April 20, 2026 Boone City Council Meeting

The City of Boone, Iowa held a City Council meeting on April 20, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved the fiscal year 2027 budget and set public hearings for community development and housing needs assessments. They authorized multiple resolutions related to capital improvement projects, including a $220,397.35 payment for underground and pavement work on Hancock Drive and change orders for water treatment and wastewater system expansion projects. The council also approved amendments to professional services agreements and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau for event coordination. Additionally, the council discussed amendments to downtown incentive fund guidelines to allow roof repairs and considered future grant applications for community development block grants (CDBG). They approved issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) for grant administration and technical services related to CDBG funding. A new restaurant development project was reviewed and approved with a parking variance. The council also selected a vendor for a new city website, opting for Revive due to cost-effectiveness. Public safety items included approval of fireworks permits and alcohol licenses for events. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on infrastructure projects, grant funding, and vendor contract approvals to support city development and services.