Sheldon, IA

Board of Adjustment

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial meeting to consider a variance request for a property at 701 3rd Avenue. The board can only approve or deny the request, and may attach stipulations. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a city manager's report.

• Consider variance at 701 3rd Avenue
• Approve minutes of June 10, 2026
• Board member comments and City Manager's report

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with public forum and consent agenda items. Under new business, the council will consider engineering contracts for 19th Avenue and Highway 18 frontage roads, and discuss the City Manager position profile. The meeting is in person only, with a YouTube Live option.

• Engineering contract on 19th Avenue
• Engineering contract on Hwy 18 Frontage Roads
• Discussion on City Manager Position Profile
• Liquor license renewal for Crossroads Pavilion Event Center
• Approval of SCAT applicants

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning lots adjacent to Sheldon Crossing and Trijinks Addition, and on an easement in Trijinks Addition. The council will also discuss a city manager recruitment agreement and job description, consider an engineering agreement for 2nd Avenue Rehabilitation, and review a 9th Street proposal. Several consent agenda items include liquor license renewals and a library agreement with Archer.

• Public hearing to rezone lots adjacent to Sheldon Crossing and Trijinks Addition
• Public hearing on easement in Trijinks Addition
• Approval of City Manager Recruitment Agreement
• Approval of Engineering Agreement for 2nd Avenue Rehabilitation
• Approval of Temporary Outdoor Liquor License at Brady's Pub

Special City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the city manager vacancy, including a meeting with Theia Management Consulting. The agenda includes a public forum for comments on and off the agenda, followed by old business and reports.

• Meeting with Theia Management Consulting on City Manager Vacancy
• Discussion on City Manager Vacancy

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and issuing notes with a tax levy, and discuss FY 27 TIF expenditures. Consent items include setting public hearing dates for two rezoning requests and an easement, plus appointments to the fire department, SCAT, and the Library Board.

• Resolution to approve loan agreement and issue notes, with tax levy
• Discussion on FY 27 TIF expenditures
• Set public hearing for rezoning of 910 Prairie Trail Road and 921 Prairie Trail Road
• Set public hearing for rezoning of newly created lot in Trijinks Addition
• Set public hearing for easement in Trijinks Addition

The Sheldon City Council approved a resolution authorizing a loan agreement and the issuance of notes, including a tax levy to pay them, and approved a tax exemption certificate. The council also set public hearing dates for rezoning requests at 910 and 921 Prairie Trail Road and for a newly created lot in Trijinks Addition, as well as for an easement in Trijinks Addition. Appointments and consent agenda items were approved, but no substantive decisions were made on the city manager vacancy or FY 27 TIF expenditures, which were only discussed.

• Approved resolution for loan agreement, note issuance, and tax levy
• Approved tax exemption certificate
• Set public hearing date for rezoning of 910 and 921 Prairie Trail Road
• Set public hearing date for rezoning of newly created lot in Trijinks Addition
• Set public hearing date for easement in Trijinks Addition
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and financial reports
• Approved fire applicant Joshua Witvoet
• Approved SCAT applicant Jayda Hinrichsen

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two rezoning requests: one for a newly created lot in the Trijinks Addition and another for two properties on Prairie Trail Road, all from Agricultural to Residential Single (RS). A related easement vacation request is also on the agenda. These decisions will later be considered by the City Council.

• Rezoning of newly created lot in Trijinks Addition to Residential Single (RS) — Lance Koenders & John Jinkinson
• Request to vacate easement in Trijinks Addition
• Rezoning of 910 Prairie Trail Rd (Parcel #0049381700) from Agricultural to Residential Single (RS)
• Rezoning of 921 Prairie Trail Rd (Parcel #0049382200) from Agricultural to Residential Single (RS)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing on a loan agreement and bond issuance for EMS equipment, discuss the city manager vacancy, and consider wages for FY27, possibly in closed session. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as liquor license renewal, a library board appointment, and an alley closure for a church event.

• Public hearing on authorization of a loan agreement and issuance of notes for 2026 GO EMS Non-TIF Bond
• Discussion on City Manager Vacancy
• Discussion regarding wages and other employment conditions for FY27, possible closed session
• Approval of Pay Application #13 for Sheldon Upper Story Housing Project
• Approval of Updated Minimum Assessment Agreement on Trilogy Lot

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public forum, consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include third readings of sewer and water ordinance amendments, setting a public hearing for an emergency services non-TIF bond, and considering engineering proposals for the Pape Land Phase I design.

