{ "city": "Pleasant Hill", "state": "IA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pleasanthilliowa.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-1348", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08182026-1348", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Commission to hear flood update and park project statuses", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on park projects and a presentation on July 2026 flooding impacts. The flood update covers response efforts and potential effects on park infrastructure and planning. The meeting also includes the oath of office for new members, approval of minutes, and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-1347", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to sell street rights-of-way to Elder Properties for $64,790.73", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to dispose of portions of NE 12th Avenue and NE 52nd Court to Elder Properties II, LLC for a total of $64,790.73, and to vacate a portion of NE 12th Avenue in the 5100 block. They will also consider awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026, approving the Brugioni Estates preliminary plat, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a real estate purchase.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1346", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08112026-1346", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Journey Credit Union branch, senior living plat, zoning code updates on agenda", "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat and site plan for a Journey Credit Union branch at 4915 Maple Drive, a preliminary plat for Immanuel Senior Living on 23.82 acres near Morning Star Court, a right-of-way vacation in the 5100 block of NE 12th Avenue, and several zoning ordinance amendments. The commission will also nominate a chair and vice chair.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-1345", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $64,800 crack seal machine, $245,758 street payment, and bond sale", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill City Council will consider resolutions approving a $64,800 crack seal machine purchase, a $245,758 payment for the University Ave/Shadyview Blvd intersection project, and authorizing the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds. Other business items include a special event application for a Sept. 19 charity event, a payment and retainage release for Doanes Park Playground, and a payment and change order for Spring Creek Stream Stabilization. The meeting also includes consent items such as minutes, claims totaling $918,014.82, and routine reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1344", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282026-1344", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Library Board to vote on Pizza Hut grant for Books for Babies program", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill Public Library Board will vote on submitting a Pizza Hut Foundation Slice of Literacy Community Grant application for a Books for Babies early literacy initiative. The board will also hold elections for board officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary). The meeting includes approval of consent items and informational reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1343", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set public hearings for street right-of-way vacation and camera pilot at park", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill City Council will consider several resolutions including setting public hearings for a street right-of-way vacation and two dispositions, approving a mural contract, a public safety camera pilot program at Sunrise Park, and payments for infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes an update on July 3-5 flooding.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1342", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-1342", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "The July 9, 2026 regular meeting of the Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1341", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to review hotel market and trail-crossing studies", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill City Council will hold a work session to receive two consultant presentations. The first covers a hotel market study. The second covers a study of the intersection of Copper Creek Drive, Lower Fourmile Creek Drive, and the Gay Lea Wilson Trail, as well as a pedestrian crossing on Fourmile Creek between Williams Street and Copper Creek Lake Park. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1340", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1340", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1339", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Library Board to hold closed session for director evaluation", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the May 21, 2026 agenda and minutes, authorize payments for April and May 2026, and receive informational reports on revenue, expenditures, and monthly statistics. The board will also hold a closed session under Iowa Code to evaluate the professional competency of an individual. The meeting includes public comment and trustee reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1338", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Pleasant Hill Council approves several utility rate and fee increases", "summary": "The City Council approved multiple ordinances to increase sewer, solid waste, recycling, and stormwater fees effective July 1, 2026. The Council also amended the Urban Revitalization Plan to cease acceptance of new tax abatement applications due to state legislative changes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1337", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1337", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Public Arts Advisory Commission", "headline": "Finalists present mural proposals for 4400 E University Avenue", "summary": "The Public Arts Advisory Commission will hear presentations from the two final artists competing for a mural project at 4400 E University Avenue. This is a work session to discuss the proposals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1336", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on splitting 5415 E. Oakwood Dr. into two residential lots", "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary plat application for LDL Estates Plat 2, a 2.63-acre property at 5415 E. Oakwood Drive. The proposal would divide the land into two buildable lots in the R-2 zoning district, with no new public infrastructure required. Staff recommends approval, subject to remaining comments being addressed before final approval.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1335", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss park security camera pilot after vandalism", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a pilot security camera program and policy development in response to recent vandalism trends in the park system. Staff will also provide a legislative update on the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session's impacts on municipal finances and operations. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a monthly report on park activities and rentals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1334", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on suspending tax abatement program due to new state law", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to amend the Urban Revitalization Plan, suspending new applications for property tax exemptions starting June 12, 2026. This is an urgent response to Iowa's SF 2472, which changes how tax increment financing and abatement valuations count for the city's general fund. The council will also hold third readings on ordinances increasing sewer, solid waste, recycling, and stormwater fees, effective July 1, 2026. Other business includes grant applications, a labor agreement, and appointments for interim city clerk and finance director.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1333", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1333", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1332", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on sewer, trash, recycling, and stormwater fee increases", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill City Council will hold second readings of five ordinances that would increase fees for sewer service, solid waste collection, recycling collection, and stormwater management, all effective July 1, 2026. The council will also consider resolutions to hire a firefighter/medic, approve a sanitary sewer easement for the Spring Creek Stabilization project, and set a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Urban Revitalization Plan. The meeting includes a presentation from Des Moines Water Works and approval of numerous routine consent items, including fund transfers and payment applications.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1331", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1331", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Board to vote on $8,336 in new self-check, print, and PC reservation tech", "summary": "The Library Board will vote on purchasing two self-check hardware stations and a package of Envisionware CloudNine services for public computer reservations and printing, totaling about $8,336. The director recommends delaying the self-check software purchase to wait for a new cloud-based platform expected soon. The proposed spending would exceed the remaining FY26 computer hardware budget by roughly $336, which staff say can be absorbed by year-end funds. The board will also approve minutes from April and set future meeting dates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1330", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-1330", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission", "headline": "Commission to discuss transferring parkland to Polk County Conservation", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially recommend transferring city property to Polk County Conservation to expand the Fourmile Greenway trail system and improve connectivity to Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. The meeting also includes a presentation on a community survey, approval of March 2026 minutes, and a monthly report on park activities and rentals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-1329", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-1329", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on fee hikes for sewer, solid waste, recycling, stormwater", "summary": "The Pleasant Hill City Council will hold first readings of four ordinances raising fees for sewer service, solid waste collection, recycling collection, and stormwater management. They will also consider approving salary matrices for non-union city staff and the fire department for fiscal year 2027, final plat approval for Elizabeth Gillotti Acres, and site plans for two developments on NE 12th Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1328", "minutes_url": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1328", "source": "https://www.pleasanthilliowa.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }