Marshalltown public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will approve a consent agenda including financial statements and alcohol license renewals. The body will also authorize a contract change order for storm sewer repairs and approve a one-year agreement for the FLOCK camera system.

• Storm sewer repair contract change order: $26,123.20 increase
• FLOCK camera system: Use of sales tax revenues approved
• Police department to contract with Flock Safety for camera services
• Resolution setting public hearing for property transfer at 20 East Main Street
• Resolution approving Community Development Block Grant housing program agreement

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on several capital projects and the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan. The board will also discuss updates regarding parks, recreation, aquatics, and social media.

• 6th St Pedestrian Bridge & Trailhead update
• Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2 – 5 update
• Apgar Family Water Plaza update
• Riverview Park and West End Park updates
• CDBG Tree Planting Project update

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes and bills, review interior renovation progress, and discuss the Library Director search.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 minutes
• Review of bills to be paid December 16, 2025
• Interior Renovation update
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Director Search discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will approve the meeting minutes from September 16, 2025 and October 21, 2025. It will then conduct a public hearing regarding an appeal application for the property at 114 N Center St. No decisions on the appeal are indicated in this agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 16, 2025
• Approve meeting minutes from October 21, 2025
• Public hearing on appeal application for 114 N Center St

Storm Water Advisory Committee

The Storm Water Advisory Committee will elect a chairperson and vice‑chairperson for a two‑year term. It will receive an update on the city’s NPDES storm‑water permit status. The committee will consider recommendations for public education and outreach about storm‑water impacts.

• Election of chairperson and vice‑chairperson (two‑year assignment)
• Status review of the city’s NPDES storm‑water permit
• Discussion of recommendations for public education and outreach on storm‑water impacts

City Council

The council will vote on a contract to remodel the Marshalltown Public Library for $474,000. It will also consider a $16,193.96 change order for the 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project and adopt Supplement S-12 to the city code. Additional resolutions include a solid waste management agreement and an airport capital improvement program. Discussion items cover the FY27 budget schedule and a Flock camera update.

• Approve $474,000 contract for Marshalltown Public Library remodel (LIB25001)
• Approve $16,193.96 contract change order #2 for 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project (STR23002)
• Adopt Supplement S-12 to the Code of Ordinances via Ordinance 15107
• Approve intergovernmental agreement for Solid Waste Management Commission
• Approve Marshalltown Municipal Airport Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

The council adopted the consent agenda unanimously, approving the meeting minutes, a $1,248,964.54 bill list, and several routine resolutions. It approved a $474,000 contract with Garling Construction to remodel the public library, a solid‑waste intergovernmental agreement, a five‑year airport capital improvement program, and consent to assign a development agreement for the VA clinic, each with a 7‑0 vote. An original motion to have staff recommend funding for additional traffic cameras passed 4‑3, while the amended motion was withdrawn.

• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved $474,000 library remodel contract with Garling Construction (7‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Solid Waste Management Commission (7‑0)
• Approved Marshalltown Municipal Airport five‑year capital improvement program (7‑0)
• Consented to assignment of development agreement and tax increment payments for VA clinic (7‑0)
• Original motion to use local option sales tax for Flock camera system funding carried (4‑3)
• Amended motion to bring back funding recommendations withdrawn

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing and resolution regarding the plans and costs for the Marshalltown Public Library Remodel Project. The body is also reviewing financial reports and several contract change orders for city infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing and resolution for Marshalltown Public Library Remodel Project (Project No. LIB25001)
• Bill list approval for $2,735,175.32
• Contract change order decrease of $21,790.00 for Riverview Park Phase 1 Project
• Contract change order decrease of $1,675.00 for East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction Project
• Third reading of Ordinance 15113 to amend parking rules in Chapter 72

The November 24, 2025 meeting listed detailed expense items across many categories, totaling $2,735,175.32. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Civil Service Commission

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission will meet on November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It will review the testing process for a park maintenance worker position. It will consider the promotional hire list for a fire lieutenant.

• Approve minutes for the October 23, 2025 meeting
• Review testing process for park maintenance worker position
• Consider promotional hire list for fire lieutenant

The commission unanimously approved the October 23, 2025 minutes. It also approved the existing testing process for park maintenance worker positions. Finally, it approved the ranked list of fire lieutenant candidates after following the established promotional testing process. All three motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved park maintenance worker testing process (3-0)
• Approved fire lieutenant promotional testing list (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills and review library statistics. The board will also receive updates on interior renovations and reports from staff and the director.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid November 18, 2025
• Interior Renovation update
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, the October 21, 2025 minutes, and the presented bills. No other substantive actions were taken. Board member Judy Lindholm announced her resignation, and the County Supervisors will appoint a replacement. The next meeting is scheduled for December 16.

• Approved agenda (passed)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved bills (passed)

General

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee will examine legal draft amendments to city animal ordinances. It will discuss the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, microchipping requirements, and licensing requirements for animals. The meeting is open to the public.

• Legal review of draft amendments to animal ordinances
• Discussion of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program
• Consideration of microchipping requirements for pets
• Consideration of licensing requirements for pets

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, an alcohol license renewal for Oliver Beene Designs at 214 E Main St, and June 2025 financial statements. Council members will vote on a resolution confirming a $81,420 contract with Con-Struct, Inc. for emergency storm sewer repairs at 4th St and Hughes St, and on a public hearing resolution for the Marshalltown Public Library interior remodel project #LIB25001. Additional items include several urban‑renewal fund resolutions, arts‑culture agreements, an ordinance amendment to parking rules (second reading), and discussion of future council dates and solid‑waste options.

• Resolution confirming $81,420 contract with Con-Struct, Inc. for 4th St & Hughes St emergency storm sewer repair
• Resolution ordering public hearing on Marshalltown Public Library interior remodel project #LIB25001
• Approval of alcohol license renewal for Oliver Beene Designs at 214 E Main St
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 72 Parking Rules – second reading
• Resolution approving agreements with the Arts and Culture Alliance for an alley creative placemaking project and a temporary art installation

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included the $81,420 award for the 4th St & Hughes St emergency storm sewer repair project. It approved amendments to the purchasing policy and two Arts and Culture Alliance agreements. The council also approved several resolutions obligating and reimbursing the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Areas 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. All motions carried unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved consent agenda including $81,420 storm sewer repair contract (7-0)
• Approved amendments to the city purchasing policy (7-0)
• Approved Arts and Culture Alliance alley creative placemaking agreement (7-0)
• Approved Arts and Culture Alliance temporary art installation agreement (7-0)
• Approved FY25 Urban Renewal Report (7-0)
• Approved obligations of Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Areas 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 (7-0 each)
• Approved internal debt reimbursement to Tax Increment Revenue Fund for Areas 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 (7-0 each)

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider several resolutions, including the purchase of 208 Leo Street from Agrigenetics, Inc. for $25,000 and the adoption of the 2026‑2028 Council Goal Setting Report. Additional items include approvals for alcohol licenses, a highway pre‑design agreement with Iowa DOT, and a public hearing on an urban renewal plan amendment.