• 3rd Reading of Ordinance Amendment Regarding Sewer
• 3rd Reading of Ordinance Amendment Regarding Water
• Approval of Resolution Setting Public Hearing on July 1, 2026 on Emergency Services Non-TIF Bond
• Consider Proposals from Beck Engineering on Pape Land Phase I Design
• Resolution setting wages and benefits, effective July 1, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on two variance requests: a front-yard setback variance for a covered porch at 1610 Oak St, and a side-yard setback variance for a new 60' x 200' warehouse at Hefty Seeds (3206 Nettle Ave). The board also will approve prior meeting minutes and hear a City Manager's report.

• Variance to front yard setback for covered porch/entryway at 1610 Oak St (Matt & Tori Henning)
• Variance to side yard setback for new 60' x 200' warehouse at Hefty Seeds (Soil Science Properties, LLC) at 3206 Nettle Ave
• Property at 1610 Oak St is zoned Residential Multiple (RM)
• Property at 3206 Nettle Ave is zoned Agricultural, in O'Brien County 2-mile platting jurisdiction

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and consider a TIF rebate and development contract for Beck Engineering in Sheldon Crossing, along with a revenue waiver for a Trilogy lot. They will also conduct second readings of ordinance amendments regarding sewer and water, and consider rezoning parcels from Agricultural to Residential Single. The agenda includes several consent items such as pay applications for the Western Avenue Project and Upper Story Housing Project.

• Public hearing and consideration of TIF rebate and Contract for Development for Beck Engineering at Sheldon Crossing parcels 0049241042 & 0049241044
• Public hearing and consideration of resolution for City revenue waiver of $7,216.80 for Trilogy lot (parcel 0048495200)
• 2nd reading of ordinance amendment regarding sewer (1st reading approved 5/20; 3rd reading may be waived)
• 2nd reading of ordinance amendment regarding water (1st reading approved 5/20; 3rd reading may be waived)
• Authorize application and fee waiver for Sheldon Crossing area rezonings from Agricultural (AG) to Residential Single (RS)

Special City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the city manager transition. The council will confirm the status of the city manager and consider appointing interim managers. The meeting is in person only, with a public forum at the start for resident comments.

• Discussion on City Manager Transition
• Confirm status of the City Manager
• Consider the appointment of interim Managers

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing on a budget amendment for FY2025-2026 and consider first readings of ordinances to shorten Library Board terms from 6 to 3 years and amend water/sewer codes. Old business includes updates on TIF, the City Park Master Plan, and a proposed rezone of 43 lots from RM to RS.

• Public hearing and consideration of a budget amendment for FY2025-2026
• 1st reading of ordinance to shorten Library Board of Trustees terms from 6 to 3 years
• Update and direction on TIF, including review of SF2472 and rezone of South 43 lots from RM to RS
• Resolution approving $35,000 agreement with RIDES for FY27 (Urban Renewal/TIF)
• Set hearing for Beck Engineering TIF incentive and potential revenue waiver for Trilogy lot ($7,216.80)

The council approved an ordinance shortening Library Board of Trustees terms from six to three years and waived second and third readings. They also approved a bond counsel agreement for non-TIF emergency services, platted all former Pape land, rezoned phase 1 from RM to RS, set a public hearing for a TIF incentive for Beck Engineering, and approved FY27 agreements with RIDES and O'Brien County Economic Development. The city manager evaluation was postponed to June 3, 2026.

• Approved ordinance shortening Library Board terms to 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved bond counsel agreement with Ahlers Cooney for non-TIF emergency services (4-1)
• Platted all former Pape land (unanimous)
• Rezoned phase 1 of Pape land from RM to RS (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 3 on TIF incentive for Beck Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 agreement with RIDES for $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 allocation to O'Brien County Economic Development for $6,669 (unanimous)
• Postponed city manager evaluation to June 3, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial meeting to decide on two variance requests: one for a 380-square-foot lean-to addition at 1231 Kahler Ct, and another to allow redevelopment of the former Dog House property at 2607 Park St. The board can only approve or deny the requests and may impose stipulations. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a city manager's report.

• Variance for 380 sf lean-to addition at 1231 Kahler Ct (RS zoning) - Steve Rohwer
• Variance for redevelopment of 2607 Park St (AC zoning), former Dog House property - TPAAB Properties LLC / Troy Winkel
• Approve minutes of October 8, 2025
• Board member comments and City Manager's report

The Board of Adjustment approved a side-yard setback variance from 8 ft to 2 ft for a lean-to addition at 1231 Kahler Court, and approved a 10 ft setback variance for redevelopment of the former Dog House property at 2607 Park Street. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the board noted pending court decisions on other properties.

