City of Duncombe public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including options for completing an LMI survey, approving a retail alcohol license for Duncombe Gas and Grocery, and reviewing quotes for gutter/roof work at the Com Center and for tornado shelter doors. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and bills.
- Discuss/Action: MIDAS to present options for completing LMI survey
- Discuss/Action: Approve Duncombe Gas and Grocery Class B Retail Alcohol License (LG)
- Discuss/Action: Quote for gutter/roof work at Com Center
- Discuss/Action: Quote for tornado shelter doors
- Consent agenda: Minutes, bills, treasurer's report
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will consider several routine approvals, including the FY2024 annual reports and a resolution obligating incremental property tax revenues for an economic development payment to NEW Cooperative, Inc. They will also discuss hiring a certified water/wastewater operator and replacing fire hydrants.
- Resolution 11-01-2024 obligating TIF funds for NEW Cooperative, Inc.
- Approve FY2024 Annual Urban Renewal Report
- Approve City Indebtedness Certification for TIF FY26
- Job posting for certified water/wastewater operator/part-time public works
- Replacement of fire hydrants
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will consider several action items, including a library outdoor sign, approving MIDAS to conduct a CDBG LMI survey, and doors for the fire department and city shed. They will also discuss cleaning and refund for the Com Center, trees purchased by DBC, and review building permits for 2408-Abbas, 2409-Ausborn, and 2410-Olson. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals.
- Discuss/Action: Library outdoor sign
- Discuss/Action: Approve MIDAS initiating CDBG LMI survey
- Discuss/Action: Doors at fire dept and city shed
- Discuss/Action: Com Center cleaning and refund
- Building permits: 2408-Abbas, 2409-Ausborn, 2410-Olson
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to enter into a $155,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to commit funds for a Community Development Block Grant application for the 2025 Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project. The council will also discuss and potentially approve a professional services agreement for final design and IDNR construction permitting, along with other routine business.
- Public hearing and resolution for $155,000 Sewer Revenue Loan (IFA Interim Loan)
- Public hearing and resolution for CDBG application for Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Improvements
- Discussion/action on Federal Assurances, HUD 2880, and Minority Impact Statement
- Discussion/action on V&K Professional Services Agreement for final design and IDNR permitting
- Building permit review for 2407-Griswold
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve contracts for CDBG grant applications and environmental reviews with MIDAS, set a public hearing date for September 11, 2024, and consider a sewer revenue loan agreement up to $155,000. The meeting will also review building permits, a quote for redoing the Community Center floor, and a library board trustee appointment.
- Approve CDBG Grant Application Contract with MIDAS
- Approve CDBG Environmental Review Contract with MIDAS
- Set public hearing date for CDBG Grant Application on September 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm
- Resolution to enter Sewer Revenue Loan Agreement up to $155,000
- Cole Bingham quote to redo Com Center Floor
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will meet to approve minutes, bills, and a proclamation honoring Harold “Andy” Anderson. They will also discuss insurance renewals, nuisance abatements, and preparations for Duncombe Days, including road closures and porta-potties. Final consideration will be given to an ordinance amending billing charges and a resolution setting wages for Fiscal Year 2025.
- Honor Harold “Andy” Anderson with a proclamation and Key to the City
- Renew insurance with Town & Country Insurance
- Consider ordinance amending billing charges (Ordinance 052024-UBCA)
- Set wages for Fiscal Year 2025 (Resolution 07-01-2024)
- Discuss nuisance abatements and Duncombe Days activities including road closure and porta-potties
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to adopt a Fiscal Year 2024 budget amendment. The council will also discuss and take action on two Class C retail alcohol licenses for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies at two locations, and an alcohol license for the Duncombe Betterment Committee, pending dram shop approval. Public comments will be accepted on agenda items.
- Public hearing and resolution 06-05-2024 adopting FY2024 budget amendment
- Approve 2 Class C retail alcohol licenses for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies (2 locations)
- Approve alcohol license for Duncombe Betterment Committee (pending dram shop)
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will decide whether to amend the city’s ordinance to allow residents to keep chickens within city limits and vote on a resolution to approve an amendment to the Duncombe Urban Renewal Plan. The council will also discuss funding for waterworks system improvements, budget transfers, and a TIF rebate payment to New Cooperative Inc.
- Citizen request to review/change ordinance to allow keeping chickens in city limits
- Public hearing and vote on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for Duncombe Urban Renewal Area
- Resolution 06-01-2024 to approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
- Resolution 06-02-2024 authorizing internal advance for Municipal Waterworks System Improvements (Water Tower Project)
- Resolution 06-04-2024 authorizing TIF rebate payment to New Cooperative Inc.
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and then vote on a resolution to adopt it. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine approvals, and several discussion/action items on water tower maintenance, a proposed ordinance on prohibited public acts, a liquor license, and other city business.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2025 budget (Resolution 04-01-2024)
- Ordinance 022024-PPA (3rd consideration) adding Title III, Chapter 16 'Prohibited Public Acts'
- Discuss/action: water tower maintenance and repair
- Discuss/action: Top of Iowa Lucky Wife Class C Retail Alcohol License (05/10/24)
- Building permit 2402-Richardson
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily considering a second reading of an ordinance that would add a chapter on prohibited public acts. They will also discuss and potentially act on a resolution to name depositories and set maximum deposit amounts, along with other routine business such as road repairs, pet tags, and cleaning the community center.
- Ordinance 022024-PPA (2nd consideration) adding Title III, Chapter 16 'Prohibited Public Acts'
- Resolution 03-01-2024 to name depositories and establish maximum deposit amounts
- Discussion/action on road repairs
- Discussion/action on pet tags
- Discussion/action on cleaning community center/tornado shelter
City Council
The Duncombe City Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a rental fee increase for the Community Center, adding internet/Wi-Fi there, a city website proposal, and a retail alcohol license for Duncombe Gas & Grocery. They will also discuss the FY25 budget meeting timeline and receive a Public Works report. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine approvals and public comment on agenda items.
- Community Center rental fee increase
- Internet/Wi-Fi at Community Center
- City Website proposal
- Duncombe Gas & Grocery Class B Retail Alcohol License
- FY25 budget meeting timeline