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Tue Sep 8, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss rezoning, waterpark expansion, and infrastructure payments

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 0.85 acres near 34th Ave SW. The meeting also includes site plan reviews for Adventureland and Equipment Share, as well as several large infrastructure payments.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of August 17, 2026, Council Minutes 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Swearing in of new Officers Sidney Lederman, Megan Miller, and Jake Hedgecock for completing the ILEA and becoming certified police officers. 6. Public hearing to consider a rezoning of approximately 0.85 acres from C-2 (General Commercial District) to C-6 (Commercial Entertainment/Recreational District) generally located on the east side of 34th Ave SW between 8th St SW to the south and NE Hubbell Ave. to the north. 7. Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165, to change the Official Zoning Map to rezone certain properties. 8. Resolution to approve a site plan for Adventureland waterslide addition in Adventure Bay Waterpark. 9. Resolution to re-approve a site plan for Equipment Share. 10. Consider waiving sewer fee request from resident of 1007 3rd Avenue SE in the amount of $274.08. 11. Consider waiving sewer fee request from resident of 1629 17th Street SE in the amount of $148.46. 12. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills City of Altoona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Council Meeting Time: This is a recurring meetin …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss land use changes and approve multi-million dollar project payments

The Altoona City Council will consider land use and rezoning requests for 208 1st Ave S. and updates to several chapters of the Code of Ordinances. The meeting also includes the approval of several construction progress payments and final plats for Spring Creek Ridge West.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of August 3, 2026, Council Minutes. 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Public hearing to consider an amendment to the land use map within the comprehensive plan modifying the recommended land use at 208 1st Ave S. from Light Industrial/Office to Mixed Use. 6. Resolution to approve a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment for Property at 208 1st Avenue South. 7. Public hearing to consider a rezoning of approximately 0.374 acres from M-1 (Limited Industrial) to C-4 (Village Commercial) located at 208 1st Ave S. 8. Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165, to change the Official Zoning Map to rezone certain properties. 9. Public hearing to approve revisions/updates that include Chapters 155, 161, 157, and 162. 10. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025 by amending/updating paragraphs in Chapter 155 and Chapter 161. 11. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025 by amending/updating paragraphs in Chapter 157. 12. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025 by amending/updating paragraphs in Chapter 162. City of Altoona is in …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss $7.15 million bond issuance and various development projects

The Altoona City Council will consider a $7,150,000 loan agreement for Urban Renewal Bonds. The meeting also includes approvals for several site plans, platting for a Genesis dealership, and multiple infrastructure payment applications.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of July 20, 2026, and July 27, 2026 Council Minutes 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for issuance of $7,150,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026E and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. 6. Resolution to approve a Site Plan Amendment for Robinson Altoona NW Industrial. 7. Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 2 (Genesis Dealership). 8. Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 2 (Genesis Dealership). 9. Resolution to approve a Site Plan for Gurley Leep Genesis. 10. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills b) Pay Apps B1) Change Order #009 – Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00 B2) Change Order #010 – Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00 B3) Pay App #2 – Gingerich Well & Pump Service, LLC – Jordan Well No. 5 - $2,747,880.99. B4) Pay App #001 – Max Smith Construction, LLC – Water System Improvements 2024 - $1,733,425.89. B5) Pay App #3 – Jasper Construction – Townsend Park Watershed Improvements – Phase 2 - $22,721.25. B6) Pay App #10 – OPUS – 3246 …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council

Altoona City Council workshop to discuss building codes and zoning

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss potential changes to radon and other building codes. The meeting also includes discussions regarding R-5 and PUD zoning, planning and zoning updates, economic development, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) updates.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL WORKSHOP MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026, 6:30 P.M. AT THE ALTOONA CITY HALL Please join our Zoom meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://zoom.us/j/98850198821?pwd=aDFZVHMwdW1XQUhqYmxQOVRtRVZPdz09 Meeting ID: 988 5019 8821 Passcode: 120424One tap mobile +13126266799,,98850198821#,,,,*120424# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,98850198821#,,,,*120424# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Please use the Chicago number for Altoona. Meeting ID: 988 5019 8821 Passcode: 120424 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/a6FZ5Jq1K 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Discuss Changes to Radon & Other Building Codes 3. Discuss R-5 / PUD Zoning 4. P & Z Updates 5. Economic Development Update 6. CIP Updates 7. Other Business 8. Adjourn
Mon Jul 20, 2026

