Winterset public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Winterset City Council will consider several actions, including ratifying a note purchase agreement that would issue $33,615,000 in sewer revenue loan notes. The council will also approve a professional engineering contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the 2026 street improvement project and take up Ordinance #673, with options to waive additional readings. Additional items include payment applications for the wastewater treatment facility and the 2025 street project, as well as reappointments to local boards.

• Ratify Note Purchase Agreement and issue $33,615,000 sewer revenue loan notes (Res No. 2025-74)
• Approve professional engineering agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for 2026 street improvement project (Res No. 2025-72)
• Consider Ordinance #673 (first reading, possible waiver of 2nd and 3rd readings)
• Approve Pay Application #5 for Winterset Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Approve Pay Application #2 for 2025 Street Project

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the general manager and superintendents. The board will discuss watershed issues and a pay request from Vanderpool.

• Watershed discussion
• Approval of Vanderpool pay request
• Report from Ryan Marquardt, MCDG

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board approved its agenda and the November 17th minutes by voice vote. Trustees voted to approve Vanderpool's pay request of $213,993.74 for a water main replacement. The board also approved a detailed list of utility claims with all three trustees voting yes.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved November 17th minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Vanderpool pay request $213,993.74 (voice vote)
• Approved utility claims list (AYES: Frost, Montross, Emmert; NAYS: none)

City Council

The Winterset City Council will consider three resolutions: one providing for the sale of bonds, setting parameters for the sale, and approving a Note Purchase Agreement and official statement; one approving the purchase of a street sweeper; and one setting a public hearing date for rezoning a parcel. The council will also receive reports from the street superintendent, library director, park & recreation director, fire chief, police chief, code enforcement officer, and the city administrator. Additionally, the council will address claims in the amount of $226,960.91.

• Res No. 2025-69: sale of bonds, parameters, Note Purchase Agreement, official statement
• Res No. 2025-70: approval to purchase a street sweeper
• Res No. 2025-71: set date for public hearing on rezoning a parcel
• Claims totaling $226,960.91 to be reviewed
• Consent agenda items: City Council minutes (Nov 17, 2025) and Library Board minutes (Nov 19, 2025)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, including the November 17 City Council minutes and the November 19 Library Board minutes. It approved $226,960.91 in claims. It unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025‑69, authorizing the sale of bonds, setting parameters for the sale, and approving a Note Purchase Agreement for up to $33,615,000. Motions to receive and file public‑comment statements were also approved.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $226,960.91 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑69 authorizing bond sale and Note Purchase Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to receive and file citizen comment from 905 S 9th Ave (unanimous)
• Approved motion to receive and file citizen comment from 1880 Nature Court (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes from its October 28, 2025 meeting. It will then review and make a recommendation on a rezoning request for the Winterset Fieldhouse/Police Department project located just east of the intersection of E Court Avenue and N 10th Street.

• Approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Review and recommendation on a rezoning request for the Winterset Fieldhouse/Police Department project east of E Court Avenue and N 10th Street

Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission

The Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission will meet to review a previous informational meeting and discuss student match proposals from Minami Alp.

• Review of informational meeting held on 11/3/2025
• Discussion of Minami Alp proposals for student matches

City Council

The Winterset City Council will discuss several items, including the rezoning of 411 E Lane from C to R3 and the annexation of additional property into the city. The council will also consider the FY 2026 budget for Winterset Municipal Utilities, approve a $149,681.80 claim payment, and review license renewals for The SP Grill Inc. and R&R Group, Inc. Public comments and a public hearing on the rezoning are scheduled.

• Rezoning from C to R3 for 411 E Lane
• Annexation of property into the city (Resolution No 2025-66)
• Approval of WMU FY 2026 budget (Resolution No 2025-64)
• Class C Retail Alcohol License renewal for The SP Grill Inc
• Claims payment in the amount of $149,681.80

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda without discussion. It approved $149,681.80 in claims and the Winterset Municipal Utilities FY 2026 budget. The council also approved a resolution supporting the Festival of Lights parade and annexed a parcel of land owned by Agriland FS, Inc. All votes were recorded as unanimous Ayes by the members present.

• Adopted agenda (all present Aye)
• Approved consent agenda (all present Aye)
• Approved $149,681.80 claims (all present Aye)
• Approved WMU FY 2026 budget (all present Aye)
• Approved Festival of Lights parade resolution (all present Aye)
• Approved annexation of Agriland FS, Inc. property (all present Aye)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the approval of the Calendar Year 2026 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on watersheds and a proposal for a water main replacement extension.

• Public hearing for CY 2026 budget
• Resolution #11172025 for CY 2026 budget approval
• Approval of water main replacement extension
• Watershed discussion

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board approved an agenda amendment, the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes, and a water main replacement extension. It also approved a Vanderpool pay request of $565,599.05 and unanimously adopted the calendar year 2026 utility budget via Resolution #11172025. The board opened and closed a public hearing on the budget and approved a list of utility claims.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Vanderpool pay request (voice vote)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved water main replacement extension (voice vote)
• Approved Vanderpool pay request of $565,599.05 (voice vote)
• Opened public hearing for CY 2026 budget (AYES: Frost, Montross, Emmert)
• Closed public hearing for CY 2026 budget (AYES: Emmert, Montross, Frost)
• Adopted Resolution #11172025, approving CY 2026 utility budget (AYES: Montross, Frost, Emmert)
• Approved listed utility claims (AYES: Frost, Montross, Emmert)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three requests for zoning exceptions in the R-2 district. These include two setback variances for home improvements and one special exception use permit for a business.

• Rear yard setback variance for garage addition at 427 S 7th Street
• Special Exception Use Permit for a daycare at 103 S 5th Ave
• Front yard setback variance for deck replacement at 113 S 3rd Street

The Board approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It approved a rear‑yard setback variance for 427 S 7th St and a front‑yard setback variance for 113 S 3rd St. The special‑exception daycare permit for 103 S 5th Ave was placed on hold until the city defines residency for home occupations, to be completed by May 31, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote Aye)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance for 427 S 7th St (voice vote Aye)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance for 113 S 3rd St (voice vote Aye)
• Deferred daycare special‑exception permit for 103 S 5th Ave until May 31, 2026 (voice vote Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote Aye)

City Council

The Winterset City Council meeting includes routine consent agenda items, department reports, and a street‑update presentation. Key actions are resolutions to schedule a public hearing for land‑use reclassification, approve survey plats near city limits, adopt a voluntary sump‑pump program, finalize a rental agreement for a street sweeper, and issue a change order for the 2025 Street Project. The council will also consider claims totaling $321,394.71.

• Res 2025-59: set public hearing date to reclassify C‑Commercial to R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential
• Res 2025-60: approve plats of survey for parcels within 2 miles of city limits
• Res 2025-61: approve City Sump Pump Program for voluntary participation by property owners
• Res 2025-62: rental agreement for a street sweeper following an insurance claim
• Change Order #1 for 2025 Street Project

The Winterset City Council approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on November 17, 2025 to consider reclassifying a parcel from C‑Commercial to R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential. The council also approved plats of survey for parcels within two miles of the city limits, the City Sump Pump Program, a rental agreement for a street sweeper, and Change Order #1 for the 2025 Street Project. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Set public hearing for C‑Commercial to R‑3 rezoning (Nov 17, 2025) – Approved (unanimous)
• Approve plats of survey for parcels within 2 mi of city limits – Approved (unanimous)
• Approve implementation of City Sump Pump Program – Approved (unanimous)
• Approve rental agreement for a street sweeper – Approved (unanimous)
• Approve Change Order #1 for 2025 Street Project – Approved (unanimous)
• Approve Consent Agenda (minutes, utility bill adjustment, Pay App #1) – Approved (unanimous)
• Approve claims totaling $321,394.71 – Approved (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its September 30, 2025 meeting. It will review and recommend plats of surveys located 1.5 miles outside Winterset city limits. The commission will review and recommend rezoning 411 E Lane Street from C-Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential. It will also discuss possible changes to the municipal code on principal permitted uses in each zoning district.

• Approve minutes of the September 30, 2025 meeting
• Review plats of surveys located 1.5 miles outside city limits
• Review rezoning of 411 E Lane Street from C-Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Discuss potential changes to the municipal code regarding principal permitted uses in each zoning district

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes, approved plats of surveys located 1.5 miles outside city limits, and approved the rezoning of 411 E Lane Street from Commercial to R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential. A discussion was held on possible changes to the municipal code’s principal permitted uses, but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved plats of surveys outside city limits (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning of 411 E Lane Street to R‑3 Multi‑Family (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Winterset City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #672, which would change the R‑2 single‑ and two‑family residential district to an R‑3 multi‑family residential district. The council will also consider a FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment and several resolutions authorizing internal advances for urban renewal projects. Additional agenda items include a claim filing of $1,196,899.59 and a special assessment grant reimbursement for 508 E North St.

• Ordinance #672: reclassify land use from R‑2 to R‑3 multi‑family residential zoning
• Public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment
• Resolution No. 2025‑56: approve FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment
• Resolution No. 2025‑57: authorize internal advance for Urban Renewal Administration and Professional Support Program
• Claims filings totaling $1,196,899.59

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, the $1,196,899.59 claims, Pay App #3 for the wastewater treatment facility, the FY 2025-2026 budget amendment, and an $83,000 internal advance for the Urban Renewal Administration and Professional Support Program. All motions passed with all present members voting Aye.

• Approved consent agenda (all present voted Aye)
• Approved claims totaling $1,196,899.59 (all present voted Aye)
• Approved WWTF Pay App #3 (all present voted Aye)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget amendment (all present voted Aye)
• Authorized $83,000 internal advance for Urban Renewal Administration and Professional Support Program (all present voted Aye)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet on October 21, 2025 at the Electric Generation Plant, 321 N. 1st St. The board will discuss the 2026 budget, a Vanderpool pay request, and a watershed issue, along with routine reports and approvals. They will also set a date for the CY 2026 budget hearing.

• 2026 budget discussion
• Vanderpool pay request
• Watershed discussion
• Set date for CY 2026 budget hearing
• General Manager Report

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board approved the agenda and the September 15 minutes by voice vote. It approved a Vanderpool pay request for $395,941.24. The board decided to keep the preliminary CY 2026 budget unchanged and set the budget hearing for November 17, 2025. Finally, the board approved a comprehensive list of utility claims by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved September 15 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Vanderpool pay request $395,941.24 (voice vote)
• Decided to make no changes to preliminary CY 2026 budget
• Set CY 2026 budget hearing date for November 17, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved listed utility claims (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Winterset City Council will adopt a consent agenda that includes several Class C retail alcohol licenses and a claim of $240,861.98. It will set dates for public hearings on a land‑use reclassification from R‑2 to R‑3 zoning and on an amendment to the FY 25‑26 budget. The council will also hold a public hearing on Ordinances #669, #670, and #671 covering parkland dedication, floodplain management, and planned unit development.

• Resolution 2025-55: set public hearing date to reclassify R‑2 residential district to R‑3 multi‑family zoning
• Resolution 2025-56: set public hearing date for amendment to FY 25‑26 budget
• Public hearing for Ordinances #669, #670, #671 (parkland dedication, floodplain management, planned unit development)
• Approval of Class C Retail Alcohol Licenses for The Drift LLC, Pheasant Run Pub & Grill, Inc., and others
• Claims in the amount of $240,861.98

The council adopted the agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including several alcohol licenses, with all members voting aye. They approved $240,861.98 in claims. A public hearing for Ordinances #669‑671 was entered and exited with unanimous votes. The council approved Resolution No. 2025‑55, scheduling a public hearing on October 20, 2025 to consider reclassifying land from R‑2 to R‑3 zoning.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including multiple alcohol licenses (unanimous)
• Approved $240,861.98 in claims (unanimous)
• Entered public hearing for Ordinances #669‑671 (unanimous)
• Exited public hearing for Ordinances #669‑671 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑55 setting Oct 20, 2025 rezoning hearing (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Winterset Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and consider a variance request from the Quilts of Valor Foundation to use non-standard colors for a sign at 115 W Jefferson Street.

