Wayland public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Wayland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda for routine items, a citizen forum, and several new business items. Key decisions include a resolution to waive review of a proposed subdivision, pricing for 2026 summer street work, authorizing the purchase of a used plow/sander truck, and considering options for utility budget plan customers.
- Resolution 2025-32 waiving right to review proposed subdivision within two miles of Wayland
- LL Pelling Summer Street Work 2026 pricing
- Authorize purchase of used plow/sander truck & blade/set not to exceed price
- Consider options for utility budget plan customers
Council
The Wayland City Council approved a Class C retail alcohol license for new business Chiefs on Main, adopted the final reading of an ordinance amending public hearing requirements, and set 2026 energy efficiency rebate amounts. The council also approved a memorial bench for City Hall and set dates for the 2026 city-wide garage sales and spring clean-up.
- Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for new business 'Chiefs on Main'
- Adopted final reading of Ord. 24-2025 amending public hearing requirements in city code
- Approved 2026 Energy Efficiency Rebates: $350/$500 for furnaces/boilers, $150 for water heaters
- Approved memorial bench from family of Stan and Karole Miller to be placed in front of City Hall
- Set City Wide Garage Sales for May 29-30, 2026 and Spring Clean Up for June 5, 2026
City Council
The Wayland City Council will hold a final reading of an ordinance that amends public hearing requirements in the city code. The council will also set 2026 energy efficiency rebates, review a retail alcohol license application for Chiefs on Main, and schedule city-wide garage sales and spring cleanup dates.
- Ord. 24-2025: final reading of ordinance amending public hearing requirements
- Set 2026 Energy Efficiency Rebates
- Review/Approve Class C Retail Alcohol License LC Application – Chiefs on Main
- Set City Wide Garage Sales May 29 & 30, 2026 and Spring Clean Up June 5, 2026
- Request For Memorial Bench or Tree – City Hall/Central Park
City Council
The Wayland City Council will hold a joint training session with Olds Council on NIMS training, then convene for a regular meeting. They will consider a second reading of an ordinance amending public hearing requirements, discuss a proposed Main Street paving project, and receive an overview of 2026 employee health insurance.
- Second reading of Ordinance 24-2025 amending public hearing requirements
- Proposed Main Street Paving Project presented by Warner Engineering
- Overview of 2026 Employee Health Insurance
- Consent agenda includes minutes, CD renewals, bills for payment, and WEDC Semi-Annual RFL Report
Council
The Wayland City Council held a regular meeting on November 19, 2025, preceded by a joint training session on FEMA/NIMS emergency response. The council approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling over $67,000, and passed the second reading of an ordinance amending public hearing requirements. A proposed Main Street street and storm drainage project was outlined, and the 2026 health insurance renewal was presented.
- Second reading of Ord. 24-2025 amending public hearing requirements approved 4-0
- Main Street project outline presented by Jim Warner for proposed street and storm drainage work
- 2026 Wellmark health insurance renewal overview presented by clerk
- Consent agenda approved including bills totaling $67,000+ and CD reinvestment at White State Bank at 3.6% for 7 months
- Joint training session held with Emergency Management Coordinator on FEMA/NIMS emergency response
City Council
The Wayland City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 5, 2025, with a consent agenda covering routine reports and payments. Key items include discussing a cost-benefit analysis for a sewer project, considering a request for a hometown cruise event in Central Park, reviewing an IT upgrade quote, and holding the first reading of an ordinance amending public hearing requirements. The council will also discuss an EHCCF grant application under unfinished business.
- Sewer Project – Cost Benefit Analysis Report by ISG
- Request for My Hometown Cruise Event at Central Park
- Quote for IT Upgrade Equipment
- Ordinance 24-2025 amending public hearing requirements (1st reading)
- Discussion of EHCCF Grant Application
Council
The Wayland City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending public hearing requirements. The council also approved IT equipment upgrades, discussed a sewer project cost-benefit analysis, and authorized applying for a grant to paint the fire station and repair its bell structure. A resident presented plans for a My Hometown Cruise event in September 2026.
- Approved Ord. 24-2025 amending public hearing requirements (1st reading)
- Approved $3,240.33 for tracer wire from Municipal Supply
- Approved $6,244.00 monthly services from WEMIGA
- Discussed sewer lagoon cost-benefit analysis report from ISG
- Authorized clerk to obtain estimates for fire station painting and bell structure brick repair for EHCCF grant
Council
The Wayland City Council met in regular session and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, reports, building permits, and a list of bills for payment. The council also authorized reinvesting three $50,000 CDs at Pilot Grove Savings Bank at 4.10%.
- Reinvested three $50,000 CDs at Pilot Grove Savings Bank at 4.10%
- Approved bills totaling over $60,000, including $20,912.90 to Clayton Energy and $14,851.20 to PEFA
- Approved building permits and various reports
City Council
The Wayland City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, bills, reports, and building permits. There are no items listed under unfinished or new business, and the citizen forum allows public comments but no action will be taken. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Consent agenda includes minutes of October 1, 2025
- Bills for payment and CD renewals
- Treasurer's report and clerk's budget report
- Building permits
Council
The Wayland City Council approved two resolutions related to a state grant program with Right Downtown LLC, awarded a utility vehicle bid, and set dates for Trick-or-Treat and Main Street Greet and Treat. A resolution for a child care organization agreement was tabled. The council also discussed potential uses for an EHCCF grant.
