Ottumwa public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, property conveyance to Wash King, Inc., and two zoning changes. The body will also consider contracts for condemned property demolition and the purchase of traffic detection systems.
- Resolution No. 279-2024: FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
- Resolution No. 285-2024: $55,600 for video detection systems and cameras from TATPL
- Demolition contracts: 516 Gladstone ($11,300), 320 North Holt ($13,700), and 625 Morris Street ($9,700)
- Ordinance No. 3236-2025: Zoning change for 102 North Hancock and 103 North James to R-5 High Density
- Ordinance No. 3237-2025: Zoning change for 2411 and 2415 North Court to C-2 Community Commercial
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 274-2024 to convey real property interests to the Iowa Department of Transportation and approve a related temporary easement purchase agreement. The council will also award the police department towing contract to Deran's Towing, approve the 2025 budget for the Ottumwa Water Works Board, and adopt a $201,155.46 demolition assessment for ten properties. An ordinance will amend the municipal code to revise the Airport Director title and board meeting times.
- Resolution 274-2024: approve conveyance of real property to Iowa DOT and temporary easement purchase agreement (public hearing)
- Award towing contract to Deran's Towing for the Ottumwa Police Department
- Resolution 271-2024: approve the 2025 budget for the Ottumwa Water Works Board
- Resolution 272-2024: approve $201,155.46 demolition assessment for ten properties
- Ordinance 3235-2024: amend municipal code sections 8-2(e) and (f) to revise Airport Director title and board meeting times
Board of Health
The Ottumwa Board of Health will approve minutes from the October meeting and hold public hearings on condemning structures at 424 Waverly, 642 S. Milner, and 1550 Mable. For each property the board may order demolition, removal, leveling, and cost assessment against the owners. The decisions will be recorded at the meeting on November 19, 2024.
- Approve minutes from Meeting No. 5 (October 1, 2024).
- Condemn structures at 424 Waverly, order demolition and cost recovery.
- Condemn structures at 642 S. Milner, order demolition and cost recovery.
- Condemn structures at 1550 Mable, order demolition and cost recovery.
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council will hold a special work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget goals. Staff presented that revenues are projected to fall short of expenditures, with a modest 1% increase in values and an average increase target of 1.75%. The discussion includes a proposed approximately $0.18 reduction in the Consolidated General Fund Levy for FY26 and a decision to keep the debt levy unchanged. Additional topics are the Road Use Tax Fund shortfall and financing of the Capital Improvement Program.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Budget Goals
- Proposed approx. $0.18 reduction in Consolidated General Fund Levy for FY26
- No new debt planned for FY26; debt levy to remain constant
- Review of Road Use Tax Fund revenue shortfall
- Review of Capital Improvement Program financing
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, a claims list, and several board appointments. It will vote on multiple resolutions covering contracts for demolition, asbestos abatement, and policy updates, as well as a public hearing on a cemetery building project. Additional items include a lease of airport land to Central Cable Contractors and the purchase of two police interceptor vehicles. The meeting also sets a public hearing date for a proposed lease of 200 acres at the regional airport.
- Approve purchase of two 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles for $99,978 total
- Authorize lease agreement with Central Cable Contractors for land at Ottumwa Regional Airport for about two months
- Resolution 242-2024 approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Urban Renewal Report
- Public hearing to approve plans, specifications, and contract for the Cemetery Office and Maintenance Building Project
- Resolution 259-2024 approving competitive bidding and public hearing for conveyance of property in Westgate Economic Development Urban Renewal Area to Wash King, Inc.
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council will consider Ordinance No. 3232-2024, which adds Article XVI to Chapter 23 of the municipal code to set registration, equipment, and operating rules for golf carts. The council will also discuss a feasibility study for commercial flights at Ottumwa Airport, a fountain and lighting project at Greater Ottumwa Park, the creation of a Grants Administrator staff position, and the growing homeless population. All agenda items are subject to discussion and/or action.
- Ordinance No. 3232-2024 – new Article XVI regulating golf carts, including permits and safety requirements
- Ottumwa Airport feasibility study for commercial flights
- Fountain, lagoon, campground pump and lighting system at Greater Ottumwa Park
- Proposal to add a Grants Administrator position to city staff
- Discussion of the increased homeless population in Ottumwa
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including a lease agreement for a 6,000‑square‑foot building at the Ottumwa Regional Airport. Other items include property conveyances, sewer‑project contracts, and equipment purchases. The council will also consider a consent agenda covering minutes, financial statements, and the purchase of six galvanized light poles for $26,298.
- Approve lease of Building No. 34 (6,000 sq ft) at the Ottumwa Regional Airport (Resolution 227‑2024)
- Convey real property at 1229 Brentwood to Weston McKee for $81,200 (Resolution 232‑2024)
- Award construction contract for Blake’s Branch Sewer Separation, Phase 8, Division 3 (Resolution 236‑2024)
- Purchase six galvanized light poles for $26,298 for the Electrical Department (Consent agenda item 4)
- Purchase a 2024 Magnum Patcher for $68,000 for the Streets Department (Resolution 238‑2024)
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council and Wapello County Supervisors will hold a joint work session with an economic development panel. The panel, featuring specialists and legal counsel from Ahlers & Cooney, will present and discuss incentive tools such as tax abatements and tax‑increment financing. No formal actions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and public Q&A.
- Economic Development Discussion panel with specialists and Ahlers & Cooney legal representation
- Presentation by Mike Macri, Vice President, CBRE on economic incentive packages (20 min)
- Presentation by Nathan Overberg, Ahlers & Cooney on tax abatements and TIF (15 min)
- Introduction by Marc Roe, Executive Director, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress (5 min)
- Panel Q&A session
Board of Health
The Ottumwa Board of Health will hold public hearings and vote on condemning structures at six city addresses. For each property, the board will order prompt demolition, removal, and leveling of the lot, with all associated costs assessed against the property owners. The agenda lists the specific sites and the recommended actions for each.
- Condemnation of structures at 144 N. Willard – order demolition, removal, leveling, costs to owner
- Condemnation of structures at 320 N. Holt – order demolition, removal, leveling, costs to owner
- Condemnation of structures at 516 Gladstone – order demolition, removal, leveling, costs to owner
- Condemnation of structures at 625 Morris – order demolition, removal, leveling, costs to owner
- Condemnation of structures at 814 Wabash – order demolition, removal, leveling, costs to owner
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes, a claims list, and a reappointment recommendation. It will consider multiple resolutions authorizing purchases for the fire department, equipment upgrades, and a $755,000 General Obligation Capital Loan. Additional items include a new golf‑cart registration fee and a public hearing date for Justice Assistance Grant spending.
- Approve purchase of a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 for the Fire Dept/HazMat ($63,000).
- Approve purchase of equipment for the 2024 Sutphen Fire Apparatus ($16,711.10).
- Approve replacement of a Hydromatic 60RDP Load‑out Pump for WPCF ($14,518).
- Approve $755,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2024B (Resolution 204‑2024).
- Establish a permit fee for golf‑cart registration (Resolution 202‑2024).
Mayor City Council
The City Council held a public hearing and approved proceedings to issue up to $800,000 in general obligation capital loan notes. These funds will be used to purchase a new landfill compactor for the Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill.
- Resolution No. 189-2024: Authorization of General Obligation Capital Loan Notes not to exceed $800,000
- Resolution No. 198-2024: Purchase of an Aljon Series 500 Landfill Compactor for $733,756
- Discussion regarding Humana Group Medicare Advantage Plan renewal
- Resolution No. 147-2024: Agreement with McMahon Associates, Inc. for Professional Consulting Services (Tabled item)
Mayor City Council
The Ottumwa City Council will hold a public hearing to authorize a loan agreement and issue up to $16,000,000 in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes. The council will also consider resolutions for additional loan notes, equipment purchases, and ordinance changes. Several items are on the consent agenda, including purchases for the Sewer Department and reappointment of a planning commission member.
- Approve purchase of a CaseMini Excavator for $101,274.08 for the Sewer Department
- Approve purchase of a Vacall (Sewer Cleaning/VacTruck) for $586,453.04 for the Sewer Department
- Public hearing to authorize a Loan Disbursement Agreement and issue Notes not to exceed $16,000,000 (Resolution No. 182-2024)
- Ordinance No. 3232-2024 adding Article XVI for golf cart regulation within city limits
- Ordinance No. 3233-2024 changing zoning of 1014 North Elm Street from R‑2 to R‑4 Multifamily Residential
Board of Health
The Board of Health will hold public hearings to consider the condemnation and demolition of four structures. If approved, costs for demolition and leveling will be assessed against the properties or owners.
- Condemnation hearing for 1309 Castle
- Condemnation hearing for 103 South Adams
- Condemnation hearing for 225 Paris Street
- Condemnation hearing for 714 North Cooper
Board of Health
The Board of Health will hold public hearings to consider the condemnation and demolition of three structures. If approved, demolition and leveling costs will be assessed against the properties or owners.
- Condemnation hearing for 851 S. Davis
- Condemnation hearing for 1515 West Main
- Condemnation hearing for 120 North Davis