Marshalltown, IA

City Council

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will meet to review its duties and the investment bid process. The committee will also review current investments and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of Committee Duties
• Review of Investment Bid Process
• Review of Current Investments

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

Plan Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to recommend actions on three items regarding data centers. These include updates to development review, the creation of a new overlay zoning district, and a timeline extension for a moratorium.

• Ordinance 15129: Amending Chapter 156 regarding data centers and development review
• Ordinance 15133: Proposed zoning map amendment to establish the DC, Data Center Overlay Zoning District
• Ordinance 15123: Extension of timeline for temporary data center moratorium

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from the August 18, 2026 meeting. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit request.

• Public hearing and consideration of a Special Use Permit for 3202 S 6th Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills and library statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss interior renovations, the 2027 operating calendar, and the meeting room policy.

• Interior Renovation Update
• Operating Calendar 2027
• Meeting Room Policy
• E Rate
• Imagination Library and Summer Reading Report

Plan Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several proposed ordinances and a special use permit. Discussions include new regulations for data centers, public water connections, and noise control. The body will also consider extending a temporary moratorium on data centers.

• Special Use Permit Application for 3202 S 6th Street
• Ordinance 15129: Amending Chapter 156 regarding data centers and development review
• Ordinance 15130 and 15131: New chapters on mandatory public water connection and private well restrictions
• Ordinance 15132: Amending Chapter 134 regarding noise control
• Extension to Ordinance 15123: Temporary data center moratorium

City Council

The City Council will vote on a contract for industrial pretreated wastewater improvements and review storm damage repairs at the municipal airport. The body will also discuss a study for the adaptive reuse of a former hospital and a code review regarding offensive smells.

• Contract award of $2,049,700.00 to Woodruff Construction, Inc. for Project #WPC25002
• Professional services agreement for $164,400 with HR Green, Inc.
• Bill list approval for $1,783,378.98
• Facade grant application for Lara's Bakery 3, LLC at 15 S Center Street
• Emergency procurement ratifications for storm damage repairs at the Municipal Airport

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission meets on October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers at 10 West State Street. The only substantive agenda item is a work session on data center regulation. No votes, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on the agenda; the meeting otherwise consists of routine call to order and roll call.

• Work session on data center regulation
• Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers, 10 West State Street
• Roll call of seven commissioners: Jon Boston, Mahala Casady, Deirdre Gruendler, Benjamin Harris-Medina, Patrick Streit, Stephen Valbracht, Marty Wymore

General

The City of Marshalltown is holding a public information and listening session at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM. This is an informal session, not a formal meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, and no official action will be taken. The public can review draft materials and share comments with City staff on four proposed ordinances. The drafts are under consideration and may be revised as the City continues its review.

• Draft Data Center Zoning Ordinance
• Draft Private Well Ordinance
• Draft Mandatory Water Connection Ordinance
• Draft Noise Control Ordinance

General

The City of Marshalltown is holding a public information session at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 1, 2026, for residents to review draft materials and share comments with City staff. This is an informal listening session, not a formal meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council, and no official action will be taken. The drafts cover a Data Center Zoning Ordinance, a Private Well Ordinance, a Mandatory Water Connection Ordinance, and a Noise Control Ordinance. The materials are proposed regulations still under review and may be revised.

• Draft Data Center Zoning Ordinance
• Draft Private Well Ordinance
• Draft Mandatory Water Connection Ordinance
• Draft Noise Control Ordinance
• Public information session at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 20 West State Street, 5:00 PM

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council meets Sept. 28, 2026, to act on a consent agenda and hold a public hearing on plans for Flow Equalization Improvements for Industrial Pretreated Wastewater (Project #WPC25002). The consent agenda includes a $1,942,665.35 bill list, alcohol license renewals, a salary adjustment for City Administrator Carol Webb, and a $102,602.05 sewer crawler-camera purchase. Two ordinances are up: one on collection vehicles (third reading) and one amending parking schedules (first reading, with a request to waive further readings).