City Council

Council discusses revitalization plans and Adventureland Drive utility projects

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Urban Revitalization Area and the Adventureland Drive Joint Utility Trench project. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a new Sergeant and the approval of various construction payments and easements.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of July 6, 2026, Council Minutes 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Swearing in Officer Roger Drown as a Sergeant. 6. Presentation of the Medal of Valor awarded to Officer Ruiz. 7. Proclamation for Altoona National Night Out – August 4, 2026. 8. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Altoona Urban Revitalization Area. 9. Resolution approving Amendment the Urban Revitalization Plan for the Altoona Urban Revitalization Area. 10. Public Hearing to consider plans, specifications, and form of contract for Adventureland Drive Joint Utility Trench project. 11. Resolution to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for Adventureland Drive Joint Utility Trench project. 12. Resolution to approve the contract and bond for Adventureland Drive Joint Utility Trench project. 13. Resolution making award of the contract for Adventureland Drive Joint Utility Trench project. 14. Resolution Awarding General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026E. City of Altoona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Council Meeting Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98850198821?pwd=aDFZVHMwdW1 …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

City Council

Council to consider $46.6 million in water revenue bonds and utility projects

The Altoona City Council will discuss several major infrastructure items, including the issuance of $46,600,000.00 in Water Revenue Bonds. The agenda also includes payments for water system improvements, fiber deployment, and sewer extensions.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of June 15, 2026, and June 22, 2026, Council Minutes. 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Resolution setting the date for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026E and authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection therewith. 6. Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $46,600,000.00 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026D. 7. Consider request from resident at 3995 NE Casebeer Dr. for sewer fee forgiveness in the amount of $137.04. 8. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills b) Pay Apps B1) Change Order #1 – On Track Construction, LLC – SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1 – ($28,069.21). B2) Pay App #9 – On Track Construction, LLC – SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1 - $108,587.56. B3) Pay App #2 – Price Electric – Altoona Phase 2 Fiber Deployment - $51,676.20. B4) Pay App #3 – Price Electric – Altoona Phase 2 Fiber Deployment - $39,075.78. B5) Pay App #4 – Story Construction Co. – Water System Improvements 2024 - $1,336,847.25. B6) Pay App #002 – Wynn Company, LLC – Water System Improvements 2024 …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss 33rd Street NW Extension and various infrastructure payments

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding the 33rd Street NW Extension Project, including preliminary plans and a resolution of necessity. The agenda also includes several payment applications for city construction projects and utility easement approvals.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of June 1, 2026, Council Minutes 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Councilmember Dunwoody presentation to the City of Altoona. 6. Presentation of swearing in of K9 Ricco and handler Officer McVey. 7. Presentation by Tiffany Tauscheck and Stacie LoVan with the Greater Des Moines Partnership. 8. Preliminary Resolution Pursuant to Section 384.42 of the Iowa Code Covering the 33rd Street NW Extension Project. 9. Resolution Approving and Adopting Preliminary Plans and Specifications, Estimate of Cost and Plat and Schedule (33rd Street NW Extension Project). 10. Resolution of Necessity (33rd Street NW Extension Project). 11. Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Brook Ridge Plat 6. 12. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills b) Pay Apps City of Altoona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Council Meeting Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98850198821?pwd=aDFZVHMwdW1XQUhqYmxQOVRtRVZPdz09 Meeting ID: 988 5019 8821 Passcode: 120424 One tap mobile +13126266799,,98850198821#,,,,*120424# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,98850198821#,,,,*120424# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Me …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

City Council

Altoona Council to consider urban renewal loan and site plan for Dayton Freight

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement. The council will also review a site plan for Dayton Freight at 1120 Adventureland Dr. NE and approve various construction payments.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of May 18, 2026, Council Minutes 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Brad Robbins with Iowa Rural Water Association (IRWA) presenting a scholarship award to Madison Oppelt. 6. Public Hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement. 7. Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement. 8. Resolution to approve a site plan for Dayton Freight located at 1120 Adventureland Dr. NE. 9. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills b) Pay Apps B1) Pay App #4 – Story Construction Co. – Water Treatment Plant No. 4 - $738,106.89. B2) Pay App #12 – DCI Group Inc. – Altoona Fire Station - $974,564.60. c) Consider approving Prairie Heritage Civic Center Plaza Pond Improvements Supplement to Construction Services – Supplement 2. d) Consider approving the Waste Hauler Permits. e) Consider Approving the Cigarette/Tobacco Permits. f) Resolution approving the Population Count for the 2025 Special Census. g) Resolution to Approve Year-End Fund Transfers. h) Consider Event Request - Adventureland Fireworks Display July 4, 2026 – RD July 5, 2026. i) Beer and Liquor Permits 1) Burge …
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Mon May 18, 2026

