Le Mars public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two actions: approving the final plat for the Crossroads Commons development at the northwest corner of Key Avenue and 24th Street SW, and approving the rezoning of 927 6th Ave SW from I‑2 (Industrial Business District) to B‑2 (General Business District). Both items would place the parcels in the B‑2 General Business District. The meeting also includes routine roll call and adjournment.

• Approve Final Plat of Crossroads Commons (35‑acre, 15‑lot commercial site) at Key Ave & 24th St SW, to be zoned B‑2
• Approve rezoning of 927 6th Ave SW (Dogwood Industrial Park First Addition, Lots 1‑14) from I‑2 to B‑2
• Discussion of traffic study for Key Ave & 24th St intersection related to the Crossroads Commons site

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting minutes. It then approved the Final Plat of Crossroads Commons. Finally, it approved the request to rezone 927 6th Avenue SW from I-2 (General Industrial District) to B-2 (General Business District). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Crossroads Commons (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 927 6th Avenue SW from I-2 to B-2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council meeting will approve a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, bills, financial statements, board appointments, waste collection licenses, election canvass and staff assignments. Council members will discuss several action items, including the 2026 Business Highway 75 Reconstruction Project, service agreements for 7th Avenue SE development and an EPA Brownfields grant, and contracts and wage agreements for city employees. General discussion will include citizen comments and a “Thumbs Up” award.

• 2026 Business Highway 75 Reconstruction Project
• ISG Services Agreement — 7th Avenue SE Development
• Le Mars Employee Bargaining Unit Contract
• Police Department Employee Wages
• Eocene Services Agreement — EPA Brownfields Grant

The Le Mars City Council approved several items, including a $76,500 design agreement with ISG, the 2026 fee schedule, a two‑year employee contract, 3% wage increases for Police and Fire/Rescue staff, and a $397,500 EPA Brownfields Grant agreement. All motions passed with unanimous support from those present.

• Approved agenda and consent items (regular minutes, bills, financial statement, appointments, waste licenses, election canvass, staff assignments) – unanimous
• Approved Agreement with ISG for 7" Avenue SE Development conceptual design, not‑to‑exceed $76,500 – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-59 approving 2026 List of Fees, Licenses, and Charges with amendments – unanimous
• Approved two‑year Le Mars Employee Bargaining Unit Contract for FY27‑FY28 – unanimous
• Approved FY27 3% hourly wage increase for non‑salaried Police Department personnel – unanimous
• Approved FY27 3% hourly wage increase for non‑salaried Fire/Rescue personnel, setting Volunteer Fire/Rescue call rate to $15.75 – unanimous
• Approved Agreement with Eocene for EPA Brownfields Grant implementation, not‑to‑exceed $397,500 – unanimous

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board will review consent items and approve the meeting minutes. A finance report will be presented. The board will take action on a proposed Volunteer Policy. The director will give updates on the RTU and the ARSL Leadership Institute.

• Consent items and approval of meeting minutes
• Finance Report
• Volunteer Policy (Board action item)
• RTU Update (Director’s Report)
• ARSL Leadership Institute update by Nancy Ramirez

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Sewer Revenue Loan Agreement for Phase II of the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project. The body will also consider rezoning for Dogwood Industrial Park and a services agreement amendment with Bolton & Menk, Inc.

• Public hearing for Sewer Revenue Bond not to exceed $45,700,000 for Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility
• Dogwood Industrial Park — First Addition Rezoning
• Bolton & Menk, Inc. Services Agreement — Amendment No. 2 Industrial Pretreatment Facility
• Federal Airport Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Liquor license renewals for 6 establishments and a new 5-day license for Plymouth County Historical Museum

The council adopted Resolution 25‑58, entering a sewer revenue loan agreement of up to $45,700,000 for the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project. It also approved Amendment No. 2 to the construction services contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc., limiting fees to $2,080,000. Ordinance 1000 changing the Dogwood Industrial Park First Addition from an Industrial Business District to a General Business District was adopted after a second‑reading approval and a waiver of the third reading. Additional items approved included the consent agenda, the Federal Airport Capital Improvement Program submittal, and related routine matters.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑58 for a sewer revenue loan up to $45.7 M (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Bolton & Menk contract, fee capped at $2.08 M (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1000 changing Dogwood Park zoning to B‑2 (5‑0)
• Waived third reading of Ordinance 1000 (4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1000 on second reading (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (street closure, snowmobile trail, liquor license renewals) (unanimous)
• Approved submittal of Federal Airport Capital Improvement Program for FY27‑FY31 (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing on the rezoning of the Dogwood Industrial Park – First Addition from an Industrial Business District (I‑2) to a General Business District (B‑2). The council will also consider several consent items, including a new five‑day liquor license for Baackers and various contract awards. Action items on the agenda list contract awards for the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility, the 18″ Street SE Drainage Repair project, and the Southwest Commercial Development project.

• Dogwood Industrial Park – First Addition rezoning from I‑2 to B‑2
• Award of contract for Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project
• Award of contract for 18″ Street SE Drainage Repair Project
• Award of contract for Southwest Commercial Development Project
• New five‑day liquor license to Baackers

The Le Mars City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone Dogwood Industrial Park from I-2 to B-2 after a hearing with no objections. The council awarded a $30,499,000 contract for the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project to Hoogendoorn Construction, and a $2,577,833.54 contract for the Southwest Commercial Development Project to Steve Harris Construction. Several other contracts, reports, and routine items were approved via consent agenda.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1000 rezoning Dogwood Industrial Park from I-2 to B-2 (5-0)
• Awarded $30,499,000 contract for Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility to Hoogendoorn Construction (5-0)
• Awarded $2,577,833.54 contract for Southwest Commercial Development (Crossroad Commons) to Steve Harris Construction (5-0)
• Awarded $137,012 contract for 18th Street SE Drainage Repair to Hulstein Excavating LLC (5-0)
• Approved $15,850 agreement with CEC for construction administration on 18th Street SE Drainage Repair (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-53 approving Annual Street Finance Report (consent agenda)
• Approved new 5-day liquor license for Baackers on 12/13/25 (consent agenda)
• Accepted Floyd Valley Healthcare Audit Report for year ended June 30, 2025 (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 10, 2025, to recognize volunteers. The agenda lists no items for board action, and the next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.

• Volunteer Appreciation Event
• Next Board Meeting: December 8, 2025
• Library Board Officers: Jennifer Bahr (President), Allan Gates (Vice President), Kjersten Rathke (Secretary)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 7, 2025 to discuss routine items such as consent agenda items, the finance report, and the director’s report. The primary action item is the review of RTU#4, a Plymouth County budget request. Additional agenda items include committee reports and public comments.

