Winterset, Iowa
Recent meetings
City Council
The council will vote on resolutions including setting a public hearing to amend building codes, approving bank signatures, and confirming fire officers. They will also discuss the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and consider a proclamation for Park and Recreation Month. A consent agenda covers license renewals and an appointment. Claims totaling $1,054,282.68 are up for approval.
- Resolution No. 2026-32 setting public hearing to amend building codes (Title IV, Chapter 12)
- Claims of $1,054,282.68
- Resolution No. 2026-33 approving fire officers and chief
- Discussion on Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
- Proclamation designating July as Park and Recreation Month
Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees
The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board will meet to discuss routine operations, including reports from the general manager and water and electric superintendents. The Board will also consider approving a pay request from Vanderpool and review claims for payment.
- Approve Vanderpool Pay Request
- General Manager Report
- Water Superintendent Report
- Electric Superintendent Report
- Claims
City Council
The Winterset City Council will consider an ordinance amendment, set salary rates for department supervisors via Resolution 2026-29, and approve pay applications for the wastewater treatment facility and street project. The council will also review claims totaling $945,557.58 and consider several license renewals.
- Resolution No. 2026-29 setting salary rates for department supervisors
- Pay App #11 for WWTF (wastewater treatment facility improvements)
- Pay App #5 for 2025 Street Project
- Claims totaling $945,557.58
- Retail tobacco license renewals for Casey's stores #1062 and #1706
City Council
The Winterset City Council is holding a work session to discuss the impacts of SF 2472, a state legislative item. No decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Work session relative to SF 2472 impacts
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider two special exception use permits and one variance request. A special exception is requested for a bar at 61 E Jefferson Street and for a daycare at 61 E Washington Street, both in the Downtown Commercial District. A variance is requested for 317 N 8th Street to enclose a carport and add to an existing garage, exceeding the 30% maximum accessory structure occupancy. The board will also approve minutes from the May 7 meeting.
- Special Exception Use Permit for a bar at 61 E Jefferson Street (relocation of The Honey Lounge)
- Special Exception Use Permit for a daycare at 61 E Washington Street
- Variance request for 317 N 8th Street to enclose carport and add to garage, exceeding 30% maximum accessory structure occupancy
- Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting
Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission
The Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission will hold a brief public meeting followed by a closed session to meet with an applicant for an available commission seat. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Closed session to interview applicant for open Commission seat
City Council
The City Council is reviewing various city board minutes, claims totaling $178,428.87, and a resolution regarding an agreement with Hildreth Construction Services, LLC. The agenda also includes discussions related to the 2026 Street Project and potential municipal borrowing.
- Resolution No. 2026-28: Agreement with Hildreth Construction Services, LLC
- Claims totaling $178,428.87
- Proposed $16,000,000 General Obligation Loan Agreement
- 2026 Street Project plans and specifications
- Class C Retail Alcohol License Renewal for Winterset Livery, LLC
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Winterset Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review and provide a recommendation on an updated preliminary plat for The Holliwell Plat 1. They will also approve the minutes from their previous meeting on May 26, 2026.
- Approve minutes of May 26, 2026 meeting
- Review and recommendation of updated Preliminary Plat for The Holliwell Plat 1
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Winterset Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three items: approval of April meeting minutes, review and recommendation of a preliminary plat for The Holliwell Plat 1, and final review and recommendation of updates to Title IV, Chapter 12 of the Zoning Ordinance. The zoning ordinance updates are the most significant item, as they involve a final recommendation to the City Council.
- Approve minutes of April 28, 2026 meeting
- Review and recommendation of Preliminary Plat for The Holliwell Plat 1
- Final review and recommendation on Title IV, Chapter 12 Zoning Ordinance Updates
Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees
The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss watershed issues, consider approving a pay request from Vanderpool, and approve switch gear engineering from DGR. The board will also review changes to the Revolving Loan Committee. Reports from the general manager and water/electric superintendents will be presented.
- Watershed discussion
- Approve Vanderpool Pay Request
- Approve DGR Switch Gear Engineering
- Revolving Loan Committee changes
- Ryan Marquardt (MCDG) presentation
City Council
The Winterset City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the 2026 Street Project, then vote on awarding the project. The council will also consider a resolution calling a special election for a $16 million general obligation loan agreement. Routine items include a consent agenda with alcohol license renewals and claims totaling $159,152.97.
- Public hearing on plans, specs, and cost estimate for the 2026 Street Project
- Resolution No. 2026-26 to award the 2026 Street Project
- Resolution No. 2026-27 calling an election on a $16 million General Obligation Loan Agreement
- Claims approved in the amount of $159,152.97
- Consent agenda includes alcohol license renewals for Comes Investments Inc, Fareway Stores, Winterset Iowa Theater, and Git-N-Go Convenience Stores
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a rehearing of a special exception use permit for an in-home daycare at 103 S 5th Avenue, previously held pending city residency definition. Also on the agenda are four variance requests: a 45-foot antenna tower at 115 W North Street, a zero-foot front setback pergola at 419 S John Wayne Dr, reduced front and rear setbacks at four Mildred Circle lots, and an oversized shed at 602 W Hutching St. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Special exception use permit rehearing for in-home daycare at 103 S 5th Avenue
- Variance for 45-foot antenna tower at 115 W North Street (R-2 district max 35 ft)
- Variance for pergola at 419 S John Wayne Dr: zero-foot front setback, 12-ft 9-in side setback
- Variance for 25-foot front/rear setbacks at 1106, 1114, 1115, 1116 Mildred Circle (required 30 ft)
- Variance for 151 sq ft oversize shed at 602 W Hutching St
City Council
The Winterset City Council will vote on a resolution to approve sewer rate increases and a resolution to provide notice of a public hearing and solicit bids for the 2026 Street Improvements Project. The consent agenda includes alcohol license renewals for Casey's General Store, Dolgencorp, and Winterset Hotel Group, as well as a utility bill adjustment for 1317 W Court Ave. The council will also approve claims totaling $242,573.98 and receive reports from city departments.
- Resolution 2026-24: Approving sewer rate increases
- Resolution 2026-23: Notice of hearing and taking bids for 2026 Street Improvements Project
- Consent agenda: Class E retail alcohol license renewal for Casey's General Store #1062
- Consent agenda: Utility bill adjustment for 1317 W Court Ave
- Claims approved in the amount of $242,573.98
Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission
The Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission will discuss updates on the new student/parent group and communication from Minami Alps. The commission will also hear a report from the group's chair. A closed session is scheduled to review applications for vacant board positions.
- Update on communication from Minami Alps (sister city)
- Report from Traci Wolfe, Chair of new student/parent group
- Closed session to review applications for additional board members
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes from January and discuss a request from Hilsabeck Properties LLC to use an alternative material on a proposed shed at 116 S 1st Ave (Winterset Livery). No other items are on the agenda.
- Hilsabeck Properties LLC requests approval for alternative material on a shed at Winterset Livery, 116 S 1st Ave
- Approval of minutes from January 27, 2026 meeting
Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees
The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to consider resolutions on an across-the-board wage adjustment and a new debit card payment policy. They will also discuss electric service rules, a watershed issue, and a pay request from Vanderpool. Reports from the general manager and superintendents are on the agenda.
- Resolution #4202026B approving an across-the-board wage adjustment
- Resolution #4202026A approving a debit card payment policy
- Electric Service Rules discussion and approval
- Vanderpool Pay Request
- Watershed Discussion
City Council
The Winterset City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget. The agenda also includes a promotion of Officer Logan Camp to Sergeant, approval of claims totaling $157,079.66, and several resolutions related to a community car show, wastewater treatment plant change orders, and a tobacco violation settlement.
- Promotion of Officer Logan Camp to Sergeant
- Public Hearing and adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget (Res No. 2026-21)
- Community Event Car Show (Res No. 2026-22)
- Change Order #4 and Pay App #9 for WWTF; Pay App #3 for 2025 Street Project
- Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for tobacco violation