Van Meter, IA
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👤 Members & officials (5)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Jarin Young — Councilmember
- Jason Barney — Councilmember
- Joe Lake — Councilmember
- Joel Akers — Councilmember
- Travis Brott — Councilmember
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:30
Planning and Zoning
Van Meter Planning and Zoning to review MidAmerican substation site plan and Idylwilde plat
The Van Meter Planning and Zoning Commission meets on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall, 310 Mill Street. The agenda includes routine items — call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and approval of the May 6, 2026 meeting minutes. The commission will then discuss and consider two items: a MidAmerican Substation Site Plan Review and an Extraterritorial Plat Review for Idylwilde. No decisions are listed as final; the agenda shows these as discussion and consideration items.
- MidAmerican Substation Site Plan Review
- Extraterritorial Plat Review - Idylwilde
- Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
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City Hall, Van Meter
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Planning & Zoning
Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM
Monday, October 5, 2026
310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
City Hall
Commissioners
Garret Hulse
Patrick Miller
Jermey Feldman
Scot Cook
Adam Coyle
Andrew Cerven
City Staff
Annette Ekhof, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Maddie Lavallee, Deputy City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Chris Campbell, Building Inspector & Zoning
Administrator
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the Planning and Zoning Committee is prohibited
from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment
under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All
comments from the public, Planning and Zoning Committee, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon
recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and
references to personalities and abiding by the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful
of one another. • All comments will be directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approva …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 19:00
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 19:00
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Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
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Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 19:00
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Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 19:00
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Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 19:00
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Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon May 10, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Jun 14, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Jul 12, 2027 · 18:00
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Mon Aug 9, 2027 · 18:00
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Recent meetings
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00
Parks and Recreation
City Hall, Van Meter
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Van Meter council weighs selling city-owned property at 415 Grant Street
The Van Meter City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 310 Mill Street. The agenda centers on new business: strategic planning with the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development, three resolutions, and two change orders. Resolution No. 2026-64 proposes selling city-owned real property at 415 Grant Street and setting a public hearing; Resolution No. 2026-63 sets a public hearing on a State Revolving Fund loan application and the city's water supply system improvement project. The council will also review City Code governance Chapters 1-7 and discuss Bob Feller memorabilia.
- Resolution No. 2026-64: proposes sale of city-owned real property at 415 Grant Street and sets a public hearing
- Resolution No. 2026-63: sets a public hearing on a State Revolving Fund loan application and the water supply system improvement project
- Resolution No. 2026-62: appoints a city liaison and delegates administrative authority for the Dallas County Outdoor Warning Siren Replacement Program
- Change Order No. 1 for the Booster Station No. 1 Rehabilitation Project and Change Order No. 1 for the Raccoon River Bridge Improvements
- Goal setting and strategic planning for the City of Van Meter with Ethan Wherry of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development (MIPA)
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City Hall , Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
6:00 PM
Monday, September 28, 2026
310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
City Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Annette Ekhoff, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Grace Wilder, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Ca …
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Van Meter Council to discuss street safety and property redevelopment
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding new ordinances for peddlers and mobile food vendors. The meeting also includes discussions on the sale and redevelopment of 415 Grant Street and potential traffic safety improvements.
- Public hearings for Ordinance 2026-6 (peddlers and solicitors) and Ordinance 2026-7 (mobile food vendors)
- Proposed sale and redevelopment of 415 Grant Street
- Request for property tax exemption and abatement for 415 Grant Street
- Petition for temporary traffic control on F-910 and Richland Road
- Possible action on all-way stop control at F90/360th Street and Richland Road
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Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
6:00 PM
Monday, September 14, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Annette Ekhoff, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Grace Wilder, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda: …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Hall , Van Meter
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Hall, Van Meter
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
310 Mill Street, VAN METER
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to set hearings on peddler and food vendor rules, discuss public safety facility
The Van Meter City Council will consider adopting rules of procedure, check signing, and credit card policies, and will set public hearing dates for proposed ordinances amending peddler/solicitor and mobile food vendor regulations. The council will also receive a report and discuss a public safety facility for police and fire.
- Resolution #2026-53 adopting council rules of procedure and governance policies
- Resolution #2026-54 approving check signing policy
- Resolution #2026-55 approving credit card policy
- Resolution #2026-56 setting public hearing for Ordinance 2026-6 (peddlers, solicitors, transient merchants)
- Resolution #2026-57 setting public hearing for Ordinance 2026-7 (mobile food vendors)
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✓ Decided: Van Meter council adopts governance, check-signing and credit card policies
The Van Meter City Council approved three resolutions setting its own rules of procedure and governance policies, a check signing policy, and a credit card policy, all on 5-0 votes. It also set public hearing dates for two proposed ordinance changes, one on peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants (4-1, with Joel Akers voting no) and one on mobile food vendors (5-0). The council approved an agreement with the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development for capital improvement plan and city council goal setting services, 5-0. Council and staff also discussed needs for a stand-alone public safety facility for police and fire, with no action recorded.
- Approved Resolution #2026-53 adopting council rules of procedure and governance policies (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-54 approving a check signing policy (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-55 approving a credit card policy (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-56 setting a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 2026-6 amending Chapter 122: Peddlers, Solicitors, Transient Merchants (4-1-0, Akers nay)
- Approved Resolution #2026-57 setting a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 2026-7 amending Chapter 123: Mobile Food Vendors (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution #2026-58 approving an agreement with the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for Community Development for capital improvement plan and city council goal setting services (5-0-0)
- Discussed needs for a stand-alone public safety facility for police and fire; no action recorded
- Approved the agenda (5-0-0) and adjourned at 07:08 PM (5-0-0)
City Hall, Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
6:00 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
City Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Annette Ekhoff, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Grace Wilder, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call …
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Business Meeting
Minutes
6:00 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
City Hall
Meeting Minutes:
1.
Call to Order
The Van Meter City Council met for a regular council meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the United
Methodist Church located at 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting
to order at 06:00 PM. The following council members were present upon roll call: Travis Brott, Joel
Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Staff present: City Administrator Annette Ekhoff, Police
Chief Mike Brown and Deputy City Clerk Maddie Lavallee.
2.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Travis Brott, Councilmember Joel Akers, Councilmember Jason Barney,
Councilmember Joe Lake, Councilmember Jarin Young.
3.
Approval of the Agenda
Motion by Travis Brott to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Joel Akers. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
4.
New Business
a.
RESOLUTION #2026-53 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF VAN METER CITY
COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND GOVERNANCE POLICIES
Motion by Jason Barney to approve RESOLUTION #2026-53 — A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
CITY OF VAN METER CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND GOVERNANCE
POLICIES. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott,
Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abs …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on water rate ordinance and demolition contract
The Van Meter City Council will hold its regular business meeting, including a final vote on a water rate ordinance and a resolution ratifying a demolition contract. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as approving minutes, claims, and a road closure request, as well as resolutions on a property sale hearing, fire department appointment, and meeting notice postings.
- Third and final reading and motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-05 amending Chapter 92 (Water Rates)
- Resolution No. 2026-51 ratifying award of Dahl Building Demolition Project to Carter Construction Group, LLC
- Resolution No. 2026-52 approving a three-year agreement with Caselle LLC for reconciliation services
- Resolution No. 2026-47 setting a public hearing date for the proposed sale of real property at 415 Grant Street
- Road closure request for West Street between Grant and Wilson on August 8, 2026
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✓ Decided: Van Meter council adopts water rate ordinance and ratifies Dahl Building demolition award
The Van Meter City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-05 amending Chapter 92 on water rates after a third and final reading, both by 5-0 votes. The council also ratified the award of the Dahl Building demolition project to Carter Construction Group, LLC, including work already performed before formal approval, and approved a three-year agreement with Caselle LLC for reconciliation services. The consent agenda was approved with Resolution 2026-48 (appointing a member to the Van Meter Volunteer Fire Department) removed for separate handling; the minutes do not record a vote on that resolution.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-05 amending Chapter 92 — water rates (5-0-0)
- Approved third and final reading of Ordinance No. 2026-05 (5-0-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda with Item G (Resolution 2026-48) removed (5-0-0)
- Approved Booster Station No. 1 Rehabilitation Partial Payment No. 2 (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-51 ratifying Dahl Building demolition award to Carter Construction Group, LLC and authorizing payment (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-52, three-year agreement with Caselle LLC for reconciliation services (5-0-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0-0)
- Adjourned at 07:27 PM (5-0-0)
Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
7:00 PM
Monday, August 10, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Annette Ekhoff, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Alleg …
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Business Meeting
Minutes
7:00 PM
Monday, August 10, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Meeting Minutes:
1.