• Approved side-yard variance (8 ft to 2 ft) for lean-to addition at 1231 Kahler Ct (unanimous)
• Approved 10 ft setback variance for redevelopment at 2607 Park St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:16 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions for a recycling contract amendment and a rate increase effective August 1, 2026. They will also open bids for drainage and culvert replacement projects on West Highway 18/D Street and Wyman/16th Street, and consider a TIF incentive for Beck Engineering. The agenda includes several consent items such as a $235,308.25 pay application for the Western Avenue project and a police officer resignation.

• Resolution approving contract amendment for recycling, effective 7/1/26, and rate increase, effective 8/1/26
• Public hearings and contract awards for West Hwy 18 / D Street Drainage project and Wyman / 16th Culvert Replacement project
• Introduction and discussion of Beck Engineering TIF incentive for parcels in Sheldon Crossing with Arterial Commercial zoning
• Approval of Pay Application #12 for Western Avenue project in the amount of $235,308.25
• Accept resignation of Police Officer Zane Roberts, effective 5/1/26

The council awarded two drainage project contracts totaling $1,050,366.24: $761,190.24 to Vander Pol Excavating for the West Hwy 18/D Street project and $289,176.00 to Hulstein Contracting for the Wyman/16th Street culvert replacement. It also approved a garbage rate increase effective August 1, 2026, and a recycling contract amendment effective July 1, 2026. A TIF rebate request for Beck Engineering was tabled without a specific date. The consent agenda included approval of a $235,308.25 pay application for the Western Avenue project, a paramedic hire, and a liquor license renewal.

• Awarded $761,190.24 contract to Vander Pol Excavating for Hwy 18/D Street drainage (5-0)
• Awarded $289,176.00 contract to Hulstein Contracting for Wyman/16th Street drainage (5-0)
• Approved garbage rate increase effective 08/01/26 (5-0)
• Approved recycling contract amendment effective 07/01/26 (5-0)
• Approved $235,308.25 pay application #12 for Western Avenue project (consent)
• Approved hiring of full-time paramedic Amy Shields (consent)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Cobblestone Inn & Suites (consent)
• Tabled Beck Engineering TIF rebate request without a specific date

Special City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a Class C retail alcohol license application for Natalia's Mexican Store and Restaurant, LLC at 101 Park St. The agenda includes only this item plus standard procedural items. No other business is scheduled.

• Class C retail alcohol license application for Natalia's Mexican Store and Restaurant, LLC at 101 Park St.

The Sheldon City Council unanimously approved a Class C retail alcohol license for Natalia's Mexican Store and Restaurant at 101 Park Street. The meeting was a special session held on May 5, 2026, with all council members present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Class C retail alcohol license for Natalia's Mexican Store & Restaurant, 101 Park Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal years 2026-2027 and consider resolutions authorizing cost advances for urban renewal projects. The council will also vote on a new HR services agreement with Center Benefits and approve pay applications for the Upper Story Conversion Project and Western Avenue.

• Public hearing and resolution on Budget 26-27
• Resolution approving new agreement with Center Benefits for HR services
• Approval of Pay Application #11, Western Avenue for $247,858.50
• Resolution approving Pay Application No. 11 on Sheldon Upper Story Conversion Project
• Resolutions authorizing advancement of costs for urban renewal projects for FY26 and FY27

The council approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget after a public hearing, and also approved a new agreement with Center Benefits for HR services, adding language about employee confidentiality. All consent agenda items, including pay applications and liquor license updates, were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY 26-27 budget resolution (5-0)
• Approved HR services agreement with Center Benefits, adding confidentiality language (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, financial reports, ambulance insurance adjustments, liquor license update, and pay applications (5-0)
• Approved resolutions authorizing advancement of costs for urban renewal projects in FY 26 and FY 27 (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

This special meeting is solely for a public hearing on the property tax levy, as required by state code. No action will be taken on the levy, and no other items are on the agenda. The regular council meeting follows immediately after.

• Public hearing on property tax levy
• Discussion of HF718/SF2442 impact and backfill reduction
• Notice published March 25, 2026

The Sheldon City Council held a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-2027. Per state code, no action was taken on the levy. Residents spoke in opposition to the increase, citing the local option sales tax and the burden on senior citizens. The hearing was closed by a unanimous vote.

