Indianola City Council

Indianola: Approve the second consideration of an ordinance amending the Indianola Municipal Code by…

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-213 approving an updated version of the Employee Handbook. Dalby…

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 5–1

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.

Indianola: Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending the municipal code of the City of…

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-216 appointing paying agent, note registrar, and transfer agent,…

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 5–1

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-217 approving and authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and authorizing…

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 4–2

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-219 authorizing purchase of an ambulance. Rabe seconded it

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Fund the Warren County Agricultural Association $7,113. Dalby seconded it

Oct 19, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-206 directing the acceptance of a proposal to purchase $3,895,000…

Oct 5, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-187 authorizing an Additional Services Amendment to the Master Service…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-192 approving Preliminary Official Statement for $3,985,000 General…

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 4–2

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.

Indianola: Add a discussion regarding a tax abatement moratorium to a future agenda

Sep 21, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Second consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos 1026, 1137, 1218, 1322, 1336,…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Authorizing an agreement between Indianola Community Schools and the Indianola Fire Department

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Authorizing an agreement between Simpson College and the Indianola Fire Department

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Approving an amendment to the Fee Schedule regarding Parkland Dedication fees

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Approve the third consideration and adoption of an ordinance (No. 1798) amending Chapter…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve a temporary fuel surcharge of 44 cents/home/month for a period of six months or when…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 4–1

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-172 approving site plan for Les Schwab Tire Center (102 East Scenic…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-173 approving site plan for Kiya Koda Humane Society (1600 East…

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Indianola: Direct staff to bring forward a resolution authorizing borrowing for capital items

Aug 17, 2026 · Vote 4–1

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.

Indianola: Approve the second consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 165.05, Zoning District…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve the consideration of the reappointment of Lin Stecker to the Planning & Zoning…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Indianola: Approve the f irst consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos 1026, 1137, 1218,…

Aug 3, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-131 authorizing an agreement between Lexipol and the City of Indianola…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Approving a proposal from MGT for a classification and compensation study

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 3–3

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-145 approving a site plan for Culver’s. Lane seconded it

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 165.05, Zoning District…

Jul 20, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending the municipal code of the City of…

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Waive the second and third readings and adopt the ordinance (No. 1796). Armstrong seconded it

Jul 6, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

Indianola: Approving site plan for Pickard Commerce Park Plat 1, Lot 7 (413 South 21st Street)

Jun 15, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Approve the third consideration and adoption of an ordinance (1794) amending Chapter 99, sewer…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 4–2

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-091 in support of a workforce housing tax credit benefit application…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Approve the appointment of Thomas Selgrade II to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term…

Jun 1, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Indianola: Approve the second consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 99, sewer service charges…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending the municipal code of the City of…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 5–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Give the City Manager a cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% and merit increase of 3.0%,…

May 18, 2026 · Vote 3–2

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-082 approving salaries and Rabe seconded it

May 4, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-084 approving the Fee Schedule and Lane seconded it

May 4, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Indianola: Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending the sewer fees

May 4, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-078 authorizing a reimbursement of Brush Facility disposal fees to…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Regarding the proposed Property Tax Levy: to open the Maximum Levy Hearing

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-067 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 4–2

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-068 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 5–1

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-069 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-070 instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 5–1

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-071 authorizing the issuance of $7,810,000 general obligation capital…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 5–1

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-072 approving the final plat for Kentucky Ridge Commercial Plat 1.…

Apr 6, 2026 · Vote 6–0

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.

Indianola: Approve Resolution 2026-054 approving final plat for Spruce Street Townhomes Plat 1 and Davis…

Mar 23, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Indianola: Trustee Lori Smith left the meeting early

Mar 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Item title not in the record

Mar 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Third consideration and adoption of an ordinance (No. 1791) amending Chapter 165.10(8), Zoning…

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approving hotel/motel tax funding for community and external organizations policy

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

Indianola: Have staff begin the borrowing process for the Capital Improvement Plan

Mar 2, 2026 · Vote 5–1

What this means: Capital improvement plan. A multi-year list of planned big projects, such as streets, buildings and equipment, with estimated costs. Projects on it still need their own approvals.

Indianola: Opposing the REACH Act

Feb 17, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Mayor's Report: to approve the appointment of Gwen Schroder to the Indianola Municipal Board…

Feb 17, 2026 · Vote 4–2

Indianola: Accepting a grant for the Fire Department

Feb 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

Indianola: Confirm the appointment of Council Member Lane to the Community and Economic Development…

Feb 2, 2026 · Vote 5–0

Indianola: Approve the first consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 165.10(8), Zoning…

Feb 2, 2026 · Vote 6–0

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Indianola: Approve the Strategic Goals and Davis seconded it

Jan 19, 2026 · Vote 4–1