• Consent agenda bill list of $1,942,665.35 and approval of 09/14/26 minutes
• Purchase of 2026 Envirosight RovverX crawler-camera system for $102,602.05 from MacQueen Equipment, with trade-in of a 2017 system
• Change orders #18-#20 totaling $7,625.00 for East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction Project #STR22002
• Public hearing and resolution on plans and probable cost for Flow Equalization Improvements for Industrial Pretreated Wastewater, Project #WPC25002
• Ordinance 15134 amending Chapter 77 Parking Schedules, first reading, with request to waive second and third readings as requested by MCSD

The City Council reviewed and approved a comprehensive bill list for various municipal expenses. Payments covered payroll, professional services, infrastructure contracts, and general city utilities.

• Approved total bill list payments of $1,942,665.35
• Paid $407,494.22 for Payroll #19
• Paid $106,505.20 to Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce for Hotel/Motel
• Paid $86,028.33 to Manatts Inc for HMA Reha Const Contract
• Paid $70,119.28 to Construct Inc for 6th St Trailhead & Ped Bridge Contract
• Paid $62,325.00 to Boulder Contracting LLC for Center St Viaduct Construction
• Paid $55,668.03 to Edge Commercial LLC for Water Plaza Construction Contract
• Paid $41,454.96 to Mechdyne Co for Council Chambers Audiovisual Upgrade deposit

General

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August 12, 2026, and to discuss hiring and testing procedures. The agenda includes a new hire list for a Housing Inspector position and testing processes for Firefighter and Maintenance/Electrician roles. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on personnel matters.

• Approve minutes for August 12, 2026
• Housing Inspector – New Hire List
• Firefighter – Testing Process
• Maintenance/Electrician – Testing Process

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission is holding a regular public meeting with a work session on data center regulations. The commission will also approve minutes from three prior meetings. No formal votes on zoning changes are listed on this agenda.

• Work session on data center regulations
• Approval of August 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on capital projects, parks, recreation, and the budget. The agenda includes updates on the Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges, West End Park Phase 2, and a tree planting project, along with a budget discussion.

• Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges 2-5 update
• West End Park Phase 2 update
• Iowa DNR IRA Tree Planting update
• Budget discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a motion to endorse moving forward with three self-serve microchip scanning stations at Riverview Park, Mega-10 Park, and Bicentennial Park, with costs and maintenance donated by Paws & Play. The board also approved the June 24 meeting minutes and adjourned. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved motion to endorse microchip scanning stations at Riverview, Mega-10, and Bicentennial Parks (all ayes)
• Approved June 24 meeting minutes as submitted (all ayes)

Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, in a new location (Brucklacher Conference Room) with in-person and Zoom options. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and bills, plus updates on an interior renovation, a collection development policy, and a statement of concern from August 18 submittals. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker (or 2 minutes if more than 10 sign up), with a total of 30 minutes.

• Interior renovation update
• Collection Development Policy review
• Statement of concern from 8/18/26 submittals
• Live streaming and posting information
• Approval of bills to be paid September 15, 2026

City Council

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on an urban renewal plan amendment and a zoning map change for properties on E Linn Street and S 8th Avenue. The consent agenda includes approval of a $4,002,902.24 bill list, alcohol license renewals, and several resolutions for street and financial reports. The council will also discuss a lease with the Marshall Gun Club and receive a pavement management presentation from the Street Steering Committee.

• Public hearing and resolution on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for Urban Renewal Area No. 4
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 15127 to amend zoning map for 707 E Linn Street and 205 S 8th Avenue
• Resolution approving contract change order #4 for Center St Viaduct Rehabilitation Project, decrease of $254,381
• Resolution approving interlocal grant agreement for Iowa/Byrne-JAG program, $17,605 split 50% with Marshall County
• Consent agenda includes bill list of $4,002,902.24 and alcohol license renewals for Old Timers Tavern, Opa!!! Grill, and Aldi Inc #42

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan and Zoning Commission is hosting a community roundtable to discuss potential considerations for data center development. The meeting is intended to gather input and explore policy considerations, not to present draft regulations or a specific ordinance. Topics may inform future review of city regulations, development standards, and review processes.

• Data Center Community Roundtable at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 20 W State St
• Discussion on data center development policy considerations
• Staff overview of data centers and local considerations
• Facilitated discussion on policy considerations
• Community discussion summary and next steps

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on several capital projects, including the Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges, Ann C. Keyser Trailhead, Apgar Family Water Plaza, and West End Park Phase 2. They will also discuss the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan, parks and recreation updates, and consider endorsing changes to urban bow hunting regulations. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and discussing upcoming grant opportunities.

• Capital project updates: Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges 2-5, Ann C. Keyser Trailhead, Emerson Bridge, Apgar Family Water Plaza, CDBG Tree Planting, West End Park Phase 2
• Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan update
• Endorsement of changes to Urban Bow Hunting Regulations
• Upcoming grant opportunities
• Approval of June 24 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met and received staff updates on capital projects, including the Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges, Ann C. Keyser Trailhead, Apgar Family Water Plaza, and West End Park Phase 2. The board approved the May 20 meeting minutes and provided feedback on the draft Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan. No formal votes were taken on project approvals.

• Approved May 20 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Discussed adding restroom as bid alternate for West End Park Phase 2
• Provided feedback on draft Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will hold second readings on ordinances establishing a temporary data center moratorium, repealing a weapons section, adjusting window tint rules, and changing fireworks times, plus a first reading on a rezoning. They will also discuss a potential annexation at 2342 Odessa Drive, the Edgewood Industrial Park proposal, and a capital improvement plan review. Consent items include alcohol license renewals, fund transfers, and a public hearing on a rezoning.

• Second reading: temporary data center moratorium (Ordinance 15123)
• Second reading: repeal weapons code section 73.050 (Ordinance 15124)
• Discussion: potential annexation of 2342 Odessa Drive
• Public hearing: adoption of MarshALLtown 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Consent: bill list $3,258,583.43 and alcohol license renewals

The Marshalltown City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers and approved several ordinance changes, including repealing a weapons section and adjusting window tint rules. An annexation request for 2342 Odessa Drive was denied unanimously, and the council failed to enter closed session for litigation or real estate discussions.

• Adopted Ordinance 15123 establishing temporary data center moratorium (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 15124 repealing Section 73.050 Weapons (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 15125 adjusting window tint allowance (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15126 adding fireworks usage time frames (6-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 15127 rezoning 707 E Linn St and 205 S 8th Ave to General Industrial (6-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 15128 allowing pickup trucks for collection vehicles (5-1)
• Denied annexation of 2342 Odessa Drive (0-7)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,258,583.43 bill list (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Marshalltown Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from July 21, 2026, and hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit application for 1776 Governor Road. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Public hearing and approval of special use permit application for 1776 Governor Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 21, 2026

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, plus several new business items. The board will receive an update on the interior renovation, discuss designating an agenda posting area, consider appointing an interim library director, and review a use policy for sound recording equipment.

• Interior Renovation Update
• Designation of Agenda Posting Area
• Interim Library Director Appointment
• Use Policy—Sound Recording Equipment
• Approval of bills to be paid August 18, 2026

The Marshalltown Public Library Board of Trustees appointed Katie Fink as Interim Library Director effective October 12. The Board also designated the library's south door as the official 24/7 agenda posting location to comply with state law and approved a new policy for sound recording equipment use.

• Approved agenda (passed)
• Approved July 21, 2026 minutes (passed)
• Approved payment of bills (passed)
• Designated south door as official agenda posting area (passed)
• Appointed Katie Fink as Interim Library Director (passed)
• Accepted Sound Recording Equipment Policy (passed)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a special use permit for 1776 Governor Road, a rezoning for properties at 707 E Linn Street and 205 S 8th Avenue, and the Reimagine MarshALLtown Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also hold a work session on data center regulations. These are recommendations to the city council, not final decisions.

• Special use permit application for 1776 Governor Road
• Rezoning application for 707 E Linn Street and 205 S 8th Avenue
• Public hearing on Reimagine MarshALLtown Comprehensive Plan
• Work session on data center regulations

Civil Service Commission

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission will select a new chairperson. It will consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. The commission will review a promotional list for a police sergeant and discuss the testing process for the housing inspector position.

• Appointment of a new chair for the commission
• Approve minutes for June 16, 2026
• Police Sergeant – Promotional List
• Housing Inspector – Testing Process

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding animal keeping, weapons, vehicle window tint, fireworks, and a temporary data center moratorium. The agenda also includes discussions on a permanent pocket park at 101 West Main Street and an urban renewal plan amendment.

• Salt contract for 2026-2027 fiscal year at $97.85 per ton
• Ordinance 15123: Temporary Data Center Moratorium
• Ordinance 15122: Amendments to animal keeping and poultry rules
• Ordinance 15124: Repeal of Section 73.050 regarding weapons
• Ordinance 15125: Adjusting allowed window tint percentages

The Marshalltown City Council adopted a temporary moratorium on new data center permits and approvals, with a proposed expiration of November 24, 2026. The council also approved a consent agenda including a $3.12 million bill list, adopted an ordinance amending animal keeping rules, and set a public hearing on an urban renewal plan amendment for the former UnityPoint Hospital site.

• Adopted temporary data center moratorium (6-1, Schneider dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda less item 5, including $3,121,158.71 bill list (7-0)
• Approved sale of library collection items to Friends of the Library (6-1, Thompson dissenting)
• Adopted third reading of Ordinance 15122 amending animal keeping rules (6-1, Schneider dissenting)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 15124 repealing weapons section (6-1, Cahill dissenting)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 15125 adjusting window tint allowance (7-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 15126 adding fireworks time frames (7-0)
• Set public hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for former UnityPoint Hospital (7-0)

City Council

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 15123, which proposes a temporary moratorium on new data centers. A work session will also discuss future data center regulations.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 15123 (temporary data center moratorium)
• Work session on data center regulations

City Council

The Council will consider setting a public hearing on a proposed moratorium on new data centers, and is scheduled for the second reading of an ordinance amending animal keeping rules for domestic livestock and poultry. Consent agenda includes approval of alcohol and device retailer license renewals, and contract change orders totaling over $459,000 for street and viaduct projects. A closed session is planned to discuss real estate purchase or sale.

• Resolution setting a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 156 establishing a temporary data center moratorium (consent item 4)
• Ordinance 15122 second reading amending Chapter 90 on keeping of domestic livestock and poultry (item I.1)
• Contract change order increase of $83,781.19 and $26,762.50 for East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction Project #STR22002 (consent item 5)
• Contract change order increase of $261,254.15 for 2026 Street Rehabilitation Project #STR26002 (consent item 6)
• Motion to untable railing options for the Center Street Viaduct (item J.1)

The council approved staff recommendations for the Center Street Viaduct pedestrian railing, which include removing blast cleaning and painting from the current contract, exploring options for a $40,000 restocking fee, addressing sharp edges, and discussing railing replacement during strategic planning. They also approved Contract Change Order #3 for the project, increasing the contract by $87,970.70. The council approved a resolution supporting the Central Iowa Shelter & Services brain-injury informed shelter and affordable housing project, despite a failed motion to table it. They also approved the second reading of an ordinance amending animal keeping rules, and approved the vacation and conveyance of a portion of an alleyway to JBS for $250.

• Approved staff recommendations for Center Street Viaduct railing (7-0)
• Approved Contract Change Order #3 for Center St Viaduct, +$87,970.70 (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Central Iowa Shelter & Services project (4-3)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 15122 amending animal keeping rules (6-1)
• Approved vacation and conveyance of alleyway portion to JBS for $250 (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda less item 4, including bill list $1,904,931.46 (7-0)
• Set public hearing on temporary data center moratorium (5-2)
• Appointed Layne Pieri to Solid Waste Commission as alternate (6-1)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to consider public comments, approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 16, 2026, and review bills scheduled for payment on July 21, 2026. The board will also examine circulation and program statistics and discuss old and new business, including the annual board election, an interior renovation update, the sale of surplus library materials to the Friends of MPL Annual Booksale, staffing updates, staff reports, and the director's report.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from June 16, 2026
• Review and approval of bills to be paid on July 21, 2026
• Annual Board Election (new business)
• Interior Renovation Update (new business)

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees approved selling approximately 5,000 weeded books to the Friends of the Library for $500, with the matter to be taken to City Council. The board also elected officers for a one-year term: Ashtyn Beek as President, Sandy Bennett as Vice President, and Ruzan Morrison as Secretary. The board approved the agenda, corrected June minutes, and bills. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on renovations, staffing, and programs.

• Approved sale of ~5,000 weeded books to Friends of the Library for $500 (passed; to go to City Council)
• Elected Ashtyn Beek as President, Sandy Bennett as Vice President, Ruzan Morrison as Secretary (one-year terms)
• Approved agenda (Husak/Beek motion, passed)
• Approved corrected June 16, 2026 minutes (Morrison/Husak motion, passed)
• Approved bills (Hall/Beek motion, passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a variance application. The meeting focuses on a specific property request at 507 E Anson Street.

• Variance application for 507 E Anson Street