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23 meetings with votes in 2026 · 202 recorded votes · 79 decisions covered in full. Full inventory: CSV. Source: city meeting portal.

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Decisions covered in full

Perry

Perry: Resolution Making Appointments for the Perry City Council Standing Committees

Oct 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving an MOU with EmberGrove Hospitality

Oct 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Equipment from PHI

Oct 19, 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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #03 for Soumas Avenue Improvements

Oct 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #10 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

Oct 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from ARPA Local Recovery Fund to the Downtown…

Oct 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Submission and Support of an Emergency Community Catalyst Building…

Oct 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #05 for Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction

Sep 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Site Plan for the expansion of self-storage facilities by Heenan…

Sep 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Appointing Liaison and Administrative Authority for the Dallas County Outdoor…

Sep 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving an MOU with Dallas County Emergency Management Commission for the…

Sep 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #02 for Soumas Avenue Improvements

Sep 8, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #09 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

Sep 8, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing the Signing and Acceptance of a Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A)…

Sep 8, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #04 for Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction

Aug 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Site Plan for the Jaybird Substation by Guthrie County REC Within the…

Aug 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Local Match and Application submission for a REAP Grant

Aug 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #01 for Soumas Avenue Improvements

Aug 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #08 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

Aug 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving Requests for Grant Funding for a K9 and Officer Training and Authorizing…

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Form of Contract for the K9 Officer Service Agreement

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for the Soumas…

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Accepting Grant Agreement from the FAA for the 1,500 Foot Parallel Taxiway…

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #03 for Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing the Signing and Acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant…

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Consenting to Assignment of Development Agreement and Tax Increment Payments

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Adopting the City of Perry Emergency Operations Plan

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving Addition to the Fire Department Roster

Jul 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Award for the Soumas Avenue Improvements Project

Jun 30, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement Amendment for the Pool Filter…

Jun 30, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement Amendment for the Pool Ceiling…

Jun 30, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #07 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

Jun 30, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a 28E Agreement with Dallas County Sheriff’s Office

Jun 30, 2026 · Vote 4–1

What this means: 28E agreement. An agreement under Iowa Code chapter 28E that lets governments share services, costs or facilities.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing FY2026 Transfers of Funds for Debt Payments

Jun 30, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #02 for the Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction

Jun 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Change Order #2 for the Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction

Jun 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Change Order #3 for the Runway 14/32 Phase 2

Jun 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #24 for the Runway 14/32 Relocation Phase 2

Jun 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Change Order #1 for the Runway 14/32 Relocation Phase 3

Jun 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #21 for the Runway 14/32 Relocation Phase 3

Jun 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the FY2026 Budget Amendment

Jun 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Budget amendment. A change to the spending totals in the budget the city already adopted for the year. In Iowa it needs public notice and a public hearing first.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing the Signing and Acceptance of the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy…

Jun 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #06 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

Jun 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Award for the 1,500 Foot Parallel Taxiway Extension

May 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Formal Submission of an Application to the FAA for Eligible Funds…

May 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for the Willis…

May 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for Planning and…

May 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving and Adopting a Revenue Purpose Statement for Expenditure of Fee Revenues…

May 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving Addition to the Fire Department Roster

May 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Contracting with Region XII to Provide Administrative Services…

May 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing the Contracting with Region XII to Provide Technical Services…

May 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #01 for the Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction

May 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #05 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

May 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving Addition to the Fire Department Roster

May 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #04 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

Apr 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Taxiway Extension

Apr 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving Tax Abatement Applications for Residential Construction Completed in 2026…

Apr 20, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for the Iowa Department of…

Apr 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Submission and Support of a Community Catalyst Building Remediation…

Apr 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of Change Order #1 for the Parallel Taxiway Reconstruction

Apr 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the RISE Grant Application

Apr 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement for the Pool Filtration System

Apr 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement for the Pool Ceiling Renovation

Apr 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving Tax Abatement Applications for Residential Construction Completed in 2026…

Apr 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving Task Order #14, Scope of Work for the 1,500’ Parallel Taxiway Extension

Mar 2, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Second/Third Reading for an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 165: Zoning…

Mar 2, 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.

Perry

Perry: Second/Third Reading for an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 165: Zoning…

Mar 2, 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.

Perry

Perry: Second/Third Reading for an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 165: Zoning…

Mar 2, 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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Awarding a Quote for the 2026 Crack Sealing Project

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Print Fleet Management Contract for the City Departments

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Councilmember Wolling moved to approve the third and final reading

Feb 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Take additional action on the General Obligation Loan Agreements, Combine Loaning Agreements,…

Feb 2, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Approval of a Proposal with DGR Engineering for Professional Services

Feb 2, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

Perry

Perry: Approval of Pay Application #03 for the Downtown Improvements Phase I Project

Jan 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the Site Plan for the ADR Axles USA, Inc

Jan 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving the MAP Retirement Plan Design and Administration Proposal for the Police…

Jan 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

Perry

Perry: Resolution Approving a Quotation with Municipal Pipe Tool for the 2026 CIPP Sanitary Sewer…

Jan 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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.

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