• RTU#4 Plymouth County Budget Request
• Consent items (agenda and minutes)
• Finance Report
• Director’s Report
• Committee Reports

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on the Dogwood Industrial Park First Addition rezoning and award contracts for a wastewater pretreatment facility and street pavement replacement. The body will also review bills for the period ending October 31, 2025.

• Dogwood Industrial Park, First Addition Rezoning
• Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project contract award
• 12th Street SE (2nd Ave to 4th Ave) PCC Pavement Replacement Project contract award
• Temporary Premise Transfer of Liquor License to KC’s
• Approval of bills for period ending 10/31/25

The council adopted Resolution 25-51 awarding a $430,829.19 contract to Steve Harris Construction for the 12" Street SE to 4" Avenue pavement replacement. It also authorized renewal of the city’s property‑and‑casualty insurance at $582,411, set a public hearing for November 18 to reconsider rezoning Dogwood Industrial Park, and tabled the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project. Additional actions included adopting a no‑parking ordinance on the north side of 2™ Street SE, approving water‑meter policy changes, and approving the consent agenda items.

• Approved $430,829.19 contract for 12" Street SE–4" Ave pavement replacement (5-0)
• Authorized $582,411 property and casualty insurance renewal (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Nov 18 to rezone Dogwood Industrial Park (5-0)
• Tabled Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project to Nov 18 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted no‑parking resolution for north side of 2™ Street SE (5-0)
• Approved changes to city water‑meter policy on outdoor usage (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (regular minutes, bills, liquor license transfer) (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on two land‑use requests. One is a preliminary plat for Crossroads Commons at the northwest intersection of Key Avenue and 24th Street SW, proposed to be zoned B‑2 (General Business District). The other is a rezoning of Dogwood Industrial Park First Addition (lots 1‑14) at 6th Avenue SW and 12th Street SW, changing from I‑2 (Industrial Business District) to B‑2. Both items will be approved or denied at the Oct 28, 2025 meeting.

• Preliminary Plat of Crossroads Commons – northwest intersection of Key Avenue and 24th Street SW – proposed B‑2 zoning
• Rezoning Dogwood Industrial Park First Addition (lots 1‑14) – 6th Avenue SW and 12th Street SW – change from I‑2 to B‑2

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the preliminary plat for Crossroads Commons and designated the site as B-2 (General Business District). Additionally, the commission approved rezoning Dogwood Industrial Park First Addition (Lots 1‑14) from I-2 to B-2. All votes were recorded as "All present" in favor.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Crossroads Commons, zoning B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Dogwood Industrial Park First Addition (Lots 1‑14) to B-2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will vote on a resolution adopting the plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated cost of the Southwest Commercial Development Project, estimated at $3,682,474. The meeting also includes hearings on the 18" Street SE Drainage Repair Project and discussions of rezoning for Floyd Valley Apartments, a contract award for a Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility, and a development agreement for Dogwood 5" Addition. Additional agenda items cover routine consent approvals and general discussion.

• Southwest Commercial Development Project – approval of plans, specifications, contract form, and $3,682,474 cost estimate
• 18" Street SE Drainage Repair Project – public hearing
• Floyd Valley Apartments – rezoning request
• Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility – award of contract
• Dogwood 5" Addition – development agreement

The council adopted the Southwest Commercial Development Project plan and the 18' Street SE Drainage Repair Project plan after hearings with no objections. It approved Ordinance No. 999, changing the Floyd Valley Apartments zoning from R-1 (single‑family) to R-2 (multi‑family). The council also approved a development agreement with Dogwood Properties and tabled the award of the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project to the next meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-49 for Southwest Commercial Development Project (all present)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-50 for 18' Street SE Drainage Repair Project (all present)
• Approved Ordinance No. 999 rezoning Floyd Valley Apartments from R-1 to R-2 (all present)
• Approved Development Agreement with Dogwood Properties for Dogwood 5* Addition (all present)
• Tabled award of Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project to Nov 4, 2025 (all present)
• Approved consent agenda items: meeting minutes, bills, September 2025 financial statement, and street closures for Christmas event (all present)

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Oct. 16, 2025 to review its financial report, plan activities for the May 2026 Historic Preservation Month, and consider the Façade Grant Program. The agenda also includes general discussion, correspondence, announcements, and workshop updates. No decisions are listed beyond discussion items.

• Financials
• May 2026 HP Month Activities
• Façade Grant Program
• General Discussion
• Correspondence, Announcements, Workshops, Meetings

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review a finance report and address several action items. The board is scheduled to discuss a Direct State Aide Project regarding hotspots and the annual survey.

• Direct State Aide Project (hotspots)
• Annual Survey
• Volunteer Recognition Event
• RTU#4

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing on the rezoning request for Floyd Valley Apartments at 110 6th Avenue NE, changing the zoning from R‑1 (single‑family) to R‑2 (multi‑family). The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, the list of bills for the period ending 09/30/25, an urban revitalization tax exemption request for 1455 Redfox Crossing, and several service contracts. General discussion items will feature citizen comments and a “Thumbs Up” award.

• Rezoning of Floyd Valley Apartments (110 6th Avenue NE) from R‑1 to R‑2
• Approval of September 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of list of bills for period ending 09/30/25
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption request for 1455 Redfox Crossing
• Award of contract for Centennial Building Demolition Project

The council approved the rezoning of Floyd Valley Apartments at 110 6" Avenue NE from R‑1 (single‑family) to R‑2 (multi‑family) after a hearing with no objections. They also approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including two urban revitalization tax exemption requests and a new liquor license. Contracts were approved for solid waste collection, the Central Avenue Extension ($127,710), the Municipal Park Project ($525,000), and a $197,275 demolition contract for the Centennial Building. Dates for public hearings and bid openings were set for the Southwest Commercial Development Project and the 18th Street SE Drainage Repair Project.

• Approved rezoning of Floyd Valley Apartments to R‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (urban revitalization tax exemptions, liquor license) (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year Solid Waste Collection contract with Van's Sanitation, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved ISG agreement for Central Avenue Extension, not‑to‑exceed $127,710 (4‑1)
• Approved ISG agreement for Municipal Park Project, not‑to‑exceed $525,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25‑48 awarding $197,275 demolition contract to DeCarlo Demolition Company (unanimous)
• Set public hearing (Oct 21, 2025) and bid opening (Nov 12, 2025) for Southwest Commercial Development Project (unanimous)
• Set public hearing (Oct 21, 2025) and bid opening (Nov 6, 2025) for 18th Street SE Drainage Repair Project (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will convene a special meeting on October 6, 2025. After a call to order, roll call, and a motion to approve the agenda, council members will discuss the Le Mars Community Development Planning Session. No formal actions or votes are listed for this agenda.

• Discussion of Le Mars Community Development Planning Session

The Le Mars City Council approved the meeting agenda with all members present voting aye. No other actions were taken, and the council adjourned the meeting at 2:55 PM with unanimous approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:55 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council adopted a resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Highway 75 Bypass area, which adds the demolition of the Centennial Building. The Council also authorized an internal advance of up to $500,000 from the General Fund to finance the demolition, environmental remediation, and site preparation at 1140 3rd Avenue SE. In addition, the Council approved the plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated costs for the Centennial Building Demolition Project. Other action items included rezoning Floyd Valley Apartments and awarding the Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization contract.

• Approval of Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Highway 75 Bypass Urban Renewal Area
• Authorization of internal advance not exceeding $500,000 to fund the demolition project
• Adoption of plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated costs for the Centennial Building Demolition Project
• Floyd Valley Apartments rezoning
• Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project – award of contract

The council adopted an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan that adds demolition of the Centennial Building and authorized internal funding for the project. It approved the plans, specifications, contract form, and cost estimate for the demolition. A public hearing was set for rezoning 110 6th Avenue NE, and the Base Bid for the Downtown Traffic Signal Modification Project was awarded to Nystrom Electric Co. Inc. The consent agenda items, including minutes, bills, and street‑closure approvals, were also adopted.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Urban Renewal Plan Amendment adopted (5-0)
• Funding advance for Centennial Building demolition authorized (5-0)
• Demolition project plans, specifications, contract, and cost estimate adopted (5-0)
• Consent agenda items approved (5-0)
• Public hearing on rezoning 110 6th Ave NE scheduled (5-0)
• Base Bid awarded to Nystrom Electric Co. Inc. $221,465.94 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone parcel 12-09-484-007 at 110 6th Avenue NE. The proposal seeks to change the designation from R-1 (Residential Single-Family) to R-2 (Residential Multi-Family) to align the zoning with the existing use of the Floyd Valley Apartments.

• Rezoning request for parcel 12-09-484-007 at 110 6th Avenue NE from R-1 to R-2

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It also approved rezoning parcel 12-09-484-007 (110 6th Avene NE) from R‑1 residential single‑family to R‑2 residential multi‑family. The meeting was adjourned at 4:21 P.M. with all present voting in favor.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of parcel 12-09-484-007 (110 6th Avene NE) to R‑2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:21 P.M. (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a special town hall meeting at the Willow Creek Golf Course banquet hall. The agenda consists of a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, roll call, a motion to approve the agenda, and a general discussion period for citizens. No specific ordinances, contracts, or votes are scheduled.

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with all members in favor. After discussion, the council voted to adjourn the meeting, again with unanimous support. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved (all present, no nays)
• Meeting adjourned (all present, no nays)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to receive a finance report, discuss an update on RTU#4, and consider the annual report. The board will also hear from the 150th Celebration Committee and receive a presentation on managing burnout in library staff.

• Finance report review
• RTU#4 update discussion
• Annual report consideration
• 150th Celebration Committee update
• Board education on staff burnout management

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on plans and costs for the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project. The body will also consider contracts for park improvements and industrial park amendments.

• Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project estimated at $34,760,000
• O'Toole Park Improvements Project contract award
• MidAmerican request for easement
• Liquor license renewal for La Fiesta and transfer to Habitue Coffeehouse & Bakery
• Le Mars Industrial Park 5" Addition Amendment

The council adopted the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility plan and granted a ten‑foot utility easement to MidAmerican Energy. It approved the $2,395,742.20 O’Toole Park Improvements contract, set dates for the Centennial Building demolition hearing and bid process, and approved several service‑agreement amendments.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-40 for Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility (approved 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-41 granting utility easement to MidAmerican Energy (approved 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (approved 5-0)
• Awarded O'Toole Park Improvements contract to Graves Construction Co. for $2,395,742.20 (approved 5-0)
• Approved ISG construction administrative services agreement for $126,510 (approved 5-0)
• Established hearing (Sept 16) and bid dates (Oct 1) for Centennial Building demolition (approved 5-0)
• Approved amendment to ISG services agreement (not to exceed $27,080) (approved 5-0)
• Approved amendment No. 1 to Bolton & Menk professional services agreement (not to exceed $119,000) (approved 5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will review four variance requests regarding accessory buildings. These include requests to exceed size limits and place structures in front of main homes or within required setbacks.

• Plymouth Life Inc. request to increase accessory building size from 1,500 to 3,200 sq. ft. at 248 14th Ave NE
• Plymouth Life Inc. request to place an accessory building in front of the main home at 248 14th Ave NE
• Scott Taylor request to place an accessory building in front of the main home at 901 3rd St SW
• Scott Taylor request to reduce front yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet for a 40’x34’ garage at 901 3rd St SW

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved four variance requests, all with unanimous votes. Plymouth Life Inc. received variances to enlarge an accessory building to 3,200 SF and to place it in front of the main house. Scott Taylor received variances to place an accessory building in front of his main house and to reduce the front‑yard setback to 10 ft. All motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Approved variance for Plymouth Life Inc., 248 14th Ave NE, to increase accessory building size to 3,200 SF (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Plymouth Life Inc., 248 14th Ave NE, to place accessory building in front of main home (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Scott Taylor, 901 3rd St SW, to place accessory building in front of main home (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Scott Taylor, 901 3rd St SW, to reduce front‑yard setback from 25 ft to 10 ft (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council approved plans and a contract for the Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project, with an estimated cost of $1,127,500. The project is scheduled for completion by November 30, 2026.

• Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project ($1,127,500)
• Resolution No. 25-
• Bid opening scheduled for September 9, 2025
• Completion scheduled for November 30, 2026
• Liquidated damages of $800/day for late substantial completion

The council adopted the Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project and approved a consent agenda that included temporary liquor‑license transfers and a street closure for the Oktoberfest celebration. It set public hearing dates for a utility easement to MidAmerican and for the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project, and approved the use of Economic Development funds for the Facade Program. Finally, the council adopted a resolution to hold an election on borrowing up to $16,000,000 via a General Obligation Loan Agreement.

• Adopted Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including liquor‑license transfers and street closure (5-0)
• Set public hearing for utility easement to MidAmerican (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Facility Project (5-0)
• Approved Economic Development funds for Facade Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑39 to hold election on $16 M General Obligation Loan (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review a finance report and the director's report. The board is scheduled to take action regarding ILA attendance.

• Action item: ILA Attendance

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the annexation of 37.55 acres and several infrastructure projects. The body is also deciding on liquor licenses and urban renewal plan amendments.

• O'Toole Park Improvements Project estimated at $3,117,082
• Voluntary annexation of 37.55 acres owned by Dogwood Properties, LLC
• Three new 5-day liquor licenses for Baacker’s
• Civil Engineers & Constructors, LLC agreement for Central Ave & 18th St SE drainage
• 12th Street SE — 2 Avenue to 4th Avenue PCC Pavement Replacement Project

The Le Mars City Council adopted Resolution 25‑31 to annex 37.55 acres south of the current city limits. It also approved resolutions for the O'Toole Park Improvements, a 12" street pavement replacement, and the final plat for Parkview Terrace Addition. Agreements were approved for the Highway 75 reconstruction, a drainage project on Central Avenue, and schedules were set for a downtown traffic‑signal modernization bid and an urban‑renewal hearing.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑31 annexing 37.55 acres (ayes: Bruns, Sturgeon, Goodchild, Pick, Wick)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑32 for O'Toole Park Improvements (ayes: Pick, Goodchild, Bruns, Wick, Sturgeon)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑33 for 12" Street SE pavement replacement (ayes: Wick, Pick, Goodchild, Sturgeon, Bruns)
• Approved $1,695,258 agreement with DGR Engineering for 2026 Highway 75 reconstruction (ayes: all present)
• Approved final plat for Parkview Terrace Addition Third Filing (ayes: Goodchild, Wick, Pick, Bruns, Sturgeon)
• Approved not‑to‑exceed $18,500 agreement with Civil Engineers & Constructors, LLC for Central Avenue drainage (ayes: all present)
• Set public hearing Aug 19 2025 and bid schedule Sep 9 2025 for Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization (ayes: all present)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑35 establishing Sep 16 2025 hearing on Highway 75 Bypass Urban Renewal Plan (ayes: Sturgeon, Wick, Goodchild, Pick, Bruns)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the assignment of the Floyd Valley Apartments land lease from Weinberg Investments, Inc. to THR-Floyd, LLC. The body will also consider infrastructure projects and various liquor license renewals.

• Public hearing on Floyd Valley Apartments lease assignment to THR-Floyd, LLC
• O'Toole Park Improvements Project
• PCC Pavement Replacement Project for 12th Street SE from 29 Ave to 4th Ave
• 2025 Le Mars Industrial Park Rail Extension Change Order #1
• Liquor license renewals for Chaos on Central, Wise Brewing, and Caseys

The council adopted Resolution No. 25-30 assigning the Floyd Valley Apartments land lease from Weinberg Investments, Inc. to THR‑Floyd, LLC. It approved a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, financial statements, alley closure, surplus equipment, liquor licenses, and an industrial park rail extension change order. Public hearings and bid dates were set for the O’Toole Park Improvements and a street pavement replacement project. The STBG funding agreement was authorized and a closed‑session motion was approved before adjourning.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-30 assigning Floyd Valley Apartments land lease (all present, no nays)
• Approved consent agenda items including industrial park rail extension change order ($27,810 increase) (all present)
• Established public hearing for O’Toole Park Improvements Project on Aug 5 2025, 12:00 PM and bid opening on Aug 26 2025, 2:00 PM (all present)
• Established public hearing for 12" Street SE – 2™ Avenue to 4° Avenue PCC Pavement Replacement Project on Aug 5 2025, 12:00 PM (all present)
• Authorized STBG funding agreement (all present)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(j) (Goodchild, Bruns, Pick, Sturgeon, Wick; no nays)
• Approved motion to return to Open Session (all present)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:58 PM (all present)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers and determine standing committee assignments. The board will also consider the Plymouth County Agreement for Library Services.

• Election of Officers
• Standing Committee Assignments
• Plymouth County Agreement for Library Services
• 150th Le Mars Public Library Sesquicentennial Birthday Celebration discussion
• Direct State Aid Report

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a final plat request from Herd Bull Holdings, LLC. The commission will decide whether to recommend approval of the plat to the Le Mars City Council.

• Final Plat for Parkview Terrace Third Filing located at 76 16 Ave. NW

The commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes with all present voting aye. It also approved the Final Plat and Restrictive Covenants for the Parkview Terrace Third Filing, noting a correction to Section 4, with all present voting aye. No other matters were decided.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voted aye)
• Approved Final Plat and Restrictive Covenants for Parkview Terrace Third Filing with Section 4 correction (all present voted aye)

City Council

The City Council will discuss annexation and a services agreement for the Centennial Demolition. The body is also reviewing liquor license renewals and a sanitary sewer extension change order.

• Annexation action item
• Eocene Services Agreement for Centennial Demolition
• Liquor license renewals for Jim’s Burgers and Sweet 16 Lanes, and a new license for Baacker’s
• 2025 Industrial Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Change Order
• Floyd Valley Apartments Lease Assignment

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included renewing two liquor licenses, adopting utility rate resolution 25‑29, reappointing members of the Library Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission, and granting two urban revitalization tax exemptions. It also approved a change order for the Industrial Road sanitary sewer extension, a memorandum of understanding with the Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation, and appointed Brad Pick to the foundation board. Public hearing dates were set for the Floyd Valley Apartments lease assignment (July 15, 2025) and voluntary annexation of land south of city limits (August 5, 2025). Finally, the council approved a $13,500 agreement with Eocene Environmental Group for demolition of the Centennial Building and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (liquor license renewals, utility rates, reappointments, tax exemptions, sewer change order) – unanimous
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Brad Pick to the Heritage Foundation board – unanimous
• Set public hearing for Floyd Valley Apartments lease assignment on July 15, 2025 – unanimous
• Set public hearing for voluntary annexation on August 5, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved $13,500 demolition contract with Eocene Environmental Group for Centennial Building – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑29 certifying municipal utility rates – unanimous
• Approved two urban revitalization tax exemption requests – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the voluntary annexation of 35 acres west of city limits near Key Ave and 24th St SW. The body will also consider a hotel/motel tax increase and a service agreement for traffic signal replacement.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 35 acres purchased by Le Mars Business Initiative Corporation
• Proposed Hotel/Motel Tax Increase
• Stanley Consultants, Inc Service Agreement for traffic signal replacement
• Liquor license and outdoor service area renewals for Legion, Dailey Stop, and Love’s
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Request

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted Resolution No. 25-26 to annex 35 acres west of the current city limits. A consent agenda covering items such as interfund transfers, liquor license renewals, and other routine matters was approved unanimously. The council also adopted Resolution No. 25-28 to call an election on increasing the hotel and motel tax from 5% to 7%, approved a $24,200 supplement agreement for the downtown traffic signal modernization project, and approved an $8,000 increase to the City Administrator’s salary for FY 2025‑2026. A closed session was entered and then exited, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Resolution No. 25-26 annexation of 35 acres adopted (4-0)
• Consent agenda items approved, including interfund transfers and liquor license renewals (4-0)
• Resolution No. 25-28 election on hotel/motel tax increase adopted (4-0)
• Supplement Agreement No. 2 for traffic signal project approved $24,200 (4-0)
• Closed session entered per Iowa Code 21.5i (4-0)
• Closed session exited (4-0)
• $8,000 increase to City Administrator’s salary approved (4-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and determine open and closed dates for fiscal year 2026. The board will also receive updates on federal funding and the upcoming bookstore opening.

• Determination of Open/Closed Dates for FY26
• Nominating Committee action
• Book Store Grand Opening scheduled for June 24 at 9:30
• Federal Funding Update

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat request from Herd Bull Holdings, LLC. The commission will make a recommendation to the Le Mars City Council regarding the request.

• Preliminary Plat for Parkview Terrace Third Filing located at 76 16 Ave. NW

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It also approved the preliminary plat for the Parkview Terrace Third Filing at 76 16th Ave NW, a 26‑lot development along Highway 3. All present voted yes on both actions.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Parkview Terrace Third Filing (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will meet to decide on three rezoning requests and a development agreement for the LBIC Commercial Park. The council will also review liquor license renewals and new applications.

• Rezoning for Dogwood 4th Addition
• Rezoning for Dogwood 5th Addition
• Rezoning for Parcel 12-17-401-036
• LBIC Commercial Park Development Agreement
• Liquor licenses for Chix Chicken & Waffles, Wise Brewing Company, and Lucky Wife Wine Slushies

The council approved the meeting agenda and a package of consent‑agenda items that included meeting minutes, budget bills, fire‑rescue salaries, a tobacco permit resolution, a tax‑exemption request and several liquor‑license authorizations. Three zoning ordinances (Nos. 996, 997 and 998) were each approved and adopted on their second readings. An Economic Development Agreement providing a grant equal to interest payments on an LBIC‑secured loan for commercial‑park development was also approved.

• Agenda approved (all present)
• Consent agenda items approved (minutes, budgets, permits, tax exemption, liquor licenses) (all present)
• Ordinance No. 996 (Dogwood 4" Addition) approved and adopted on second reading (all present)
• Ordinance No. 997 (Dogwood 5" Addition) approved and adopted on second reading (all present)
• Ordinance No. 998 (PT Lot 3, Holton’s Subdivision, Parcel A) approved and adopted on second reading (all present)
• Economic Development Agreement grant (interest payments on LBIC loan) approved (all present)
• Meeting adjourned (all present)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning requests for Dogwood 4th and 5th additions, as well as another parcel. The body will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2024-25 and several service contracts.

• Rezoning of 31 lots in Dogwood 4th Addition to R-1 (Single-Family Residential)
• Rezoning of 22 lots in Dogwood 5th Addition to R-1A (Medium-Density Residential)
• FY 2024-25 Budget Amendment
• Award of contract for Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project
• Award of contract for Centennial Asbestos Abatement

Council members approved rezoning of 31 lots in Dogwood 4" Addition, 22 lots in Dogwood 5" Addition, and a parcel at 12‑17‑401‑036 from agricultural to residential or business districts. They also approved a 20‑year lease for an airport hangar with C & D Aviation, amended the FY 2024‑2025 budget, and awarded a $163,000 asbestos‑abatement contract. Additionally, the council rejected all bids for the downtown traffic‑signal modernization project and adopted three Workforce Housing Tax Credit applications for multi‑family development. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 996 rezoning Dogwood 4" Addition to R‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 997 rezoning Dogwood 5" Addition to R‑1A (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 998 rezoning Parcel 12‑17‑401‑036 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved 20‑year Airport Hangar Lease with C & D Aviation, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑20 amending FY 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
• Awarded Centennial Asbestos Abatement Project contract to Environmental Property Solutions for $163,000 (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project (unanimous)
• Approved three Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program applications (JG1, Deluxury Real Estate, Axis Capital) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special town hall meeting at Fire Station #1. The agenda consists of a general discussion with citizens.

• General discussion with citizens

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. An open quarterly town hall was held at Fire Station #1, where Fire Chief Dave Schipper updated the public on the firehouse site concept. The council then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 P.M.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Le Mars Board of Zoning Adjustment is meeting to act on three variance requests. Two requests seek relief from front yard setback requirements, and one seeks relief from side yard setback requirements. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from March 25, 2025.

• Request for variance of side yard setbacks (D-1)
• Request for variance of front yard setbacks (D-2)
• Request for variance of front yard setbacks (D-3)

The Board approved the minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. Two variance requests from Plymouth County Emergency Management were tabled, each passing 3‑1. A variance for Daniel and Ashley Swalve to build a detached garage with a reduced front‑yard setback was approved unanimously.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled EMA side‑yard setback variance (3‑1)
• Tabled EMA front‑yard setback variance (3‑1)
• Granted variance for Swalve garage front‑yard setback (unanimous)

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financials, recap the recent Tour of Homes, and discuss the Façade Grant Program. General discussion and correspondence will also occur.

• Tour of Homes Recap
• Façade Grant Program discussion
• Financial review
• Approval of minutes

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review finance and director reports. The agenda includes updates on federal funding, legislation, and the book store.

• Federal funding update
• Legislative update
• Book store update
• Discussion of FY26 open/closed dates

City Council

The council will vote on nine action items including final plats for Dogwood additions, a rezoning, a budget amendment, a PlyWood Trail agreement, highway repairs, airport leases, annexation, and state funding. Consent items cover routine approvals like liquor license renewals and a street closure for Plymouth County Cyclists. Discussion periods with city staff are also scheduled.

