{
 "city": "Sheldon",
 "state": "IA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/sheldon-ia/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to consider variance at 701 3rd Avenue",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/791/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/791"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider engineering contracts for 19th Avenue and Hwy 18 frontage roads",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/789/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/789"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearings on rezoning and easement near Sheldon Crossing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/784/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/784"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss city manager vacancy with consulting firm",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/788/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/788"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on loan agreement, tax levy, and TIF spending plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/779/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/779/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/779"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Trijinks Addition rezoning and easement vacation requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/742/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/742"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss city manager vacancy and FY27 wages",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/783/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/783"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to set public hearing on emergency services bond",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/785/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/785"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Two variance requests: Oak St porch setback & Hefty Seeds warehouse",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/780/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/780"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider TIF incentive, rezoning, and sewer/water ordinance changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/744/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/744"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss city manager transition and interim appointment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/786/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/786"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider shortening Library Board terms, TIF updates, and budget amendment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/740/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/740/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/740"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to weigh variances for Kahler Ct lean-to and Park St redevelopment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/745/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/745/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/745"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider recycling contract amendment and rate increase",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/739/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/739/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/739"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on alcohol license for Natalia's Mexican Store & Restaurant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/778/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/778/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/778"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on FY 26-27 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/743/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/743/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/743"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing on property tax levy, no action taken",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/738/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/738/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Sheldon Council to vote on recycling ordinances, sewer project closeout",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/737/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/737/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/737"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Fast Act Applications",
   "headline": "Region 3 committee to review federal transport funding applications",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/700/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/700"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider recycling ordinance changes, downtown signage, and fire protection agreement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/736/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/736/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/736"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider recycling ordinance changes and bond reallocation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/741/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/741/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/741"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review FY27 budget, TIF bonds, and Super 8 tax deal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/703/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/703/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/703"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to continue budget workshop, approve pay app for upper-story project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/702/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/702/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/702"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "City Council Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Sheldon City Council holds two-day budget workshop for FY26-27",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/652/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/652/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/652"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss recycling ordinance updates and budget workshops",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/651/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/651/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/651"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Regular City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on budget amendment for FY 2025-2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/699/PDF/get_agenda_document_link",
   "minutes_url": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/699/minutes/get_agenda_document_link",
   "source": "https://towncloud.io/go/sheldon-ia/agendas/699"
  }
 ]
}