Fort Dodge roundup: Council acts on housing rehab, cameras, and joint public safety authority
Fort Dodge officials moved forward on neighborhood housing rehabilitation, approved technology contracts, and took steps toward a joint law enforcement center with Webster County in recent meetings. Minutes for all three meetings have not yet been published, so the following reflects agenda items as scheduled.
City Council — June 22
The City Council held a public hearing and voted on plans, specifications, and contracts for the CDBG Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Project. The council awarded two owner-occupied housing rehabilitation contracts totaling $54,978 to Factory Services: $22,580 for work at 210 2nd St NW and $32,398 for work at 1132 1st Ave NW.
The consent agenda included approvals for licenses, contracts, purchases, and resolutions covering property dispositions, a bridge grant application, and public hearings. Specific items listed:
- Third consideration of Ordinance 2415, amending Chapter 14.51 regarding Demolition and House Movers.
- Approval of a $34,000 camera system maintenance contract with Lumsden Technologies.
- Approval of a $332,093.02 payment to US Water Utility Group for work authorization.
- Setting public hearings for the N. 15th St Corridor Improvements and the Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center Painting.
Fort Dodge Regional Special Airport Commission — June 26
The commission considered a $6,805.58 estimate from Lumsden Technologies for installing additional security cameras at the airport. Also on the agenda:
- Supplemental Amendment No. 6 to Lease DA-25-066-ENG-4546.
- Lease Amendment No. 2 to GSA Lease GS-06P-LIA31028.
- A request for military aerial support for the 1-194 Field Artillery BOSS Lift Event.
Public comments were invited.
City Council Special Meeting — June 30
The council voted on a resolution to approve the Articles of Incorporation for the Webster County Public Safety Authority. According to the agenda, this legal framework is intended to allow the City and County to jointly plan and construct a new law enforcement center to address current facility deficiencies. The authority would have the ability to select and acquire building sites and to construct, equip, and operate public buildings. Future actions were scheduled for July and August 2026.
Coming up
- **Board of Adjustment — July 7:** The board will review Case #1193, a request for a special exception to allow a 6-foot tall white vinyl privacy fence in a secondary front yard at 2205 20th Ave N. The fence is intended to separate the property from a new public trail in the N 22nd St right-of-way.
Note: Minutes for the June 22, June 26, and June 30 meetings had not been published as of this roundup. Items above reflect what was scheduled on each agenda; final vote outcomes may differ. Readers can consult the official city documents for authoritative records.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Fort Dodge Council Approves Joint Public Safety Authority for New Law Enforcement Center
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.