Maquoketa City Council to weigh zoning enforcement; property board eyes ordinance updates
The Maquoketa City Council met June 25 and discussed a zoning dispute involving Big Country Properties, LLC, though no final action was taken. The council considered whether to issue municipal infraction citations for alleged non-compliance with a May 12 notice to abate regarding unauthorized agricultural use in a residential zone. Separately, the Property Maintenance Board on June 24 reviewed possible ordinance changes. Both meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published.
City Council
The council on June 25 discussed enforcement of a Notice and Order to Abate dated May 12, 2026, against Big Country Properties, LLC. The agenda listed a zoning dispute concerning “raking and baling” in a Residential 1 district. The council was to determine whether to issue municipal infraction citations for ongoing non-compliance. No vote or decision was recorded because the meeting minutes are not yet available.
The council also scheduled a closed session to discuss strategy for selling city-owned real estate.
Property Maintenance Board
The Property Maintenance Board held a regular meeting June 24 with mostly procedural items, including approval of April 22 meeting minutes, a building permit report, and a nuisance property report. The board also discussed potential updates to city ordinances. No vote or decision was recorded because minutes are not yet published.
Coming up
The Maquoketa Public Library Board will meet July 8 at a time and location listed in its agenda. The board is scheduled to elect officers for fiscal year 2027, participate in board training on running a meeting, and review a financial report from the city treasurer as well as bills for payment. Committee reports from Building & Grounds, Finance, and Personnel are also on the agenda.
All meeting agendas and minutes are available on the city’s official website.
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