Call to Order
The Van Meter City Council met for a regular council meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the United
Methodist Church located at 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting
to order at 07:00 PM. The following council members were present upon roll call: Travis Brott, Joel
Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Staff present: City Administrator Annette Ekhoff, Deputy
City Clerk Maddie Lavallee, City Attorney John Fatino, City Engineer Randy Johnson, Police Chief Mike
Brown, Library Director Jonatha Basye, and Public Works Director Drew McCombs.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Herman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Roll Call
Present: Councilmember Travis Brott, Councilmember Joel Akers, Councilmember Jason Barney,
Councilmember Joe Lake, Councilmember Jarin Young
4.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Jarin Young to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
5.
Public Comment
None.
6.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Travis Brott to approve the Consent Agenda removing Item G - Resolution 2026-48.
Seconded by Joel Akers. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason
Barney, Joe Lake, J …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider Richland Road trail change order, Verizon lease, and rules update
The Van Meter City Council is meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a change order for the Richland Road trail project, a lease agreement with Verizon, updates to council rules and governance policies, and a status update on the 601 Main project. No final votes are listed on the agenda; items are under discussion and consideration.
- Richland Road Trail Change Order No. 2
- Verizon lease agreement
- City Council Rules of Procedure and Governance Policies
- 601 Main project update
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✓ Decided: Van Meter Council approves Richland Road trail change order
The Van Meter City Council approved Change Order No. 2 for the Richland Road Trail project and adopted new council rules of procedure and governance policies, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. No action was taken on a Verizon lease or the 601 Main project, which were discussed but not decided.
- Approved Richland Road Trail Change Order No. 2 (5-0)
- Approved City Council Rules of Procedure and Governance Policies (5-0)
- No action on Verizon lease
- No action on 601 Main project update
Van Meter Library , Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
505 Grant St , Van Meter, IA 50261
Van Meter Library
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Annette Ekhoff, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Sam Chia, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Ca …
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Business Meeting
Minutes
6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
505 Grant St , Van Meter, IA 50261
Van Meter Library
Meeting Minutes:
1.
Call to Order
The Van Meter City Council met for a regular council meeting on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Van
Meter Library, located at 505 Grant Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting to
order at 06:00 PM. The following council members were present upon roll call: Travis Brott, Joel Akers,
Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Staff present: City Administrator Annette Ekhoff, Deputy City
Clerk Maddie Lavallee, Police Chief Mike Brown, and Library Director Jonatha Basye. Others present:
Tabitha Slaughter, Library Board President.
2.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Joel Akers to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
3.
Discussion and Consideration
a.
RICHLAND ROAD TRAIL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
Motion by Travis Brott to approve RICHLAND ROAD TRAIL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2. Seconded
by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason
Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
b.
VERIZON LEASE
No action was taken by council.
c.
CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND GOVERNANCE POLICIES
Motion by Jason Barney to approve CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AN …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Joel Akers to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve RICHLAND ROAD TRAIL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jason Barney to approve CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND GOVERNANCE POLICIES. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Joel Akers. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:00
Board of Adjustment
Van Meter Board of Adjustment to hear variance request for 217 2nd Avenue
The Van Meter Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request from Ian and Cora Hoffman for property at 217 2nd Avenue. The board will hold a public hearing and then discuss and possibly decide on the request. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting.
- Public hearing on variance request by Ian and Cora Hoffman for 217 2nd Avenue
- Discussion and possible action on the Hoffman variance request
- Approval of March 12, 2026 Board of Adjustment minutes
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✓ Decided: Board approves 4-foot deck extension into front setback at 217 2nd Ave
The Van Meter Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Ian and Cora Hoffman to construct a 4-foot deck extension into the front setback of their property at 217 2nd Avenue. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments from the public. The board voted 4-0 to approve the request, with discussion noting the irregularity of the original city portion and the availability of space for future sidewalks.
