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Pleasant Hill City Council

22 meetings with votes in 2026 · 206 recorded votes · 56 decisions covered in full. Full inventory: CSV. Source: city meeting portal.

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Pleasant Hill: Order Construction of Public Sidewalks on Outlots in Pleasant Ridge Estates Plat 2

Oct 27, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approve Payment Application No. 5 and Change Order No. 6 – Shadyview Blvd and University Ave…

Oct 13, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

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Pleasant Hill: Third Reading of Ordinances #975, #976, and #977 - Proposed Amendments to City Code Chapters…

Sep 22, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approval of Site Plan for 4600 Vandalia Storage Building

Sep 22, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Second Reading of Ordinances #975, #976, and #977 - Proposed Amendments to City Code Chapters…

Sep 8, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approval of Preliminary and Final Plats - LDL Estates Plat 2

Sep 8, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approve the First Reading of Ordinances #975, #976, and #977 - Proposed Amendments to City…

Aug 25, 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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Approval of Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan – Journey Credit Union

Aug 25, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approval of Immanuel Plat 1 Preliminary Plat

Aug 25, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Authorizing and approving a certain Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance of $1,620,000…

Aug 25, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approve Resolution #081126-01 – Dispose and convey a portion of NE 12th Avenue in the 4900…

Aug 11, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Resolution Awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026

Aug 11, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approval of Brugioni Estates Preliminary Plat and Development Agreement

Aug 11, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.

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Pleasant Hill: Resolution setting the date for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series…

Jul 28, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

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Pleasant Hill: Third Reading of Ordinance #969 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 98 Sewer Service Charges

Jun 9, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Third Reading of Ordinance #970 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 106 Solid Waste Collection Fees

Jun 9, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Third Reading of Ordinance #971 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 108 Recycling Collection Fees

Jun 9, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Third Reading of Ordinance #972 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 103 Stormwater Management Fees

Jun 9, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Second Reading of Ordinance #969 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 98 Sewer Service Charges

May 26, 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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Second Reading of Ordinance #970 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 106 Solid Waste Collection…

May 26, 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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Second Reading of Ordinance #971 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 108 Recycling Collection Fees

May 26, 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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Second Reading of Ordinance #972 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 103 Stormwater Management Fees

May 26, 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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Hiring side by side Firefighter Medic Position

May 26, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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Pleasant Hill: First Reading of Ordinance #969 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 98 Sewer Service Charges

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: First Reading of Ordinance #970 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 106 Solid Waste Collection Fees

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: First Reading of Ordinance #971 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 108 Recycling Collection Fees

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: First Reading of Ordinance #972 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 103 Stormwater Management Fees

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Approval of Final Plat for Elizabeth Gillotti Acres

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Approval of Site Plan for Fourmile Landing at 5614 NE 12th Avenue

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Approval of Site Plan for Fourmile Collective at 5620 NE 12th Avenue

May 12, 2026 · Vote 4–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Approve Revised Assigned Vehicle Use Policy

May 12, 2026 · Vote 3–0

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Pleasant Hill: Third Reading of Ordinance #968 – Vacation of Street Right-of-Way – NE 52nd Court

Apr 28, 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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Second Reading of Ordinance #968 – Vacation of Street Right-of-Way – NE 52nd Court

Apr 14, 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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: First Reading of Ordinance #967 – Consider zoning map amendment for subject property from A-1…

Feb 24, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Approve Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation…

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 5–0

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.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Murray moved to approve CONSENT ITEM 5f: Liquor license renewal, Copper Creek Club – 4825…

Feb 24, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Alcohol and tobacco permits. Businesses need local approval before the state issues an alcohol or tobacco permit. Councils routinely sign off on new permits and renewals.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill: Accept Public Improvements in Hawthorn Townhomes Plats 1 & 2 and Authorize Release of…

Feb 10, 2026 · Vote 4–0

What this means: Accepting improvements. The city agrees that streets, pipes or other work built for it is finished. The city then takes it over for future upkeep.

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Pleasant Hill: Approve Request for Rezoning by Referral – Hickory Glen Ridge

Jan 13, 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.

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Pleasant Hill: Third Reading of Ordinance #965 – Accessory Dwelling Units - Amending Chapters 165: Title,…

Jan 13, 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.

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