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City of Duncombe, IA

City of Duncombe public meetings in 2025

15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

City Council

Council to consider floodplain ordinance and $10K fire equipment payment

The Duncombe City Council is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including the first consideration of a floodplain management ordinance, approval of a CDBG payables claim, quotes for water plant painting and curb/gutter work, a $10,000 payment to the Fire Department for equipment, and a retail alcohol license for Duncombe Gas and Grocery. The agenda also includes consent items for minutes, bills, and reports, plus a public works report and a building permit review.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt tax compliance, approve FY2025 reports, and discuss security upgrades

The Duncombe City Council will vote on several routine financial items, including a tax compliance resolution, annual reports, and nuisance abatement certifications. They will also discuss security cameras at the water plant, curb and gutter work on Main Street, and other operational matters.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

City Council

Council to consider sewer revenue bonds and loan agreements

The Duncombe City Council will hold two public hearings and consider resolutions to enter into loan and disbursement agreements for sewer improvements, funded by Sewer Revenue Bonds and General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 2025. The council will also discuss and take action on several items, including a wastewater treatment financial assistance application, CDBG payables, a digital sign policy, and a liquor license application.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025

City Council

Council to set hearings on up to $2M in sewer loans

The Duncombe City Council will consider approving two resolutions that set public hearing dates for proposed sewer improvement loans totaling up to $2,000,000. The council will also discuss a bar-related matter with Tiffany Ausborn, parking in an easement, and an ordinance amending billing charges. A public works report includes a proposal to purchase water meter cellular readouts.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves wastewater project bonds and debt service ordinance

The Duncombe City Council approved a resolution for contract and payment bonds for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project, and passed the first consideration of an ordinance to add a debt service charge to sewer bills to qualify for financing. The council also approved installing additional lights at the park and the consent agenda, which included minutes, bills, and treasurer's reports. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Thu Jul 17, 2025

City Council

Council to consider alcohol license, road closure for Stumpy's Bar & Grill

The Duncombe City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three items related to Stumpy's Bar & Grill: a temporary outdoor service amendment to its Class C retail alcohol license (pending dram shop approval), a road closure permit, and billing the establishment for the costs of this special meeting and publishing minutes. Public comment is limited to these agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Stumpy's Bar & Grill alcohol license and road closure

The Duncombe City Council unanimously approved a temporary outdoor service amendment to Stumpy's Bar & Grill's Class C retail alcohol license, pending dram shop approval, and approved a road closure permit for the establishment. The council also voted not to charge Bruce Wagner/Stumpy's for the costs of the special meeting and minutes publication. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

City Council

Council to consider bids and award contract for wastewater treatment project

The Duncombe City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to approve plans, review bids, and award a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project. They will also discuss a third consideration of an ordinance amending billing charges, approve a CDBG payables claim, and handle routine items like reappointments and permits.

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✓ Decided: Council awards wastewater treatment facility improvement contract

The Duncombe City Council awarded the wastewater treatment facility improvement project to Cole Excavating LLC of Greene, Iowa, after holding a public hearing and adopting resolutions to approve the plans and contract. The council also approved the third and final reading of an ordinance amending Title VI 'Billing Charges', a CDBG payables claim, reappointments to the Library Board, a tobacco permit, and a liquor license. A road closure permit for Stumpy's Bar & Grill was tabled pending proper license and insurance. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on FY2025 budget amendment and utility billing changes

The Duncombe City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment. They will also discuss and potentially act on ordinances, resolutions, and quotes for city projects, including utility billing changes and a TIF rebate payment.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

City Council

Council to review final WWTF design, set bid hearing

The Duncombe City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Improvement Project. They will review the final design, consider a resolution to set a public hearing on the plans and cost estimate, and approve a professional services agreement with V&K for bidding and construction services. Public comments will be accepted on these agenda items.

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Wed May 14, 2025

City Council

Duncombe Council to set budget hearing, consider ordinances and quotes

The Duncombe City Council will meet to approve the agenda and consent items, then discuss and potentially act on several business items, including setting a public hearing date for a budget amendment, first consideration of an ordinance amending billing charges, and approving quotes for a lighted sign, generators, a roof, and a spraying rig rental.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

City Council

City Council to adopt FY2026 budget and hear public comments on it

The Duncombe City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Other items include discussions on a lighted sign proposal with the library board, updates on CDBG funding, and approval of a residential anti-displacement plan. The council will also consider repairs to the Centennial monument and a new alcohol license for Stumpy’s Bar & Grill.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

City Council

Council to set FY2026 budget hearing, approve CDBG contract

The Duncombe City Council is holding a special meeting to take several administrative actions, including setting a public hearing date for the FY2026 budget and approving a contract with MIDAS to administer a Community Development Block Grant. The council will also consider a series of resolutions covering procurement, conduct, excessive force, labor standards, and housing policies. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2026 budget hearing date and multiple resolutions

The Duncombe City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved setting the FY2026 budget public hearing for April 16, 2025, and approved a contract with MIDAS to administer the Community Development Block Grant. The council also passed several resolutions, including a procurement policy, code of conduct, excessive force policy, labor standards compliance officer designation, affirmative fair housing resolution, procurement compliance certification, equal opportunity policy, and alternate signators authorization. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Geis absent.

Wed Mar 12, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves alcohol license, sets tax hearing, signs CDBG contract

The Duncombe City Council approved the consent agenda, a Class C retail alcohol license for Top of Iowa Lucky Wife, set the FY26 property tax levy hearing for March 26, 2025, and approved the IEDA CDBG Program Contract and environmental review acknowledgment. Discussion on a lighted library sign was tabled pending funding and placement details. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

Wed Feb 12, 2025

City Council

Council to weigh library sign, alcohol licenses, speed signs, budget

The Duncombe City Council will consider several action items, including a lighted sign proposal from the public library, two Class C retail alcohol licenses, and speed limit changes requested by the county. They will also review public works items and hold a budget workshop for FY2026, with no public comment during the workshop.

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✓ Decided: Council approves alcohol licenses, speed sign; defers equipment purchases

The Duncombe City Council approved two Class C retail alcohol licenses (Top of Iowa Lucky Wife and Stumpys Bar & Grill), approved county installation of a speed limit notice sign on Vasse Ave, and approved the consent agenda including minutes, bills, and treasurer's report. Discussion on a lighted sign was postponed to March due to weather. The council discussed but did not decide on new equipment (plow truck/sander, mower) and wastewater/water certifications, with decisions deferred.

Wed Jan 8, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on consent agenda and discuss fire/EMS license and special use requests

The Duncombe City Council will convene on January 8, 2025, to approve a consent agenda including minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report. The meeting will also discuss and potentially act on a special Class C retail alcohol license for the Duncombe Fire & EMS Foundation, a special use request at the Community Center, a vacation use exception, and a building permit for 2411 Ewing.

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