- Approved variance for 4-foot deck extension into front setback at 217 2nd Ave (4-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (4-0)
- Opened public hearing for Hoffman variance (4-0)
- Closed public hearing for Hoffman variance (4-0)
City Hall, Van Meter
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Board of Adjustment
Meeting Agenda
5:00 PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
City Hall
Board Members
Dennis Carter
Brian Anderson
David Lyons
Nathan Hansen
John Jungman
City Staff
Travis Cooke, Interim City Administrator
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Chris Campbell, Zoning Administrator
Randy Johnson, City Engineer
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the Board of Adjustment Committee is prohibited
from discussing or taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment
under the Citizen Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All
comments from the public, Board of Adjustment Committee, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon
recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and
references to personalities and abiding by the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful
of one another. • All comments will be directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
2.
Approval of Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
MARCH 12, 2026 BOA MINUTES
4.
Public Hearing
a. …
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Board of
Adjustment Meeting
Minutes
5:00 PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
310 Mill Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
City Hall
Meeting Minutes:
1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
Board Chair John Jungman called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present: John Jungman, Dennis
Carter, Brian Anderson, and Nathan Hansen. Absent: David Lyons. Also present: City Administrator
Annette Ekhoff and City Clerk Travis Cooke.
2.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Hansen to approve the agenda. Seconded by Anderson. Motion carried 4-0.
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
MARCH 12, 2026 BOA MINUTES
Motion by Hansen to approve the March 12, 2026 Minutes. Seconded by Carter. Motion carried 4-
0.
4.
Public Hearing
a.
VARIANCE REQUEST FROM IAN AND CORA HOFFMAN - 217 2ND AVENUE
Motion by Carter to open the public hearing at 5:03 PM. Seconded by Anderson. Motion carried 4-
0.
Ian Hoffman summarized his application to construct a 4-foot extension of decking into the front
setback of his property to the BOA. Administration reported that the hearing was published in the
newspaper and that letters were sent to property owners within 250 feet. No public comments
written or oral.
Motion by Anderson to close the public hearing at 5:08 PM. Seconded by Hansen. Motion carried
4-0.
5.
Discussion and Consideration
a.
VARIANCE REQUEST FROM IAN AND CORA HOFFMAN - 217 2ND AVENUE
Carter stated that there is plenty of room for the requested 4-foot extension of deck boards into the
front setba …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:15
City Council
Council to consider Richland Road trail change order and Verizon lease
The Van Meter City Council is meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a change order for the Richland Road trail project, a lease agreement with Verizon, updates to council rules and governance policies, and an update on the 601 Main project. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; these are discussion and consideration items.
- Richland Road Trail Change Order No. 2
- Verizon lease agreement
- City Council Rules of Procedure and Governance Policies
- 601 Main project update
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Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
6:15 PM
Monday, July 27, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Annette Ekhoff, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Sam Chia, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to award Raccoon River Bridge improvement contract
The Van Meter City Council will hold a public hearing and consider three resolutions to approve plans, award a contract, and approve the contract and bond for the Raccoon River Bridge Improvements Project. The council will also discuss a second reading of a water rate ordinance amendment, approve a plat survey, and consider several engineering service agreements and pay requests for infrastructure projects.
- Public hearing and resolutions for Raccoon River Bridge Improvements Project
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-05 amending water rates (Chapter 92)
- Resolution approving plat of survey for 4835 Synergy St
- Amendment and pay request for Richland Road Trail Project
- Agreements and pay estimate for water main replacement and booster station rehabilitation
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✓ Decided: Council awards Raccoon River Bridge improvement contract
The Van Meter City Council approved plans, awarded the contract, and approved the contract and bond for the Raccoon River Bridge Improvements project, all by 5-0 votes. The council also approved the second reading of a water rate ordinance amendment, a plat of survey for 4835 Synergy St, and several engineering service agreements and pay requests for water and trail projects. A shade sale and picnic table purchase was tabled with no vote.