• Resolution approving purchase of 208 Leo Street for $25,000
• Resolution adopting the 2026‑2028 City Council Goal Setting Report
• Resolution approving predesign agreement with Iowa DOT for Highway 14 project
• Public hearing and resolution to approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for Area No. 2
• Motions to approve three new retail alcohol licenses and a tobacco permit

The council adopted the consent agenda unanimously (7‑0) and approved several retail alcohol licenses and a tobacco permit, each with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the purchase of 208 Leo Street for $25,000, a pre‑design agreement for the Highway 14 project, and a $1.65 M tax‑increment financing urban renewal amendment, all by 7‑0 votes. A zoning map change for 212 E State St passed 6‑1, while an amendment to add attendance requirements for mayor and council members failed 1‑6.

• Consent agenda approved (7-0)
• Urban renewal plan amendment for TIG Distributing approved $1,650,000 (7-0)
• Purchase of 208 Leo Street approved for $25,000 (7-0)
• Class E alcohol license for Mega Saver approved (7-0)
• Predesign agreement for Highway 14 project approved (7-0)
• Center St Viaduct rehabilitation project approved (7-0)
• Zoning map amendment for 212 E State St adopted (6-1)
• Attendance‑requirements amendment for mayor and council failed (1-6)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting and review a list of new hires for the Housing Administrator position.

• Approve minutes for September 23, 2025
• Review Housing Administrator – New Hire List

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission met on October 23, 2025. The commission approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2-0 vote. It also approved the Housing Administrator new‑hire list, also by a 2-0 vote.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Housing Administrator new‑hire list (2-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a review of cash and investments.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of cash and investments

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting with a 3-0 vote. No other actions or decisions were taken. The next meeting is set for January 22, 2026.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, board comment, approval of the agenda and minutes, and a review and approval of bills to be paid that day. The board will also discuss the 2026 calendar, a FEH presentation, and the director’s report, and will share circulation and program statistics via linked spreadsheets.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of September 23, 2025 minutes
• Review and approval of bills to be paid October 21, 2025
• Discussion of the 2026 calendar
• FEH presentation

The trustees approved the meeting agenda, the September 23, 2025 minutes, and the pending bills. They also approved the 2026 operating calendar for the library. No other actions were taken; vendor updates were presented for information only.

• Approved agenda (passed)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved bills (passed)
• Approved 2026 operating calendar (passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The primary focus of the meeting is a discussion and education worksession regarding the powers and duties of the Board.

• Education worksession on Powers and Duties of the Board of Adjustment
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will conduct a strategic planning session at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Council members will review the city mission, values, SWOT analysis, and current priority status. They will then brainstorm and prioritize future goals before wrapping up the session.

• Review City Mission and Values
• Review City’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats
• Review Current Priorities Status
• Brainstorm and Prioritize Goals
• Review and Wrap Up

The council reviewed the city mission and value statements and made no changes. A SWOT analysis was completed with revisions to strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Council members brainstormed new goals, broke into small groups, and voted on their top priorities for each goal category. City Administrator Carol Webb will finalize the plan and present it to the council for adoption.

• Reviewed mission and value statements – no changes made
• Completed SWOT analysis – revisions recorded
• Voted on top priorities for each strategic goal category – priorities selected (no vote tally provided)
• Tasked City Administrator Carol Webb to finalize the strategic plan for council adoption

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will approve the September 17 meeting minutes and receive updates on several capital projects, including the 6th St Pedestrian Bridge, Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2‑5, the Apgar Family Water Plaza, and the CDBG Tree Planting Project. Additional items include an update on the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan, parks and recreation programs, a grant update, and a sponsorship program. No other decisions are listed.

• 6th St Pedestrian Bridge & Trailhead
• Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2 – 5
• Apgar Family Water Plaza
• CDBG Tree Planting Project
• Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan Update

City Council

The City Council will vote on the purchase of a Lenco Bearcat emergency response vehicle and a zoning map amendment for 212 E State Street. The body will also discuss the FY27 budget for the Library and Parks and Recreation, as well as the Railroad Quiet Zone project.

• Purchase of a Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle for the Police Department
• Zoning map amendment for 212 E State Street to Mixed-Use Zoning District
• Bill list approval for $2,410,246.38
• Contract change orders for East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction totaling $39,361.01
• Ordinance adding attendance requirements for city commissions and boards

The October 13, 2025 City Council meeting presented a comprehensive bill list covering advertising, consulting fees, contracts, equipment, supplies, travel, utilities, and wage assignments totaling $2,410,246.38. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or other formal actions on these expenditures.

General

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee will review changes made since the last meeting, including a new Irresponsible Owner section. The committee will discuss the city’s dog licensing program and consider limits on the number of cats and dogs each owner may keep. It will also review the Vicious Animals and Dangerous Animals sections of the ordinance. The next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm.

• Review changes from last meeting, adding a new Irresponsible Owner section
• Discuss the Dog Licensing program
• Discuss limitations on the number of cats and dogs per owner
• Review Vicious Animals and Dangerous Animals sections
• Next meeting set for October 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee examined several sections of the city’s animal ordinance. It recommended obtaining a legal opinion on requiring microchipping versus a licensing program, suggested keeping the dog limit at three and adding a six‑cat limit, and proposed language changes to the vicious and dangerous animal sections. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The draft revisions will be sent to the City Attorney for legal review before the next meeting.

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will hold a closed session to consider a potential purchase or sale of real estate. Details are confidential to avoid influencing the transaction price. Any council action will follow the closed session if directed by the city attorney.

• Closed session: discuss purchase or sale of real estate (confidential)

Civil Service Commission

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 24, 2025, and review hiring lists for a Fire Captain, Police Intelligence Analyst, Park Maintenance Worker, and Housing Administrator testing process.

• Approve minutes for July 24, 2025
• Fire Captain - Promotional Hire List
• Police Intelligence Analyst – New Hire List
• Park Maintenance Worker – New Hire List
• Housing Administrator – Testing Process

The commission approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved the fire captain promotional hire list, the police intelligence analyst new hire list, the park maintenance worker new hire list, and the testing process for the housing administrator position. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved fire captain promotional hire list (3-0)
• Approved police intelligence analyst new hire list (3-0)
• Approved park maintenance worker new hire list (3-0)
• Approved housing administrator testing process (3-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve bills for payment and review circulation and program statistics. The board will also receive updates on interior and AV renovation projects.

• Approval of bills to be paid September 23, 2025
• AV & Interior Renovation Projects update
• Summer Reading update
• Review of circulation and program statistics

The board approved the meeting agenda, the August 19, 2025 minutes, and the operating bills. It also approved an HR agreement between an employee and the city. Updates were given on library renovation, the summer reading program, staff activities, the upcoming budget presentation, and a vendor issue.

• Approved meeting agenda (moved/seconded Bennett/Husak) – Passed
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (moved/seconded Lindholm/Husak) – Passed
• Approved operating bills (moved/seconded Beek/Morrison) – Passed
• Approved HR agreement (moved/seconded Bennett/Husak) – Passed

City Council

The City Council will review the FY27 budget for several departments and discuss police vehicle purchases. The body is also considering a zoning map amendment for 212 E State Street and participation in national opioid settlements.