• Dogwood 4th Addition Final Plat
• Dogwood 5th Addition Final Plat
• Parcel 12-17-401-036 Rezoning
• Budget Amendment
• Annexation

The Le Mars City Council approved final plats and restrictive covenants for the Dogwood 4 and Dogwood 5 additions and authorized corresponding development agreements. It set several public hearings for rezoning, a budget amendment, an airport hangar lease, and voluntary annexation. The council also approved a $43,500 addendum for PlyWood Phase 1b construction services and authorized design work for Business Highway 75 reconstruction. Finally, Resolution 25‑19 to submit the Airport State Funding Application was adopted.

• Approved Final Plat and Restrictive Covenants for Dogwood 4 Addition (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Dogwood 4 Addition (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat and Restrictive Covenants for Dogwood 5 Addition (5-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Dogwood 5 Addition (5-0)
• Approved $43,500 Addendum to Construction Services Agreement for PlyWood Phase 1b (5-0)
• Authorized staff to engage engineer for Business Highway 75 reconstruction design (5-0)
• Established public hearing for twenty‑year Airport Hangar Lease with C & D Aviation, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑19 to submit Airport State Funding Application (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The commission will vote on a request to rezone an 8.44-acre industrial parcel to general business at the southwest intersection of Holton Drive and Blue Diamond Drive, and also consider final plat approval for Dogwood 4th and 5th Additions, which include single-family homes and a 55+ multi-family development.

• Rezone parcel 12-17-401-035 from I-3 (Industrial) to B-2 (General Business District) for Red Shed Enterprises, LLC
• Final plat approval for Dogwood 4th Addition (single-family residential) on 13.936 acres
• Final plat approval for Dogwood 5th Addition (multi-family dwellings for ages 55 and older)
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of an 8.44‑acre parcel (12-17-401-036) from I‑3 Heavy Industrial to B‑2 General Business. It also approved the final plats, covenants, and rezoning of Dogwood 4th Addition to R‑1 single‑family residential and Dogwood 5th Addition to R‑1A medium‑density residential. The March 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as well.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel A (12-17-401-036) from I‑3 Heavy Industrial to B‑2 General Business (all present)
• Approved Dogwood 4th Addition final plat and rezoning to R‑1 single‑family residential (all present)
• Approved Dogwood 5th Addition final plat, covenants, and rezoning to R‑1A medium‑density residential (all present)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (all present)

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review financials and discuss the Tour of Homes. The agenda consists primarily of general discussion and administrative items.

• Tour of Homes discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY2025-2026 budget and the Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project. The council will also consider landfill rates, fire station matters, and liquor license renewals.

• Public hearing for Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project to replace equipment at three intersections
• Public hearing for Budget FY2025-2026
• Liquor license renewals for Kimmes, Tacos La Juanita, and Hy-Vee
• New 5-day liquor licenses for Baacker’s and Engage Le Mars
• Action items regarding landfill rates and a funding request for the CVB Advisory Board

The Le Mars City Council approved the FY 2025‑26 annual budget and the Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project. It also adopted new landfill rates, authorized staff to prepare fire station bond documents, and approved an asbestos‑removal agreement and event funding. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑14 for Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑15 for FY 2025‑26 Annual Budget (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including minutes, bills, financial statement, liquor licenses, and street closures (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑16 approving Landfill Rates and amending List of Fees (5-0)
• Authorized staff to prepare documents for Fire Station General Obligation Bond issue (5-0)
• Approved Agreement with Eocene Environmental Group for asbestos removal from Centennial Building (5-0)
• Approved $7,500 request to assist Bulldog Battle of the Bands event (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will consider purchasing additional shelving for the youth graphic novel section. The board will also receive updates on federal funding and state legislation affecting libraries. Consent items include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Purchase additional shelving for youth graphic novel section (action item, no dollar amount given)
• Federal funding update
• Legislative update
• Finance report
• Next board meeting scheduled May 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM

City Council

The City Council is holding a hearing to receive public comments on the proposed maximum property tax levy for fiscal year 2026. This hearing is a separate session from regular council meetings.

• Public hearing for FY ’26 Maximum Property Tax Levy

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A public hearing on the FY ’26 Property Tax Levy was held with no comments received. The council then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

At this regular meeting, the Le Mars City Council will consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2025, award a contract for the Industrial Park Rail Extension Project, discuss a special use permit for Verizon Wireless, and address other items including a park regulations ordinance and fire/rescue personnel wages. The council will also approve consent items such as meeting minutes, a list of bills, and liquor license renewals.

• FY 2025-2025 Proposed Budget
• Award of contract for 2025 Le Mars Industrial Park Rail Extension Project
• Special Use Permit — Verizon Wireless
• Park Regulations Ordinance (amending Chapter 46)
• Fire/Rescue Personnel Wages

The council approved the agenda and consent items unanimously. It adopted Resolution No. 25‑13 awarding a $349,527.80 contract to Hulstein Excavating for the 2025 Industrial Park rail extension. The council also approved a special use permit for a 109‑foot Verizon Wireless tower, adopted park‑regulation amendments, set dates for a traffic‑signal project hearing and bid opening, approved fire‑rescue wage adjustments, and accepted the FY 2025‑2026 budget with an $11.87050 levy rate.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Set public hearing (Apr 15) and bid schedule for Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization Project
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑13 awarding $349,527.80 contract to Hulstein Excavating for rail extension (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 109‑ft Verizon tower at 660 8" Street SW (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 995 amending Chapter 46 Park Regulations (second reading adopted, third reading waived; Goodchild dissent on waiver)
• Approved wage adjustments and stepped pay scale for Fire/Rescue personnel effective July 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2025‑2026 budget with levy rate $11.87050 and set public hearing date (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider three variance requests from Mike & Cheryl Wells at 121 22nd St SE: to increase fence height from 6 to 8 feet with 9-foot columns, to expand an accessory building from 1,500 to 2,580 square feet, and to place a detached accessory building in front of the main home in an R-1 residential district. City staff do not object to any of the requests.

• D-1: Variance to allow fence height up to 8 feet (code limit 6 feet) with 9-foot columns at 121 22nd St SE
• D-2: Variance to increase accessory building size from 1,500 sq ft to 2,580 sq ft (1,080 sq ft over code limit)
• D-3: Variance to place a detached accessory building in front of the main home, contrary to Chapter 167.15(2)(C)(2)
• Previous meeting minutes (Aug 27, 2024) show a granted variance for a new home at 611 7th St SE (lot density and setback reductions)

The Board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting. It granted a variance to increase the fence height to eight feet with nine‑foot columns at 121 22nd St SE. It also granted a variance to allow an accessory building in front of the main residence at the same address. Finally, it approved a variance to increase the accessory building size to 2,580 square feet, all with unanimous approval.

