area, and a $3,746.70 increase to the airport lighting contract.

• Approved agenda (Ayes: All)
• Approved consent agenda (Ayes: All)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $261,886.00 (Ayes: All)
• Adopted resolution establishing 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area (Ayes: O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator)
• Adopted ordinance dividing taxes in the 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area (Ayes: Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing May 27, 2025 for development agreement with Steve Gee Construction (Ayes: Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen, Weber, Hanna)
• Adopted ordinance deleting property from Independence Urban Renewal Area (Ayes: Jensen, O’Loughlin, Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator)
• Approved Change Order #1 increasing airport runway/taxiway lighting contract by $3,746.70 (Ayes: Weber, Hanna, Moore, Mayner, Prusator, O’Loughlin, Jensen)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a strategic planning session to discuss and debate items for consideration at future meetings. This session is not a public hearing, and no public presentations or addresses are permitted.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review and potentially approve several preliminary and final plats of survey. These items include boundary line retracements and property additions.

• Preliminary Plat of Survey for At the Pines Third Addition
• Preliminary and Final Plats of Survey for Boundary Line Retracement for JDRS Properties LLC
• Preliminary and Final Plats of Survey for Berdine See Estate

The commission opened at 8:30 AM and took roll call. The agenda listed several plat of survey items, including the Pines Third Addition and JDRS Properties LLC boundary line retracements, as well as the Berdine See Estate plats. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned without any documented decisions.

Library Board

The Independence Library Board will consider and vote on pending bills. Board members will discuss a proposed meeting room policy. Additional updates on legislation, a BCCF grant, and facilities will be presented.

• Approve Bills
• Meeting Room Policy discussion
• Legislative Update
• BCCF Grant Update
• Facilities Update

The Library Board approved the agenda, the minutes, the March bills, and the Meeting Room Policy, each by unanimous vote. The board also decided that responses to library-related social‑media comments will be handled case‑by‑case. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Approved March bills (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Room Policy as written (unanimous)
• Decided to handle social‑media responses case‑by‑case (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Independence City Council meeting on April 14, 2025 will include a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of the agenda, followed by a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve the agenda
• Fiscal Year 2026 budget public hearing

The council unanimously approved the agenda for the special meeting. A public hearing on the FY 2026 budget was held, but no budget decisions were made. The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all votes)
• Adjourned meeting (all votes)

City Council

The Independence City Council will consider a series of financial and planning items, including the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, capital improvement program, and fund transfers. Council members will also conduct a second reading of an amendment to Chapter 170 zoning regulations and authorize a bid process with a public hearing for a proposed property sale. Several funding agreements with local organizations will be presented for approval. Additional items include a theatre/civic center proposal and routine departmental reports.

• Second Reading of an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations
• Resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, CIP, and Transfers
• Resolution authorizing a bid process and public hearing for proposed sale of property
• Funding Agreements with Operation Threshold Inc., Buchanan County Tourism, and other local groups
• Theatre / Civic Center Proposal

City Council

The Independence City Council will hold a work session to discuss items intended for future formal consideration, including airport revenue ideas, a civic center proposal, and roadway projects like Larson Lane.

• Airport Ideas for Revenue Generation
• Theatre / Civic Center Proposal
• Larson Lane Roadway
• IPF Development Agreement
• Chapter 69 Parking Regulations

The council met for a work session, heard updates from several departments and discussed topics such as airport revenue ideas, a theatre/civic center proposal, K9 funding, parking regulations, flood‑plain mitigation, Larson Lane roadway, an IPF development agreement, a parking stall near Peters Law Firm, and solid‑waste disposal contracts. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to receive updates from the engineer, city manager, and airport manager. The board will also discuss strategic planning, long-term marketing, and current revenues and expenses.

• Strategic planning and long-term marketing discussion
• Review of revenues and expenses to date
• Engineer update
• FBO update

The Airport Board approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes of the prior meeting, with all members voting aye. The board accepted the Airport Manager’s report and the FBO report. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Airport Manager report
• Accepted FBO report
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and act on several items. These include approving the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes, accepting a commissioner resignation, and reviewing final plats of survey for boundary adjustments and retracements related to Cleveland and Indee Storage. The commission will also consider a vacation of an easement for Indee Storage and discuss the 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area.

