Iowa Colony, TX

City Council Worksession

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider proposing a tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27 and set public hearing dates for the budget and tax rate. They will also discuss economic development opportunities in executive session and vote on several resolutions and agreements, including a rate increase denial and wastewater infrastructure conveyances.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation (no change from current year)
• Presentation of proposed FY 2026-27 budget
• Resolution denying SiEnergy Gas, LLC's rate increase statement
• Agreement with Brazoria County MUD No. 55 for generator at Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Conveyance agreement with Brazoria County MUD No. 87 for wastewater treatment plant and lift stations

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council is holding a worksession to discuss two items: a presentation on the use of electric scooters and an executive session on economic development opportunities. The meeting is primarily for discussion, not final decisions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Presentation and discussion on electric scooter use
• Executive session on economic development opportunities (under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.087)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss and possibly appoint one or more Associate Judges. The agenda includes an executive session to deliberate on applications and interviews, followed by a public vote on the appointment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Executive session to discuss Associate Judge applications and interviews
• Consideration and possible action on appointment of Associate Judge(s)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the FY 2026-2027 City Budget and the tax rate. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement comparing the current and proposed tax rates.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 City Budget and tax rate
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review three plats: Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat, Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat, and Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat
• Ellwood Detention Reserve H Preliminary Plat
• Bullard Parkway Phase 3 Street Dedication Final Plat

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss several items in executive session. These include legal advice on a specific use permit and economic development negotiations for the Crystal Center Entertainment District.

• Legal advice regarding a specific use permit
• Iowa Colony Development Authority/Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 applications and appointments
• Personnel matters with the City Manager
• Economic development negotiations for the Crystal Center Entertainment District
• Proposed FY 2025-26 tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will consider several public‑hearing items, including a Crime Control Plan and a rezoning of 3518 Davenport Parkway from single‑family to business and retail. Council members will also act on ordinances for a specific use permit at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard and a rezoning of the Davenport property. The agenda includes awarding a construction contract to Hassell Construction Group for Phase 1 of the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Public hearing on approval of the Crime Control Plan and Budget for FY 26‑27
• Public hearing to rezone ~0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail
• Ordinance granting a specific use permit for HVAC services on a 4.92‑acre tract at 7515 Iowa Colony Blvd
• Ordinance rezoning the same 3518 Davenport Pkwy property from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail
• Award of a construction contract to Hassell Construction Group, LLC for the Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, tax rate options, the Land Use Plan, and the Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only session. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing a proposed tax rate of $0.519209 per $100 valuation, unchanged from the current year.

• Discussion on FY 2026-2027 City Budget and tax rate options
• Taxpayer Impact Statement: median homestead value $416,981; proposed rate $0.519209 yields $2,165 annual tax bill (no change from current)
• Discussion on Land Use Plan and Capital Improvement Plan
• Citizen comments allowed under Texas Open Meetings Act with three-minute limit

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider two action items: an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County to add Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the road maintenance agreement, and the assignment of a development agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton. The council will also review a proposed tax rate for FY 2025-26 that would remain unchanged at $0.519209 per $100 valuation, resulting in no change to the annual tax bill for a median-valued home. The public may comment during the citizen comments period.

• Consideration and possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County to add Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the road agreement
• Consideration and possible action regarding the assignment of the Development Agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton
• Proposed tax rate for FY 2025-26 remains at $0.519209 per $100 valuation, same as current rate, with no change in tax bill for median home ($416,981)

The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Brazoria County, adding Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) to the agreement. The council also approved the assignment of a development agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton. Both items passed unanimously with six yea votes; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Brazoria County adding Cedar Rapids Parkway (County Road 57) (6-0)
• Approved assignment of Development Agreement from Allied to D.R. Horton (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to City Council the rezoning of 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail. The commission will also consider approval of the R & E Estate Final Plat.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail
• Consideration of the R & E Estate Final Plat

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend City Council approve rezoning 0.9352 acres at 3518 Davenport Pkwy from Single Family Residential to Business and Retail, with staff conditions. The property owners plan a coffee house with a library and community space. The commission also unanimously approved the R&E Estate Final Plat. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended rezoning 3518 Davenport Pkwy to Business and Retail (4-2)
• Approved R&E Estate Final Plat (6-0)

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed plan and budget for FY 26-27, which begins October 1, 2026. The board may then vote to approve and recommend that budget to the City Council. They will also consider approving minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Plan and Budget for FY 26-27
• Possible vote to approve and recommend the FY 26-27 budget to City Council
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 board meeting

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for an HVAC service business at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard, as well as consider annexing a 7.267-acre tract. The council will also vote on amendments to election canvassing resolutions from the May 2, 2026 general and special elections, and discuss personnel and real property in executive session. A consent agenda includes approval of subdivision plats and acceptance of public infrastructure improvements.

• Public hearing and possible vote on a specific use permit for HVAC system services (maintenance, repair, equipment storage) on a 4.92-acre tract at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard
• Public hearing and possible annexation of a 7.267-acre tract owned by GR-M1, Ltd., including a Municipal Service Agreement and ordinance on first and final reading
• Consideration of resolutions amending the canvass of returns for the May 2, 2026 General Election and Special Election (City Charter amendments)
• Consent agenda includes approval of preliminary plats for Crossroads, Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1, and R&E Estate subdivisions
• Consent agenda includes final acceptance of Bullard Parkway Phase II, Cedar Rapids Parkway Phase II, and Sierra Vista Section 10 water, sanitary, storm and paving facilities

The City Council approved the annexation of a 7.267-acre tract into the city limits and accepted a petition for its inclusion in Brazoria County MUD No. 55. A specific use permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard was tabled. The council also approved resolutions canvassing the May 2, 2026 general and special election results. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Councilmember Boyce absent.

• Approved resolution canvassing May 2, 2026 general election results (5-0)
• Approved resolution canvassing May 2, 2026 special election on Home Rule Charter amendments (5-0)
• Tabled specific use permit for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved ordinance annexing 7.267 acres (GR-M1, Ltd. tract) into city limits (5-0)
• Approved resolution accepting petition for annexation of 7.267 acres into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including plat approvals and final acceptances (5-0)

City Council Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to discuss potential resources and support for animal control and shelter operations. The council also will meet in executive session to discuss the City Attorney's annual performance appraisal and to deliberate on real property matters. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion on animal control and shelter operations resources
• Executive session for City Attorney annual performance appraisal
• Executive session for real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

The City Council held a worksession with no formal votes or decisions. They heard a presentation on animal control needs and potential grant funding, and discussed a proposed regional community event center with other municipalities. No action was taken.

• No formal decisions made during worksession
• Discussed animal control facility needs and grant options
• Discussed regional community event center concept

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider and possibly recommend approval of a specific use permit for HVAC system services (maintenance, repair, and equipment storage) at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard. The meeting also includes approval of preliminary plats for several subdivisions: Crossroads, Ellwood Detention Reserve "H", Ellwood Section 7, Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1, and R&E Estate. Additionally, minutes from previous worksessions and meetings will be approved.

• Specific use permit recommendation to City Council for HVAC services at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard
• Crossroads Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Ellwood Detention Reserve "H" Preliminary Plat
• Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat
• Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved several plats and minutes, but deferred two Ellwood plats at the developer's request. It also voted 3-3 to recommend a specific use permit for an HVAC business at 7515 Iowa Colony Boulevard, with the recommendation carrying despite the tie.

• Approved September 30, 2025 worksession minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 worksession minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Crossroads Subdivision Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Deferred Ellwood Detention Reserve 'H' Preliminary Plat (no action)
• Deferred Ellwood Section 7 Preliminary Plat (no action)
• Approved Creekhaven Section 6 Amending Plat No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved R&E Estate Preliminary Plat (6-0)

City Council Worksession

At this worksession, the City Council will discuss a proposal for a partnership to develop a community sports, recreation, and training facility. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item. Public comments are invited before deliberation.

• Discussion of a proposal for a partnership to develop a community sports, recreation, and training facility.

The City Council held a worksession to discuss a proposed partnership with Valor Training Academy for a community sports, recreation, and training facility. No formal decisions were made; the council provided feedback on three options (public benefit partnership, public-private partnership, market value purchase) and raised concerns about site suitability, floodplain issues, and legal hurdles. The item remains conceptual for further evaluation.

• Discussed Valor Training Academy proposal for sports facility; no action taken
• Council feedback on three partnership options (public benefit, public-private, market value purchase)
• Noted concerns about proposed 10-acre site (floodplain, access, parkland restrictions)
• Requested legal, financial, and policy evaluation by staff

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with items including appointments to the Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 boards, an advisory committee for an impact fee study, and a policy for depository bank services. The council will consider a petition to annex 7.267 acres into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 and a resolution for annexation of 5.006 acres for Beazer Homes into MUD No. 57. The consent agenda includes multiple preliminary plats, a final plat, an extension, and acceptance of water facilities.

• Consideration of annexation of 7.267 acres into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 (petition from GR-M1, LTD.)
• Consideration of resolution for annexation of 5.006 acres into MUD No. 57 for Beazer Homes
• Appointments to Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 boards and an Advisory Committee for Impact Fee Study
• Consent agenda includes Avery Lakes Sections 2 and 3 preliminary plats, Ellwood Section 6 preliminary plat and Section 3A final plat
• Consideration of a policy permitting bids for primary depository bank services from financial institutions not currently doing business in the city

The Iowa Colony City Council approved resolutions consenting to annexations of land into Brazoria County MUD No. 55 and MUD No. 57, adopted a policy allowing the city to accept applications for primary depository bank services from financial institutions not located within city limits, and appointed T'Liza Kiel to the Impact Fee Advisory Committee. Marquette Greene-Scott was reappointed as Mayor Pro Tem. No action was taken on appointments to the Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 Boards.

• Appointed T'Liza Kiel to Impact Fee Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marquette Greene-Scott as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution allowing bank service applications from out-of-city institutions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution consenting to annexation of 7.267 acres into MUD No. 55 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution consenting to annexation of 5.006 acres into MUD No. 57 (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of September 30, 2025 worksession minutes to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance of Sterling Lakes North Section 4 water, sanitary, drainage, and paving facilities (unanimous)
• No action taken on appointments to Iowa Colony Development Authority/TIRZ No. 2 Boards

Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will hear a presentation on the proposed budget and plan for FY 26/27 and consider scheduling a public hearing on it. The board will also elect officers, administer oaths to new members, approve prior meeting minutes, and review year-to-date financial reports.

• Presentation on proposed Crime Control and Prevention District Budget and Plan for FY 26/27 starting October 1, 2026
• Consideration and possible action to schedule a public hearing on the proposed budget and plan
• Consider approval of FY 25/26 YTD financial reports
• Elect officers for the Board of Directors
• Administer Oath of Office to newly appointed board members

City Council Meeting

This meeting is primarily procedural: the city council will consider resolutions to canvass the returns from the May 2, 2026 general election and a special election on proposed charter amendments. Following canvassing, the council will present certificates of election and administer oaths of office to newly elected members.

• Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the May 2, 2026 general election of officers
• Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of a May 2, 2026 special election on proposed City Charter amendments
• Presentation of Certificates of Election and administration of Oath of Office

The Iowa Colony City Council approved a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 general election for Councilmember Positions 1‑3. The council also approved a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2, 2026 special election on proposed charter amendments. Both motions received yeas from Councilmember Arnetta Murray, Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene‑Scott, Mayor Wil Kennedy, and Councilmember Tim Varlack.

• Approved resolution canvassing general election results for Councilmember Positions 1‑3 (yeas: Murray, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Varlack)
• Approved resolution canvassing special election results on charter amendments (yeas: Murray, Greene‑Scott, Kennedy, Varlack)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing two small tracts of Duke Road (CR 758), then consider adopting an ordinance for the annexation on first and final reading. It will also vote on resolutions to award a community development grant contract, establish Economic Development Advisory Committee bylaws, and certify results of the May 2 general and special elections. An executive session is scheduled for the city attorney's annual performance appraisal.