• Bill list approval for $2,681,819.21
• Contract change order for 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project increase of $150,977.74
• Salt for ice and snow control bid at $75.89 per ton
• Zoning map amendment for 212 E State Street from Urban Core to Mixed-Use
• Rejection of all bids for the 21 West Main Street Doghouse Project

The council approved a series of actions including the consent agenda, a new retail tobacco license, and a $62,804.94 payment to the U.S. Treasury for bond arbitrage. It also rejected all bids for the 21 West Main Street Doghouse Project and authorized participation in opioid settlement funds. Ordinance 15111 rezoning 212 E State Street to mixed‑use and Ordinance 15112 adding attendance requirements were both approved. The purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle was authorized.

• Approved consent agenda covering minutes, bill list $2,681,819.21 and multiple resolutions (7-0)
• Approved new Retail Tobacco License for Mega Saver, 1701 Iowa Ave E (7-0)
• Approved payment of $62,804.94 to U.S. Treasury for 2020A bond arbitrage (7-0)
• Approved rejection of all bids for 21 West Main Street Doghouse Project (7-0)
• Approved participation in secondary manufacturers and Purdue/Sackler opioid settlements (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 15111 rezoning 212 E State St to Mixed‑Use (5-2)
• Approved purchase of Lenco BearCat armored vehicle (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 15112 adding attendance requirements to several commissions (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on capital projects including the 6th Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Iowa River's Edge Trail, along with a Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Trees for Kids Grant Award and other business items.

• Approval of August 20 meeting minutes
• Capital project updates: 6th St Pedestrian Bridge, 6th St Trail, Iowa River's Edge Trail Bridges 2-5, Apgar Family Water Plaza, Riverview Park, West End Park, and CDBG Tree Planting
• Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan update
• Parks and Recreation & Aquatic updates
• Trees for Kids Grant Award

The board unanimously approved the August 20 meeting minutes. It also approved using the remaining CDBG grant funding to plant an estimated 128 additional trees. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use of remaining CDBG grant to plant 128 trees (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review three specific property requests. This includes two variance applications and one appeal regarding residential usage.

• Variance application for 5 S 29th Street
• Variance application for 202 1/2 N 2nd Street
• Appeal of Zoning Administrator determination for residential usage at 1408 E Main Street

General

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee is meeting to continue its review of city ordinances regarding dogs and cats. The discussion focuses on specific sections of the city code ranging from definitions and vaccinations to animal impoundment and liability.

• Review of rabies vaccination requirements (90.021)
• Review of dog waste removal (90.022)
• Review of cats and dogs at large (90.023, 90.024)
• Review of animal impounding and police duties (90.026, 90.027)
• Review of kennel and breeding dog regulations (90.035)

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee adopted several changes to the ordinance, including new definitions, vaccination requirements, and microchip rules. It added language for an appeal process and for euthanasia of unclaimed animals, and assigned research tasks on kennel regulations. The next meeting was scheduled for October 7 at 5:30 p.m.

• Added injury definition to include domestic animals (90.020)
• Added ferrets to rabies vaccination requirement (90.021)
• Added microchip and spay/neuter requirement for animals at large (90.023(A))
• Requested legal review on forfeiture after third incident (90.023(D))
• Added appeal process for animals at large (no section number provided)
• Added option to euthanize unclaimed or infected animals (90.029(C))
• Added language for continuous barking and removed property destruction clause (90.034)
• Assigned Carol to research stronger language for kennels and breeding dogs (90.035)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a rezoning application for the property at 212 E State Street. The commission will also hear a zoning text amendment concerning attendance requirements for boards and commissions. Two discussion topics—landscaping and buffer standards, and animal keeping regulations—will be addressed, but no decisions are indicated.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning for 212 E State Street
• Public hearing and recommendation on zoning text amendment for board attendance requirements
• Discussion of landscaping and buffer standards for the city
• Discussion of animal keeping regulations for the city

Building Board of Appeals

The Marshalltown Building Board of Appeals will first approve the meeting minutes from July 9, 2025. It will then consider an appeal application for the property at 3702 South Center Street. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 9, 2025
• Consider appeal application for 3702 S Center Street

City Council

The council will consider a resolution to accept a bid and authorize a $400,623.78 contract with Mid-Iowa Enterprises for the 2025 HMA Crack and Joint Sealing Project. Additional items include two change orders for the East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction, a purchase of radio repeaters for $26,425.49, and a motion to approve a Class C retail alcohol license with outdoor service for the American Legion. The meeting also features public hearings on a street conveyance, a doghouse rebuild project, and an ordinance amendment for recreational vehicles, bicycles and skateboards.

• Resolution to award $400,623.78 contract for HMA Crack and Joint Sealing Project (STR25003)
• Resolution approving Contract Change Order #8 ($5,040) for East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction (STR22002)
• Resolution approving purchase and installation of two radio system repeaters for $26,425.49 from RACOM
• Motion to approve Class C retail alcohol license with outdoor service for American Legion, 1301 South 6th Street
• Ordinance 15110 – third reading to amend Chapter 73 on recreational vehicles, bicycles and skateboards

The council voted 7‑0 to accept the low‑alternate bid and award a $400,623.78 contract to Mid‑Iowa Enterprises for the 2025 HMA Crack and Joint Sealing Project. It also approved the conveyance of East Linn Street to Marshalltown Company, adopted a Class C retail alcohol license for the American Legion, and allocated $15,000 from local‑option sales tax for a grant‑administrator position. Additional actions included adopting the Technology Master Plan and amending the ordinance on recreational vehicles, bicycles and skateboards.

• Approved $400,623.78 contract for HMA Crack and Joint Sealing Project (7-0)
• Approved conveyance and transfer of title for East Linn Street (7-0)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License with outdoor service for American Legion (6-1)
• Allocated $15,000 LOST for grant administrator services (7-0)
• Approved plans, specifications, contract and cost for 21 W. Main Doghouse Rebuild (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15110 amending Chapter 73 (Recreational Vehicles, Bicycles, Skateboards) (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to adopt the Technology Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved employment contract amendment for City Administrator Carol Webb (7-0)

General

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee will review sections of Chapter 90 regarding dogs, cats, and general provisions. Staff are evaluating moving livestock regulations to zoning and plan to discuss chicken keeping at a future council meeting.

• Review of dogs and cats sections (90.020-90.035)
• Review of general provisions (90.001-90.006)
• Discussion on moving livestock to zoning
• Review of pet licensing platforms
• Discussion on TNR program for feral cats

The committee approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes without changes. Several general‑provision sections (90.001‑90.006) were referred to the Plan Zoning department for review. The committee added a new trap‑neuter‑release program section and approved new definitions, assigning Dr. Grant Jacobson to rewrite the rabies vaccination and rabies control sections. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16 at 5:30 pm.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (no changes)
• Referred sections 90.001‑90.006 to Plan Zoning for review
• Added section for Trap Neuter Release Program
• Approved new definitions for feral, domesticated animal, serious injury, and provocation
• Assigned Dr. Grant Jacobson to rewrite rabies vaccination requirement (90.021)
• Assigned Dr. Grant Jacobson to rewrite rabies control section (90.031)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 16, 2025 at 5:30 pm

City Council

The City Council will consider funding options for asbestos abatement and structural work at 20 East Main Street. The body is also deciding on several property transfers, street vacations, and alcohol licenses for upcoming local events.