• Approved minutes of the August 27, 2024 meeting (all present)
• Granted fence height variance (6' to 8' with 9' columns) at 121 22nd St SE (all present)
• Granted accessory building front‑placement variance at 121 22nd St SE (all present)
• Granted accessory building size variance to 2,580 SF at 121 22nd St SE (all present)

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

This is a routine procedural meeting with no major decisions expected. The Commission will review minutes, financials, and discuss the Tour of Homes event.

• Discussion of the Tour of Homes event
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of financial reports

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold public hearings on a $150 million wastewater treatment facility plan and a park regulations ordinance extending city rules to the PlyWood Trail. The council also will consider action items including a YMCA pool agreement, police department wages, a traffic signal replacement service agreement, two assistance requests, and a sewer extension contract.

• Public hearing on $150M wastewater treatment plant facility plan including new industrial pretreatment and treatment expansion
• Public hearing on park regulations ordinance to include PlyWood Trail portion from Le Mars to Merrill as city park facilities
• YMCA Agreement — Outdoor Pool
• Police Department Wages
• Stanley Consultants, Inc. Service Agreement for Traffic Signal Replacement

The Le Mars City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance adding the PlyWood Trail to city park facilities, accepted the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan, and approved several contracts and agreements. The council also approved a $1/hr plus 5% raise for police hourly positions and awarded a sewer extension contract.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 995 adding PlyWood Trail to park facilities (5-0)
• Accepted Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, financial statement, tax exemption, liquor license (5-0)
• Approved YMCA agreement for outdoor pool operation (5-0)
• Approved $1/hr plus 5% increase for police hourly positions (5-0)
• Approved $37,337 supplement for Downtown Traffic Signal Modernization (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-11 for Workforce Housing Tax Credit application (5-0)
• Awarded $78,853 sewer extension contract to Solsma Excavating (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Le Mars Civil Service Commission will discuss the hiring process and certify exam scores for advancement to a higher civil service rank (Supervisor Test). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 25, 2024. No fiscal or legislative decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion on the hiring process for civil service positions
• Certification of exam scores for advancement to Supervisor Test rank
• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting

The Le Mars Civil Service Commission met and approved the minutes from September 25, 2024. The commission accepted the Certified List of Qualified Civil Service Promotional Examinees from the February 27, 2025 exam and will submit it to the City Council, recommending that eligibility for the upcoming Lieutenant position be limited to current Sergeants. Dan Plueger, John Kaskie, and Jeff Kramer were certified as eligible to apply.

• Approved minutes of September 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Certified List of Qualified Civil Service Promotional Examinees dated February 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended eligibility for Lieutenant position limited to current Sergeants
• Certified Dan Plueger, John Kaskie, and Jeff Kramer as eligible for Lieutenant position

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on CIPA compliance at 5:00 PM, followed by a regular meeting at 5:10 PM. The board will consider adopting a Technology Usage Policy, review a Fees & Fines Analysis, and receive updates on legislation and trustee terms ending in June 2025.

• CIPA compliance public hearing
• Board action on Technology Usage Policy
• Finance report and Fees & Fines Analysis
• Legislative update
• Trustee terms ending in June 2025

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the 2025 Le Mars Industrial Park Rail Extension Project, a $504,245 TIF-funded project. Action items include a National Fitness Campaign Grant, a Park Regulations Ordinance, CVB funding recommendations, a proposed FY '26 property tax hearing rate, and a Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan. Consent items cover minutes, bills, a liquor license renewal, and an urban revitalization tax exemption request.

• Public hearing on 2025 Le Mars Industrial Park Rail Extension Project (estimated $504,245 from TIF)
• 2025 National Fitness Campaign Grant
• Park Regulations Ordinance
• Proposed FY '26 Property Tax Hearing and Rate
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan

The Le Mars City Council approved plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the 2025 Industrial Park Rail Extension Project, with no public objections. They also approved consent agenda items, a grant for the National Fitness Campaign, and funding for the Convention and Visitor Bureau and non-bargaining wage increases.

• Adopted Resolution 25-9 for 2025 Industrial Park Rail Extension Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 18 minutes, bills, liquor license, and tax exemption (5-0)
• Set March 18 hearing for Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-10 accepting National Fitness Campaign grant (5-0)
• Set March 18 hearing for Park Regulations ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved $31,500 for Convention and Visitor Bureau FY26 projects (5-0)
• Approved $155,000 pool for non-bargaining wage increases FY26 (5-0)
• Set April 1 hearing for Property Tax Levy FY2025-2026 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plat request from Dogwood Properties, LLC for the Dogwood 4th and 5th Additions. The commission will make a recommendation to the Le Mars City Council regarding the request.

• Preliminary plat for Dogwood 4th and 5th Additions located south of 18th St. SE, south of 18, 24 & 3 Ave. SE and west of 4th Ave SE

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Dogwood 4th and 5th Additions, located south of 18th St SE and west of 4th Ave SE. Dogwood 4th will be single-family homes, while Dogwood 5th will be multi-family dwellings for a 55-and-older community. The plan includes a retention pond for stormwater and a 5-acre park area. The commission also approved the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved preliminary plat for Dogwood 4th and 5th Additions (all present)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (all present)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding plans and costs for the 2025 Industrial Road Sanitary Sewer Extension. The body will also consider rezoning for Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park and a rail extension project for the industrial park.

• Public hearing for 2025 Industrial Road Sanitary Sewer Extension estimated at $104,246 (TIF funded)
• Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park rezoning
• 2025 Le Mars Industrial Park Rail Extension Project
• ISG Services Agreement for Municipal Park
• Liquor license for San Juan Bakery LLC and temporary premise transfer to KC’s

The Le Mars City Council approved the plans and contract for the 2025 Industrial Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, adopted a zoning amendment for two parcels on 76 1/2 Avenue NW, and approved an agreement with ISG for municipal park services. The council also set dates for a public hearing and bid opening for the Industrial Park Rail Extension Project, and approved the consent agenda, including a liquor license and street closure.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-8 for the 2025 Industrial Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 994 amending zoning districts for parcels 12-08-376-013 and 12-08-376-012 (unanimous)
• Waived third reading of Ordinance No. 994 (unanimous)
• Approved ISG agreement for Municipal Park services, not to exceed $77,380 (unanimous)
• Set March 4, 2025 public hearing and March 25, 2025 bid opening for Industrial Park Rail Extension Project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license for San Juan Bakery, LLC and street closure for Jordan's Meat Market ribbon cutting (unanimous)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will review the finance report, consider adopting the FY 2026 budget, and discuss updates to the library director job description. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Finance report review
• Library director job description for board action
• FY 2026 budget discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning two parcels at Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park (76 16th Ave NW) from RC (Conservation) and B-2 (General Business) to R-2 (Apartment District) to allow expansion. Action items include an asbestos survey agreement for the Centennial building, a federal grant application for surface transportation, and a sanitary sewer extension on Industrial Road. Consent items include bill approvals, liquor license renewals, an urban revitalization tax exemption, and the Community Easter Egg Hunt.

• Public hearing to rezone parcels 12-08-376-013 and 12-08-376-012 at Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park to R-2
• Eocene Services Agreement for asbestos survey at Centennial building (1140 3rd Ave SE)
• Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) application
• 2025 Industrial Road Sanitary Sewer Extension
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Walmart, Kwik Star, Bobs; temporary transfer to Willow Creek; new 5-day licenses for Willow Creek and American Legion

The Le Mars City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 994, which rezones two parcels at 76 16 Ave NW from Conservation and General Business districts to R-2 Apartment District, after a hearing with no objections. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including liquor license renewals, an urban revitalization tax exemption, and a final plat. Additionally, they approved an asbestos survey contract for the Centennial building and applications for a surface transportation block grant.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 994 rezoning 76 16 Ave NW parcels to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 1/21/25 minutes, bills, liquor licenses, tax exemption, park use, and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved $23,000 asbestos survey agreement with Eocene Environmental Group (unanimous)
• Approved STBG grant application for 4th Ave SE PCC Reconstruction Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-7 committing funds for roadway (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Feb 18, 2025 and bid opening for March 12, 2025 for Industrial Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (unanimous)

City Council

This special meeting includes only call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of the agenda, and a general discussion period for citizens. No ordinances, contracts, or other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

The Le Mars City Council held a special meeting that was primarily an open quarterly discussion with citizens about city events. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were approving the agenda and adjourning.

• Approved meeting agenda (all present voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 P.M. (all present voted aye)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning the Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park, along with approving several service agreements for the Industrial Park, a water tower site lease, asbestos abatement, and a farmer's market request. Other action items include setting landfill rates and discussing a special town hall meeting and water revenue bond financing.

• Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park rezoning (public hearing and action)
• ISG Services Agreement for Le Mars Industrial Park 5th Addition
• Water Tower Site Lease with Pegasus
• Eocene Services Agreement for Centennial Asbestos abatement
• Financing of Water Revenue Bonds (discussion)

The Le Mars City Council approved several resolutions, including issuing $24,880,000 in water revenue bonds for the municipal waterworks system. They also approved an agreement with ISG for industrial park design services, extended a water tower lease, and set a public hearing for a rezoning request. An asbestos survey agreement was tabled for two weeks.

• Approved $24,880,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No.25-5 for future waterworks utility obligations (5-0)
• Approved ISG design/bidding services for Industrial Park 5th Addition, not to exceed $147,300 (5-0)
• Extended Pegasus water tower site lease to July 13, 2051 (5-0)
• Set Feb 4, 2025 public hearing for rezoning parcels at Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park (5-0)
• Approved Farmer's Market at Foster Park, Wednesdays 5-7:30 pm, June-July (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No.25-3 for landfill tonnage fees effective Jan 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled Eocene asbestos survey agreement for Centennial building for 2 weeks (5-0)

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, review financials, and discuss the Tour of Homes event. The agenda includes general discussion and correspondence, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Tour of Homes event planning
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of financial reports

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a special meeting on January 14, 2025, to consider approving a Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A. The bonds will finance the Raw Water Main, Well #15, and Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Projects, with a loan agreement not to exceed $39,900,000. Further action on the loan and bond issuance is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

• Bond Purchase Agreement for up to $39.9 million in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Financing for Raw Water Main, Well #15, and Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Projects
• Public hearing on the loan proposal held December 17, 2024
• Council action adjourned to January 21, 2025 for loan and bond authorization

The Le Mars City Council held a special meeting and approved Resolution No. 25-2, adopting a Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A. The motion passed unanimously with all five council members voting in favor. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 12:04 P.M.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-2 approving Bond Purchase Agreement for Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 P.M. (unanimous)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider consent items, the finance report, and the library director job description. They will also hold a FY 2026 budget discussion and receive committee reports.

• Library Director Job Description for board action
• FY 2026 Budget Discussion
• Compensation Committee report

City Council

The City Council will consider a services agreement with ISG for O’Toole Park and discuss a water bond special meeting. The body will also review liquor license renewals and appointments for Parks & Recreation.

• ISG Services Agreement for O’Toole Park
• Liquor license renewal and new 5-day license for Habitue - Uptown Event Center
• Water Bond Special Meeting discussion
• Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances
• Appointment to Parks & Recreation

The Le Mars City Council approved an agreement with ISG for professional services at O'Toole Park, not to exceed $298,165. They also adopted Resolution No. 25-1 for updated Title VI assurances with federal and state transportation departments. Several consent agenda items were approved, including liquor licenses and a parks committee reappointment. A special council meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2025.

• Approved ISG professional services agreement for O'Toole Park, not to exceed $298,165 (all present)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-1 for Title VI discrimination assurances (all present)
• Approved consent agenda including 12/17/24 minutes, bills, liquor licenses, and Tom Hansen reappointment (all present)
• Scheduled special council meeting for January 14, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. (all present)

Planning and Zoning

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request by Herd Bull Holdings, LLC to replat parcels 12-08-376-013 and 12-08-376-012 at Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park, located at 76 16th Ave. SW, to R-2 Apartment District. The parcels are currently zoned RC (Conservation) and B-2 (General Business) respectively. If approved, the rezoning would allow the owner to expand the mobile home park onto these parcels. The commission will vote to approve or deny the replat.

• Replat of parcels 12-08-376-013 and 12-08-376-012 to R-2 Apartment District
• Owner: Herd Bull Holdings, LLC (Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park)
• Location: 76 16th Ave. SW, Le Mars
• Parcel 013 currently RC (Conservation), parcel 012 currently B-2 (General Business)
• Commission action: approve or deny the replat

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request from Herd Bull Holdings, LLC, to rezone two parcels at Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park to R-2 Apartment District, allowing for expansion. The motion passed unanimously with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved rezoning of parcels 12-08-376-013 and 12-08-376-012 at Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park to R-2 (unanimous)