• Closed the property tax levy public hearing at 4:28 p.m. (motion by Hindt, second by Eggers; all ayes).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 4:29 p.m. (motion by Oostra, second by Wagner; all ayes).

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council is meeting to take final votes on two recycling-related ordinance amendments, approve a sewer project completion agreement, and set dates for a budget hearing and bid openings. The council will also consider a school parking request and a vendor fair permit waiver. Public comments are accepted at the start of the meeting.

• 3rd reading of ordinance amendments on illegal dumping and curbside recyclables, effective 7/1/26
• Resolution approving Final Completion Agreement for Collection System Improvements (Bainbridge Construction)
• Set April 15 as public hearing date for full budget adoption
• Authorize burn request for 2607 Park St (former Dog House property)
• Consider transient/peddler permit waivers for outdoor Vendor Fair at Bliss Salon & Spa, 2390 Park St (6/12-6/13/26)

The Sheldon City Council approved a request from Sheldon Christian School to prohibit parking on the east side of Garfield Avenue on school days to reduce congestion. The council also approved a transient/peddler permit for Bliss Salon & Spa's outdoor vendor fair with fees, and tabled a new HR services agreement with Center Benefits until legal counsel can clarify employee access. Two drainage projects on West Highway 18/D Street and Wyman/16th Street were approved for bidding and public hearings.

• Approved no parking on east side of Garfield Avenue on school days for Sheldon Christian School.
• Approved transient/peddler permit for Bliss Salon & Spa's outdoor vendor fair with $10 application fee and $100 fee per code.
• Tabled HR services agreement with Center Benefits until next meeting with Attorney Schreurs and Center Benefits present.
• Approved plans and specs for West Highway 18/D Street drainage project; set bid opening 04/30/26 and public hearing 05/06/26.
• Approved plans and specs for Wyman/16th Street drainage project; set bid opening 04/30/26 and public hearing 05/06/26.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, final completion agreement for collection system improvements, public hearing date for budget, liquor license renewal, and burn request at 2607 Park Street.
• Approved third reading of ordinance amendments on illegal dumping and curbside recyclable container requirements.
• Council will evaluate Sanford Hospital's offered land for SCAT building needs.

Fast Act Applications

The Region 3 Transportation Technical Committee will meet to review and discuss applications for the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, which allocates federal transportation funding for a 9-county region including Sheldon. The agenda includes old business such as chair selection, a project change request from Sioux Center, and discussion of target amounts, followed by new business presentations and open discussion. This is an annual meeting hosted by NWIPD and is important for local transportation projects.

• Review of applications for 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• City of Sioux Center project change request
• Discussion of target amounts for funding
• Chair selection for the committee

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold second readings of two recycling ordinance amendments targeting illegal dumping and curbside recyclable container requirements, both effective July 1, 2026. New business includes accepting a grain vac donation for the fire department and discussing downtown signage, billboards, and a broader sign code review. The consent agenda covers a new 28E fire protection agreement with Floyd Township, pay applications for the Upper Story Conversion Project, and liquor license renewals.

• Second reading of ordinance amendment on illegal dumping (effective 7/1/26)
• Second reading of ordinance requiring curbside recyclables to fit in compliant cans (effective 7/1/26)
• Resolution adopting new 28E agreement with Floyd Township for fire protection
• Resolution approving Pay Application No. 9 and No. 10 on Sheldon Upper Story Conversion Project
• Discussion of downtown signage, billboards, and sign code review

The council approved a moratorium on signs until December 31, 2026, covering all digital signs and off-premises billboards, and authorized hiring Planning Solutions for up to $5,000 to draft a new sign ordinance. The consent agenda was approved, including a new 28E fire protection agreement with Floyd Township, pay applications for the Upper Story Conversion Project, a farm lease for the former Pape ground, liquor license renewals, and a property tax hearing date. Second readings were passed for ordinances on illegal dumping and requiring recycle containers, with the effective date to be set at third reading. A grain vac donation from Farm Bureau Federation for the fire department was accepted.

• Approved sign moratorium until 12/31/26 covering all digital signs and off-premises billboards (5-0)
• Authorized staff to hire Planning Solutions for sign ordinance rewrite, not to exceed $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including new 28E fire agreement with Floyd Township, pay applications, farm lease, liquor renewals, and property tax hearing (5-0)
• Passed second reading of illegal dumping ordinance (5-0)
• Passed second reading of recycle container ordinance (5-0)
• Accepted grain vac donation from Farm Bureau Federation for Sheldon Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Shantel Oostra appointment to Children's World Board (consent)
• Accepted Bill Boscaljon resignation from Library Board (consent)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinance amendments related to illegal dumping and curbside recycling container requirements. The council will also discuss reallocating bond proceeds for the W. Highway 18 project and consider appointments to the Crossroads Pavilion and Parks & Recreation boards.