• Bill list approval for $2,949,603.22
• Proposed vacation of East Linn Street between South 8th Avenue and the railroad tracks
• Proposed sale of 915 and 919 South Center Street
• Plans and cost approval for 2025 HMA Crack & Joint Sealing Project No. STR25003
• Amended development agreement with Marshalltown Company including tax increment payments

The council approved the consent agenda, three 5‑day Class C/Special Class C alcohol licenses, and an amended development agreement with Marshalltown Company that includes a $45,000 tax increment payment. It also approved the vacation of East Linn Street, the conveyance of parcel 8418‑36‑402‑010, the 2025 HMA crack‑and‑joint sealing project, and adopted the second reading of Ordinance 15110 amending Chapter 73. Finally, the council un‑tabled the discussion on the storm sewer dispute at 1001 May Street.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, $2,949,603.22 bill list, appointments, resolutions) – 7-0
• Approved three 5‑day Class C/Special Class C alcohol licenses for Harvest Market and Oktemberfest – 7-0
• Approved amended development agreement with Marshalltown Company, including $45,000 tax increment – 7-0
• Approved vacation of East Linn Street between South 8th Avenue and railroad tracks – 7-0
• Approved conveyance and transfer of parcel 8418‑36‑402‑010 to adjacent owners – 7-0
• Approved plans, specifications, contract and cost for 2025 HMA Crack & Joint Sealing Project ($355,000) – 7-0
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 15110 amending Chapter 73 (RVs, bicycles, e‑bikes) – 7-0
• Untabled discussion on storm sewer dispute at 1001 May Street – 7-0

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider updates on several capital projects, including the 6th Street Pedestrian Bridge, trail extensions, and new park amenities. They will also receive updates on the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan, park operations, and social media outreach. The board will discuss long‑term camping and set the date for the next meeting.

• 6th St Pedestrian Bridge & Trailhead
• 6th St Trail
• Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2 – 5
• Apgar Family Water Plaza
• CDBG Tree Planting Project

The advisory board approved the July 16 meeting minutes and moved to adjourn the session. Members endorsed a proposed ordinance change to expand long‑term camping, directing it to City Council. The board also decided that park lights will remain on until 11:30 pm.

• Approved July 16 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Endorsed long‑term camping ordinance change to be presented to City Council (all ayes)
• Decided park lights will stay lit until 11:30 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 pm (all ayes)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board will hold a public comment period, approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 15, 2025, and review and approve bills scheduled for payment on August 19, 2025. The board will also receive updates on AV and interior renovation projects, building updates, an upcoming August event, and staff and director reports.

• Approval of bills to be paid August 19, 2025
• Approval of the minutes from July 15, 2025
• AV & interior renovation projects update
• Building updates
• August event planning

The trustees approved the meeting agenda, the July 15, 2025 minutes, and the operating bills. Each of these items was moved, seconded and passed by the board. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (passed)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved operating bills (passed)

General

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee is meeting to introduce members and review Chapter 90: Animals. The body will discuss committee expectations and establish a meeting schedule.

• Overview of Chapter 90: Animals
• Discussion of committee expectations
• Establishment of meeting schedule

The Animal Ordinance Review Committee established a meeting schedule for its work, planning six sessions on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 pm. The next meeting is set for September 2, where the Dogs and Cats section will be discussed. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Established meeting schedule: first and third Tuesdays monthly at 5:30 pm, next meeting Sep 2

City Council

The City Council will vote on rezoning residential lots to a general industrial district and a development agreement for Shops at Marshalltown LLC. The body is also discussing the FY27 budget and utility relocation costs for the Main and Center Street reconstruction project.

• Rezoning of Lot 12, Block 1, Woods Addition and parts of Binford and Webster’s Addition to General Industrial
• Contract award of $114,700.00 to Alpha Landscapes, LLC for 2020 Derecho CDBG-DR Tree Replanting
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado ($45,976.30) and 2025 Ford Maverick ($29,200.00) for the Sewer Division
• Bill list approval for $1,802,019.99
• Public hearing for the vacation of East Linn Street between South 8th Avenue and the railroad tracks

The council approved the consent agenda (excluding item 12) and the FY24 Comprehensive Financial Report, each by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a 5‑day Class C retail alcohol license for Midnight Ballroom, a $114,700 tree‑replanting contract, and support for tax‑increment financing for TIG Distributing, all unanimously. The Development Agreement with Shops at Marshalltown LLC, authorizing up to $7,250,000 in tax‑increment payments, passed 5‑2. A zoning map amendment changing residential land to industrial and a waiver of the third reading of Ordinance 15109 were each approved 7‑0.

• Approved consent agenda (excluding item 12) – motion carried 7-0
• Approved FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – motion carried 7-0
• Approved 5‑day Class C Retail Alcohol License for Midnight Ballroom – motion carried 7-0
• Approved $114,700 tree‑replanting contract with Alpha Landscapes – motion carried 7-0
• Approved support for tax‑increment financing for TIG Distributing expansion – motion carried 7-0
• Approved Development Agreement with Shops at Marshalltown LLC, authorizing up to $7,250,000 tax‑increment payments – motion carried 5-2
• Approved zoning map amendment changing medium‑density residential to general industrial – motion carried 7-0
• Waived third reading of Ordinance 15109 amending official zoning map – motion carried 7-0

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will consider approving the minutes from its January 25, 2024 meeting. It will also review the city's cash holdings and investment portfolio. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting
• Review of cash and investments

The Investment Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 25 2024 meeting with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. Current cash balances and investments were reviewed. The next meeting was scheduled for October 23 2025 at 4:00 p.m. No further business was taken.

• Approved Jan 25 2024 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 23 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider several resolutions, including a contract with Sports Facilities Companies to complete a Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Master Plan. Other items include approvals for alcohol license renewals, zoning map amendments for specific streets, and a public hearing on a 20‑year lease for the off‑highway vehicle park. The meeting also features discussion of development standards, a TIF request, and FY 2027 budget topics.

• Resolution approving contract with Sports Facilities Companies for Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Master Plan
• Resolution authorizing local option sales tax for EMS feasibility study with Iowa EMS Consultants
• Resolution approving zoning map amendment for 708 Noble St, 709 & 711 E Linn St (Ordinance 15109)
• Public hearing and resolution approving 20‑year lease with Iowa River OHV Club for the OHV Park
• Ordinance 15108 – third reading to amend offenses concerning minors

The council unanimously approved a tax increment financing incentive of up to $1.65 million for TIG Distributing’s $15 million expansion. It also adopted a comprehensive‑plan amendment rezoning three parcels to general industrial, approved a 20‑year $1 lease for the city OHV park, and authorized several other resolutions including an EMS feasibility study and an airport master‑plan update. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote except the landscaping‑code motion, which failed 2‑5.

