What property tax levy did Marshalltown approve for FY2027?

The council set the property tax levy at $16.25 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for FY2027.

How much in bills did the council approve on April 27, 2026?

The bill list approved totaled $1,598,900.96.

What bond proceeds were repurposed at the meeting?

The council approved reallocating up to $26,000 for sidewalks, $250,000 for trail improvements, and $95,000 for police/fire facility work.

Did the council approve any street or alley vacations?

Yes—the council vacated a 0.02-acre alley between S 12th and S 13th and transferred it to the Marshalltown Community School District.

Were any ordinances adopted during the meeting?

Yes—multiple ordinances were adopted, including updates to traffic schedules, zoning accessory structures, building code adoption, and park camping rules.

May 11, 2026 Public Hearing: 10 W State Street, Marshalltown, IA

CITY OF MARSHALLTOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS APRIL 27, 2026Mayor Ladehoff called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm, April 27, 2026, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 10 W State Street, and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll call-Present: Cahill, Fonseca (via Go-To-Meeting), Mitchell, Nichols (via Go-To-Meeting), Schneider, Thompson, Yepez-Gomez. Public comments for items not on the agenda were provided. Mayor, Council, and Administrator comments were provided. Years of service were recognized for Nick Juel, Police, 5 years; Kevin Pigors, Transit, 15 years; and Patrick Cornwell, Fire, 25 years. Jorge Ramirez of the Marshalltown Futsal League presented Jennifer Hart, Recreation Supervisor, with an award of appreciation for her outstanding service to the league and the community.CONSENT AGENDAMotion by Jeff Schneider, second by Mark Mitchell to approve the consent agenda: Approve Minutes 04/13/26 Meeting and Bill List $1,598,900.96; Approve Alcohol License Ownership Amendment for Dollar General; Receipt of Strategic Goals Report; Resolution Approving Interlocal Grant Agreement for the Iowa/Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) $18,631.00 Split 50% with Marshall County, and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding to Share Grant Funds with Marshall County; Resolution Approving Agreement with the Marshall County Arts + Culture Alliance for Public Art Display at 13th Street–“Echo”; Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for a Marshalltown Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment and Review of the Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Derecho Disaster Funds; Resolution Authorizing Alliant Energy to Make Changes to Marshalltown Street Lighting; Resolution Approving Contract Change Order #13 for the East Main Street and Center Street Reconstruction Project, #STR22002, a Decrease of $10,250.00; Resolution Approving Contract Change Order #1 for the Center St Viaduct Rehabilitation Project, being Iowa DOT DHM-4797(629)-8K-64 and City Project #STR21002, an Increase of $160,461.00. Motion carried 7-0.REPORTSZach Maxfield, Manager of the Marshalltown Water Works, outlined the city's water system operations and future plans. The system includes 160 miles of water mains, around 1,000 hydrants and valves, and averages about 20 main breaks per year. Annual hydrant flushing helps identify maintenance needs, with 7-10 hydrants currently out of service. Most water meters have been replaced, improving leak detection and allowing efficient citywide readings. Crews handle many repairs and projects in-house to reduce costs, despite aging infrastructure—some over 100 years old. They are constructing a 6-million-gallon reverse osmosis treatment plant to go with our 12 million gallons a day lime softening treatment plant, expected to be completed by spring 2028, to enhance water capacity. We have high-quality, sourced water from aquifers with no nitrates. Officials emphasized that infrastructure costs are shared evenly across users, with industrial customers providing stable revenue rather than shifting costs to residents. Long-term priorities include replacing lead service lines, maintaining the 50- year-old plant, and developing new well fields to meet future water demand.MOTIONSMotion by Gary Thompson, second by Sue Cahill, to approve a new FY26 Retail Tobacco Permit for Har Shiva