City Council Meeting - December 15, 2025

The City Council of Johnston, Iowa, convened on December 15, 2025, to conduct routine municipal business including the swearing-in of new council members and the mayor. Key agenda items included approval of zoning amendments, traffic safety improvements such as converting an intersection to a four-way stop, and site plan approval for a building addition and parking expansion at the Pioneer Hybrid International campus. The council also considered an 11th amendment to a development agreement with Johnson Golf Development LLC, which involved extending deadlines for financing and closing, as well as addressing restrictive covenants to align with the city's vision for the property. A significant financial approval was made for claims totaling over $14.7 million, notably including an $11 million payment to Central Iowa Waterworks for initial buy-in costs. Additionally, the council issued a proclamation recognizing World Meditation Day, highlighting community wellness initiatives. The meeting concluded with holiday greetings and acknowledgments of community events and military service members.