SC
Seth Carter
Third Ward Council Member2026-2028
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 1:40
- Avg per meeting
- 1:40
- Segments
- 35
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Top issues during term (6)(Development)
high↑Oct 2026[20]
Development Agreement with 4th Avenue LLC
Terms of the public commitment weren't detailed at the meeting.
medium↓Sep 2026[15]
Scout Subdivision utility extensions
The city fronting utility infrastructure costs it may take 10-plus years to recoup.
medium↓Sep 2026[15]
Urban revitalization plan update
Could affect property tax abatements for qualifying development in the revitalization area.
medium↑Oct 2026[10]
Langhals Enterprises / K&M Tire development amendment
Not detailed at the meeting.
medium↓Aug 2026[5]
Lot 25 sale to Innovative Construction
medium↓Aug 2026[2]
Housing pitch to developers (Thriving Iowa)
No dollar figure yet; developer incentives would use Thriving Iowa tools.
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Carter was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026
Resolution 2026-149 — Development Agreement with 4th Avenue LLC
approved5-0Oct 19, 2026
Consider approval of a resolution approving and authorizing execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Grinnell and 4th Avenue LLC. (See Resolution No. 2026-149)
approved2-0Oct 19, 2026
Resolution No. 2026-149 — 4th Avenue LLC Development Agreement
approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 5, 2026
Resolution No. 2026-143 — Development Agreement with 4th Avenue LLC hearing date
approved4-0Oct 5, 2026
Consider approval of a resolution fixing date for a public hearing on the proposal to enter into a Development Agreement with 4th Avenue LLC. (See Resolution No. 2026-143)
approved6-0Aug 17, 2026
Resolution 2026-126 — Urban Forestry Development Grant support
approved6-0Aug 3, 2026
Close public hearing — Karma Hospitality development agreement
approved6-0Aug 3, 2026
Resolution 2026-113 — Karma Hospitality development agreement
Voting record (3)(Development)
3 yes0 no
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