Inc at 613 North 3rd Avenue. Motion carried 7-0.RESOLUTIONSMotion by Jeff Schneider, second by Sue Cahill, to approve Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant Application for Airport Sanitary Sewer System Improvement and Certifies Local Match is Available. Heather Thomas, Public Works Director, advised that the project includes improving both the conveyance sewers and on-site wastewater treatment at an estimated cost of $368,600, with 75% being the grant request and 25% being the local share. Public comment was provided. Motion carried 6-1, Marco Yepez- Gomez dissenting.Mayor Ladehoff opened the public hearing at 6:15 pm for the vacation of a portion of alleyway between South 12th Street and 13th Street adjacent to the Miller Middle School Practice Fields. Clayton Ender, Assistant Housing and Community Development Director, advised that this was a request from the Marshalltown Community School District to vacate and transfer by gift, 0.02 acres of an alley located between South 12th Street and South 13th Street, adjacent to the Miller Middle School practice fields. No written or public comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:16 pm. Motion by Jeff Schneider, second by Mark Mitchell, to approve the Resolution Providing for the Vacation of a Portion of an Alleyway Located Between S 12th Street and S 13th Street Adjacent to the Miller Middle School Practice Fields and Approving the Quit Claim Deed to the Marshalltown Community School District. Motion carried 7-0.Mayor Ladehoff opened the public hearing at 6:17 pm on a proposal to enter into an essential purpose loan agreement. Carol Webb, City Administrator, advised that the public hearing is part of the legal process required to repurpose previously issued bond proceeds for authorized capital purposes. The City intends to use $26,000 in unspent proceeds from prior bond issues for sidewalk improvements. No written or public comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:21 pm.Mayor Ladehoff opened the public hearing at 6:22 pm for a proposal to enter into a trail improvements loan agreement. Carol Webb, City Administrator, advised that the public hearing is part of the legal process required to repurpose previously issued bond proceeds for authorized capital purposes. The City intends to use $250,000 in unspent proceeds from prior bond issues for trail improvements. This reallocation from council-designated local option sales tax was made by council direction during budget discussions for bridges 2-5 on the Iowa Rivers Edge Trail. No written public comment was received. Public comment was provided. The public hearing was closed at 6:31 pm.Mayor Ladehoff opened the public hearing at 6:31 pm for a proposal to enter into a Police/Fire Facilities Loan Agreement. Carol Webb, City Administrator, advised that the public hearing is part of the legal process required to repurpose previously issued bond proceeds for authorized capital purposes. The City intends to use $95,000 in unspent proceeds from prior bond issues for Police/Fire Facility and associated grounds improvements. No written comments were received. Public comments were provided. The public hearing was closed at 6:32 pm.Carol Webb, City Administrator, advised that this action authorizes the reallocation of bond proceeds instead of issuing new debt for sidewalk improvements not to exceed $26,000; recreation trail and trail bridge improvements not to exceed $250,000; and Police/Fire Department facility and associated grounds improvements not to exceed $95,000. Motion by Jeff Schneider, second by Sue Cahill, to approve Resolution Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter into General Obligation Loan Agreements, Combining Loan Agreements, and Repurposing Bond Proceeds. Motion carried 6-1, Gary Thompson dissenting.Mayor Ladehoff opened the public hearing at 6:34 pm for adopting the budget and certifying taxes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and related transfers between funds. Diana Steiner, Finance Director, advised that the property tax levy is set at $16.25 per $1,000 of taxable valuations. This is an increase of $.25 for the transit system, which will generate $268,000 in additional funding for bus replacement. After staff and council made designated budget cuts, there was a deficit of $1,033,223, which will be covered by council-designated local option sales