• First reading of ordinance amendment on illegal dumping (second and third readings may be waived)
• First reading of ordinance amendment requiring recyclable items to fit in compliant cans
• Public hearing on reallocation of unspent bond proceeds to W. Highway 18 project
• Consideration of mayor's appointment of April Schaeffer to Crossroads Pavilion Board (5-year term)
• Consideration of mayor's appointment of Jennifer Anderson to Parks & Recreation Board (5-year term)

The council unanimously approved first readings of ordinances on illegal dumping and mandatory recycling containers, effective July 1, 2026, and a memorandum of understanding with De Kruif Disposal. They also approved reallocating unspent water tower bond proceeds to the W. Highway 18 project and a resolution declaring intent to issue debt to reimburse fire capital expenditures for a fire tanker. An engagement agreement with Ahlers Cooney for bonding was tabled (3-2).

• Approved first reading of illegal dumping ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of recycling container ordinance effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-4171: MOU with De Kruif Disposal effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-4172: reallocating unspent water tower bond proceeds to W. Highway 18 project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-4173: declaring intent to issue debt for fire tanker reimbursement (unanimous)
• Tabled engagement agreement with Ahlers Cooney for bonding (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, ownership change, and license renewals (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the FY27 budget, including TIF and LOST bond reviews, and consider a resolution to remove a 1996 minimum assessment agreement for the Super 8 Motel. New oaths will be administered for the EMA Director and Assistant Director. The consent agenda includes approval of claims, financial reports, and a resolution to reallocate unspent proceeds from the 2022 capital loan notes.

• Resolution authorizing removal of 1996 Minimum Assessment Agreement for 210 N 2nd Ave, Super 8 Motel
• New agreement with Center Benefits for HR Services
• TIF bonding review (approx. $3.5m) and LOST bonding review (approx. $600,000 general obligation)
• Oaths for EMA Director Travis Buyert and Assistant Director Jared Holtrop
• Resolution fixing date for meeting on reallocation of unspent proceeds from General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022

The council approved a consent agenda including minutes, claims, financial reports, and a resignation. They removed a minimum assessment agreement for the Super 8 Motel at 210 N 2nd Ave. A $60,000 allocation for daycare buydown was added to the TIF budget, with details to be determined later. The FY27 budget workshop continued with discussions on TIF bonding, LOST, and emergency services.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, financial reports, resignation, and EMA applicants (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R26-4170 removing minimum assessment at 210 N 2nd Ave (5-0)
• Inserted $60,000 into TIF budget for daycare buydown, details to be determined later (5-0)
• Consensus to budget LOST as proposed and work on emergency services bond in future
• Consensus to discuss TIF bond items after legislation adjourns in May
• Consensus for Schreurs to draft new HR services contract for council review

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public forum, then consider a consent agenda that includes approving Pay Application No. 8 for the Sheldon Upper Story Conversion Project and a drainage engineering proposal for W. Park (Highway 18) and D Ave. The meeting also continues a budget workshop begun the previous day.

• Resolution approving Pay Application No. 8 for the Sheldon Upper Story Conversion Project
• 415 West Park Street minimum assessment agreement
• Consider engineering proposal for W. Park (Highway 18) and D Ave area drainage project
• Continuation of Budget Workshop (see 2/3/26 - 2/4/26 agenda)

The Sheldon City Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, claims, and six resolutions. The resolutions covered EMA leadership appointments, a pay application for the Upper Story Conversion Project, a minimum assessment agreement for 415 W Park Street, and an engineering proposal for the West Park Street & D Street drainage project with Beck Engineering. The council also continued a budget workshop, discussing funding requests from partner organizations and TIF allocations.

• Approved consent agenda with 6 resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R26-4165 for EMA leadership appointments
• Approved Resolution R26-4166 for Pay Application No. 8 for Sheldon Upper Story Conversion Project
• Approved Resolution R26-4167 for minimum assessment agreement at 415 W Park Street
• Approved Resolution R26-4168 for engineering proposal for West Park Street & D Street drainage project with Beck Engineering
• Continued budget workshop; discussed funding requests from RIDES ($35,000), Golf Course ($25,000), Mid Sioux ($1,000), Upper Des Moines ($4,000), Family Crisis Centers ($5,000)

City Council Budget Workshop

The Sheldon City Council is holding a two-day budget workshop to review and discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The workshop covers department presentations, partner organization funding requests, and potential bonding for public works and emergency services. No final decisions are made at this workshop; it is a discussion and review session.