• Approved TIP incentive for TIG Distributing up to $1.65 M (7‑0)
• Approved comprehensive‑plan amendment rezoning 708 Noble, 709 & 711 E Linn to industrial (7‑0)
• Approved Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for Area No. 3 (7‑0)
• Approved 20‑year $1 lease for Iowa River OHV Park (7‑0)
• Approved 28E cooperative agreement for OHV park operation (7‑0)
• Authorized use of local‑option sales tax for EMS feasibility study (7‑0)
• Approved airport master‑plan and layout‑plan update task order (7‑0)
• Motion to keep landscaping code unchanged failed (2‑5)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and review the testing and promotional processes for Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Police Intelligence Analyst, and Park Maintenance Worker positions.

• Approve minutes for May 15, 2025
• Review Fire Captain promotional process
• Review Fire Lieutenant promotional process
• Review Police Intelligence Analyst testing process
• Review Park Maintenance Worker testing process

The commission approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved the promotional process for the Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant positions, the testing process for a new Police Intelligence Analyst role, and the testing process for a Park Maintenance Worker. Each motion passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Fire Captain promotional process (2-0)
• Approved Fire Lieutenant promotional process (2-0)
• Approved Police Intelligence Analyst testing process (2-0)
• Approved Park Maintenance Worker testing process (2-0)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider making a recommendation on a comprehensive plan amendment. The hearing will also address rezoning applications for the properties at 708 Noble Street, 709 East Linn Street, and 711 East Linn Street. No other business items are listed.

• Public hearing on comprehensive plan amendment
• Rezoning application for 708 Noble Street
• Rezoning application for 709 East Linn Street
• Rezoning application for 711 East Linn Street

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on several capital projects, such as the 6th Street Pedestrian Bridge, trail extensions, and the Apgar Family Water Plaza. It will also discuss the Youth and Adult Sports Recreational Master Plan, provide general parks and recreation updates, and consider changes to park hours and long‑term camping. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• 6th St Pedestrian Bridge & Trailhead
• 6th St Trail
• Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2–5
• Apgar Family Water Plaza
• CDBG Tree Planting Project

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board endorsed staff to present a change in park hours to 6 AM‑11 PM for City Council consideration. The board provided updates on multiple capital projects, including the imminent delivery of the 6th St pedestrian bridge and a pending $2 M state grant recommendation. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

• Endorsed staff to present park hours change (6 AM‑11 PM) to City Council (no vote recorded)

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board will consider approval of the meeting agenda, the June 17, 2025 minutes, and bills scheduled for payment on July 15, 2025. The board will also receive updates on the AV and interior renovation projects, election of officers, collection development, staff reports, and the director’s report. Public comment will be allowed at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the June 17, 2025 minutes
• Review and approval of bills to be paid July 15, 2025
• Update on AV & interior renovation projects
• Election of officers

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, the June 17 minutes, and the operating bills. Trustees elected Tonya Gaffney as President, Sandy Bennett as Vice President, and Judy Lindholm as Secretary for the 2025‑26 year. The board announced that AV updates will occur Aug. 11‑15 and interior renovations will begin early next year, funded by the Friends of the Library.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• June 17, 2025 minutes approved (motion passed)
• Operating bills approved (motion passed)
• Officers elected: President Tonya Gaffney, Vice President Sandy Bennett, Secretary Judy Lindholm (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit for three properties on South Center Street. It will also review five variance applications covering fence height, exterior building materials, landscaping, and parking lot screening at various addresses. Decisions will be made on whether to approve each request.

• Special Use Permit for 2500, 2502, and 2504 S Center Street
• Variance for fence height at 301 to 319 N 10th Avenue
• Variance for exterior building materials at 629 W Lincoln Way
• Variance for development landscaping requirements at 104 S 8th Avenue
• Variance for landscaping, buffer landscaping, and parking lot screening at 713‑715 E Main Street, 708‑716 Noble Street, and 706 E Linn Street

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will vote on a contract with RDG to complete a comprehensive plan and a housing market analysis. The council will also consider several procurement items, including the purchase of a new Chevrolet Silverado truck and changes to park project contracts. Additional actions include a new retail tobacco and vape permit, an amendment to the minor offenses ordinance, and a traffic enforcement services agreement. Public comment and discussion topics such as watershed management and HVAC study options will be heard.

• Approve contract with RDG for comprehensive plan and housing market analysis
• Purchase 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD for $45,944.60 from Karl Chevrolet, Inc.
• Approve Contract Change Order #8 decreasing Riverview Park Phase 1 cost by $51,769.00
• Approve new retail tobacco and vape permit for 901 South Center Street
• Ordinance 15108 to amend Chapter 133 Offenses Concerning Minors (2nd reading)

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving numerous routine items and purchases (7‑0). It approved a new retail tobacco and vape permit at 901 South Center Street (5‑2). The council also approved contracts for a comprehensive plan and housing market analysis, a traffic‑enforcement services agreement, an amendment to the minor offenses ordinance, and a 28E watershed management agreement (each 7‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, bill list, license renewals, resolutions and purchases (7-0)
• Approved new Retail Tobacco and Vape Permit at 901 South Center Street (5-2)
• Approved contract for comprehensive plan and housing market analysis (7-0)
• Approved traffic enforcement services agreement with Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (7-0)
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 15108 amending minor offenses code (7-0)
• Approved 28E agreement with Middle Iowa Watershed Management Authority (7-0)
• Approved public hearing for 2020 Derecho CDBG-DR tree replanting project (7-0)

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will meet to review appeals regarding dangerous building designations. The board will determine the status of two specific properties.

• Dangerous Building Designation Appeal for 402 Union Street
• Dangerous Building Designation Appeal for 607 N 2nd Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review and potentially approve special use permits for three different locations. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting.

• Special Use Permit Application for 3202 S 6th Street
• Special Use Permit Application for 402 N 10th Avenue
• Special Use Permit Application for 2500, 2502, and 2504 S Center Street

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will vote on a consent agenda, several resolutions, and multiple ordinances. Key items include a zoning map amendment for three parcels on South Center Street, real‑estate purchase agreements for three properties, and contract adjustments for ongoing street reconstruction projects. The meeting also addresses fee schedule updates, a tourism services contract, and a public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan amendment.

• Ordinance 15101 – third reading to change 915, 917, and 919 S Center St from medium‑density residential to mixed‑use zoning
• Public hearing and resolution to approve the real‑estate purchase agreement for 501 North 1st Avenue
• Resolution approving Contract Change Order #12 for State Street Reconstruction Project #STR21004 – increase of $24,162.70
• Resolution approving Contract Change Order #13 for State Street Reconstruction Project #STR21004 – decrease of $228,643.10
• Resolution approving purchase of a 2012 International 4300 Terex 47' Digger Derrick for $27,500 from Higher View Enterprises Inc.

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $2,666,194.94 bill list and several resolutions, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved real‑estate purchase agreements for 501 N 1st Avenue, 915 S Center Street and 919 S Center Street, each by a 7‑0 vote. Ordinance 15101 changing the zoning of 915, 917 and 919 S Center Street to mixed‑use was adopted 7‑0, and Ordinance 15102 changing zoning for multiple Woods Addition lots to general industrial was adopted 7‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (including $2,666,194.94 bill list) – motion carried 7-0
• Approved Friends of the Orpheum outdoor alcohol license for West End Park events – motion carried 7-0
• Approved City Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025 – motion carried 7-0
• Accepted agreement with Municipal Collections of America, Inc. for unpaid traffic citations – motion carried 7-0
• Approved Real Estate Purchase Agreement for 501 N 1st Avenue – motion carried 7-0
• Approved Real Estate Purchase Agreement for 915 S Center Street – motion carried 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 15101: changed zoning of 915, 917, 919 S Center Street to Mixed‑Use – motion carried 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 15102: changed zoning of Woods Addition lots to General Industrial – motion carried 7-0

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board will hold a public meeting on June 17, 2025 to hear public comments, approve the agenda, and adopt the minutes from May 20, 2025. The board will then review and approve the bills scheduled for payment on June 17, 2025. Links to circulation and program statistics will be shared, and updates on friends, interior renovation, collection development, staff, and the director will be discussed.

• Public comment period (up to 30 minutes total)
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from May 20, 2025
• Review and approval of bills to be paid June 17, 2025
• Interior renovation update (new business)

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, the May 20, 2025 minutes, and the operating bills. Each item was moved, seconded and passed by the board. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (moved by Lyons, seconded by Hall)
• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (moved by Lindholm, seconded by Lyons)
• Approved operating bills (moved by Lyons, seconded by Morrison)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will consider making recommendations on two special use permit applications: one for 3202 S 6th Street and another for 2500, 2502, and 2504 S Center Street. The commission will also approve the meeting minutes from April 17, 2025, and May 15, 2025. These items constitute the business to be addressed at the June 12, 2025 meeting.

• Consider recommendation on Special Use Permit for 3202 S 6th Street
• Consider recommendation on Special Use Permit for 2500, 2502, and 2504 S Center Street
• Approve meeting minutes from April 17, 2025
• Approve meeting minutes from May 15, 2025

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several resolutions. Key decisions include a $279,150.55 contract change for the Linn Creek Trailhead and Bridge Project and a $6,497.50 change order for Riverview Park Phase 1. The council will also hold public hearings on multiple zoning map amendments and adopt several ordinances on zoning, fireworks, and utilities.

• Resolution approving Contract Change Order #4 for the Linn Creek Trailhead and Bridge Project, increasing the contract by $279,150.55
• Resolution approving Contract Change Order #7 for the Riverview Park Phase 1 Project, increasing the contract by $6,497.50
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a 60‑Inch Zero‑Turn Mower for $6,493.58 from Mow Pow'r of Newton
• Resolution approving a lease agreement with Central Iowa River Gun Club
• Public Hearing and Ordinance 15101 to amend the Official Zoning Map for 915, 917, and 919 S Center Street from Medium Density Residential to Mixed‑Use (2nd reading)

The council adopted the second reading of Ordinance 15101, changing 915, 917 and 919 South Center Street from medium‑density residential to mixed‑use zoning (7‑0). It also approved several other actions, including a lease with the Central Iowa River Gun Club, a purchase of a 60‑inch zero‑turn mower, funding for a feral‑cat program, the sale of the 20 E Main Street property, and a tourism contract funded by hotel/motel tax revenue.

• Approved Ordinance 15101 to amend zoning for 915, 917, 919 S Center St to mixed‑use (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 15102 to amend zoning for Woods Addition lots to general industrial (7‑0)
• Approved lease agreement with Central Iowa River Gun Club at $120 per year (7‑0)
• Authorized purchase of a 60‑inch zero‑turn mower for $6,493.58 (7‑0)
• Approved $15,000 annual funding (3‑year) for feral‑cat TNR program plus $2,000 for a mobile shelter (6‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved sale of 20 E Main Street to In Stitches for $10,000 with development agreement (7‑0)
• Approved tourism and promotional services contract funded with 56% of hotel/motel tax revenue (7‑0)

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will consider several resolutions, including two comprehensive plan amendments for the 706 E Linn St corridor and for 915‑917‑919 S Center St. Council members will also act on multiple ordinances that amend the official zoning map and code chapters. Additional items include contract change orders, professional services agreements, and the setting of public hearings for zoning amendments.

• Resolution approving comprehensive plan amendment for 706 E Linn St East to S 8th Ave, 715 Noble St, 710‑716 Noble St, and 713‑715 E Main St
• Resolution approving comprehensive plan amendment for 915, 917, and 919 S Center St
• Ordinance 15100 to amend the official zoning map for Melrose Park lots to General Industrial (3rd reading)
• Resolution approving Contract Change Order #1 for the 6th St Trail, decreasing $10,778
• Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for $39,900 with HR Green, Inc. for the WPC SBR Optimization and Improvements Study

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It will receive updates on multiple capital projects, including the 6th Street Pedestrian Bridge, Iowa River’s Edge Trail bridges, the Water Plaza, and Riverview Park. The board will also discuss recent park improvements and the status of a Parks and Recreation staff position. The next meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2025.

• Approval of April 16 meeting minutes
• Capital Project Update – 6th St Pedestrian Bridge & Trailhead
• Capital Project Update – Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2‑5
• Capital Project Update – Water Plaza
• Update on Parks and Recreation staff position

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to consider routine agenda items. Members will approve the meeting agenda, approve the minutes from April 15, 2025, and review and approve bills scheduled for payment on May 20, 2025. The board will also provide updates on the State Library, the Community Room AV Project, and the upcoming July 4 weekend events.

• Public comment period (up to 30 minutes total)
• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from April 15, 2025
• Review and approval of bills to be paid May 20, 2025
• New business items: State Library update, Community Room AV Project, July 4 weekend

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the April 15 minutes. It also approved the operating bills. A motion to close the library on July 4, 5, and 6 was moved, seconded and passed.

• Approved agenda (passed)
• Approved April 15 minutes (passed)
• Approved operating bills (passed)
• Approved library closure July 4‑6 (passed)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission meeting on May 15, 2025 will consider three agenda items. It will approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It will review the new hire list for the Deputy Fire Chief position. It will review the new hire list for firefighter positions.

• Approve minutes from the April 8, 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting
• Review and consider the new hire list for Deputy Fire Chief
• Review and consider the new hire list for Firefighter positions

The commission approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the Deputy Fire Chief new‑hire list, presented by Deputy Fire Chief Chris Cross, by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the commission approved the Firefighter new‑hire list, also presented by Cross, with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Deputy Fire Chief new‑hire list (3-0)
• Approved Firefighter new‑hire list (3-0)

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider several land‑use recommendations. It will review a special use permit for the JBS Distribution Center expansion at 402 N 10th Avenue. The commission will also hear public input and consider comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning applications, and zoning text changes for multiple parcels and uses. All items will be recommended to the City Council for final action.

• Recommendation on a special use permit for 402 N 10th Avenue – JBS Distribution Center Expansion
• Public hearing and recommendation on a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 706 E Linn St to S 8th Ave, 715 Noble St, 710‑716 Noble St, and 713‑715 E Main St
• Public hearing and recommendation on a zoning text amendment for mini‑warehouse use in the GC Zoning District
• Public hearing and recommendation on a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for 915‑919 S Center Street
• Public hearing and recommendation on zoning text amendments regulating residential exterior styles, accessory dwelling units, and Board of Adjustment powers

City Council

The council will consider several consent agenda items, including approving minutes, renewing multiple alcohol and tobacco licenses, reappointing a storm‑water advisory member, and authorizing the $183,992 purchase of three police vehicles and one pickup. It will also hear a public hearing on a zoning map amendment that changes several lots in the Melrose Park Addition from medium‑density residential to general industrial, and discuss requests for tax‑increment financing for the Marshalltown Mall, a football league lease, and a local sales‑tax option for city‑hall security. A closed‑session meeting will address the potential purchase of 0.6 acres at 1314 Summit Street for West End Park expansion.

• Approve purchase of three 2025 Ford Interceptor Police Package Vehicles and one Ford F150 Crew Cab for $183,992.
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 15100 to amend the official zoning map for lots 166‑175 in Melrose Park Addition, changing from medium‑density residential to general industrial.
• Approve alcohol license renewals for Center Street Station (19‑21 N Center St), Family Dollar #22186 (327 S 3rd Ave), J.B. Bar LLC (915 Turner St), Hy‑Vee Gas (808 S Center St), Veteran's Memorial Coliseum (20 W State St), and Tremont on Main (22‑26 W Main St).
• Approve retail tobacco renewal applications for Walmart #581 (2802 S Center St) and multiple Casey’s locations, among others.
• Motion to approve an 8‑month Class C retail alcohol license for Ay Caramba Burrito Shop (1803 S Center St).

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously (7-0). It adopted Ordinance 15100, changing ten parcels from residential to industrial zoning (6-1). It also approved a tax‑increment financing agreement for The Shops at Marshalltown (6-1). Motions to grant a new alcohol license and to cover a sports‑field water bill both failed.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15100 rezoning ten lots to general industrial (6-1)
• Approved tax increment financing agreement for The Shops at Marshalltown (6-1)
• Rejected new 8‑month Class C retail alcohol license for Ay Caramba Burrito Shop (3-4)
• Rejected motion to pay Marshalltown Football League water bill via Parks & Rec (2-5)

City Council

The City Council will consider the FY26 budget and a budget amendment for FY25. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and zoning changes.

• Public hearings for FY25 Budget Amendment and FY26 Budget
• Contract for 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project awarded to Cedar Falls Construction Company, Inc for $305,476.00
• Resolution to set public hearing for zoning map amendment at 301 to 319 N 10th Avenue
• Bill list approval for $1,431,749.41
• Ordinance to change zoning from Medium Density Residential to General Industrial in Melrose Park Addition

The council approved the consent agenda, several contract bids, a storm‑sewer cost‑share agreement, and applications for the Iowa Thriving Communities designation and transit funding. It also authorized use of local‑option sales tax for a comprehensive plan update and approved both the FY25 budget amendment and the FY26 budget, each with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (including minutes, $1,431,749.41 bill list, license renewals) – 7-0
• Approved 2025 Residential Demolition Project bid to Lansing Brothers Construction Co. for $62,350 – 7-0
• Approved 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project bid to Cedar Falls Construction Co. for $305,476 – 7-0
• Approved 28E agreement with Marshalltown Community School District to share storm‑sewer pipe costs – 7-0
• Approved application for 2026 Iowa Thriving Communities designation – 7-0
• Approved use of council‑designated local option sales tax (up to $160,000) for Comprehensive Plan and Housing Study – 7-0
• Approved FY25 budget amendment (no property‑tax increase) – 7-0
• Approved FY26 General Fund budget with $16 per $1,000 tax levy – 7-0

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will meet to review the city's cash and investments. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the January 25, 2024 meeting.

• Review of cash and investments
• Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its March 13, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation on a rezoning application covering properties at 301 to 319 North 10th Avenue.

• Approve meeting minutes from March 13, 2025
• Public hearing on rezoning application for 301‑319 N 10th Avenue

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will approve the minutes from the March 19 meeting and receive updates on a series of capital projects, including the 6th Street Pedestrian Bridge, trail extensions, and park improvements. The board will also hear updates on park conditions, tree planting grants, handicap swing installations, and staffing and program matters for the aquatic center. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Approval of March 19 meeting minutes
• Capital Project Update – 6th St Pedestrian Bridge & Trailhead
• Capital Project Update – Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2–5
• Parks Update – Kiwanis Park and Timbercreek Park conditions
• Recreation & Aquatic Update – staff hiring and aquatic center programs

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will elect officers for the 2025 term. It will also hear an appeal of a building application submitted in 2007 for the property at 2007 Gethmann Drive. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Elect officers to serve for 2025
• Appeal application for 2007 Gethmann Drive

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its February 18, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two variance applications, one for 4 W Boone Street and another for 212 Koeper Drive. Decisions on the variances will be made at this meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes from February 18, 2025
• Review variance application for 4 W Boone Street
• Review variance application for 212 Koeper Drive

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board will hold public comment, approve the meeting agenda, and approve the minutes from March 18, 2025. It will then review and approve bills scheduled for payment on April 15, 2025. The board will also discuss new business items, including the budget, a legislative update, a community meeting room RFP, MOBI, staff reports, and the director’s report. Links to circulation and program statistics will be presented.

• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025
• Review and approval of bills to be paid April 15, 2025
• Presentation of circulation statistics (online spreadsheet link)
• Presentation of program statistics (online spreadsheet link)
• Discussion of Community Meeting Room RFP

City Council

The City Council will consider budget resolutions for the current and next fiscal years and a 5-year capital improvement plan. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contract changes and a rezoning request for S Center St.

• Public hearings for the amended FY 2025 budget and the FY 2026 budget and property tax levy
• Rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for 915, 917, and 919 S Center St
• Contract for audio-visual upgrades at Marshalltown Public Library for $135,000
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for $42,607.60
• Change order for Linn Creek Trailhead and Bridge Project increasing cost by $124,663.80

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several contract change orders, a vehicle purchase, and the appointment of a zoning administrator. It granted a new retail tobacco license to Cave Cigar Experience at 812 W Nevada Street. The council adopted a 28E agreement with the YMCA/YWCA for a water plaza, approved the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan, and approved the plans and contract for the 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project. The council passed the first reading of Ordinance 15099 concerning fence height and barb wire for major utility uses and waived its second and third readings. All motions carried 7‑0.

• Approved consent agenda items including contract change orders, vehicle purchase, and zoning administrator appointment (7-0)
• Approved new retail tobacco license for mobile sales to Cave Cigar Experience, 812 W Nevada Street (7-0)
• Adopted resolution approving 28E agreement with YMCA/YWCA for water plaza (7-0)
• Adopted 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Adopted resolution approving plans, specifications, contract and cost for 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project (7-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 15099 to amend fence height and allow barb wire for major utility uses (7-0)
• Waived second and third reading of Ordinance 15099 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and discuss amended FY25 and proposed FY26 budgets for enterprise and capital funds. The body is also deciding on several contracts for city demolition and street repairs.

