Altoona City Council
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Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Plat 6
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Plat 4
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #012 – Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00. B2)…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution to approve writing off of rescue fees for bad debt accounts – collection fees from…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #2 – Synergy Contracting, LLC – 2025 Water Main Replacements Project…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Consider approving contract amendment with TEAM Services for Altoona Fire Station #26
Altoona: Resolution levying assessments for costs of Nuisance Abatement BHNAC schedule no. 2026-03, and…
What this means: Abatement. In city government this usually means one of two things: reducing property taxes on new construction for a set number of years, or requiring or arranging the cleanup of a nuisance or unsafe property. The item text says which.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #11 – Hansen Company - Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00 B2) Pay…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution approving requests for Tax Abatement
What this means: Abatement. In city government this usually means one of two things: reducing property taxes on new construction for a set number of years, or requiring or arranging the cleanup of a nuisance or unsafe property. The item text says which.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a site plan for Adventureland waterslide addition in Adventure Bay…
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Resolution to re-approve a site plan for Equipment Share
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #1 – Granite Excavating, LLC – Townsend Park Watershed Improvements,…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Consider approving Letter Agreement Amendment #2 Phase 2 fiber project with Olsson. This…
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Plat 5
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Plat 7
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Pay App #15 – DCI Group Inc. – Altoona Fire Station - $756,927.28. B2) Pay App…
What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.
Altoona: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for issuance of $7,150,000…
What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Site Plan Amendment for Robinson Altoona NW Industrial
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 2 (Genesis Dealership)
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 2 (Genesis Dealership)
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Site Plan for Gurley Leep Genesis
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #009 – Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00 B2)…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution to approve writing off of rescue fees for bad debt accounts – collection fees from…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Resolution accepting Warranty Deed, Permanent Public Utility Easement
What this means: Easement. A right for the city or a utility to use part of someone’s land for a set purpose, such as pipes or access. The owner keeps the land.
Altoona: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #1 – On Track Construction, LLC – SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Consider approving a proposal for proposed improvements to the Altoona Fire Station…
Altoona: Approval of June 1, 2026, Council Minutes
What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Brook Ridge Plat 6
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #004 - DCI Group, Inc. – Altoona Fire Station No. 26 - $27,761.22.…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution approving requests for Tax Abatement
What this means: Abatement. In city government this usually means one of two things: reducing property taxes on new construction for a set number of years, or requiring or arranging the cleanup of a nuisance or unsafe property. The item text says which.
Altoona: Consider approving an Electrical Easement to MidAmerican for Fire Station #26
What this means: Easement. A right for the city or a utility to use part of someone’s land for a set purpose, such as pipes or access. The owner keeps the land.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a site plan for Dayton Freight located at 1120 Adventureland Dr. NE
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Pay App #4 – Story Construction Co. – Water Treatment Plant No. 4 - $738,106.89.…
What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.
Altoona: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #008 – The Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00.…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution to approve an amendment to the Development Plan for the Stonebridge PUD
What this means: Planned unit development (PUD). A custom zoning district with rules written for one project, instead of the standard district rules.
Altoona: Resolution to approve an amendment to the Stonebridge Preliminary Plat
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Pay App #11 – The Hansen Company, Inc. – Altoona Public Works Facility -…
What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.
Altoona: Resolution to approve writing off of rescue fees for bad debt accounts – collection fees from…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Resolution adopting The City of Altoona’s Annual Budget for the year ending June 30, 2027,…
What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Pay App #11 – DCI Group Inc. – Altoona Fire Station - $470,850.12. B2) Pay App #3…
What this means: Pay application. A contractor’s request to be paid for work finished so far on an approved project. Cities often hold back a share, called retainage, until the job is complete.
Altoona: Consider approving McClure Engineering Co. Task Order Amendment No. 002 for Water System…
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 2
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 4
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order#007 – Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00. B2)…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for The Townhomes at Scenic Ridge Pelds Design…
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 10
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Site Plan for The Shoppes at Prairie Crossing
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #003 – DCI Group Inc – Altoona Fire Station No. 26 – ($12,532.08).…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Site Plan for Summit Products Phase III Addition Located at 6750 NE…
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Resolution levying assessments for Costs of Nuisance Abatement BHNAC Schedule NO. 2026-01, and…
What this means: Abatement. In city government this usually means one of two things: reducing property taxes on new construction for a set number of years, or requiring or arranging the cleanup of a nuisance or unsafe property. The item text says which.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, By modifying…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, By modifying…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, By modifying…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Ordinance amending the “Code of Ordinances” of the City of Altoona, Iowa, 2025, Chapter 165,…
What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #002 – DCI Group, Inc. – Altoona Fire Station No. 26 - $3,472.33.…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution approving Requests for Tax Abatement
What this means: Abatement. In city government this usually means one of two things: reducing property taxes on new construction for a set number of years, or requiring or arranging the cleanup of a nuisance or unsafe property. The item text says which.
Altoona: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, authorizing the call of outstanding…
What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 10
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a site plan for Lutheran Church of the Cross located at 1701 8th Street…
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Resolution authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection to the sale…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Pay Apps B1) Change Order #001 – DCI Group Inc. – Altoona Fire Station No.26 - $68,450.94. B2)…
What this means: Change order. An approved change to a construction contract the city already signed. It can raise or lower the price, or change the work or the schedule.
Altoona: Resolution to approve writing off of rescue fees for bad debt accounts – collection fees from…
What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.
Altoona: Resolution approving the Population Count for the Altoona Voluntary Annexation NC25-34
What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.
Altoona: Consider an agreement from RDG for the Olde Town Comp Update/1st Ave Streetscape and…
Altoona: Resolution to fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan…
What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.
Altoona: Resolution approving the Final Plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Plat 2
What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.
Altoona: Resolution to approve a Site Plan for a private individual
What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.
Altoona: Resolution appointing planning and zoning commission member(s): Jill Pudenz and Scott Henry
What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.
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- Dean O’ConnorMayor
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- Jayme McFaddenCounciljmcfadden@altoona-iowa.com
- Julie StewartCounciljstewart@altoona-iowa.com
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