City of Duncombe public meetings in 2025

City Council

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.

• First consideration of Floodplain Management Ordinance No. 12012025, with possible waiver of second and third readings
• Approve CDBG Payables Claim #4 for Veenstra & Kimm, D.A. Davidson & MIDAS
• Water plant painting quotes
• Curb & gutter quotes
• $10,000 payment to Fire Department for equipment

The Duncombe City Council approved first consideration of Floodplain Management Ordinance no. 12012025 and then voted to waive its second and third considerations, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The council also approved a one-time fire truck payment of $10,881.98, a Water Plant painting quote from USG Water Solutions/Utility Service Co., a class B retail alcohol license for Duncombe Gas & Grocery, and a 1/5% wage increase for Gary West. Discussion of curb and gutter quotes was tabled because more information is needed, and a building permit at 2505-Taylor was listed for review. Re-elected officials Nicole Roest, Sally Paine, and Zachary Trent were sworn in.

• Approved first consideration of Floodplain Management Ordinance no. 12012025 (5-0)
• Waived 2nd and 3rd considerations of ordinance 12012025 (5-0)
• Approved CDBG payables claim #4 — Veenstra & Kimm, D.A. Davidson, & MIDAS (5-0)
• Approved Water Plant painting quote from USG Water Solutions/Utility Service Co. (5-0)
• Approved one-time fire truck payment of $10,881.98 (5-0)
• Approved class B retail alcohol license (LG) for Duncombe Gas & Grocery (5-0)
• Approved 1/5% wage increase for Gary West (5-0)
• Curb and gutter quotes: more info needed, will revisit later

City Council

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.

• Resolution 11-01-2025 adopting tax compliance procedures for tax-exempt bonds
• Approve FY2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report
• Approve FY2025 Annual Financial Report
• Certify nuisance abatement costs to property tax
• Discuss cameras and security at Water Plant

The Duncombe City Council approved a series of routine financial and administrative items, including the FY2025 annual financial, urban renewal, and Iowa DOT street finance reports, and adopted a resolution on tax compliance procedures for tax-exempt bonds. The council authorized LaSourd and Trent to spend up to $75,000 on a new plow truck at auction and approved a security camera quote for the water plant. Curb and gutter replacement on Main Street and painting at the community center were discussed but tabled until next month. The council also voted not to allow snowmobiles in the alley between Allen & Simpson and approved certifying nuisance abatement costs to Kenneth Drummond's property tax.

• Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: October 8 minutes, October bills and treasurer's report, November bills to date, clerk to attend ISU Extension grant writing class (4-0)
• Adopted resolution 11-01-2025 on tax compliance procedures for tax-exempt bonds (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 Annual Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved FY2025 Iowa DOT Street Finance Report (4-0)
• Approved certifying nuisance abatement costs to Kenneth Drummond's property tax (4-0)
• Approved security camera quote from Iowa Fire Control for the water plant (4-0)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing and resolution for Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (Resolution 10-01-2025)
• Public hearing and resolution for General Obligation Sewer Improvement Loan and Disbursement Agreement (Resolution 10-02-2025)
• Discuss/action on WTFAP application for wastewater and drinking water treatment
• Approve CDBG Payables Claim #2 (Midas Council of Gov) and Claim #3 (Veenstra & Kimm)
• Discuss/action on City Owned Digital Sign Policy (Resolution 10-03-2025) and liquor license for The Gathering Place

The Duncombe City Council held two public hearings with no public comment and adopted resolutions authorizing Sewer Revenue Bonds and General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, both series 2025. The council also approved submitting a state WTFAP application that could add up to $500,000 for the sewer lagoon project, adopted a digital sign policy, and approved a Class C alcohol license for The Gathering Palce pending dram shop approval. All votes were recorded as unanimous among members present.

• Adopted Resolution 10-01-2025 authorizing Sewer Revenue Bonds, series 2025 (unanimous, M/C)
• Adopted Resolution 10-02-2025 authorizing General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, series 2025 (unanimous, M/C)
• Approved WTFAP application and submittal, potentially up to $500,000 for sewer lagoon project (unanimous, M/C)
• Approved consent agenda: Sept 10 minutes, September bills and Treasurer's report, October bills to date (unanimous, M/C)
• Approved CDBG Payables claim #2 to Midas Council of Governments (unanimous, M/C)
• Approved CDBG Payables claim #3 to Veenstra & Kimm (unanimous, M/C)
• Adopted Resolution 10-03-2025 implementing City Owned Digital Sign Policy (unanimous, M/C)
• Approved Class C Alcohol License for The Gathering Palce, Tiffany Ausborn, pending dram shop approval (unanimous, M/C)

City Council

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.

• Resolution 09-01-2025: public hearing for $800,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Loan
• Resolution 09-02-2025: public hearing for $1,200,000 Sewer Revenue Loan
• Ordinance 082025-UBCA (second consideration, waiving third) amending Title VI 'Billing Charges'
• Discuss/action: parking in easement
• Discuss/action: purchase water meter cellular readouts

The City Council approved two resolutions to set public hearings for sewer improvement loans totaling up to $2 million. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of cellular water meter readouts and mandated a backflow valve inspection for the local car wash. The council also amended the city code to implement a new debt service charge.

• Approved ordinance 082025-UBCA to implement a debt service charge (4-0)
• Set public hearing for $800,000 General Obligation Sewer Loan (4-0)
• Set public hearing for $1,200,000 Sewer Revenue Loan (4-0)
• Mandated backflow valve inspection at the car wash (4-0)
• Approved purchase of cellular water meter readouts (4-0)
• Approved August minutes, bills, and treasurer's report (4-0)

City Council

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).

• Approved resolution 08-01-2025 for contract and payment bonds for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved first consideration of ordinance 082025-UBCA adding debt service charge to sewer bills (5-0)
• Approved installation of additional lights by MidAmerican at park (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July minutes, bills, and treasurer's report (5-0)

City Council

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.

• Approve Stumpy's Bar & Grill Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC) Temporary Outdoor Service Amendment pending dram shop approval
• Approve Stumpy's Bar & Grill Road Closure Permit
• Billing Bruce Wagner/Stumpy's Bar & Grill for costs of special council meeting and publishing minutes

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.

• Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved Stumpy's Bar & Grill Class C retail alcohol license temporary outdoor service amendment, pending dram shop approval (4-0)
• Approved Stumpy's Bar & Grill road closure permit (4-0)
• Approved not charging Bruce Wagner/Stumpy's for special meeting and minutes publication costs (4-0)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing and resolutions for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project
• Ordinance 052025-UBCA (third consideration) amending Title VI 'Billing Charges'
• Approve CDBG Payables Claim #1 - Midas Council of Gov.
• Approve reappointment of Matt Sogard and Cory Stuhr to Library Board
• Approve Cigarette/Tobacco Permit for Duncombe Gas and Grocery

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.

• Adopted resolution 07-01-2025 approving plans, specs, and cost estimate for wastewater project (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution 07-02-2025 awarding wastewater project contract to Cole Excavating LLC (unanimous)
• Approved third and final consideration of ordinance 052025-UBCA amending Title VI 'Billing Charges' (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Payables Claim #1 for Midas Council of Govt (unanimous)
• Approved fixing AC at tornado shelter from lowest quote (unanimous)
• Reappointed Matt Sogard and Cory Sogard to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved cigarette/tobacco permit for Duncombe Gas & Grocery (unanimous)
• Approved Top of Iowa Lucky Wife Special Class C retail alcohol license (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment vote
• Ordinance amending utility billing charges (Second Consideration)
• Resolution authorizing TIF rebate payment to New Cooperative Inc.
• Approval of Doors Inc quote for work on TS doors
• Amendment to Stumpy’s Bar & Grill LLC alcohol license for outdoor service

The City Council approved a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025 and authorized budgeted fund transfers. The council also set wages for Fiscal Year 2026 and approved several public works quotes and a liquor license amendment.

• Adopted resolution 06-01-2025 adopting Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 06-02-2025 authorizing Budgeted Transfers of Funds FY25 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 06-03-2025 authorizing TIF Rebate Payment to New Cooperative Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 06-04-2025 setting wages for Fiscal Year 2026 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance 052025-UBCA- amending Title VI "Billing Charges" (5-0)
• Approved Doors Inc quote for tornado shelter doors (5-0)
• Approved Baker Electric quote for Community Center generator and cement work (5-0)
• Approved outdoor service amendment for Stumpy’s Bar & Grill LLC alcohol license (5-0)

City Council

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.

