Spencer

Department: Public Works

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North “Y” Communication with Ia DOT

June 30, 2022

In response to the public informational meeting with the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the possible options for improvements to the North "Y Intersection (Highway 71/18), the Spencer City Council and the Clay County Board of Supervisors met to discuss the options presented. At that meeting, several additional questions were asked that needed answers from the DOT. A joint letter was sent to the DOT requesting additional information. View Letter...

City Hall Closed July 4
June 28, 2022
City Hall will be closed for the Holiday on July 4, 2022....

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Safety Data Sheet for Mosquito Spray
June 27, 2022
Click HERE to view to Safety Data Sheet for the product the City of Spencer uses during it's mosquito spraying....

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Mosquito Control
June 27, 2022
The City of Spencer, Iowa plans to spray for mosquitos June 27 & June 28, 2022, as weather conditions allow....

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RFP – Landfill removal of buildings
June 14, 2022
Request for Proposals for Removal of Dwelling and/or Buildings near City Landfill, Graettinger, Iowa The City of Spencer is Requesting Proposals (RFP) for the removal of the dwelling and or the buildings located at 2979 River Road, Graettinger, Iowa. All structures shall be removed by 10-1-2022...

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Tree Trimming Public Notice
May 24, 2022
PUBLIC NOTICE May 2022 Trees located in a street right-of-way, or privately owned trees that contain branches that extend out over a public right-of-way, need to be trimmed so that the lowest branches are at least ten feet above a public sidewalk, (or the street parking if a sidewalk does not ex...

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Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Clay County
May 5, 2022
On March 21, 2022, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued a press release that announced Emerald Ash Borer had been found in Clay County for the first time. On April 27th, the City of Spencer hosted a public informational meeting regarding Emerald Ash Borer and options avai...

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Do I need a sidewalk?
April 29, 2022
If your property is located in a subdivision that was platted after July 16, 2012 it will be required to have a sidewalk at the time the property is developed (any structures erected on that lot). If your property has an existing sidewalk that has any portion damaged or removed for construction or o...

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RFP – Municipal Facility Condition & Needs Assessment
April 27, 2022
Request for Proposal - Municipal Facility Condition & Needs Assessment The City of Spencer, IA is seeking proposals from qualified architectural and design firms to perform a Municipal Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment (FCNA) for multiple structures serving the Parks Department, Libra...

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When can a property owner self-perform work?
April 22, 2022
A property owner may do any general construction work, please obtain a building permit from the Planning Department as required based on the scope of work. A property owner may also undertake both electrical and plumbing work at their primary residence only with the additional provision that the pro...

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Historic Preservation Commission – May Lecture Series
April 15, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission May Lecture Series Interested in learning more about the History of Spencer? Please join us throughout the month of May for another series of presentations put on by the Spencer HPC, Spencer Municipal Utilities, and our wonderful line up of volunteer Speakers...

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