Rock Rapids, Iowa

Regular City Council Meeting - Amended Resolution Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business4. New Business Ordinance E-Scooter - First Read - Roll Calla. Ordinance - Variance Notice Date Change - First Read - Roll Call Waive 2 & 3 readings b. Ordinance - Golf Cart Revision to require a sticker - Roll Call waive 2nd & 3rd? c. Ordinance - Municipal Tree Ordinance - Roll Call Waive 2nd and 3rd read? d. Resolution - Posting agenda requirement - Roll Calle. Resolution - REC donation - Roll Callf. Resolution - Development Donation - Roll Callg. Resolution - Intrafund Transfers (Additional) Fiscal Year End 2026 - Roll Callh. Motion - To acknowledge no transfer of $7,577.79 will be done from Resolution 2026-42 from Special Donation Community Center to General Fund Will hold transfer until new chairs are purchased. i. 5. Contact: City of Rock Rapids (712-472-2553) | Agenda published on 07/10/2026 at 3:33 PM Pearson Bros - Quote Sealcoating - Motionj. Maintenance I - New Hirek. Reports fro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Library Board Meeting Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm Rock Rapids Library 102 S Greene St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comment2. Approve Minutes of Library Board Meeting, June 1, 20263. Reports a. Circulation: June– 6315 items checked out—Up1618 items over same time last year YTD—49,163 items checked out—up 7550 Items over same time last year Library items checked out by age group: Juvenile: 39,706 Adult: 9,457 Libby—11,099 items checked out—up1470 items over same time last year Libby users: Juvenile: 1067 Adult: 8111 b. Programming numbers for June In-Person Programming: 383 people in 26 programs Passive Programming: 745 people for 6 passive events Basement usage: Visitors per month June—1519 Rentals: June—0 bookings—0—half day Meeting rooms: 18 uses 500 people 4. Correspondence & Communication5. Expenditures & Financial Approve Bills for June 2026 6. Committee Reports7. Unfinished Business8. Development of Staff Board Training: Child centered computer stations: Having child specific computer sites is a Tier status requirement for Enrich Iowa. We have a couple of options. We have explored having the kids use our current launchpads. The launchpads have been a hit, but are often checked out. Launchpad Quest or buy more launchpads that are just available for kids who come to the library? 9. New Business10. Mission Statement “The Rock Rapids Public Library serves as an educational gathering space that provides resources, programs and opportunities for community [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business Ordinance 736: Concerning burial of remains on private property - 2nd Read Waive 3rd? a. 4. New Business Ordinance Amending Official Zoning Map under Article III, Section 3.2 - 1st Read a. Resolution naming depositories - Roll Callb. Resolution Interfund Fiscal Year End - Roll Callc. Resolution Intrafund Fiscal Year End - Roll Calld. Sealed Bids: Forster Community Center Folding Chairse. Forster Community Center AB room flooring quotef. Pound Agreement: Moon Creek Vetg. 5. Reports from special committees, boards, commissions, agencies6. Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting of Monday, June 8, 2026a. Summary List of Claimsb. 7. Comments, Other Matters8. Announcements a. Next Regular Meeting – Monday, July 13 at 5:45 PM. 9. Contact: City of Rock Rapids (712-472-2553) | Agenda published on 06/19/2026 at 12:53 PM Adjournment10.