• Review of final design for WWTF Improvement Project
• Resolution 06-01-25 to set hearing on plans, specs, contract form, and cost estimate
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with V&K for bidding and construction services

The council approved Resolution 06-01-25, setting a notice of hearing on plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project, with bids to be taken. Bid letting is set for July 2, 2025 and the public hearing for July 9, 2025. The council also approved a Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm (V&K) for bidding and construction-related services. All votes were recorded as M/C (motion carried).

• Approved Resolution 06-01-25 for notice of hearing on plans, specs, contract form and cost estimate for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project, and taking of bids (M/C)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with V&K for bidding and construction-related professional services (M/C)
• Approved the agenda as posted (M/C)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. (M/C)

City Council

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.

• Set June 18, 2025 for public hearing on FY2025 Budget Amendment
• First consideration of Ordinance 052025-UBCA amending Title VI 'Billing Charges'
• Approve electric quote for lighted sign
• Approve generator quotes for com center and fire department
• Approve roof quote for concession stand and bathroom at ballpark

The City Council approved first consideration of an ordinance to amend billing charges and set a public hearing for the FY2025 Budget Amendment. Several contracts for electrical work, roofing, and equipment rental were approved. The council also approved a generator for the fire department building.

• Set June 18, 2025, for FY2025 Budget Amendment public hearing (5-0)
• Approved first consideration of ordinance 052025-UBCA regarding Billing Charges (5-0)
• Approved Baker Electric for lighted sign electrical work (5-0)
• Approved Baker Electric quote for fire department building generator (5-0)
• Approved Dencklau Construction estimate for ball park roofs (5-0)
• Approved rental of spraying rig from Ryan Law (5-0)
• Approved April 16 minutes, April bills, and Treasurer's report (5-0)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing and adoption of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• RARA Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (Resolution 04-02-2025)
• Randy Wood quote for Centennial monument repair
• Stumpy’s Bar & Grill Class C Retail Alcohol License approval
• Lighted Sign Proposal with Duncombe Public Library board

City Council

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.

• Set public hearing on FY2026 Budget for April 16, 2025
• Approve contract with MIDAS for Community Development Block Grant administration
• Adopt Procurement Policy Resolution 03-01-2025
• Adopt Excessive Force Resolution 03-03-2025
• Adopt Affirmative Fair Housing Resolution 03-06-2025

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.

• Set public hearing on FY2026 Budget for April 16, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved contract with MIDAS for CDBG administration (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-01-2025 Procurement Policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-02-2025 Code of Conduct (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-03-2025 Excessive Force (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-04-2025 Labor Standards Compliance Officer (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-06-2025 Affirmative Fair Housing (4-0)
• Approved Certification of Procurement Compliance, EOP, and Alternate Signators (4-0)

City Council

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).

• Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer's report, and bills (4-0)
• Approved Top of Iowa Lucky Wife Class C Retail Alcohol License (4-0)
• Set FY26 Proposed Property Tax Levy Hearing for March 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm (4-0)
• Approved IEDA CDBG Program Contract (4-0)
• Approved Required acknowledgement of Environmental Review Requirements (4-0)
• Tabled lighted library sign discussion pending funding and placement

City Council

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.

• Lighted sign proposal with Duncombe Public Library board
• Top of Iowa Lucky Wife Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW)
• Stumpy's Bar & Grill Class C Retail Alcohol License (LC), pending dram shop
• Speed limit change signs per county request
• Budget workshop for FY2026

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.

• Approved agenda as posted (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January minutes, bills, and treasurer's report (3-0)
• Approved Top of Iowa Lucky Wife Class C Retail Alcohol License (3-0)
• Approved Stumpys Bar & Grill Class C Retail Alcohol License, pending dram shop (3-0)
• Approved county installation of speed limit notice sign on Vasse Ave (3-0)
• Postponed lighted sign discussion to March meeting
• Deferred decision on new plow truck/sander, mower, and lawnmower
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 pm (3-0)

City Council

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.

• Approve consent agenda (minutes, bills, treasurer’s report)
• Approve Duncombe Fire & EMS Foundation Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (pending dram shop)
• Discuss special use at Community Center
• Discuss vacation use exception
• Review building permit for 2411 Ewing