• Public hearing on annexing two 0.34-acre tracts of Duke Road (CR 758) owned by the Okewunmis and Jean Meyerson
• Ordinance on first and final reading to annex Duke Road
• Resolution awarding a contract for the 2025/2026 Community Development grant (no dollar amount listed)
• Resolution establishing bylaws for the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Resolutions canvassing results of May 2, 2026 general election and special election on charter amendments

The council voted to adopt the ordinance annexing the Duke Road tracts into Iowa Colony. They also accepted the City Attorney's annual performance appraisal, awarded the 2025/2026 Community Development grant contract to Adico, LLC, and adopted the bylaws for the Economic Development Advisory Committee. All motions passed with majority support.

• Approved annexation ordinance for Duke Road property (5 yeas: Murray, Greene-Scott, Kennedy, Varlack, Boyce)
• Accepted City Attorney's annual appraisal (5 yeas: Murray, Greene-Scott, Kennedy, Varlack, Boyce)
• Awarded 2025/2026 Community Development grant contract to Adico, LLC (5 yeas: Murray, Greene-Scott, Kennedy, Varlack, Boyce)
• Adopted bylaws for Economic Development Advisory Committee (4 yeas: Murray, Greene-Scott, Varlack, Boyce; 1 abstention: Kennedy)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving preliminary plats for Avery Lakes Sections 2 and 3 and Ellwood Section 6, as well as a final plat for Ellwood Section 3A. These approvals would allow further development of residential subdivisions in Iowa Colony.

• Approval of Avery Lakes Section 2 Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Avery Lakes Section 3 Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Ellwood Section 6 Preliminary Plat
• Approval of Ellwood Section 3A Final Plat

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the April 7 meeting minutes, the Avery Lakes Sections 2 and 3 preliminary plats (5-0), and the Ellwood Section 6 Preliminary Plat with a condition requiring a barrier at Kilian Way and Beech Tree Drive, as well as the Ellwood Section 3A Final Plat. The commission also heard a citizen complaint about contractor hazards on the Ellwood subdivision project.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Avery Lakes Section 2 Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved Avery Lakes Section 3 Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 6 Preliminary Plat with barrier condition (unanimous)
• Approved Ellwood Section 3A Final Plat (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to rezone a 17.5-acre tract from Single Family Residential to Mixed Use and grant a specific use permit for a flex space district with retail, office, light industrial, and other uses. The council will also vote on resolutions for the Ames Boulevard Extension right-of-way acquisition, a water plant site conveyance, a Downtown Revitalization grant contract, and a water system interconnect design agreement. Several consent agenda items include plat approvals and acceptance of infrastructure into maintenance periods.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 17.5335 acres from Single Family Residential to Mixed Use (items 6, 14)
• Specific use permit for a flex space district on the same tract (item 15)
• Resolution for right-of-way acquisition for the Ames Boulevard Extension project (item 18)
• Resolution for special warranty deed conveying a 5.325-acre water plant site to the city (item 19)
• Resolution awarding an engineering services contract for the 2026 Downtown Revitalization grant (item 20)

The City Council voted to rezone a 17.5-acre property to Mixed Use. The same council voted to deny a Specific Use Permit for a flex space development on the same property.

• Rezoned 17.5-acre property to Mixed Use (6-0)
• Denied Specific Use Permit for flex space development (6-0)

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss four items: a Resilient Communities Program grant, a presentation by Perdue Brandon on collecting taxes/fines/fees, guidelines for the Economic Development Committee, and revisions to the city's commercial sign ordinance. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Resilient Communities Program grant
• Presentation by Perdue Brandon on collection of taxes, fines, and fees
• Discussion on establishing guidelines for the Economic Development Committee
• Discussion on revisions to the city's sign ordinance concerning commercial signage

The City Council held a worksession where no votes or formal decisions were made. Presentations were given on the $300k Resilient Communities Program grant, delinquent tax collection services by Perdue Brandon, and proposed bylaws for the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Discussion also touched on revisions to the sign ordinance and ETJ resident representation.

• No formal decisions were made; all items were discussed only.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution that addresses and denounces conduct and statements by Councilmember Nikki Brooks, which the resolution says violate the City’s Code of Conduct and impugn the character of another councilmember, staff member, or member of the public. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest of the meeting is procedural.