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business4. New Business Public Hearing: Rezone from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-3 Highway Commercial - 706 S. 9th Ave. a. Ordinance Amending Official Zoning Map under Article III, Section 3.2 - 1st Read Rezone 706 S. 9th Avenue from R-1 to C-3. b. Ordinance Amending Title II, New Chapter 6, Article 7 concerning burial of remains on private property - 1st Read Waive 2 & 3? c. Authorization for online banking at Premier Bank - Motiond. Pool Passese. 5. Reports from special committees, boards, commissions, agencies6. Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 26 , 2026a. Summary List of Claimsb. Alcohol License - Rock Rapids Fire Department - retro to 6/1/2026 Renewal; County Seat - Heritage Days Dance c. Retail Tobacco Permit: Caseys #4539d. Appointments to Agencies, Boards & Commissions: Planning and Zoning -e. 7. Contact: City of Rock Rapids (712-472-2553) | Agenda published on 06/05/2026 at 11:10 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business4. New Business Public Hearing: USDA Rural Development application for financial assistancea. Resolution to approve USDA Rural Development application for disaster recovery b. Forster Community Center Kitchenware: Motion to dispose of surplus property by soliciting sealed bids for entire lot of plates, bowls, cups, glasses and utensils. c. Capital Improvement Plan - TIF Projectsd. Mower Bids - Motion Received three bids - only two met requested specifications. e. FY27 RIDES Contractf. Comp Time Carryover Public Worksg. Donation Request: MPCH - Roll Call Fundraising proceeds this year will focus on patient respiratory care at Avera Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital. Funds raised will assist in the purchase of a new ventilator to be used in both the hospital and emergency department. A ventilator is a machine that helps a person breathe when they can't do it well on their own, due to sickness, injury, or other s [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business4. New Business FY 2026 - Budget Amendment - Public Hearinga. FY 2026 - Budget Amendment - Resolution - Roll Callb. Public Hearing: Vacate partial easement- 1401 S. Greene Stc. Vacate Partial Easement - 1401 S. Greene St. - Resolutiond. Rock Rapids Archery Lease - Motione. Lyon County Riverboat Foundation: Mini Grant Acceptance - Resolutionf. IDOT: Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities - Motion g. Calhoun-Burns: 2026 Bridge Inspection Program Agreementh. Forster Community Center folding chairs: Motion to dispose of surplus property by soliciting sealed bids for entire lot of chairs. i. Sidewalk extension along Highway 75 by JJ's Drive-In - Defer to RR Development Corp j. Set Public Hearing: USDA Rural Development Disaster Assistance Grant- Tuesday, May 26 @ 5:45PM k. Ordinance 735 - Traffic Violationsl. FD Helmets - Quotesm. Driveway Permit - Troy Weilern. 5. Contact: City of Ro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business4. New Business Public hearing: FY27 - 31 Capital Improvement Plana. Resolution to approve Capital Improvement Planb. Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2027 Budgetc. Resolution to approve Budget - Roll Calld. Request to reduce easement: 1401 S. Greenee. Request to abandon sidewalk: 607 S. Unionf. Set public hearing for FY26 Budget Amendment for May 11, 2026 at 5:45PM.g. CDBG DR - Resolution to approve policies for grant application: Code of Conduct, Equal Opportunity, Excessive Force, Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, CDBG Procurement Policy, and Affirmative Fair Housing Policy h. CDBG DR - Resolution to approve Citizen Participation Plani. CDBG DR - Resolution to approve the IEDA Language Access Planj. CDBG DR - Resolution to approve long term maintenance plan for buyout properties k. IAMU Safety Servies Agreement - Motionl. Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communitiesm. 5. Reports from special commi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Special City Council Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 | Agenda published on 04/20/2026 at 10:13 AM Call to Order1. Public Comment (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. New Business 28E Law Enforcement Contract - Motion to signa. Maintenance I - Longevity Pay - Resolution - Roll Callb. Cell Phone Reimbursement - Resolution - Roll Callc. Rates of Pay - Public Works - Resolution - Roll Calld. Rates of Pay - COO/Development Director - Resolution - Roll Calle. Rates of Pay - Chamber/REC Director - Resolution - Roll Callf. Rates of Pay - CFO/Clerk - Resolution - Roll Callg. Rates of Pay - Maintenance I & Airport Directorh. 3. Announcements a. Next Regular Meeting - Monday, April 27 at 5:45 PM. 4. Adjournment5.

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business FY27 Union Contracta. Ordinance 734: Amending Title IV, Chapter 1 Article 6 by adding a new section 6.09(27 & 28) - Third Reading Add a yield sign to Cedar Land and 15th Ave at Tama St. b. 4. New Business Resolution Authorizing Intrafund Transfers - Roll Calla. Motion: Approve transferring expense of 2026 Elgin Sweeper half ($100,417.50) of cost from Capital Equipment to Road Use Tax Reserve. Total expense from Reserves being $200,835.00 b. Resolution - Seasonal Wages - Roll Callc. 5. Reports from special committees, boards, commissions, agencies Rock Rapids Municipal Utilities Report - Jen Wippert, General Managera. Library Minutesb. 6. Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting of Monday, March 23, 2026 & Special Meeting, Monday, April 6, 2026 a. Summary List of Claimsb. 7. Comments, Other Matters8. Contact: City of Rock Rapids (712-472-2553) | Agenda published on 04/10/2026 at 10:03 AM Announcements a. Next [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Special City Council Meeting Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 | Agenda published on 04/01/2026 at 4:25 PM Call to Order1. Public Comment (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. New Business FY2027 - Budget Reviewa. DGR Engineering: Task Order Amendment Master Agreement for Professional Services b. Ball Field to Westside Park & Buncombe Dr. to Union Street Trailc. 26___Depositories - Resolutiond. 3. Announcements a. Next Regular Meeting - Monday, April 13 at 5:45 PM. 4. Adjournment5.

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business Ordinance 734: Amending Title IV, Chapter 1 Article 6 by adding a new section 6.09 (27&28) - Second Reading Add a yield sign to Cedar Lane and 15th Ave at Tama St. a. 4. New Business Set Public Hearing for the FY27 Budget - April 27 at 5:45PMa. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Note Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent; Note Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement. - $2,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes 2026 b. Resolution amending the 'Resolution authorizing the issuance of $2,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, and levying a tax for the payment thereof' passed and approved on February 24, 2025, by substituting a new Resolution therefor, approving and authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $2,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026, and levying a tax to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Special City Council Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 | Agenda published on 03/10/2026 at 10:18 AM Call to Order1. Public Comment (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. New Business Public Hearing - Proposed Tax Levya. 3. Adjournment4.

