Marshalltown public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will approve the minutes from the Dec. 9 meeting and a $1,450,292.67 bill list. It will renew two alcohol licenses, make several board and commission appointments, and adopt a zoning ordinance amendment. The council will also approve multiple professional‑service agreements and award contracts, including a $1,895,933 contract to Con‑Struct Inc. for the Linn Creek Trailhead and Bridge project and a $1,887,325 contract to Edge Commercial, LLC for the Water Plaza.

• Approve Dec. 9, 2024 minutes and $1,450,292.67 bill list
• Renew alcohol licenses for TANNIN INC (125 E Main St, Unit B) and Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (709 S Center St)
• Authorize $1,895,933 contract with Con‑Struct Inc. for Linn Creek Trailhead and Bridge (Project TRL24001/TRL24002)
• Authorize $1,887,325 contract with Edge Commercial, LLC for Water Plaza (Project PRK22004)
• Adopt Ordinance 15097 to amend Chapter 156 zoning code

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills and discuss several new business items. The agenda includes a budget workshop and a review of the circulation policy.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid December 17, 2024
• Budget workshop
• Circulation Policy review
• Discussion of Open Access

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for the property at 402 Woodbury St. The board will also review and act upon a Finding of Fact Report.

• Public hearing on variance application for 402 Woodbury St
• Review and action on Finding of Fact Report

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the November 25 minutes and a $1,687,692.32 bill list, renewing an alcohol license for B.P.O.E. Lodge #12, and adopting July 2024 financial statements. Several resolutions will be acted on, such as setting a public hearing for a zoning amendment, releasing a lien on 11 East Church St, and delaying bids for the Water Plaza and Linn Creek projects. The council will hold public hearings and vote on an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for Urban Renewal Area No. 4 and on an amended Economic Development Support Agreement with the Marshalltown Central Business District, Inc., which authorizes tax‑increment payments. An ordinance to amend Chapter 156 zoning will receive its first reading.

• Approve minutes and $1,687,692.32 bill list from 11/25/24 meeting
• Approve alcohol license renewal for B.P.O.E. Lodge #12, 101 W Church St
• Approve contract change order #2 decreasing $6,120.90 for Parking Lot T reconstruction
• Approve urban renewal plan amendment for Urban Renewal Area No. 4
• Approve amended economic development support agreement with Marshalltown Central Business District, Inc., authorizing tax‑increment payments

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 156 of the City Code. Commissioners will discuss and recommend changes that modify use classifications for vehicle fuel stations, allow ground‑mounted solar arrays as special uses, and update standards for signs, home‑based businesses, swimming pools, and setbacks. The commission will then vote on a recommendation to the City Council.

• Change Vehicle Fuel Stations from permitted to special use in the Urban Core (UC) Zoning District and prohibit them in the Historic District Overlay (UC‑HD).
• Reclassify ground‑mounted solar arrays from prohibited to special use in the Nonresidential Public/Institutional (PI) Zoning District.
• Add a 300‑foot setback requirement for in‑ground solar panel arrays from residential dwellings (Table 156.C.003 (l)).
• Amend definitions and regulations for home‑based businesses, swimming pools, and utilities in Section 156.M.003.
• Update requirements for pylon or pole signs in General Commercial (GC), General Industrial (GI), and Mixed‑Use (MU) Zoning Districts.

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will review several financial reports and contract addendums. The body is deciding on the purchase of an unmanned aerial vehicle and updates to parking schedules. Discussions include garbage and refuse code amendments and ARPA funding for the MPACT program.

• Resolution 2024-258: Use of funds up to $20,000 for an unmanned aerial vehicle
• Contract increases for Region 6 Resource Partners: $22,000 (4th Ave Townhomes), $46,000 (S 7th Ave Apt), and $21,800 (South Street Townhomes)
• Ordinance 15096: Amendments to Chapter 77 Parking Schedules (3rd reading)
• Bill list approval for $2,306,000.69
• Alcohol license renewals for Mojitos Bar & Grill, Hampton Inn & Suites, and 7 Rayos Liquor Store

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 15, 2024. It will review and approve bills scheduled for payment on November 19, 2024. The board will examine circulation and program statistics provided via links. Additional old and new business items include staff reports, the director’s report, and board training.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from October 15, 2024
• Review and approval of bills to be paid on November 19, 2024
• Review of circulation statistics (linked spreadsheet)
• Review of program statistics (linked spreadsheet)

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will vote on routine items such as approving the October 28 minutes and a $4,681,395.57 bill list. It will also consider several project contracts, including a $105,500 increase for Riverview Park Phase I and a $30,283.60 increase for Parking Lot T reconstruction. Additional actions include a $22,275 purchase of an air compressor, a rezoning amendment for Creekside Estates, and the appointment of a new fire chief.