tax. No written or public comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:36 pm. Motion by Jeff Schneider, second by Marco Yepez-Gomez, to approve the Resolution Adopting the Budget and Certifying Taxes for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027, and Related Transfers Between Funds. Motion carried 7-0.Mayor Ladehoff opened the public hearing at 6:37 pm for adopting the budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and the transfers between funds. Diana Steiner, Finance Director, advised that the budget amendment does not increase property taxes. No written or public comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 6:37 pm. Motion by Jeff Schneider, second by Gary Thompson, to approve the Resolution Adopting the Budget Amendment for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026, and the Transfers Between Funds. Motion carried 7-0.Mayor Ladehoff opened the public hearing at 6:38 pm for approving the FY2026-FY20230 Capital Improvement Plan. Diana Steiner, Finance Director, advised that a 5-year capital improvement plan is required by the State of Iowa. The plan funds major equipment, vehicles, and construction projects. No written comments were received. Public comment was provided. The public hearing was closed at 6:41 pm. Motion by Mark Mitchell, second by Jeff Schneider, to approve the Resolution Approving the FY2026-FY2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carried 7-0.ORDINANCESMotion by Sue Cahill, second by Mark Mitchell, to adopt the third reading of Ordinance 15115 to Amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Marshalltown, Iowa, Chapter 76: Traffic Schedules, Schedule IV. Stop Intersections & Schedule V. Yield Intersections. Motion carried 7-0.Motion by Gary Thompson, second by Mark Mitchell, to adopt the third reading of Ordinance 15116 to Amend the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 156 Zoning, Regarding Accessory Structure Locations and Zoning Definitions. Motion carried 6-1, Marco Yepez-Gomez dissenting.Motion by Gary Thompson, second by Sue Cahill, to adopt the third reading of Ordinance 15117 to Amend the City of Marshalltown Municipal Code by Adopting the 2021 International Residential Code, Including Appendix AF (Radon Control methods). Motion carried 7-0.Motion by Gary Thompson, second by Jeff Schneider, to adopt the third reading of Ordinance 15118 to Amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Marshalltown, Iowa, Chapter 93 Parks and Recreation; Leisure, Section 93.001: Camping; Time Limits; Permit; Fee. Motion carried 7-0.Motion by Gary Thompson, second by Jeff Schneider, to adopt the second reading of Ordinance 15119 to Amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Marshalltown, Iowa by Amending Chapter 53: Storm Water by Amending Section 53.006 Rate Structure and Storm Water Rate. Motion carried 7-0.DISCUSSIONCarol Webb, City Administrator, presented a discussion on whether the city should move toward a consolidated garbage collection system and whether to require mandatory garbage service or allow self-hauling. Currently, the city operates under an open market system, where residents choose among licensed haulers. This results in multiple haulers serving the same neighborhoods on different days. A consultant previously determined that a consolidated system is not feasible under the current open market structure and would require a competitive bidding process. The majority of the council does not support a consolidated system. Staff will propose a city code amendment to explicitly allow residents to either contract with a hauler or self-haul. Public comment was provided.Tom Deimerly, 210 East Main Street, provided additional information about his request for sidewalk repair and raised concerns about the impact of a proposed alley conversion. Noting that the building relies on a central delivery area accessed by double doors serving four suites, and that changes could disrupt the delivery of large items. He also noted issues with proposed bollards and the lack of access. He stated he should not bear the cost of sidewalk repair. He proposed incorporating the adjacent green space into the Main Street project if the city repairs the sidewalk in the current project phase. He also expressed concern about liability if the sidewalk remains unrepaired for the estimated 10 years until Phase 8 of the plan is completed with the sidewalk replacement, and asked for written assurance that he wouldn't be held responsible in the meantime. Cahill supported fixing the sidewalk but said the current proposal goes beyond what was previously discussed, especially regarding the alley. She suggested addressing immediate, manageable issues first and revisiting larger ideas like green space and art later. Schneider noted the sidewalk is scheduled for replacement in a future phase and highlighted the potential community benefit of features like the archway. Mitchell cautioned that initiating sidewalk work could create broader obligations, pointing out that the property was purchased in its current condition. Motion by Melisa Fonseca, second by Jeff Schneider, to proceed with the pedestrian alleyway and leave the sidewalk replacement in phase 8 of the Main Street Reconstruction project. Motion carried 4-3, Sue Cahill, Greg Nichols, and Gary Thompson dissenting.ADJOURNMENTThe meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm.Respectfully Submitted,Alicia Hunter, City Clerk BILL LIST 04/27/26AdvertisingFirstIntBank/1 790.82TR/1 134.40Buildings/ImprovementsCTI Ready Mix/2 570.25Menards/4 74.80Consulting & Professional FeesBolton&Menk.Inc/2 36,391.50FirstIntBank/2 160.00Iowa.One.Call/2 185.20Lynch.Dallas.PC/7 11,080.05Marshall.Co.Art/1 32,500.00RDG.Planning/1 25,160.00Snyder & Assoc/1 9,625.98Stanley.Consult/1 4,633.03Union Pac RR Co/1 1,648.91ContractsChamber.Commerc/3 67,139.07City.Laundering/1 168.59Construct/4 268,525.84Electric.Supply/1 75.76EO Johnson Co/2 211.01Eocene Envir Gr/2 8,820.20FEH.Assoc/5 18,373.95FirstIntBank/10 5,590.13Hardons/1 430.00Hometown Vet/1 55.16IA DIAL/1 79.14LatitudeSignage/3 31,048.00Marshall Cemete/1 45,000.00Marshall.Co.Aud/1 2,500.00MEDIC/1 2,500.00Mtwn.Wtrwrks/1 14.00Region 6/2 18,764.00Schendel.Pest.C/1 52.04ServiceMaster/1 1,934.00Stericycle.Inc/2 271.89The Shredder/1 54.00Tyler.Technolog/2 2,700.00Unified.Contr./1 319.50Xerox Corp/1 28.66Library BooksBoundurant Lib/1 23.45Cengage.Learng/5 408.02CenterPoint.Prn/2 343.98Data Axle/1 291.00FirstIntBank/43 1,786.50MicroMarketing./1 12.00Midwest.Tape/4 1,207.56Playaway Prod/3 1,268.67MedicalHealth.Partners/2 94,341.25McFarland.Cl/2 84.60Medimpact Healt/1 490.01St Lukes Testin/1 126.00Payroll.NetPayroll/1 388,632.99Refund/ReimbursedBranan, Alyssa/1 4.99Cengage.Learng/3 131.24CenterPoint.Prn/1 24.57FirstIntBank/1 -0.42Glick, Brandy/1 91.91Health.Partners/2 -15,981.17Service/RepairsBRAMMER,R/1 550.00Bryant, Joseph/1 750.00Cline, Troy/2 2,045.00Electric.Supply/1 15.48Eocene Envir Gr/1 1,190.00Fastenal Co/1 197.98First Data Corp/2 171.15FirstIntBank/50 5,410.24Gentry,S/2 61,200.00Gervich.Sons/2 39.50Global Paymt/1 772.97Goods.Gutters/1 120.00GPM Environment/1 560.00Granite Telecom/27 905.08Heart.of.Iowa/1 178.09Hogeland.Auto.P/9 3,380.00IA DIAL/1 120.00IA.Treasurer/3 13,551.24Karl of Mtown/1 490.10Larrys Towing/2 30.00McFarland.Cl/4 426.60Menards/14 161.05Mobotrex.Inc./1 3,049.00Mtwn.Wtrwrks/3 9,210.33Push.Pedal.Pull/2 305.13ShoBiz,Minutema/1 16.92United Diagnosi/1 4,800.00Walsh Door & Ha/3 1,196.40WW.Grainger/1 109.44Supplies/PartsArnold.Motor/10 1,194.71Cessford/1 567.02City.Laundering/2 251.18Cntrl.IA.Farm/1 568.92Consolidated.Wa/1 2,043.02Conway Shield/1 14,917.55Cummins.Service/2 812.77DEMCO Inc/1 68.26Electric.Supply/2 50.05Fast Lane Auto/1 239.60Fastenal Co/6 636.31FirstIntBank/94 21,617.24Galls.LLC/3 368.24Gervich.Sons/2 39.50Gillig.LLC/1 1,665.27Grimes.Asphalt/1 2,225.80HyVee.Accts/4 73.24I.L.E.A./1 150.00IA.Prison.Ind/7 11,686.73Karl of Mtown/1 219.37Larrys Towing/1 40.00Menards/10 438.85Midland.Scienti/6 2,383.97National Sign C/1 303.36Northern.Lights/1 829.75Nutrien.Ag.Sol/7 4,717.55SE.Jones.Indust/1 251.75Spectrum Paint/1 1,197.00Thiesens.Supply/16 1,179.53Titan.Machinery/3 298.70Taxes PaidIA.Treasurer/1 1.47Travel/TrainingFirstIntBank/7 2,014.26UtilitiesAlliant.Energy/42 50,960.02ConsumersEnergy/3 385.66FirstIntBank/1 32.73WoodRiver.Enrgy/2 1,862.05Wage AssignmentAmerican.Educa./1 64.41Collection.Svs./4 1,018.29Colonial.Life/1 271.49Fidelity Securi/2 496.66FirstIntBank/3 22.53I.R.S./9 102,459.13IA.Treasurer/2 15,186.66M.F.P.R.S.I./4 144,613.00Martinez, Jose/1 20.00Mission Square/12 16,872.43TotalAdmin.Serv/4 9,252.20United.Way/4 484.00Total/584 1,598,900.96Published in the Times - Republican May 11, 2026 L60004

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