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Webster City public meetings in 2025

21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

City Council

City Council to award $831,610 road repair contract

The Webster City Council will consider approving a contract for pavement patching and discuss amending local speed zone ordinances. The meeting also includes routine approvals for alcohol licenses and a public hearing on a cancelled property sale.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $831,610 contract for 2026 pavement patching project

The council approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering minutes, reports, and liquor license updates. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-117, awarding a $831,610 contract to TK Concrete, Inc. for the 2026 PCC pavement patching project. The council also gave first readings to two speed‑zone ordinances (35 mph and 45 mph).

Mon Dec 1, 2025

City Council

Council to advance wastewater plant RFP and schedule city property sale

The Webster City Council will consider a memorandum resolution authorizing staff and consultants to begin the request‑for‑proposals process for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. It will also set the date and location for a public hearing on the proposed sale of city‑owned property on December 15, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. Routine consent items, including a tobacco permit for NYC Mart, Inc. and a liquor license renewal for The Links at Webster City, will be approved together.

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✓ Decided: City Council set Dec 15 public hearing for proposed city‑property sale

The council approved the meeting agenda and several consent items, including the November 17 minutes, a claims list, and a tobacco permit for NYC Mart, Inc. The council adopted Resolution 2025‑115 to begin a request‑for‑proposals process for wastewater‑treatment plant improvements. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑116 scheduling a public hearing on December 15 for the proposed sale of city‑owned property. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Airport Commission

Airport commission to select engineering firm and review capital projects

The Webster City Airport Commission will select a firm for a five-year engineering contract and evaluate proposals for proposed capital projects, including runway extensions and a new hangar.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on Riverview Urban Renewal Area amendment

The City Council will discuss expanding the Webster City Riverview Urban Renewal Area and approving the annual urban renewal report. The meeting includes several resolutions to obligate funds for tax increment financed obligations and a notice for a 2026 pavement patching project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Riverview Urban Renewal Area creation and amendment

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda and a series of consent items. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-104 establishing and amending the Riverview Urban Renewal Area, and passed Ordinance No. 2025-1891 dividing taxes for the new area. Additional resolutions (2025-105 through 2025-113) authorized funding and set a public hearing for the 2026 PCC pavement‑patching project.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to review Riverview Central Business District boundary amendment

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review and provide a recommendation regarding an amendment to the Riverview – Central Business District Urban Renewal Plan Boundary.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to approve HVAC system payout and legal services agreement

The Webster City Council will consider authorizing the final payout to Peterson Construction for the City Hall HVAC system replacement and execute a compensation agreement with City Attorney Zachary Chizek. The meeting also includes a presentation from Corn Belt Power Cooperative and approval of routine consent agenda items.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Airport Commission

Commission adopts 5‑year engineering process and reviews FY27 ACIP plan

The Webster City Airport Commission approved the September 23, 2025 minutes and the September bill list, accepted the airport manager’s and engineer’s reports, discussed the FY27 Airport Capital Improvement Program plan, and voted to use a five‑year engineering process for future projects. No new business was presented.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

City Council

Webster City Council to consider new stormwater utility ordinance

The City Council will hold a third reading of a proposed ordinance to establish a stormwater utility. The body will also discuss street paving agreements and set a public hearing date for an urban renewal area expansion.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts stormwater utility ordinance and several street project resolutions

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and a set of consent items, including minutes, reports and two alcohol license renewals. It then adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1890, adding a new Stormwater Utility article to the city code. The council also passed four resolutions related to street paving agreements and a change order, and set a public hearing for November 17, 2025 on the expanded Riverview Urban Renewal Area.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on wastewater, pool, and road projects

The Webster City Council will consider approving contracts for wastewater treatment improvements, an outdoor pool filter replacement, and street paving, along with alcohol and tobacco permits.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1888 updating off‑street parking material standards

The council approved the meeting agenda and a package of consent items that included minutes, claims, new beer and liquor licenses, tobacco permits, and a temporary street closure for a downtown event. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-1888 on off‑street parking materials, Ordinance No. 2025-1889 on controlled access facilities, and a stormwater utility amendment. Several resolutions were passed for road reconstruction, chip seal program payout, a paving specialist agreement amendment, and a future land‑use agreement with Reveiz Farms. No action was taken on the outdoor pool filter replacement and a development leaseback agreement.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

City Council

Webster City Council to consider stormwater utility ordinance and plant repairs

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance for a stormwater utility and review several repair projects for the Water Treatment Plant. The body is also considering the purchase of a prefabricated restroom facility and the acquisition of property at 914 John Street.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $213,000 roof replacement for Water Treatment Plant

The council approved four contracts for the Water Treatment Plant, including a $213,000 roof replacement, a $92,831 elevator repair, a $62,040 air‑wash blower, and a $117,000 prefabricated restroom. It also approved the purchase of the property at 914 John Street and adopted several ordinance readings related to stormwater, parking, and controlled access facilities. All items were adopted unanimously.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