- Approved Res. 2025-28 and Res. 2025-29: agreements with Right Downtown LLC for the Iowa Economic Development Authority Catalyst Grant program
- Awarded bid for utility vehicle to Mincer Ford of Columbus Junction at $22,999 with trade-in
- Tabled Res. 2025-27: agreement with Wayland Area Child Care Organization
- Discussed EHCCF Grant ideas including lights at North Plains Estates Plat I, welcome sign upgrades, picnic tables, and rubberized mulch at West Park
- Approved police chief to discharge weapon at lagoon site for gun qualification practice
City Council
The Wayland City Council will consider several resolutions and new business items, including approving an agreement with the Wayland Area Child Care Organization, reviewing bids for a utility vehicle, and discussing grant applications for downtown redevelopment. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.
- Res. 2025-27: Agreement with Wayland Area Child Care Organization
- Res. 2025-28: Iowa Economic Development Authority Downtown Resource Center Catalyst & Remediation Grant Program Agreement
- Res. 2025-29: Development Agreement between City of Wayland and Right Downtown, LLC (Catalyst Grant)
- Review/Award Bids for Utility Vehicle
- Consent for Police Chief to discharge weapon at lagoon site for gun qualification practice
Council
The Wayland City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes and a list of bills totaling over $100,000, authorized bid specifications for a utility vehicle purchase, and acknowledged the annual financial and urban renewal reports. Office hours were adjusted for cross-training.
- Approved bills list includes payments to Clayton Energy ($26,909.44), PEFA ($10,877.28), and USDI for gas line welds ($14,482.28)
- Approved bid specifications for trade-in/purchase of a utility vehicle
- Acknowledged Annual Financial Report FYE25 filed with State Auditor
- Approved Annual Urban Renewal Report FYE25
- Adjusted office hours to allow for cross-training
City Council
The Wayland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda for routine items, a citizen forum, and several new business items. The council will set bid specifications for a utility vehicle trade-in/purchase, review the annual financial and urban renewal reports for FY25, and consider changing office hours to the public.
- Set bid specifications for trade-in/purchase of utility vehicle
- Review/acknowledge Annual Financial Report FY25
- Review/acknowledge Annual Urban Renewal Report FY25
- Consider change of office hours to the public
City Council
The Wayland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, bills, and departmental reports. New business includes considering a sewer aeration proposal from BES and approving training for Bret West to attend the IAMU Gas Boot Camp. A citizen forum will be held for public comment on non-agenda items.
- Consider/Approve Sewer Aeration Proposal - BES
- Training – Bret West – IAMU Gas Boot Camp – Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2025
- Consent agenda: minutes, bills, treasurer report, clerk's budgetary report, utility/police/firefighter reports, building permits
City Council
The Wayland City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine minutes, bills, and permits. New business includes discussion of a draft sidewalk inspection program, approval of the WACO Homecoming Parade, and setting dates for the Main Street Greet & Treat and city-wide trick-or-treat. A nomination to the Zoning Commission will also be considered.
- Draft Sidewalk Inspection Program for discussion
- Approve WACO Homecoming Parade on September 12, 2025 (4:00-6:00 pm)
- Set perpetual date/time for Main Street Greet & Treat (Thursday before Halloween, 5:00-6:30 pm)
- Set perpetual date/time for City Wide Trick-or-Treat (Oct 31, 5:30-7:00 pm; if Sunday, move to Oct 30 Saturday)
- Nomination of Georgia Fort to Zoning Commission
Council
The Wayland City Council approved a resolution entering into a City Park Shed Agreement with the Wayland Youth Athletic Association and approved a gas installation estimate for the WACO FFA Building. The consent agenda, including minutes, reports, and a list of bills for payment, was also approved.
- Res. 2025-26: Resolution Entering Into a City Park Shed Agreement with Wayland Youth Athletic Association
- Res. 2025-25: Transfer of Funds (Capital Projects to General E & H)
- Approved WACO FFA Building Gas Install Estimate (includes in-kind labor of $1,500)
- Bills for payment include $7,761.50 to Alliant Energy for electricity and $6,142.00 to WEMIGA for monthly services
- Annual donation of $3,000 to Wayland Cemetery
Council
The Wayland City Council held a special meeting to interview applicants and fill the Public Works position. After interviews, the council voted unanimously to offer the job to Bret West starting August 19, 2025, and approved a resolution setting his wages and benefits.
- Council interviewed applicants for the Public Works position
- Motion to offer the Public Works position to Bret West starting August 19, 2025 — 5 ayes
- Approved Res. 2025-24, 'A Resolution Approving Wage and Benefits for Public Works Employee' — 5 ayes
Council
The Wayland City Council approved consent agenda items including a $50,000 CD purchase, a $1,200 painting quote for the Community Center, and a resolution for public services with the Wayland Cemetery Association. They also discussed repairs to Railroad Street and approved relocating a city sign to the industrial park.
- Approved $50,000 from savings to purchase a 14-month CD at 3.7% from White State Bank
- Approved $1,200 quote from Neil Reichenbach to paint Community Center dining room, kitchen, and hallway
- Passed Resolution 2025-23 approving an agreement for public services with Wayland Cemetery Association
- Discussed authorizing Greg Bruty Construction to repair damaged concrete on Railroad Street
- Approved relocation of the Hwy 78 E 'City of Wayland' sign to Wayland Industrial Park East
Council
The Wayland City Council approved routine consent items, including minutes, reports, and bill payments, and acknowledged the FYE24 examination report. They also passed resolutions for a city depository and a well lining project loan adjustment, increased community center rental fees, approved training for a staff member, renewed an alcohol license, and approved carpeting quotes.
- Approved Resolution 2025-21 establishing Pilot Grove Savings Bank as city depository
- Approved Resolution 2025-22 adjusting loan amount and amortization schedule for Well Lining Project
- Increased Community Center rental rate to $60 plus $40 deposit effective 9/1/2025; yearly $60 fee for regular groups effective 1/1/2026
- Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License renewal for Wayland BP (Elliot Oil)
- Approved quote from Marshall Furniture for carpeting in community center and reading room