• Approve March 4, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes
• Accept resignation of Commissioner Mayner
• Review Final Plat of Survey for Boundary Line Adjustment – Cleveland
• Review Plat of Survey for Boundary Line Retracement – Indee Storage
• Consider 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 4, 2025 minutes. It accepted the resignation of Matthew Mayner after his appointment to the City Council. The commission recommended approval of several plats and a utility easement for Indee Storage LLC, and affirmed that the 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area conforms to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Matthew Mayner from Commission (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Boundary Line Adjustment – Lori Cleveland (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat for Boundary Line Retracement – Indee Storage LLC (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Boundary Line Retracement – Indee Storage LLC (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Vacation of Utility Easement – Indee Storage LLC (motion carried)
• Recommended that 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area conforms to Comprehensive Plan (motion carried)

City Council

The Independence City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes standard opening items such as the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and agenda approval. No dollar amount for the levy is specified in the agenda.

• Public hearing for the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026

The council unanimously approved the agenda for the special meeting. A public hearing was held on the proposed FY 2026 property tax levy, but no vote was taken. The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on FY 2026 property tax levy (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and hold public hearings regarding Essential Purpose and General Purpose Loan Agreements. The body is also considering zoning amendments and the designation of the 2025 Pines Housing Urban Renewal Area.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Public hearings on Essential Purpose and General Purpose Loan Agreements
• First reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter 170 Zoning Regulations
• Resolution and ordinance to delete property from the Independence Urban Renewal Area and TIF District
• Acceptance of a Water System Study Proposal

The Independence City Council adopted a final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 70 Traffic Code Enforcement Procedures. It also appointed Matthew Mayner to the Ward 5 council seat, approved the consent agenda and a list of city payment bills, and authorized multiple resolutions including urban‑renewal property deletions, loan agreements, a water‑system study, and termination of the Waste Management contract.

• Approved third and final reading of traffic code enforcement ordinance (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Mayner to Ward 5 council seat (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved city payment bills totaling $?? (unanimous)
• Authorized resolution deleting property from Urban Renewal Area (7-0)
• Authorized ordinance deleting property from Tax Increment Financing District (7-0)
• Authorized combined loan agreements and tax levy (7-0)
• Approved water system study agreement with MSA (7-0)

Library Board

The Independence Library Board will review and vote on several agenda items. They will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and pending bills. The board will discuss a FY25 budget amendment, a reference policy, and an unfinished FY26 budget. Additional updates include legislative, grant, and technology topics.

• Approve Bills
• Budget Amendment FY25
• Reference Policy
• IPL Budget FY 2026
• Legislative Update

The Independence Public Library Board approved the meeting agenda, the prior minutes, and the March bills, each by unanimous vote. The board also approved an amendment to the FY25 budget and adopted a reference policy as written, both unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• March bills approved (unanimous)
• FY25 budget amendment approved (unanimous)
• Reference policy approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Independence City Council work session will review departmental reports from the Fire Department, Library, Parks & Recreation, and Police. Council members will discuss a water system study, Chapter 69 parking regulations, solid waste RFP responses, an in‑town chickens ordinance, real‑estate disposition, parking behind H&R Block, and a Fiscal Year 2026 budget update, along with other council, mayor, and city manager topics. Items are for discussion and may be acted on at a future meeting.

• Water System Study
• Chapter 69 Parking Regulations
• Solid Waste RFP Responses
• In‑Town Chickens Proposed Ordinance
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Update

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for amendments to parking regulations and traffic code enforcement procedures. The body will also address a rezoning request and the Highway 150 Reconstruction Project.

• Second reading of Chapter 69 Parking Regulation Amendments
• Second reading of Chapter 70 Traffic Code Enforcement Procedures Amendments
• Resolution to accept Division 1 work for the Highway 150 Reconstruction Project
• Setting a public hearing date for a rezoning request from A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Residential
• Approval of a Preliminary Plat of Survey for Boundary Line Adjustment – Cleveland

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to receive updates from the engineer, city manager, and airport manager. The board will also review current revenues and expenses and discuss T-hangar rates for 2025.

• T-hangar rates for 2025
• Review of revenues and expenses to date
• Engineer update
• FBO update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will consider two preliminary plats of survey, one for a property identified as Cleveland and another for Gee. The meeting will close after these items are addressed.

• Review meeting minutes – February 4, 2025
• Preliminary plat of survey – Cleveland
• Preliminary plat of survey – Gee

City Council

The Independence City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes first readings for parking and traffic code amendments, a resolution extending a sign regulation moratorium, and the approval of two Homeowner/Agency Repair Program projects.