- Approved Resolution 2026-44 approving plans for Raccoon River Bridge Improvements (5-0)
- Awarded contract for Raccoon River Bridge Improvements via Resolution 2026-45 (5-0)
- Approved contract and bond for Raccoon River Bridge Improvements via Resolution 2026-46 (5-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2026-05 amending water rates (5-0)
- Approved plat of survey for 4835 Synergy St (5-0)
- Approved Amendment #004 to Bolton & Menk agreement for Richland Road Trail (5-0)
- Approved Pay Request No. 3 for Richland Road Trail (5-0)
- Tabled shade sale and picnic table purchases (0-0)
Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
7:00 PM
Monday, July 13, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Annette Ekhoff, City Administrator
Travis Cooke, City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Sam Chia, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call …
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Business Meeting
Minutes
7:00 PM
Monday, July 13, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Meeting Minutes:
1.
Call to Order
The Van Meter City Council met for a regular council meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the United
Methodist Church located at 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting
to order at 07:00 PM. The following council members were present upon roll call: Travis Brott, Joel
Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Staff present: City Administrator Annette Ekhoff, City
Attorney John Fatino, City Engineer Randy Johnson, Police Chief Mike Brown, Library Director Jonatha
Basye, Public Works Director Drew McCombs, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Chia, and City Clerk
Travis Cooke. Others present: Justin Nickel, Bolton & Menk.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Herman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Introductions
Introductions were made.
4.
Civility Statement
Mayor Herman read the Civility Statement setting expectations of respect for the meeting.
5.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Joel Akers to approve the Agenda with the addition of Item 9b. Seconded by Joe Lake. On
roll call, the votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young.
Nays: None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
6.
Citizen Hearing
No comments from the public.
7.
Public Hearing
a.
Public Hearing on Raccoon River Bridge Improvements
Motion by Travis Brott to open t …
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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Joel Akers to approve the Agenda with the addition of Item 9b. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to open the Public Hearing on Raccoon River Bridge Improvements at 7:03 PM. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to close the public hearing at 7:04 PM. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jarin Young to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE RACCOON RIVER BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45 — A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE RACCOON RIVER BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joe Lake to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE RACCOON RIVER BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Seconded by Joel Akers. On roll call, the votes…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve the SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VAN METER, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 92 — WATER RATES…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve RESOLUTION 2026-42 -A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF SURVEY – 4835 SYNERGY ST, VAN METER, IOWA. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve AMENDMENT #004 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN CITY OF VAN METER, IOWA AND BOLTON & MENK, INC. - RICHLAND ROAD TRAIL PROJECT . Seconded by Jason Barney…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jarin Young to approve PAY REQUEST NO. 3 - RICHLAND ROAD TRAIL PROJECT. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jason Barney to approve V&K PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT SECOND AMENDMENT — WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT PHASE 1. Seconded by Travis Brott. On roll call, the votes were as…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve V&K PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT - 2026 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jason Barney to approve V&K PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT - BOOSTER STATION NO. 1 REHABILITATION PROJECT. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1 — BOOSTER STATION NO. 1 REHABILITATION PROJECT. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 18:15
City Council
Council to discuss water plant, Microsoft projects, and city administrator goals
The Van Meter City Council is holding a business meeting with updates on city engineering projects, including the water treatment plant, Microsoft projects, and water distribution system projects. The council will also hear updates on the 601 Main and 415 Grant projects, discuss the comprehensive plan update, and discuss goals for a new city administrator. No formal votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Water Treatment Plant Planning - CIWW update
- Microsoft Projects update
- Water Distribution System Projects update
- 601 Main and 415 Grant project updates
- Discussion of goals for new City Administrator
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✓ Decided: Van Meter council holds workshop on water, Microsoft projects and administrator goals
The Van Meter City Council met in a workshop on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the United Methodist Church. The council approved the agenda 5-0-0 and adjourned 5-0-0. The rest of the meeting was discussion only: the city engineer's updates on the water treatment plant and joining CIWW, Microsoft projects, and water distribution projects; updates on 601 Main and 415 Grant; the comprehensive plan update; and goals for the incoming city administrator, including discussion of hiring a consultant to run a goal-setting session. No substantive decisions were recorded beyond approving the agenda and adjourning.
- Approved the agenda (5-0-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (5-0-0)
Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
6:15 PM
Monday, June 22, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Travis Cooke, Interim Administrator-City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Sam Chia, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call to Order
2. …
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Business Meeting
Minutes
6:15 PM
Monday, June 22, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Meeting Minutes:
1.
Call to Order
The Van Meter City Council met for a council workshop meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the
United Methodist Church located at 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Pro-Tem Brott called
the meeting to order at 06:15 PM. The following council members were present upon roll call: Travis
Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Staff present: Police Chief Mike Brown, Interim
City Administrator/City Clerk Travis Cooke and Randy Johnson, City Engineer. Mayor Herman was
absent.
2.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Joe Lake to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as
follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays: None. Abstain:
None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
3.
City Engineer Project Updates
Randy Johnson, City Engineer, and council discussed the status of the water treatment plant and joining
CIWW, water distribution projects, and the status of the Microsoft projects.
a.
Water Treatment Plant Planning - CIWW
b.
Microsoft Projects
c.
Water Distribution System Projects
4.
Other City Project Updates
Council discussed the status of the 601 Main project and the status of the 415 Grant building.
a.
601 Main Update
b.
415 Grant Update
5.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Council discussed the status of the …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Agenda
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Van Meter Council to hold hearings on zoning, water rate changes
The Van Meter City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances to amend zoning regulations and the official zoning map, and to change water rates. The council will also discuss several resolutions and purchases, including a water supply system loan, trail project change orders, and new vehicles and equipment.
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 2026-03 amending Chapter 165 zoning regulations for the PI Public Facilities and Institutional District
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 2026-04 rezoning four parcels (PIDs 1522354003, 1522356001, 1522356003, 1522356002) to Public Facilities and Institutional (PI) District
- Public hearing and possible adoption of Ordinance 2026-05 amending Chapter 92 water rates
- Resolution to set a public hearing date for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan for water supply system improvements
- Consideration of Change Order No. 1 and Pay Application No. 2 for the Richland Road Trail Project
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✓ Decided: Council adopts zoning changes and water rate increase
The Van Meter City Council adopted three ordinances: amending zoning regulations for the Public Facilities and Institutional District, rezoning four parcels to that district, and increasing water rates. The council also approved several purchases and project payments, and tabled a resolution for a State Revolving Fund loan hearing and a memorial plaque program.
- Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 amending Chapter 165 zoning regulations (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2026-04 rezoning four parcels to Public Facilities and Institutional District (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 amending Chapter 92 water rates (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution #2026-39 for SRF loan public hearing (5-0)
- Tabled Parks and Recreation Memorial Plaque Program (5-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 and Pay Application No. 2 for Richland Road Trail Project (5-0)
- Approved Police Department pickup purchase not to exceed $60,000 (5-0)
- Approved 415 Grant structural engineering and asbestos inspections, increasing purchase price by $7,500 (5-0)
Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
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Business Meeting
Agenda
7:00 PM
Monday, June 8, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Council Members
Joe Herman, Mayor
Travis Brott, Mayor Pro Tem
Joel Akers
Jarin Young
Jason Barney
Joe Lake
City Staff
Travis Cooke, Interim Administrator-City Clerk
Drew McCombs, Public Works Director
Sam Chia, Parks & Rec Director
Jonatha Basye, Library Director
Michael Brown, Police Chief
Mark Schmitt, Fire Chief
John Fatino, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Randy Johnson, Veenstra & Kimm, Inc
NOTE: All public comments require that an individual sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Comments will generally be
limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per person. Under Iowa law, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or
taking any action on an item not appearing on its posted agenda. Any issue raised by public comment under the Citizen
Hearing will be referred to staff for a decision on whether it should be placed on a future agenda. All comments from the
public, City Council, and Staff shall address the presiding officer, and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be
confined to the question under debate, avoiding all indecorous language and references to personalities and abiding by
the following rules of civil debate. • We may disagree, but we will be respectful of one another. • All comments will be
directed to the issue at hand. • Personal attacks will not be tolerated.
Meeting Agenda:
1.
Call to Order
2. …
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Business Meeting
Minutes
7:00 PM
Monday, June 8, 2026
100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261
Fellowship Hall
Meeting Minutes:
1.
Call to Order
The Van Meter City Council met for a regular council meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the United
Methodist Church located at 100 Hazel Street, Van Meter, IA 50261. Mayor Herman called the meeting
to order at 07:00 PM. The following council members were present upon roll call: Travis Brott, Joel
Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Staff present: City Attorney John Fatino, City Engineer
Randy Johnson, Police Chief Mike Brown, Library Director Jonatha Basye, Public Works Director Drew
McCombs, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Chia, and Interim City Administrator/City Clerk Travis
Cooke. Others present: Justin Nickel, Bolton and Menk.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Herman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Introductions
Introductions were made.
4.
Civility Statement
Mayor Herman read the Civility Statement setting expectations of respect for the meeting.
5.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Approval of the Agenda. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the
votes were as follows: Yeas: Travis Brott, Joel Akers, Jason Barney, Joe Lake, Jarin Young. Nays:
None. Abstain: None. Motion carried 5-0-0.
6.
Citizen Hearing
Brad Dostal, 28057 Gary's Ln. Adel spoke in support of the American Legion Post 403 alcohol license
renewal. Brian Anderson, 613 Main St, spoke in opposition to …
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🗳️ How they voted (26 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Approval of the Agenda. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jason Barney to approve the Consent Agenda with modification to the May 11, 2026, meeting minutes to show that Jarin Young abstained from the EMS vehicle vote. Seconded by Jarin Young. On…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-03 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 165 — Zoning Regulations — PI Public Facilities and Institutional District at 7:11 PM…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 165-Zoning Regulations. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Consideration of the Second and Third Readings of Ordinance No. 2026-03 and Move to Adopt. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-04 — An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone PID 1522354003, PID1522356001, and PID 1522356003 from General…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joe Lake to approve Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04 — An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to Rezone PID 1522354003, PID1522356001, and PID 1522356003…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Consideration of the Second and Third Readings of Ordinance No. 2026-04 and Move to Adopt. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-05 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Van Meter, Iowa, by Amending Chapter 92 — Water Rates at 7:25…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jarin Young to approve Consideration of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-05 — An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Van Meter, Iowa by Amending Chapter 92—Water…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jason Barney to table Resolution #2026-39 - A RESOLUTION FIXING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AN APPLICATION FOR A STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE…
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to table the Parks and Recreation Memorial Plaque Program. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Change Order No. 1 — Richland Road Trail Project. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Pay Application No. 2 — Richland Road Trail Project. Seconded by Travis Brott. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Jason Barney to approve Resolution #2026-40 - A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PHASE 1. Seconded by Travis Brott. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Pay Application No. 8 — Water Main Replacement Project. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joel Akers to approve Change Order No. 1 — Water Main Replacement Project. Seconded by Jason Barney. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Joe Lake to approve Police Department Pickup Purchase not to exceed $60,000. Seconded by Jarin Young. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Public Works Pickup Purchase. Seconded by None. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Motion by Travis Brott to approve Mowing Equipment Purchases FY 2027. Seconded by Joe Lake. On roll call, the votes were as follows:
5 yea
Travis Brott yea · Joel Akers yea · Jason Barney yea · Joe Lake yea · Jarin Young yea
Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:00
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VIA Zoom , Van Meter
Mon May 11, 2026 · 19:00
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 17:30
General
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Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 13:00
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 18:15
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Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 19:00
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Fellowship Hall, Van Meter
💰 Federal awards (top 2 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $140,000 | DYLAN WAGNER Department of Defense · THE BPA CALL IS TO PROVIDE INVASIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL. EFFORT INCLUDE |
| $94,600 | DYLAN WAGNER Department of Defense · THE BPA CALL IS TO PROVIDE INVASIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL. EFFORT INCLUDE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Dallas County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Adults with low literacy8.6% (low numeracy 13% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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305
Recorded votes
21
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.