• Potential bonding up to $3.5 million in TIF for general public works projects and $600,000 in general obligation bonds for emergency services equipment
• Partner organization funding requests: RIDES ($35,000), Golf ($25,000), Children's World ($32,448), and others
• Children's World rate buydown pilot program extension discussion ($58,240)
• Department presentations include Ambulance, Fire, Police, Library, Public Works, and others
• Review of Mayor/Council goals and capital project plans (5-year CIP, 15-year emergency services plan, 5-year airport plan)

The Sheldon City Council held a two-day budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year, reviewing department requests and revenue projections. No final votes were taken; the workshop was informational and deliberative. Key proposals discussed include funding a 9th police officer, a full-time children's librarian, and capital items for emergency services.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned workshop at 7:15 p.m. (5-0)
• No other decisions made; all items were discussed only

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will consider updating ordinances on illegal dumping and curbside recycling, and discuss scheduling budget workshops in February. A financial review of bonding capacity and debt, including potential early payoff of wastewater plant debt, is also on the agenda. The meeting includes a public forum for comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Consider updating ordinance 41.15 on illegal dumping and schedule first reading
• Consider updating ordinance 105.09 on curbside recyclable items in compliant cans
• Review bonding capacity and debt with D.A. Davidson, including $1M and $2.91M bond scenarios
• Discuss early payoff of higher-interest callable GO (TIF) wastewater treatment plant debt
• Pre-budget discussion on TIF and Local Option Sales Tax (LOST)

The council approved moving budget workshops to February 3-4 and directed staff to draft ordinances prohibiting illegal dumping and requiring containers for both garbage and recycling. A consent agenda was approved, including acceptance of a firefighter retirement, worker's compensation and fire assistance grant resolutions, and a change order for the west water tower project. The council also entered closed session to discuss wages and benefits but took no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, financial reports, liquor license update, event permit, ambulance insurance adjustments, retirement acceptance, worker's compensation resolution, fire assistance grant resolution, and water tower change order (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance prohibiting illegal dumping in recycling (5-0)
• Directed staff to update Code section 105.09 to require containers for both garbage and recycling (5-0)
• Set budget workshops for February 3-4 (5-0)
• Entered closed session per Iowa Code 21; no action taken afterward (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The council will also discuss new fire township agreements for Carroll and Floyd townships, a recycling update, and the City Park Master Plan. Several consent agenda items include a $62,415.96 change order and $156,178.96 pay application for the Western Ave project.

• Public hearing and consideration of budget amendment for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of Change Order #2 ($62,415.96) and Pay Application #10 ($156,178.96) for Western Ave project
• Termination and new valuation-based fire agreements for Carroll and Floyd townships
• Discussion of City Park Master Plan with public comment period
• Pre-budget session discussion on TIF and Local Option Sales Tax

The Sheldon City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, claims, a liquor license renewal, a change order and pay application for the Western Avenue project, the mayor's reappointment of Pete Hamill as Mayor Pro Tem, and a pay application for the Upper Story Conversion Project. A public hearing was held and a resolution approving a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026 was passed. The council also authorized termination of fire township agreements with Carroll and Floyd townships and directed the Parks and Recreation Board to explore options for the playground and west parking at City Park.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, liquor license for Fore Season Swings, change order #2 ($62,415.96) and pay application #10 ($156,178.96) for Western Ave project, reappointment of Pete Hamill as Mayor Pro Tem, and Resolution R26-4161 for pay application #7 on the Upper Story Conversion Project.
• Approved Resolution R26-4162 approving a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026 after a public hearing with no comments.
• Authorized termination of fire township agreements with Carroll and Floyd townships and use of new valuation-based agreements.
• Directed the Parks and Recreation Board to explore options for the playground and west parking at City Park, after a public hearing on the City Park Master Plan.
• Discussed recycling and tabled further action until more thought can be given.
• Discussed TIF and LOST for upcoming budget workshop, noting potential loss of at least $800,000 in TIF revenue if state legislation passes.
• Discussed the 421 3rd Avenue arch project; council expressed support but disagreed on location, with suggestion to place it in City Park.