Webster City Council to consider $25,000 grant match for Elks Club project

The City Council will discuss a $25,000 request from LIFT WC for a grant match and a resolution to establish service fees. The body is also reviewing a purchase agreement with Jerome and Lori Kloberdanz and a change order for the Fair Meadow Drive Reconstruction Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approved cash transfer to fund projects and repay loans (Resolution 2025-075)

The City Council approved a series of routine and substantive items. A cash transfer was authorized to fund projects, repay internal loans, reconcile funds and TIF entries. Service fees, a purchase agreement, a change order for Fair Meadow Drive, grant allocations and a $25,000 match for a tourism grant were also approved.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved resolution to sell General Obligation bonds on Aug 18

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-089 authorizing the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds on August 18, 2025. It also approved the consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, claims, and two alcohol‑license renewals. Several ordinance amendments concerning stop requirements and business regulations were approved through second, third, and first readings. The council approved a street closure for the Tour de Webster Bike Race on September 27, 2025.

Sat Jul 26, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council and County Board approved emergency dispatch agreement

The City Council approved its meeting agenda and the Emergency Dispatch Services Agreement. The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors also approved its agenda and the same Emergency Dispatch Services Agreement. Both bodies then adjourned the joint meeting.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City approved $1.98M wastewater design contract

The council approved a $1,978,350 professional services agreement with Snyder & Associates for wastewater treatment plant design. It also approved a $92,008.50 contract with Blacktop Services for the 2025 Chip Seal road program. Additional ordinances on trick‑or‑treating, 45 mph speed zones, and hotel/motel tax repeal were adopted, and a traffic study committee appointment was confirmed.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved Fair Meadow Drive change order and several ordinance updates

The Webster City Council approved a change order and partial payment for the Fair Meadow Drive Reconstruction Project. It also adopted multiple ordinance amendments covering off‑street parking materials, controlled access facilities, solar energy systems, electrical energy rates, and parking regulations. The council approved a $10,000 funding request for the Hamilton County Fair from the Hotel Motel Tax Funds. All actions were approved unanimously by the five council members present.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves General Obligation loan and adopts multiple ordinance changes

The Webster City Council unanimously approved a resolution to enter into a General Obligation corporate purpose loan. It also adopted several ordinance amendments covering solar energy systems, fireworks restrictions, debt set‑off, electric rates, and parking regulations. The council accepted the consent agenda items and adopted the Iowa Economic Development Authority design guidelines.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved loan hearing, utility charge‑off, and several ordinance readings

The council approved the agenda and a consent agenda covering minutes, claims and liquor licenses. It adopted resolutions to schedule a public hearing on a loan agreement, to charge off delinquent utility bills, and to support two workforce housing tax credit applications. First readings were approved for ordinances on solar energy systems, fireworks discharge times, debt set‑off program, and new electrical rates. The council also appointed three members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and waived a $5,627.10 permit fee for the Ag Academy building.

Mon May 19, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $343,468.88 watermain and sewer rehab contract

The City Council adopted a FY 25 budget amendment and approved a $343,468.88 contract with Hills Backhoe and Tiling LLC for watermain repairs and sanitary sewer rehabilitation. It also adopted the 2025‑26 employee pay plan, a new group benefit plan for city employees, and an ordinance amending the vacant‑property code. Additional resolutions supporting housing tax‑credit applications, a splash‑pad payout, and a street‑paving agreement amendment were also adopted.

Mon May 5, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $724,084 contract with Fort Dodge Asphalt for FY 2026 HMA Improvements

The council unanimously approved a contract with Fort Dodge Asphalt Company for the FY 2026 HMA Improvements Project, awarding $724,084. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment on vacant and abandoned property and set a public hearing for the FY 25 budget amendment. Several resolutions were adopted, including cash transfers and approvals for Lynx Development #2. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council adopted FY 2025‑2026 operating budget and tax levy

The council approved the proposed 2025‑2026 property tax levy of 17.24163 and adopted the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget and capital improvement budget. It also authorized a $331,785 contract with West Union Trenching Inc. for Phase 1 electric distribution improvements and approved acquisitions of two city properties. Additional actions included a fiber‑optic network amendment, a marketing agreement, and a development agreement for 408 Grove Street.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $940,099 Beach Street PCC rehab contract

The City Council approved the Beach Street PCC Rehabilitation Project, awarding a $940,099 contract to TK Concrete Inc. It also approved several other resolutions, including a $92,430 retrofit of the East Lift Station, the selection of Maguire Water for water‑tower maintenance, and a treatment agreement with Mary Ann’s Specialty Foods. Public hearing dates were set for the FY 2025‑2026 budget, water‑main repairs, and the FY 2026 HMA Improvements Project. The council scheduled a Clean‑Up/Drop‑Off event for June 13‑14, 2025.