• Resolution to address and denounce conduct and statements of Councilmember Nikki Brooks for alleged Code of Conduct violations

The City Council approved a resolution to address and denounce statements and conduct by Councilmember Nikki Brooks that violate the City's Code of Conduct. The council first voted to amend the resolution to remove language declaring the member unfit for office before adopting the final document.

• Amended resolution to remove statement regarding fitness for office (6-0)
• Adopted resolution denouncing conduct and statements of Councilmember Brooks (5-0, 1 abstention)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending to the City Council a rezoning of 17.5 acres from Single Family Residential to Mixed Use, along with a specific use permit for a flex space district. The commission will also vote on multiple preliminary and final plats for subdivisions including El Alaniz Addition, Ellwood, Avery Crossing, Avery Lakes, Caldwell Bullard Parkway, Sunset Prairie, Meridiana, Creekhaven, and Hoa Le Ranch. Additionally, approval of previous meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning 17.53 acres (Wise Family Living Trust) from Single Family Residential to Mixed Use
• Specific use permit for flex space district allowing retail, office, light industrial, warehouse, and similar low-impact commercial uses
• Approval of final plats: El Alaniz Addition Section 2, Amended Plat of Ellwood Section 1B, Meridiana Section 34D, Creekhaven Sections 4-6
• Approval of preliminary plats: Ellwood Section 4B, Avery Crossing Section 3, Avery Lakes Section 1, Caldwell Bullard Parkway Phase 3, Sunset Prairie, Hoa Le Ranch
• Approval of February 3, 2026 and March 4, 2026 meeting minutes

The Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request to Mixed Use for a 17.53-acre tract. However, they voted to recommend denial of the accompanying specific use permit to the City Council.

• Recommended rezoning of 17.5335 acres to Mixed Use (6-0)
• Recommended denial of specific use permit for flex space development (4-2)
• Approved February 3, 2026 Joint work session minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 4, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes (6-0)
• Approved El Alaniz Addition Section 2 Final Plat (6-0)
• Approved Amended Plat of Ellwood Section 1B (6-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 4B Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Approved Avery Crossing Section 3 Preliminary Plat (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a worksession to discuss potential changes to the sign ordinance for commercial and residential signage. They will also discuss development ordinances, including zoning and subdivision regulations. The commission may take action on these items after discussion.

• Discussion on amendments to sign ordinance for commercial and residential signage
• Discussion on development ordinances, including zoning and subdivision ordinances

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a worksession to discuss updates to the sign ordinance, specifically regarding commercial and residential signage. Discussion included current regulations for the SH 288 corridor versus other areas and comparisons to neighboring communities. No formal actions or votes were taken during this session.

• Discussed potential revisions to the sign ordinance

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession to discuss two topics: amendments to the sign ordinance affecting commercial and residential signage, and changes to development ordinances including zoning and subdivision regulations. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion on amendments to the sign ordinance for commercial and residential signage
• Discussion on development ordinances, including zoning and subdivision ordinances

The City Council held a worksession to discuss potential revisions to the sign ordinance and development ordinances. No votes were taken or formal decisions made; the meeting was purely deliberative and informational.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the worksession was for discussion only.

City Council Worksession

The Iowa Colony City Council will hold a worksession on March 16, 2026, to discuss two items: a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Audit Report and a discussion of Ezee Fiber operations within the city. No formal votes are scheduled. The agenda also includes a taxpayer impact statement showing the proposed FY 2025-26 property tax rate remains unchanged at $0.519209 per $100 valuation, resulting in an estimated annual tax bill of $2,165 for a median-valued homestead ($416,981).

• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Audit Report.
• Discussion of Ezee Fiber operations within the city.
• Taxpayer impact statement shows no change in property tax rate for FY 2025-26: $0.519209 per $100 valuation (same as current), with estimated annual tax of $2,165 for median home.

The City Council held a worksession to review the Fiscal Year 2025 audit and discuss fiber installation. The annual audit was presented as an unmodified opinion with no findings of mismanagement. Council members also discussed resident concerns regarding property damage and communication issues related to Ezee Fiber's work.

• Reviewed Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Audit Report
• Discussed Ezee Fiber operations and service standards

City Council Meeting

The Iowa Colony City Council will meet to consider a personnel complaint against Councilmember Position 1, hold public hearings on sign variances for Scrubway Wash and Lube III and Parkway Kia South, and a specific use permit for a boat dealership at SH 288 and Iowa Colony Boulevard. They will also consider amending zoning and subdivision ordinances to align setback requirements for residential lots of one acre or more, and vote on a solid waste service rate ordinance on second reading.

• Executive session to discuss complaint against Councilmember Position 1 and possible action
• Public hearing and ordinance on sign variance for Scrubway Wash and Lube III, 25262 SH 288
• Public hearing and ordinance on sign variance for Parkway Kia South, 25262 SH 288
• Public hearing and ordinance granting specific use permit for boat dealership at SH 288 and Iowa Colony Boulevard
• Ordinance on first reading amending SFR district setback requirements for acreage lots

The City Council voted unanimously to waive attorney-client privilege and publicly release a deidentified investigation report regarding a complaint against Councilmember Position 1. Council also voted to require the councilmember to complete civility and governance training within 30 days, and to amend rules of procedure to require all video recordings of public meetings be made from the gallery without obstructing others. Public hearings on sign variances, a boat dealership specific use permit, and acreage lot setback changes were held but no votes were taken.

• Approved motion to waive attorney-client privilege and release deidentified investigation report on complaint against Councilmember Position 1 (6-0)
• Approved motion requiring Councilmember Position 1 to participate in civility and governance training within 30 days (6-0)
• Approved motion to update rules of procedure requiring all video recordings of public meetings be done from the gallery without obstruction (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Iowa Colony Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two sign variance requests at 25262 SH 288—one for a monument sign at Scrubway Wash and Lube III, and another for monument and wall signage at Parkway Kia South. The commission will then consider recommending approval of those variances to City Council. Additionally, the commission will vote on approval of several preliminary and final plats for subdivisions including Avery Crossing, Ellwood, and Meridiana.

• Public hearing and possible recommendation for a sign variance (height and square footage) for a monument sign at Scrubway Wash and Lube III, 25262 SH 288
• Public hearing and possible recommendation for a sign variance (monument and wall signage) at Parkway Kia South, 25262 SH 288
• Consider approval of Avery Crossing Section 2 Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Street Dedication Phase 5 Preliminary Plat
• Consider approval of Meridiana Section 35B Final Plat

The Commission approved multiple preliminary and final plats for Avery Crossing, Ellwood, and Meridiana. It recommended denial of a sign variance for Scrubway Wash and Lube III and recommended approval of a sign variance for Parkway Kia South with height limitations.

• Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved February 3, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Avery Crossing Section 2 Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Street Dedication Phase 5 Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 4A Preliminary Plat with condition (7-0)
• Approved Ellwood Section 5 Preliminary Plat with condition (7-0)
• Approved Meridiana Section 34C Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved Meridiana Section 35B Final Plat (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on annexing two tracts of Duke Road and a fencing variance at 4200 County Road 78. It will consider resolutions to release three parcels from its extraterritorial jurisdiction totaling about 279 acres. A vote is scheduled on an ordinance establishing a solid waste service rate, and second readings of sign and development code amendments are on the consent agenda. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a complaint against a council member.

• Public hearing to annex two 0.34-acre tracts of Duke Road (County Road 758)
• Consideration of solid waste service rate ordinance
• Petitions to release 2.2, 109.9, and 167.2 acres from ETJ
• Executive session on complaint against Councilmember Position 1
• Second reading of amendments to sign ordinance and Unified Development Code

The council denied a variance to fencing regulations at 4200 County Road 78 (6 nay, 1 abstain) after a public hearing. It approved three petitions to release land from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ): approximately 2.2 acres, 109.9 acres, and 167.204 acres, all unanimously.

• Denied fence variance at 4200 County Road 78 (6-0-1)
• Approved release of ~2.2 acres from ETJ (7-0)
• Approved release of ~109.9 acres from ETJ (7-0)
• Approved release of ~167.204 acres from ETJ (7-0)