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business Teap Study: 4-Lane to 3-Lane conversion - Roll Calla. 4. New Business LCRF: Mini Grant Applications Due March 27a. Emergency Service Agreement: Lyon County Fair Associationb. EDA - Disaster Supplemental Grant - Matching Funds -Roll Callc. Resolution Directing the Acceptance of a Proposal to Purchase $2,500,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change) General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2026: $2,500,000 (Dollar Amount Subject to Change) General Obligation Capital Loan Notes - Roll Call d. Resolution - Identify qualifying projects & purposes for use of Non- Competitive Riverboat Funds - Roll Call March 16 - Riverboat Foundation Board Event at 6:00PM. Any council members interested in attending and presenting? e. Ordinance 734: Amending Title IV, Chapter 1, Article 6, by Adding new Section 6.09 (27&28) Add a yield sign to Cedar Lane and 15th Ave at Tama Street. f. 5. Reports from special committees, boards, co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business4. New Business Set Property Tax Levy amount to be published at 14.56701 - Motiona. Set Property Tax Levy Hearing for 5:30PM March 23, 2026 - Motionb. EDA - Disaster Supplemental Grant - Matching Funds -Roll Callc. Resolution approving Distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement ($2.5 million General Obligation Capital Loan Notes) - Roll Call d. Solid Waste & Billing Collection Agreement (Effective April 1)- New rate - Motion Increase from $1,324.16 to $1,853.20 monthly. e. Teap Study: 4-Lane to 3-Lane conversion - Roll Callf. LCRF: Mini Grant Applications Due March 27g. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Application - Roll Call h. 5. Reports from special committees, boards, commissions, agencies6. Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting of Monday, February 9 , 2025a. Summary List of Claimsb. Alcohol License: Fiesta Brava - Class C Retail Alcohol License - Renewalc. 7. Contact: Cit [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Contact: City of Rock Rapids (712-472-2553) | Agenda published on 02/05/2026 at 4:05 PM Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business Ordinance 731B: Recreation Trails - 2nd Reading - Roll Call Waive 3a. E-scooters - the City will table any discussion pending HSB637.b. 4. New Business Kurth: DGR 1st Addition - request to allow pressure sewer connection from lot to existing sewer main a. 5. Reports from special committees, boards, commissions, agencies6. Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting of Monday, January 26, 2026a. Summary List of Claimsb. Single Family Home Grant - Beth Steven 1201 S 10th Avec. 7. Comments, Other Matters8. Announcements a. Next Regular Meeting – Monday, February 23 at 5:45 PM. 9. Adjournment10.

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Contact: City of Rock Rapids (712-472-2553) | Agenda published on 01/23/2026 at 10:29 AM Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Public Works - Aeschliman and McCarthya. Public Safety – Top and Aeschlimanb. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoefertc. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and Topd. Finance & Administration – McCarthy and Poppingae. 3. Unfinished Business4. New Business Tax Abatement - Resolution - Roll Calla. Taylor Family Farms Foundation Grant - Resolutionb. Request for matching funds - Resolutionc. Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant - Resolutiond. 5. Reports from special committees, boards, commissions, agencies6. Consent Agenda Minutes of Regular Meeting Monday, January 12, 2026 and Special Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026. a. Summary List of Claimsb. Alcohol License: Dollar General - Class B Retail Alcohol License - Renewalc. 7. Comments, Other Matters8. Announcements a. Next Regular Meeting – Monday, February 9 at 5:45 PM. 9. Adjournment10.

Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 8:00 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 | Agenda published on 01/16/2026 at 12:26 PM Call to Order1. Public Comment (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. New Business Budget Workshopa. Set Bond Amount - Previously approved up to $2.5M - Motionb. 3. Announcements a. Next Regular Meeting - Monday, January 26 at 5:45 PM. 4. Adjournment5.

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:45 pm Forster Community Center, 404 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Call to Order1. Public Comments - This will be the only time, during the meeting, where public comment will be recieved. (Limit 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic.) 2. Reports from Standing Committees Council Approval of Mayoral Appointments as follows: Standing Committees (with Chairman listed first): (a)Public Works - Aeschliman & McCarthy; Public Safety - Top & Aeschliman; Parks & Recreation - Poppinga & Hoefert; Buildings & Grounds - Hoefert & Top; Finance & Administration - McCarthy & Poppinga (b) Other: Mayor Pro Tem - Cody Hoefert; Poundmasters - Brad Baker, Bryan Hoogendoorn, Jon May, Greg Hoogendoorn, Dylan Sprock and Chris Attig. a. Additional Council Approval of Mayoral Appointments as follows: (a) Sewer Inspector - County Board of Health; Zoning Officer - Jon May; Building Official - Jon May; NWIA Solid Waste Agency Delegate - Micah Freese and alternate - vacant; Cemetery Sexton - Dave Fields; Economic Development Consortium, delegate - vacant; Betterment Council Representative - Vacant; Municipal Housing Agency, Micah Freese - Liaison; Chamber of Commerce, Micah Freese. (b) Clerk/ Treasurer, Melissa Van Holland; City Attorney, Jennifer Randolph; City Engineer, DGR Engineering. b. Public Works - Reck and McCarthyc. Public Safety – Top and Reckd. Parks & Recreation – Poppinga and Hoeferte. Buildings & Grounds – Hoefert and T [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]