City Council

Altoona Council to discuss budget amendments and $12 million in water revenue bonds

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The meeting also includes resolutions for issuing over $12 million in water revenue bonds and setting new residential garbage and recycling rates.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of May 4, 2026, Council Minutes 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Presentation from Dakota Business Finance with Jason Forbes, DBF Vice President & Loan Officer to present a check to AEDC. 6. Recognize the Class of the 2026 Citizen Academy. 7. Proclamation for EMS Week – May 17-23, 2026. 8. Public Hearing for adopting budget amendment for June 30, 2026. 9. Resolution adopting the City of Altoona’s Amended Budget for the Year Ending June 30, 2026. 10. Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $6,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B. 11. Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $6,050,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2026C. 12. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills b) Pay Apps B1) Change Order #008 – The Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00. B2) Pay App #12 – The Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility-$2,224,273.74. B3) Change Order #3 – Sternquist Construction – 9th Street NE Reconstruction Project- Phase 2B Rise - $8,175.00. City of Altoo …
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Mon May 4, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss infrastructure agreements and public works payments

The Altoona City Council will consider several development and infrastructure agreements, including contracts with Marco Properties, LLC and I-80 Business II, LLC. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an electrical easement and a payment application for the Altoona Public Works Facility.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of April 20, 2026, and April 27, 2026, Council Minutes. 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Proclamation for National Police Week – May 11-16, 2026. 6. Public Hearing to consider granting an Electrical Easement to Mid-American Energy at 567 31st Avenue SW in Wayside Acres (Altoona). 7. Resolution authorizing the Sale of City Property – Lot 33 in Wayside Acres. 8. Resolution to approve an amendment to the Development Plan for the Stonebridge PUD. 9. Resolution to approve an amendment to the Stonebridge Preliminary Plat. 10. Consider approving Economic Development and Infrastructure Agreement with Marco Properties, LLC. 11. Consider approving Petition, Contract and Waiver agreement with I-80 Business II, LLC for sewer infrastructure. 12. Consider request from resident at 1021 9th Avenue NW for sewer fee forgiveness in the amount of $468.22. 13. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills b) Pay Apps City of Altoona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Council Meeting Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98850198821?pwd=aDFZVHMwdW1XQUhqYmxQOVRtRVZPdz09 Meeting ID: 988 5019 8821 Passcode: 120424 One …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026

City Council

Council to adopt FY2027 annual budget and Townsend Watershed improvements

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the FY2027 annual budget with a tax rate of 10.75097. The council will also consider contracts and plans for the Townsend Watershed Improvements Phase 3. Additionally, the meeting includes several payment approvals for local infrastructure projects.

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CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026, 6:30 P.M. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda 3. Approval of April 6, 2026, Budget Minutes and April 6, 2026, Council Minutes. 4. Citizens request to address council. 5. Presentation of Life Saving Awards to Officer Hulen and Officer Smith. 6. Presentation and swearing in of Sergeants Justin Edwards and Tyler Palmer. 7. Public Hearing to consider plans, specifications, and form of contract for Townsend Watershed Improvements Phase 3. 8. Resolution to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for Townsend Watershed Improvements Phase 3. 9. Resolution to approve the contract and bond for Townsend Watershed Improvements Phase 3. 10. Resolution making award of the contract for Townsend Watershed Improvements Phase 3. 11. Public Hearing for adopting The City of Altoona’s FY2027 Annual Budget for the year ending June 30, 2027 (Tax Rate 10.75097) 12. Resolution adopting The City of Altoona’s Annual Budget for the year ending June 30, 2027, (Tax Rate 10.75097). 13. Consider Consent Agenda a) Allow Bills b) Pay Apps B1) Pay App #11 – DCI Group Inc. – Altoona Fire Station - $470,850.12. City of Altoona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Council Meeting Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet …
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