Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Grinnell, IA public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in taxes budget
Hotel/motel tax fund budget
The committee reviews monthly spending from the hotel/motel tax fund, which had a balance of $430,580.58. This fund pays for tourism promotion, events, and grants around town.
Poweshiek County Fair Association tourism grant
The city will put $40,500 of hotel-motel tax toward a Travel Iowa cooperative marketing contract with the Chamber of Commerce; about $400,000 comes in annually from the 7% room tax.
Change of city IT service provider
The city would end its managed services and data center contract with Heartland Business Systems and sign a new agreement with Platinum Information Services.
Campbell Fund charitable distributions
Pour Boy won the bid at $19,655.25 to fix sidewalks for qualifying residents through the Campbell Fund program.
FY 2028-2034 Capital Improvement Plan
The seven-year project wishlist got its first look — heavy on streets and parks, including Arbor Lake and Lake Nianza work. Staff expect 90-95% of it to get done.
FY2028 Tax Increment Financing Indebtedness Certification
The city will certify its TIF debt to the county by December 1, keeping the total close to last year's so it captures the full 2% property tax growth allowed under new state law.