• Approve minutes from 10/28/24 and a $4,681,395.57 bill list
• Approve $105,500 contract change order #2 for Riverview Park Phase I (PRK23001)
• Approve $30,283.60 contract change order #1 for Parking Lot T reconstruction (PLT23003)
• Authorize purchase of a Sullivan Palatek 185CFM air compressor for $22,275
• Amend the Comprehensive Plan to rezone Creekside Estates lots 1‑25 to medium residential

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will discuss a zoning ordinance change application from McFarland Clinic regarding a solar project. The body will also review nine proposed updates to Chapter 156 of the Zoning ordinance. The commission will determine if these items require further discussion or the setting of a public hearing.

• Zoning ordinance change application from McFarland Clinic for solar installation
• Review of Chapter 156 zoning updates including plant substitutions for solar installations
• Proposed design standards for Pylon (Pole) signs in the Mixed-Use (MU) Zoning District
• Updates to accessory use definitions for residential swimming pools and home-based businesses
• Proposed Public/Institutional (PI) Zoning District standards for non-residential and mixed-use districts

Civil Service Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement. No specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will approve a series of routine items on its October 28 meeting, including the consent agenda and updates to the city fee schedule. Council members will also consider construction orders for the Linn Creek Trailhead and Bridge project and the Linn Creek Water Plaza project, and a $50,000 contract amendment for the Riverview Park improvement. The council will vote to appoint Christopher Jones as the city’s police chief and adopt the 2025‑2026 goal‑setting report.

• Resolution 2024‑230 appointing Christopher Jones as Police Chief
• Resolution 2024‑228 ordering construction of the Linn Creek Trailhead and Bridge (#TRL24001, #TRL24002)
• Resolution 2024‑229 ordering construction of the Linn Creek Water Plaza (#PRK22004)
• Resolution 2024‑234 amending the Bolton & Menk professional services agreement with a $50,000 increase for Riverview Park improvements
• Resolution 2024‑225 approving the City fee schedule

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its September 26, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will discuss the rezoning application for 2815 South 2nd Street and schedule a public hearing for that application on November 14, 2024. The commission will also review proposed amendments to Chapter 156, including updates to solar plant substitutions, mixed‑use zone mapping, pole sign design, residential swimming pool accessory use, home‑based business definitions, and Public/Institutional district standards.

• Approve minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting
• Discuss rezoning application for 2815 South 2nd Street
• Set public hearing for the 2815 South 2nd Street rezoning on November 14, 2024
• Review updates to Chapter 156 zoning, such as solar plant substitutions and mixed‑use zones
• Consider revisions to accessory‑use rules, utility language, and Public/Institutional district standards

Civil Service Commission

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission met on October 24, 2024. The agenda provided contains only the commission heading and the city council mission statement. No specific documents, decisions, or discussion topics are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive items recorded.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will approve the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive updates on park projects, including Timber Creek, Riverview Park, and the Linn Creek District. The board will also get a recreation and aquatic program update and discuss the transition plan for the Director position.

• Approve September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Project update – Timber Creek, Riverview Park, Linn Creek District
• Recreation & Aquatic Update
• Discuss plans for Director position transition

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit application from ITC. The board will also review and approve the Finding of Fact Report related to this application.

• Public hearing for special use permit application from ITC at 2999 E. Main Street
• Review and approval of the Finding of Fact Report for the ITC special use permit

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to fill a vacant Vice President position and approve bills for payment. The board will also review circulation and program statistics and discuss a draft 2025 calendar.

• Election of new Vice President
• Review and approval of bills to be paid October 15, 2024
• Discussion of draft 2025 calendar
• Review of circulation and program statistics

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will approve the consent agenda, including minutes and a $3,421,894.90 bill list, and reappoint Gary McKibbin to the Investment Committee. Council members will consider several resolutions, such as a police bicycle disposal policy, a public hearing on a Chapter 156 zoning amendment, and an interlocal grant of $15,764 for the Iowa/Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program. The meeting also includes the award of a $214,255 contract to Howrey Construction for the 6th Street Trail Project and multiple ordinance amendments related to parking, industrial tax exemptions, and peddlers.

• Approve minutes for 09/23/24 and 10/08/24 and bill list totaling $3,421,894.90
• Award $214,255 contract (Change Order #15) to Howrey Construction for State Street Reconstruction Project #STR21004
• Approve $15,764 interlocal grant for Iowa/Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program (50% split with Marshall County)
• Set public hearing for amendment to Chapter 156 zoning (Table 156.B.004-1 and Section 156.J.005-1(D)(1))
• Approve Marshalltown Police Department policy for disposal of found bicycles

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will hold a work session to review past accomplishments, identify current issues, and set priorities for future capital projects and initiatives.

• Review of previous goal setting report
• Identification of capital projects and initiatives
• Discussion on improving organizational effectiveness

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit and a zoning amendment. The body will provide recommendations to the Board of Adjustment and City Council based on these discussions.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit application for ITC Midwest LLC at 2999 E. Main St.
• Public hearing on Chapter 156: Zoning Amendment regarding Table 156.B.004-1 and Section 156.J.005.1(D)(1)

Library Board of Trustees

The board approved the meeting agenda, the July 16, 2024 minutes, and the operating bills for September 24, 2024. It announced that Mara Edler has been hired as the new library director and that two part‑time positions remain open. A statement of concern was noted regarding a challenged book title that will be discussed and voted on at the September meeting. The director reported upcoming renovations to the café space and replacement of the library’s sound and audio systems this winter.

• Approval of operating bills (total $24,229.18) for September 24, 2024
• Hiring of Mara Edler as library director, replacing Cecilie Harrison
• Two part‑time staff positions remain open
• Statement of concern about a challenged book title to be voted on in September
• Director’s report: planned café space rework and winter replacement of sound/audio systems

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including a contract for Riverview Park and a change order for State Street reconstruction. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a development agreement with Rise M, LLC and the 6th Street Trail project.

• Contract award of $1,336,029.00 to Construct, Inc for Riverview Park Improvement Project #PRK23001
• Contract change order increase of $307,484.00 for State Street Reconstruction Project #STR21004
• Bill list approval for $1,622,735.69
• Public hearing for development agreement with Rise M, LLC
• Public hearing for plans and cost of the 6th Street Trail Project

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on recreation and aquatic services. The session includes project updates for Timber Creek, Riverview Park, and the Linn Creek District.

• Project updates for Timber Creek
• Project updates for Riverview Park
• Project updates for Linn Creek District
• Recreation & Aquatic update

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan and Zoning Commission will review minutes from its August 15 meeting and consider a special use permit application from ITC Midwest LLC. It will discuss proposed changes to Chapter 156, specifically Table 156.B.004-1 for residential district lot and building standards, and a related amendment to be heard publicly on October 17. Additional discussion will cover changes to the 156.J.005.1 special use permit provisions for public hearings.

• Approve minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting
• Review Special Use Permit application from ITC Midwest LLC
• Discuss proposed changes to Chapter 156 – Table 156.B.004-1 Residential District Lot and Building Standards
• Motion to approve modifications for a public hearing on October 17, 2024 for an amendment to Chapter 156 residential standards
• Discuss proposed changes to 156.J.005.1 Special Use Permit pertaining to public hearings

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, alcohol license renewals, and civil service hires. It will vote on several contract change orders that reduce costs for the State Street Reconstruction and Downtown Revitalization façade projects. A major item is Resolution 2024-193, which orders construction of the 6th Street Trail, sets a public hearing on plans, specifications, contract form, and estimated cost, and directs notice to bidders. Additional actions include renewing a police protection agreement with the Iowa Veterans Home and adopting parking and tax‑abatement ordinances.

• Resolution 2024-193 ordering construction of the 6th Street Trail project and setting a public hearing
• Resolution 2024-190 approving Contract Change Order #12 for State Street Reconstruction, decreasing the contract by $61,364
• Resolution 2024-192 approving Contract Change Order #6 for Downtown Revitalization façade improvements, decreasing the contract by $8,922
• Resolution 2024-194 renewing the police protection agreement with the Iowa Veterans Home for three fiscal years (2024‑2027)
• Ordinance 15091 (2nd reading) amending Chapter 156 to update zoning for parking, loading, and stacking

Civil Service Commission

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and the City Council mission statement. No specific business items or decisions are listed.

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to parking and land subdivision ordinances. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the transfer of city-owned property.

• Contract award of $62,702.20 to Con-Struct Inc. for West High Street & South 6th Street intersection improvements
• Authorization of up to $30,000 for Police Department patrol rifles and equipment
• Public hearing for the transfer of the east half of 510 East Main Street to RMB Cooperative
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 156 Zoning regarding parking, loading, and stacking
• Bill list approval for $1,929,506.13

Investment Advisory Committee

The Marshalltown Investment Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a Request for Proposal for banking services. The meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Approve minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting
• Review of cash and investments
• Discuss Request for Proposal for banking services

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will consider and approve the minutes from its June 19, 2024 meeting, which lacked a quorum. The board will also tour the new Kiwanis Park location and receive updates on park projects in Kiwanis, Timber Creek, Riverview, and Linn Creek districts, as well as on recreation and aquatic programs. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approve June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (no quorum)
• Tour of Kiwanis Park at 2206 S 3 RD AVE
• Project updates for Kiwanis Park, Timber Creek, Riverview Park, and Linn Creek District
• Recreation & Aquatic program update
• Adjournment

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills and discuss several new business items. The agenda includes discussions on the budget, staffing updates, and statements of concern and book reviews.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid August 20, 2024
• Budget discussion
• Staffing update
• Statement of Concern & Book Reviews

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the July 9 and June 26 meetings. It will hold a public hearing on Chapter 156 Article E Parking, Loading, and Stacking and consider a motion to report recommendations on that amendment to the City Council. The commission will also review staff‑provided changes to Chapter 72 Parking Rules and discuss the residential district lot and building standards in Table 156.B.004-1.

• Approve minutes for 7/9/24 and revised minutes for 6/26/24
• Public hearing on Chapter 156 Article E Parking, Loading, and Stacking
• Motion to report recommendations on Chapter 156 Article E to the City Council
• Review additional changes to Chapter 72 Parking Rules
• Discussion of Table 156.B.004-1 Residential District lot and building standards

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a real estate exchange with the school district and intersection improvements at West High Street and South 6th Street. The body is also deciding on various resolutions regarding public event alcohol permits, city equipment purchases, and urban renewal amendments.

• Real estate exchange agreement with Marshalltown Community School District (Resolution 2024-180)
• Intersection improvements project #STR 24001 at West High Street and South 6th Street
• Purchase of a 2025 Polaris Ranger for the Street Division for $19,000
• Bill list approval for $1,473,462.51
• Repeal of moratorium on permits for accessory solar panel arrays

City Council

The City Council will hold a quarterly check‑in with representatives from its sister city of Zdolbuniv, Ukraine. The item is listed under Discussion and does not involve a vote or formal action. No other agenda items are listed.

• Quarterly check‑in with sister‑city representatives from Zdolbuniv, Ukraine

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting agenda for August 2, 2024 contains only the City Council mission statement and does not list any specific decisions, contracts, or hearings.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve the June 19, 2024 meeting minutes. Members will receive updates on recreation, aquatics, and specific park projects.

• Project updates for Peterson, Kiwanis Park, Riverview Park, and Linn Creek District

Civil Service Commission

The provided agenda for the Marshalltown Civil Service Commission contains only boilerplate information and a mission statement. No specific topics, documents, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will hold a special meeting on July 11, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session regarding personnel matters and a resolution to approve the employment agreement and appointment of a City Administrator.

• Closed session regarding personnel competency
• Resolution 2024-162 approving City Administrator employment agreement and appointment