Rock Rapids public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a payment for the East Street Bridge Project, a second reading of an ordinance amendment on offensive smells, and scheduling a public hearing on disposing of real property. The council will also consider a donation request from Mid Sioux, a new hire for maintenance, and an update from the Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees.
- East Street Bridge Project Payment 14: $18,340
- Ordinance Amendment: Offensive Smells - 2nd Reading
- Schedule Public Hearing: Disposal of Real Property
- Donation Request: Mid Sioux
- Utility Board of Trustees appointments: Rhonda Menning (6 years), Brendan Metzger (2 years)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to handle a mix of unfinished and new business, including a public hearing and resolution to amend the FY2024 budget, a roll-call vote on an ordinance amendment regarding offensive smells, and resolutions on credit card policy and CDL reimbursement. The council will also schedule a public hearing on disposing of real property, consider a downtown housing grant reimbursement, and review TIF certifications and the annual financial report. Several items are routine, such as consent agenda approvals and committee reports.
- Amendment of FY2024 Budget - Resolution - Roll Call with Public Hearing
- Ordinance Amendment: Offensive Smells - Roll Call
- Handbook Amendment: Credit Card Policy - Resolution - Roll Call
- Schedule Public Hearing: Disposal of Real Property
- Downtown Housing Grant: First Draw Reimbursement
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items requiring roll-call votes, including ordinance amendments on parking restrictions and offensive smells, acceptance of public improvements for 15th Avenue, a credit card policy handbook change, and an agreement for preliminary engineering on the North 2nd Ave. Bridge. The council will also set a public hearing for a budget amendment and receive reports on streets, urban renewal, and employee gifts. A closed session is scheduled under Iowa Code Chapter 21.5.
- Ordinance amendment: No parking on north side of 5th and North 2nd Avenue (roll call)
- Ordinance amendment: Offensive smells (roll call)
- Resolution: Acceptance of public improvements for 15th Avenue (roll call)
- Resolution: Agreement for preliminary engineering services for North 2nd Ave. Bridge
- Set public hearing for budget amendment on November 27, 2023
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, committee reports, and several action items. They will discuss the East Street Bridge Project, a no-parking request on 5th and North 2nd Avenues, a traffic engineering assistance program, and the retirement/replacement of a Public Works employee. The agenda also includes a closed session and announcements about grants.
- East Street Bridge Project (unfinished business)
- Public hearing: No Parking on 5th Avenue and North 2nd Avenue
- Iowa Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) discussion
- Cal Mans retirement/replacement in Public Works
- Alcoholic beverage license renewal for WarKru Man Cave LLC (Class C Retail)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing unfinished business on the East Street Bridge Project and new business including a procurement policy, scheduling a public hearing on no parking, and an independent contractor agreement for the Forster Community Center. The agenda also includes committee reports, a consent agenda, and announcements, including the retirement of Cal Mans.
- East Street Bridge Project
- Procurement Policy
- Schedule Public Hearing: No Parking
- Independent Contractor Agreement: Forster Community Center
- Cal Mans retirement effective December 31, 2023
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will consider three Lyon County Riverboat Foundation grants for local projects, including trail improvements, community center upgrades, and school field improvements. The council will also discuss the East Street Bridge Project and hear public comments.
- Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2023 Grant: Rock Rapids Area Development Foundation Trails: Borman Forster Fields to Moon Creek
- Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2023 Grant: City of Rock Rapids Forster Community Center Improvements
- Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2023 Grant: Central Lyon School District Borman Forster Fields Improvements
- East Street Bridge Project (unfinished business)
- Appointment: Kevin Ranney to Planning & Zoning (term ends April 1, 2025)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a resolution for a crosswalk at 12th Avenue by Greene Street and a new procurement policy. They will also hear reports from committees, including a meeting with the DOT about a speed study and trail right-of-way permitting. Unfinished business includes the East Street Bridge Project and a grant application to the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation.
- Resolution: Crosswalk at 12th Avenue by Greene Street
- Procurement Policy
- East Street Bridge Project
- Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2023 Competitive Grant
- Single Family Housing Grant: Koel
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to address unfinished business on the East Street Bridge Project and new business including a stop light request from Richard Reitsma, a Lyon County Riverboat Foundation grant application, and the Revolving Loan Fund. The agenda also includes committee reports, a consent agenda, and a closed session under Iowa Code.
- East Street Bridge Project discussion
- Richard Reitsma stop light request
- Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2023 Competitive Grant
- Revolving Loan Fund discussion
- Closed session pursuant to Ch 21.5(j), Code of Iowa
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to discuss the East Street Bridge Project, a comprehensive land use plan, and a 457 plan resolution. They will also consider a grant application to the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation and approve routine items including claims and a liquor license renewal.
- East Street Bridge Project discussion
- Lyon County Riverboat Foundation 2023 Competitive Grant (deadline Sept 28)
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan
- 457 Plan Resolution
- Alcoholic beverage license renewal for Corral Lanes (Class C Retail)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a public hearing on a vicious dog designation and an update on the East Street Bridge Project. The agenda also includes committee reports, a library update, and a consent agenda with claims and an appointment to the solid waste agency.
- Public hearing on a vicious dog designation
- East Street Bridge Project update under unfinished business
- Appointment of Micah Freese to Northwest Iowa Area Solid Waste Agency (07/24/23-12/31/24)
- Consent agenda includes minutes of July 10 meeting and summary list of claims
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on a vicious dog and a yield sign, and consider resolutions on the Family Crisis Center, naming depositories, and fund transfers. They will also discuss the East Street Bridge and Southside Park Trail projects, and consider purchasing a 2024 Chevy Silverado.
- Public Hearing: Vicious Dog
- Public Hearing: Yield Sign
- Resolution: Family Crisis Center
- Resolution: Naming Depositories
- 2024 Chevy Silverado
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on a vicious dog designation and a yield sign, and will discuss several projects including the East Street Bridge, Southside Park Trail, and North 2nd Ave. Bridge. New business also includes a Family Crisis Center item, a law enforcement 28E agreement, a revolving loan fund application, and nuisance issues. The consent agenda includes claims, licenses, and appointments.
- Public hearing: vicious dog
- Public hearing: yield sign
- Law Enforcement 28E Agreement
- Revolving Loan Fund Application
- Cigarette licenses for Junction 9-75, Dollar General, Todd's, Chase Companies, Casey's
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to discuss unfinished business including the East Street, Southside Park, and North 2nd Avenue bridge projects, and new business such as a stop sign request and TownCloud. The agenda also includes public comments, committee reports, a consent agenda with claims and a liquor license, and a closed session.
- East Street Bridge Project
- Southside Park Project
- North 2nd Avenue Bridge Project
- Stop Sign Request
- License: Primerose Market-New-Special Class C outdoor service
Regular City Council Meeting
The Rock Rapids City Council is meeting to address unfinished business on the East Street Bridge, Southside Park Trail, and North 2nd Avenue Bridge projects, and to consider new business including airport hangar rates, a private hangar, a DOT grant, and a payrates resolution. The council will also vote on resolutions for a golf benefit contribution, a mini-grant award, and FEMA compliance, plus hear from the Rock Rapids EMT Association. Consent agenda items include minutes, claims, a license renewal, and appointments.
- East Street Bridge, Southside Park Trail, North 2nd Avenue Bridge projects
- Resolution on payrates
- Airport hangar rates, private hangar, DOT grant
- Resolution: Contribution to MPCHA Golf Benefit
- Resolution: Approving Mini-Grant Award