• Contract for 2025 Residential Demolition Project awarded to Lansing Brothers Construction Company, Inc. for $135,450.00
• Purchase of a snow blade/pusher from BDS Equipment for $6,349.00
• Public hearing setting for an amendment to Chapter 156 Zoning
• Bill list approval for $1,701,543.08
• Order of construction for 2025 PCC Patch Repair Project #STR23-002

City Council

The Marshalltown City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the FY26 budget. The meeting also includes standard items such as a call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the hearing is for public input on the levy proposal.

• Public hearing on proposed FY26 property tax levy
• Public comment period (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Review of memo and notice documents for the property tax levy

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing updates on several infrastructure projects, including trail bridges and the 6th St Pedestrian Bridge. The board is discussing funding plans for trail bridges to be presented to the City Council in March.

• Iowa River’s Edge Trail Bridges 2–5 updated cost estimate of $1,534,880
• CBA contract for construction phase engineering on trail bridges in the amount of $180,000
• 6th St Pedestrian Bridge & Trailhead permit and utility status updates
• Purchase Agreement and appraisals for 1314 Summit (West End Park)
• CDBG Tree Grant plans and specifications proposal by Bolton & Menk

Civil Service Commission

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

Board of Adjustment

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific cases, variances, or appeals are listed for decision or discussion.

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board will hold public comment, approve the meeting agenda, and approve the minutes from February 18, 2025. It will review and approve bills to be paid on March 18, 2025. The board will present circulation and program statistics via provided links. New business includes discussion of the budget, legislative update, a community meeting room RFP, MOBI, staff reports, and the director’s report.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025
• Review and approval of bills to be paid on March 18, 2025
• Circulation statistics link provided
• Community Meeting Room RFP discussed

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 15099. This ordinance proposes amendments to the zoning code regarding the use of barbed wire in fencing applications.

• Public hearing and recommendation on Ordinance 15099 (barbed wire fencing applications)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure contracts, including street reconstruction and wastewater plant improvements. The body will also discuss the Special Revenue Funds budget and repairs to 21 West Main Street.

• Contract award of $7,125,694.60 to Con-Struct, Inc. for East Main Street & Center Street reconstruction
• Contract award of $2,974,000.00 to WRH, Inc. for WPCP Sludge Thickening
• Pledge of $250,000 in Local Option Sales Tax funds for Iowa River’s Edge Trail bridge replacements
• Professional services agreement increase of $795,000 for Bolton & Menk, Inc. regarding Main Street reconstruction
• Purchase of a mobile column lift system for $40,645.00 from Arnold Motor Supply

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for the FY26 budget property tax levy. The body is also reviewing plans for several infrastructure projects and a lease agreement for the Central Iowa River Gun Club.

• Bill list approval for $1,266,586.56
• Public hearing for East Main Street & Center Street Reconstruction Project
• Public hearing for South Center Street Median Replacement Project
• Public hearing for WPCP Sludge Thickening Project
• Resolution 2025-031 to accept Iowa DOT funding for Center Street Bridge over Linn Creek

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission of Marshalltown, Iowa, will hold a meeting on February 19, 2025. The agenda provided contains only the city’s mission statement and a placeholder for documents, with no specific items or decisions listed.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board scheduled for February 19, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect officers and review two land-use requests. The body will consider a variance for 402 Woodbury Street and a special use permit for a solar array at 421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard.

• Variance request for 402 Woodbury Street
• Public hearing and special use permit for solar array at 421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard
• Election of officers

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review bills for payment and examine circulation and program statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss the budget and the library's behavior policy.

• Review and approval of bills to be paid February 21, 2025
• Discussion of Budget
• Discussion of Behavior Policy
• Review of circulation and program statistics

Plan Zoning Commission

The Marshalltown Plan and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on February 13, 2025. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and the city mission statement. No concrete rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were presented for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the first draft of the FY26 property tax levy and the second draft of the Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering several construction projects and a zoning amendment regarding ground-mounted solar arrays.

• Proposed FY26 property tax levy and transit tax levy discussion
• Ordinance 15098 to amend zoning for ground-mounted solar arrays
• Construction orders for East Main St & Center St, South Center St Median, and WPCP Sludge Thickening
• Purchase of a traffic sign vinyl cutter and software for $15,869.75
• Professional services amendment for EPA Brownfields project with Eocene for $15,927.27

Plan Zoning Commission

The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning text amendments for in-ground solar array heights. The body will also consider a special use permit for an in-ground solar array at 421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard.

• Zoning text amendment regarding maximum height for in-ground solar arrays (accessory use)
• Special use permit for in-ground solar (accessory use) at 421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard
• Election of officers

City Council

The City Council will swear in Christopher Jones as Police Chief and review the FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider alcohol license renewals and new applications, and discuss Transit Fund 690.

• Bill list for approval totaling $1,451,772.31
• Public hearing for the sale of city-owned real property to Stepping Stones
• WPCP Headworks and Digesters project change orders decreasing costs by $14,903.79 and $9,819.50
• New Class C retail alcohol licenses for Lucy's Dive Bar (207 E Main St) and Bobcat Pines LLC (1301 S 6th St)
• Police Department update on the Flock camera project

Library Board of Trustees

The Marshalltown Library Board of Trustees will consider several routine items, including approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 17, 2025. The board will review and approve bills to be paid on January 21, 2025, and will discuss the upcoming budget and a review of the behavior policy. Public comment will be allowed at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of the minutes from December 17, 2025
• Review and approval of bills to be paid January 21, 2025
• Budget discussion
• Behavior policy review

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the General Fund and Local Option Sales Tax budgets for FY26. Members will also review property tax valuations and the Capital Improvement Plan for Funds 030, 031, and 032.

• Resolution 2025-012 to set a public hearing for an amendment to Chapter 156 Zoning
• Discussion of FY26 General Fund Budget
• Discussion of FY26 Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) budget
• Review of FY26 property tax valuations
• Funding request and draft lease agreement for Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center

Plan Zoning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025, was canceled.

City Council

The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the December 2024 meeting minutes, September 2024 financial statements, alcohol license renewals, new civil service hires, and building permit reports. It will consider multiple resolutions, notably the approval of a five‑year capital improvement program for the municipal airport and related contracts with McClure Engineering for airport engineering and planning services, as well as other items such as a facade grant for the Elks Lodge, use of local option sales tax for a solid waste study, and a tobacco enforcement agreement. The council will also hear motions to appoint members to the Solid Waste Commission and discuss employee recognition funding and downtown fire‑service redevelopment.

• Approve the Marshalltown Municipal Airport Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 2025‑009)
• Approve contract with McClure Engineering Co for airport engineering services (Resolution 2025‑010)
• Approve contract with McClure Engineering Co for airport planning services (Resolution 2025‑011)
• Approve contract change order #3 for Riverview Park Phase I (#PRK23001) decreasing $585.00 (Resolution 2025‑007)
• Approve facade grant application for Marshalltown Elks Lodge #312 at 101 West Church Street (Resolution 2025‑001)

Civil Service Commission

The Marshalltown Civil Service Commission agenda for January 3, 2025 contains the City Council mission statement and a placeholder for documents, but no specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed.