{ "city": "Winterset", "state": "Iowa", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/winterset.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider building code amendment, approve $1M in claims", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-375", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees", "headline": "Board to consider approval of Vanderpool pay request", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-374", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider salary rates for department supervisors, approve $945K in claims", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-373", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-373", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Work session on SF 2472 impacts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-372", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-372", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to decide on bar, daycare permits and variance", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-368", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission", "headline": "Commission to interview applicant for vacant seat in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-371", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Winterset City Council discusses street projects and municipal bond proposal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-370", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-370", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to review updated preliminary plat for The Holliwell Plat 1", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05292026-366", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Final review of zoning code updates and preliminary plat for Holliwell", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-365", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees", "headline": "Winterset Utilities Board to weigh watershed discussion, pay request, engineering", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-363", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-363", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider $16 million bond election and award 2026 Street Project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-364", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-364", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board to decide rehearing of in-home daycare permit at 103 S 5th Ave", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072026-361", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider sewer rate increase and street project bids", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-362", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-362", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Winterset Friendship Exchange Commission", "headline": "Friendship Exchange Commission to review board applications in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-360", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission", "headline": "Alternative shed material request for Winterset Livery", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-359", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees", "headline": "Utilities board to vote on across-the-board wage adjustment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-357", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-357", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider adopting FY 2026-2027 budget, public hearing set", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-358", "minutes_url": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-358", "source": "https://www.winterset.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }