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The regular agenda includes proposed zoning map amendments at 608 Charles Street and Lot 2 of Sherman's Farm, a utility rate ordinance amendment, and the purchase of a $211,000 John Deere wheel loader. A public hearing date is set for an urban renewal plan amendment.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4147,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4156,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider liquor license and review urban chicken and e-bike ordinances.", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will consider approving a new Class C liquor license for the Delaware County Fair and review draft ordinances regarding urban chickens and e-bikes. The meeting will also include discussions on economic development projects, street intersections, and a proposed wheel loader purchase.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4129,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4155,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "First reading of utility rate ordinance and two rezoning hearings", "summary": "The council will hold public hearings on rezoning 608 Charles Street and 413 South Wayne Street, consider final plat approval for Westgate Center Subdivision, and discuss the first reading of an ordinance amending utility rates. The consent agenda includes approval of a special liquor license for the RAGBRAI event, salary resolutions for the upcoming fiscal year, and payment for runway rehabilitation.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4127,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4154,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve Development Agreement with The Manchester Locker", "summary": "The council will consider approving a Development Agreement with The Manchester Locker, authorizing annual tax increment payments and pledging certain tax increment revenues to fund the agreement. Additional items include approval of downtown incentive grants, engineering service payments, a salary resolution amendment, and a supplemental road maintenance agreement. The meeting also reviews pay estimates for street improvements, a police safety plan, and a Grand Avenue Trail project.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4121,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4153,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Manchester City Council discusses police contracts and city ordinances", "summary": "The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a contract consolidation proposal for the Police Department and various city regulations. The body will also review economic development projects and traffic signal installations.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4113,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4152,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council will adopt an 85% property‑tax rebate housing incentive for Lincoln Village project", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will consider a housing incentive that provides an 85% property‑tax rebate for Wes Schulte's Lincoln Village Redevelopment and Lincoln/Grant Street Expansion Project. The council will also vote on a development agreement with Henderson Properties, Inc., including annual tax‑increment payments. Additional items include a final amendment to the official zoning map for 401 Lincoln Street, renewal of a Class E liquor license for Hy‑Vee Dollar Fresh at 1080 West Main Street, and approval of a $1,020.63 commercial incentive grant to East End Collision at 945 East Main Street.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4110,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4151,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider alley vacation and urban renewal plan amendment", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will hold public hearings on vacating an alley to Delaware County and amending the urban renewal area. Consent items include paying $95,342 for Anderson Street improvements, a liquor license for a music event, and downtown incentive grants. Regular agenda items feature a potential development agreement with Henderson Properties involving tax increment payments, discussion on East Main Street overlay, a bow hunting request, animal control operations, and final consideration of a RAGBRAI permit ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4107,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4146,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss capital improvement planning", "summary": "The City Council is holding a work session to discuss capital improvement planning. No other substantive items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4105,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4145,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "City Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to discuss West Main Street repair from Highway 13 to city limits", "summary": "The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss multiple items including repair work on West Main Street, airport hangar lease rates for new construction, and a possible city pound facility. No final votes are expected; these are discussion items to guide future actions.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4103,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4144,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Public hearing on FY2027 budget and tax certification", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and consider a resolution to adopt the budget and certify city taxes. The consent agenda includes liquor license renewals and a new special event license, a salary resolution amendment, and approval of nuisance snow removal fees. Regular agenda items include a lease agreement with The Watershed LLC for 300 and 308 River Street, a discussion on constructing a public restroom on River Street, and an agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4098,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4143,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council will consider purchasing a $498,449 fire truck", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will discuss a range of items, including a request for a beer tent at the River Days concert, a $498,449 purchase of a Freightliner fire pumper, and several resolutions and contracts. The council will also consider a preliminary plat for Kehrli's Farmstead subdivision, an engineering services agreement for a traffic impact study, and a special livestock exception request. Additional agenda items include approvals for the Grand Avenue Trail contract, Anderson Street improvement payments, and playground resurfacing.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4095,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4142,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "City Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Manchester City Council discusses 2027 budget and infrastructure projects", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and a Voluntary Early Retirement Program. The meeting includes updates on street projects and a request to lease city-owned lots.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4092,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4140,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "General", "headline": "Council holds public hearing on 2027 property tax levy", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The hearing allows residents to comment before the levy is considered by the council.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4086,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4138,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $2 million bond loan for general obligations", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a $2,000,000 general‑obligation bond and related loan agreement. A public hearing and a resolution will be considered for the Grand Avenue Trail Project, including its plans, specifications, contract form, and cost estimate. The council will also act on two ordinance amendments—one updating animal‑protection rules and another revising parking‑violation provisions. A special‑exception request will be reviewed to allow 6‑8 chickens at a residence on 500 East Prospect Street.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4089,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4139,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Manchester City Council Budget Work Session cancelled", "summary": "The Budget Work Session scheduled for March 16, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4084,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council will consider awarding a new series of General Obligation bonds", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes several downtown incentive grants and a payment to an engineering firm. Council members will adopt an amendment to the official zoning map. They will also consider a resolution to issue General Obligation corporate purpose bonds, a purchase of a John Deere tractor, and a park shelter renovation. Additional items include ordinances on animal protection, parking violations, a subdivision plat, and the city manager's employment agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4081,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4137,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council will consider a closed‑session motion on a personnel competency matter", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will open the meeting and then move to a closed session. A motion will be considered to enter closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is under review. The purpose is to protect the individual's reputation while the matter is examined.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4080,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4136,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "City Council Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council will consider approving bonds for the 2026 Anderson Street Improvements Project.", "summary": "The City Council will consider Resolution R-026-2026 to approve contract and performance bonds for the 2026 Anderson Street Improvements Project. The council will also discuss the Lincoln School redevelopment proposal, review parking violation fines, and consider updates to animal waste and publication timeframe ordinances. Additional items include equipment discussions, engineering, staff and council updates, and a review of the FY 2027 budget.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4077,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4135,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold public hearings on corporate loan and 401 Lincoln Street rezoning", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and a rezoning request for 401 Lincoln Street. The body will also discuss the Lincoln School Redevelopment Proposal and the 2027 Anderson Street Improvement Project.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2074,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4134,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Manchester council reviews sewer, street, and water budgets", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will hold a budget work session to review and discuss the financial plans for the sewer, street, and water departments. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM at 204 East Main Street.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1075,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4133,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider closed session on employee competency evaluation", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will meet at 1:00 PM on February 11, 2026 at 204 East Main Street. The agenda includes a motion to enter a closed session under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose employment is under review. The council will then adjourn.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1074,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4132,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider contract and bids for 2026 Anderson Street Improvements", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and review bids for the 2026 Anderson Street Improvements Project. The body will also consider street closures for River Days and car club events, as well as a contract for a new police K9.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1070,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4130,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council discusses Anderson Street Phase 2 and the General Fund budget", "summary": "The Manchester City Council will hold a budget work session to review the General Fund budget and discuss the Anderson Street Phase 2 project. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting focuses on discussion and review of these items.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1068,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1073,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Manchester City Council to discuss borrowing money via loan agreement", "summary": "The City Council will consider setting a public hearing date for a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement. The body is also reviewing downtown grants, liquor license renewals, and infrastructure easements.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1061,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1072,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-01-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold Fiscal Year 2027 budget work session", "summary": "The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct a work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1055,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesteria.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1066,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesteria.civicclerk.com/" } ] }