• Chapter 69 Parking Regulation Amendments - 1st Reading
• Chapter 70 Traffic Code Enforcement Procedures Amendments - 1st Reading
• Resolution extending moratorium on enforcement of certain sign regulations
• Resolution to approve Homeowner/Agency Repair Program Project 6
• Resolution to approve Homeowner/Agency Repair Program Project 7

Library Board

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY2026 budget and board bylaws. The agenda includes a discussion on a telephone usage policy and a BCCF grant proposal. A closed session may be held for the Library Director's evaluation.

• IPL Budget FY2026
• Library Board Bylaws
• Telephone Usage Policy
• BCCF Grant Proposal
• Audit Findings and Response

City Council

The City Council will discuss setting a hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 property tax levy and consider a final plat of survey and development agreement for Heidemann. The meeting also includes approvals for alcohol license renewals and a special event application.

• Proposed Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2026 hearing
• Final Plat of Survey and Development Agreement for Heidemann
• Independence BrewBQ Special Event Application for August 23, 2025
• Retail alcohol license renewals for Kwik Star #717 and 319 Social House
• Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh Class E retail alcohol license amendment

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to elect its officers and receive updates from the engineer, city manager, and airport manager. The board will also review the 2024 aviation fuel summary and current revenues and expenses.

• Election of officers
• 2024 Aviation Fuel Summary
• Review of revenues and expenses to date
• Engineer update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will open with a roll call and approve the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. It will then review the final plat of survey for Heidemann and consider an amendment to Article 17 concerning signs.

• Approve meeting minutes – December 3, 2024
• Review final plat of survey – Heidemann
• Consider amendment to Article 17 (signs)

City Council

The Independence City Council will hold a work session to discuss department operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2026, including proposed budgets for the Airport, Animal Control, and Police departments. The meeting will also cover the Police Chief selection process, the Solid Waste Request for Proposals, and amendments to parking and traffic regulations.

• Police Chief selection process
• Solid Waste RFP
• Chapter 69 Parking Regulation Amendments
• Chapter 70 Traffic Code Enforcement Procedures Amendments
• Department Operating Budgets – FY 2026

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary plat of survey and development agreement for Heidemann. The body will also consider resolutions to endorse two projects for grant funding. Additionally, the council will receive annual reports from the police and fire departments.

• Preliminary Plat of Survey and Development Agreement for Heidemann
• Grant funding endorsement for Revitalization of 1st Street West: A Safe Path to Progress Project
• Grant funding endorsement for Enterprise Drive Trail Phase 2 Project
• Spot Smoke Shop Class E retail alcohol license renewal
• Mini Mart Class E retail alcohol license new application

City Council

The Independence City Council meeting will review budget items for fiscal year 2026, including third‑party requests, a potential bond for capital projects, and merit‑based salary increases. Specific department operating budgets for FY 2026 will be presented for Airport, Animal Control, Building, City Administration, Fire, Garbage, Library, Parks and Recreation, Police, Storm Water, Streets, Wastewater/Sewer Collections, and Water. The council may also address the Enterprise Dr./Sixth Ave. SW Trail update and other council, mayor, and city manager topics.

• Enterprise Dr. / Sixth Ave. SW Trail Update
• FY2026 Third Party Requests
• Department CIP Budgets & Potential Bond – FY 2026
• Performance-Based Merit Increases
• Department Operating Budgets – FY 2026 (Airport through Water)

Library Board

The Independence Library Board will consider routine items, including approval of the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and any pending bills. The board will also receive a statistics report and updates from board members and staff. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve the minutes
• Approve bills
• Statistics report
• Board and staff reports

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment #1 and updates to the 2025 Fire Service Fee. The body will also review alcohol license renewals and ownership updates for local businesses.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment #1
• Fire Service Fee Update – 2025
• Gedney Bakery & Coffeehouse Class C retail alcohol license renewal and ownership updates
• Dollar General #2329 Class B retail alcohol license ownership updates
• Mini Mart Iowa retail permit application for cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor ownership update

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 2026 Department Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budgets and potential bond funding. The session includes general budget discussions and an annual billing agreement for ILPT.

• FY 2026 Department CIP Budgets and potential bond funding
• ILPT Annual Billing Agreement