• Approve minutes of August 7, 2025 meeting
• Variance request for 115 W Jefferson Street sign colors
• Variance request for 120 S 5th Street fence height
• Variance request for 1003 N 4th Ave building separation
• Variance request for 415 W Madison St lean-to setback

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It then approved a variance allowing the Quilts of Valor Foundation to use colors outside the Sherwin Williams Historic Exterior Collection for its sign at 115 W Jefferson St, with Member Duff abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved variance for 115 W Jefferson St sign colors (Duff abstained, others aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote, all aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Winterset Planning and Zoning Commission will first approve the minutes of its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will then review and make a recommendation on a rezoning petition submitted by 1926, LLC for the property at 411 E Lane St, seeking to change the classification from R‑2 (single‑family) to R‑3 (multi‑family). No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting
• Review rezoning request by 1926, LLC for 411 E Lane St, changing zoning from R‑2 to R‑3

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting. It approved 1926 LLC's rezoning request for 411 E Lane St, changing the designation from R-2 to R-3. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved rezoning of 411 E Lane St from R-2 to R-3 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission

The Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission will review ongoing plans for an informational meeting scheduled for November. It will receive an update on the media campaign for a backpack and related social‑media efforts. The commission will also consider possible additions to its board membership.

• Continue plans for the informational meeting in November
• Update on media push for backpack and social media
• Discuss possible additions for board members

City Council

The Winterset City Council meeting will review several consent items, including three Class C retail alcohol licenses. A public hearing will be held on amending municipal code sections 1.204 and 1.505, and the council may give final reading and adopt Ordinance No. 668 for those amendments. Resolutions will be considered to establish an Urban Renewal Area and to set a public‑hearing date for the FY 25‑26 budget. The council will also address a claim totaling $267,170.91.

• Class C Retail Alcohol Licenses for Harvest Kitchen LLC and Findlay Farms, LLC (and a Class C Retail Native Wine License for Covered Bridges Winery)
• Claims filed in the amount of $267,170.91
• Public hearing on amending Municipal Code Sections 1.204 & 1.505
• Resolution to declare necessity and establish an Urban Renewal Area and approve its plan amendment
• Ordinance No. 668 amendment to Sec. 1.204 & 1.505, with possible final reading and adoption

The council voted to retract a previous right‑of‑way approval, approve a $267,170.91 claim package, and adopt several resolutions. It set October 6, 2025 as the date for a public hearing on municipal code amendments and declared the necessity of establishing a Winterset Urban Renewal Area, approving the associated plan amendment. All motions passed with unanimous Aye votes from the members present.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Class C retail licenses (all Aye)
• Approved claims totaling $267,170.91 (all Aye)
• Retracted prior ROW approval granted on November 4, 2025 (all Aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-52 setting Oct 6, 2025 public hearing on code amendments (all Aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-53 declaring necessity and establishing Urban Renewal Area, approving plan amendment (all Aye)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board will adopt policies for municipal securities disclosure and authorize a confidentiality agreement for electric transmission planning. The meeting also includes reports from the general manager and water and electric superintendents.

• Adoption of policies for municipal securities disclosure
• Authorization of confidentiality agreement for electric transmission planning
• General Manager Report
• Water Superintendent Report
• Electric Superintendent Report

The Trustees approved the meeting agenda and the August 18th minutes by voice vote. They adopted Resolution 9152025, adopting municipal securities disclosure policies, with a 3‑0 roll‑call vote. They also approved a confidentiality agreement for electric transmission planning with a 3‑0 vote. Afterward the board entered and later exited a closed session, and approved a list of utility claims with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved August 18th minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 9152025 municipal securities disclosure policies (3-0)
• Approved Confidentiality Agreement for electric transmission planning (3-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss confidential records (3-0)
• Exited closed session (3-0)
• Approved utilities claims list (3-0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several special class C retail alcohol license applications and a utility bill adjustment. They also approved claims totaling $765,337.53. Resolution 2025-49 was adopted, suspending the city’s alcohol consumption ordinance and authorizing downtown street closures for the Covered Bridge Festival on October 11‑12, 2025. Resolution 2025-50 was adopted, approving the plat for Seven Oaks Subdivision Plat No. 2.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including multiple alcohol license applications) – unanimous
• Approved claims totaling $765,337.53 – unanimous
• Suspended Title III health, safety, welfare ordinance and authorized street closures for Covered Bridge Festival Oct 11‑12, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved Seven Oaks Subdivision Plat No. 2 – unanimous

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It approved the Seven Oaks Subdivision Plat No. 2 and the amendment to the Winterset Urban Renewal Area and Plan. The commission directed staff to move forward with the Planned Unit Development ordinance update and policy adoption. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Seven Oaks Subdivision Plat No. 2 (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to the Winterset Urban Renewal Area and Plan (voice vote)
• Directed staff to proceed with Planned Unit Development ordinance update and policy adoption
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. The Board also approved the July 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote. Trustees Frost, Montross and Emmert unanimously approved the listed utility claims on a roll‑call vote. The next regular meeting was scheduled for September 15, 2025 at the Light Plant.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved July 21 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved utility claims list (unanimous roll‑call: Frost, Montross, Emmert)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for Sep 15, 2025 at Light Plant

City Council

The Winterset City Council approved the consent agenda, approved $212,340.34 in claims, and adopted Resolution No. 2025-48 to hold a public hearing on September 15, 2025 for the expanded Urban Renewal Area and its amendment. The council also approved Change Order #2 and the Pay Application for Wastewater Treatment Facility #1. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, licenses, utility bill adjustment) (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $212,340.34 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-48 setting Sep 15, 2025 public hearing on expanded Urban Renewal Area (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Wastewater Treatment Facility (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application for Wastewater Treatment Facility #1 (4-0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency (4-0)
• Exited closed session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Winterset City Council adopted the agenda by a 5‑aye vote. The council then held a work session to review Comprehensive Plan goals, debt service, and upcoming projects. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment adopted the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a variance for a 6‑foot fence at 120 S 5th St, a building‑separation variance for 1004 N 4th Ave, and a setback variance for a lean‑to at 415 W Madison St. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 120 S 5th St fence height (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 1004 N 4th Ave building separation (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 415 W Madison St lean‑to setback (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council adopted the agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, two retail alcohol licenses and utility bill adjustments. All Council members unanimously approved $176,315.56 in claims and entered a public hearing on an annexation and zone‑change application, which received no public comment. The Council then approved Resolution 2025‑46 authorizing a change order not to exceed $195,220 for the wastewater treatment facility, and Resolution 2025‑47 authorizing professional services up to $89,922.05. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, two alcohol licenses and utility adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $176,315.56 claims (unanimous)
• Entered and exited public hearing on annexation and zone‑change application (unanimous, no comments)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑46 change order for WWTF up to $195,220 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑47 professional services agreement for WWTF up to $89,922.05 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board adopted Resolution #7212025, authorizing and approving a loan agreement for the issuance of $1,870,000 in Water Revenue Bonds Series 2025A. The resolution also approved the Bond Purchase Agreement, bond insurer policies, and the Registrar/Paying Agent Agreement with UMB Bank, and was adopted by a voice vote with all three trustees voting aye and no nays. The Chairperson and Board Secretary were authorized to sign the loan agreement and related documents.

• Adopted Resolution #7212025 authorizing $1.87 M water revenue bond loan (ayes: Emmert, Frost, Montross)
• Approved the Loan Agreement for $1,870,000 (signing authorized for Chairperson/Secretary)
• Approved the Bond Purchase Agreement executed April 28 2025
• Approved the Bond Insurer, Bond Insurance Policy and Reserve Policy
• Approved the Registrar/Paying Agent Agreement with UMB Bank, West Des Moines
• Authorized Chairperson and Board Secretary to execute all related commitments

City Council

The Winterset City Council unanimously approved the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the 2025 Street Improvements Project and then awarded the contract. The council also set dates for public hearings on a voluntary annexation and on rezoning a parcel from agricultural to industrial. Additional unanimous actions included approving the residential rental inspection fee schedule, a bond sale and note purchase agreement, the consent agenda, and $224,023.78 in claims.

• Approved plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for 2025 Street Improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for 2025 Street Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Set date for public hearing on voluntary annexation (August 4, 2025) (unanimous)
• Set date for public hearing on rezoning parcel from agricultural to industrial (unanimous)
• Approved residential rental housing inspection program fees (unanimous)
• Approved sale of bonds, parameters, and note purchase agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and retail tobacco license (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $224,023.78 (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, a vapor permit, and a Board of Adjustment re‑appointment, and approved $213,241.04 in claims. They confirmed the appointment of fire department officers for the 2025‑2026 term. The council also adopted Ordinance #666 amending outdoor advertising sign regulations and Ordinance #667 creating new code sections to implement a rental housing inspection program.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, vapor permit, Board of Adjustment re‑appointment) – all Council Members voted Aye
• Approved $213,241.04 in claims – all Council Members voted Aye
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑39 appointing fire officers – all Council Members voted Aye
• Adopted Ordinance #666 amendment to outdoor advertising signs (first reading, waived 2nd/3rd, final adoption) – all Council Members voted Aye
• Adopted Ordinance #667 new code sections for rental housing inspection program (first reading, waived 2nd/3rd, final adoption) – all Council Members voted Aye

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a variance allowing a 6‑foot fence at 709 E South Street, exceeding the 4‑foot side‑yard limit. Finally, the board approved a setback variance for an addition at 901 S 7th Ave, allowing the addition to be closer than the required 30‑foot minimum.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variance for 709 E South Street to erect a 6‑foot fence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variance for 901 S 7th Ave to allow an addition with an 8‑ft‑3‑in setback (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It denied Kading Properties LLC's request to rezone a parcel from Commercial to R‑3. It approved Agriland FS, Inc.'s request to rezone two parcels from Agricultural to Industrial. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote aye)
• Denied rezoning request for Kading Properties LLC (Commercial → R‑3) (voice vote aye)
• Approved rezoning request for Agriland FS, Inc. (Agricultural → Industrial) (voice vote aye)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote aye)

City Council

The Winterset City Council adopted its agenda and approved the consent agenda and $176,530.99 of claims. It approved Resolution 2025‑32, entering a municipal utility easement with JKA Enterprises, LLC. The council also set dates for public hearings on a residential rental housing inspection program and the sewer revenue loan agreement, entering and exiting the latter hearing without public comment.

• Adopted agenda (all members Aye)
• Approved consent agenda (all members Aye)
• Approved claims totaling $176,530.99 (all members Aye)
• Entered public hearing on Sewer Revenue Loan Agreement (all members Aye)
• Exited public hearing on Sewer Revenue Loan Agreement (all members Aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑32 municipal utility easement agreement (all members Aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑33 setting public hearing date for residential rental housing inspection program (all members Aye)

City Council

The Winterset City Council adopted its agenda, approved the consent agenda and $185,690.26 in claims. It also approved Resolution No. 2025‑29 authorizing performance and payment bonds for the WWTF Improvements project. Finally, the council approved Resolution No. 2025‑30 fixing a date for a public hearing on a proposed sewer revenue loan of up to $33,615,000.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $185,690.26 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑29 for WWTF bond contracts (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑30 to set hearing date for $33.6M sewer loan (5-0)
• Entered public hearing on Drift Lease Agreement (5-0)
• Exited public hearing on Drift Lease Agreement (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved an amendment expanding the Winterset Urban Renewal Area to include city‑owned property on the south side, the cemetery, and related facilities. The commission tasked Code Enforcement Officer Hollie Burgus with drafting options for Planned Unit Development guidelines. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved amendment to expand Urban Renewal Area boundaries (voice vote, all present aye)
• Tasked Code Enforcement Officer Hollie Burgus with compiling PUD guideline options
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote, all present aye)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board approved a new water rate structure effective July 15, 2025. It also adopted resolutions to approve water‑main project plans and bidding procedures, assign financial authority, set supervisor salary increases, and add disability insurance for employees. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved water rate increase (Resolution #5192025, unanimous)
• Approved water‑main project plans, hearing and bid schedule (Resolution #5192025A, unanimous)
• Approved assignment of financial duties to GM and staff (Resolution #5192025B, unanimous)
• Approved supervisor salary increases (Resolution #5192025C, unanimous)
• Approved short‑term and long‑term disability insurance for all employees (voice vote carried)
• Approved listed utility claims for electric and distribution expenses (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, and approved $87,844.97 in claims. It authorized new bank signing authorities and added short‑ and long‑term disability plus an employee assistance program to full‑time benefits. A public hearing on the lease addendum with Drift LLC was scheduled for June 2, 2025, while a hearing to amend the building code failed to receive a motion. Finally, the WWTF Improvements Contract 1 was awarded to Woodruff Construction, Inc. for $26,057,300.

• Adopted agenda (all Council Members voted Aye)
• Approved consent agenda (all Council Members voted Aye)
• Approved claims totaling $87,844.97 (all Council Members voted Aye)
• Authorized bank signatures and designated signing officials (all Council Members voted Aye)
• Approved short‑ and long‑term disability and Employee Assistance Program for full‑time employees (all Council Members voted Aye)
• Set public hearing for Drift LLC lease addendum on June 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (all Council Members voted Aye)
• Failed to set a hearing to amend Building Code Title IV, Chapter 1 (no motion made)
• Awarded WWTF Improvements Contract 1 to Woodruff Construction, Inc. for $26,057,300 (all Council Members voted Aye)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Winterset Parks and Recreation Board approved several items, including the minutes from the April 9 meeting and payment of outstanding bills. The board voted to move forward with the Giffin Field renovation and to adopt final plans for City Park Trail Phase 2, setting dates for bid letting and a public hearing. Kleemeier was selected as the May Finance Chair.

• Approved April 9, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of outstanding bills (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Giffin Field renovation (unanimous)
• Approved final plans/specs for City Park Trail Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved bid letting date for City Park Trail Phase 2 – June 4, 2 pm (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing date for City Park Trail Phase 2 – June 10, noon (unanimous)
• Appointed Kleemeier as May Finance Chair

Tree Commission

The Winterset Tree Commission met on May 5, 2025 and approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting with all members in favor. The commission reviewed a recap of the Arbor Day Foundation tree planting and giveaway, discussed the 2025 Husky Help Day, and examined a draft of a tree‑planting education flyer. No additional actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, a liquor‑license renewal for Montross Pharmacy and a utility bill adjustment. It approved $275,243.80 in claims and entered a public hearing on the WWTF Improvements contract, then exited the hearing. The council finally approved the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the WWTF Improvements (Resolution 2025‑22) and postponed consideration of bids to May 19, 2025.

• Adopt agenda – approved (all present voted Aye)
• Approve consent agenda (minutes, liquor license renewal, utility bill adjustment) – approved (all present voted Aye)
• Approve $275,243.80 claims – approved (all present voted Aye)
• Enter public hearing on WWTF Improvements contract – approved (all present voted Aye)
• Exit public hearing on WWTF Improvements contract – approved (all present voted Aye)
• Approve Resolution 2025‑22 finalizing WWTF Improvements contract – approved (all present voted Aye)
• Postpone WWTF Improvements bid consideration to May 19 2025 – postponed (all present voted Aye)

Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

The Winterset Municipal Utilities Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 17 minutes by voice vote. It set a public hearing on proposed water rate increases for May 19, 2025. The board also approved the listed utility claims by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved March 17 minutes (voice vote)
• Set public hearing for water rate increase on May 19, 2025
• Approved list of utility claims (voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a $364,743.80 claim list, and a resolution supporting the Central Iowa Auto Club car show. It also held a brief public hearing on the FY 2025‑26 budget and unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget (Resolution No. 2025‑21). All votes were recorded as Aye by the five council members present.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all Aye)
• Approved claims totaling $364,743.80 (all Aye)
• Entered and exited public hearing on FY 2025‑26 budget (all Aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑20 supporting car show (all Aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑21 adopting FY 2025‑26 budget (all Aye)

City Council

The Winterset City Council unanimously approved the first reading, waived the second and third readings, and adopted the final reading of Ordinance 665, changing the land from agricultural to Planned Unit Development zoning. The council also approved the proposed property tax levy, established new sewer utility rates, set the date for a public hearing on the FY 25‑26 budget, and approved $243,862.27 in claims and the consent agenda items.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 665 (all 5 members voted Aye)
• Approved waiver of 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance 665 (all 5 members voted Aye)
• Approved final reading and adoption of Ordinance 665 (all 5 members voted Aye)
• Approved proposed property tax levy (all 5 members voted Aye)
• Approved establishing sewer utility rates (all 5 members voted Aye)
• Set date for public hearing on FY 25‑26 budget (all 5 members voted Aye)
• Approved claims totaling $243,862.27 (all 5 members voted Aye)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, liquor licenses, finance report) (all 5 members voted Aye)

City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. A public hearing on the proposed property tax levy was entered and later exited, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda – motion carried (all present voted Aye)
• Enter public hearing – motion carried (all present voted Aye)
• Exit public hearing – motion carried (all present voted Aye)
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried (all present voted Aye)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved a variance request for 209 W Buchanan Street, allowing an 832‑square‑foot accessory building that exceeds the 594‑square‑foot limit and extends 7 feet into the buildable area. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 209 W Buchanan St accessory building (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)