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The City Development Board is appointed by the governor and acts on petitions for municipal boundary changes, including annexation (addition of territory to a city), severance (deletion of territory from a city), consolidation (combining of two or more cities into one city), discontinuance (termination of a city) and incorporation (establishment of a new city). The board functions as an impartial third party responsible for placing an objective influence on the boundary change process.

Annexation, Discontinuance & Land Planning

The board meets monthly. Notices of meeting for the City Development Board are posted on this page at least 24 hours before the start time of the meeting.

Executive Order 10 - Red Tape Review

Pursuant to Executive Order 10, issued by Governor Kim Reynolds on January 10, 2023, the City Development Board is required to review all its administrative rules by September 1, 2023. Please visit the Red Tape Review page for full information on requirements and reports.

Board Members

Board Members
MemberAreaTerm
Kirk BjorlandClive, Dallas County12/1/2025 - 4/30/2027
Thomas TreharneMarion, Linn County5/1/2024 - 4/30/2028
Colleen FreinMason City, Cerro Gordo County5/1/2026 โ€“ 4/30/2030
James HalversonCedar Rapids, Linn County5/1/2023 - 4/30/2027
Bryce JohnsonWaukee, Dallas County5/1/2026 - 4/30/2030

Meeting Schedule Changes

Please note, the following City Development Board meetings have been adjusted as follows:

  • City Development Board Meeting โ€“ August 19, 2026 @ 1:00pm
    Submission Deadline: July 11, 2026 
    **Rescheduled from August 12, 2026
  • City Development Board Meeting โ€“ September 09, 2026 @ 1:00pm
    Submission Deadline: August 09, 2026 
  • City Development Board Meeting โ€“ October 07, 2026 @ 1:00pm
    Submission Deadline: September 06, 2026 
    **Rescheduled from October 14, 2026
  • City Development Board Meeting โ€“ November 10, 2026 @ 1:00pm
    Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026 
    **Note that the November City Development Board meeting will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 (not Wednesday, November 11, 2026) due to observance of Veterans Day. 
  • City Development Board Meeting โ€“ December 09, 2026 @ 1:00pm
    Submission Deadline: November 08, 2026 
     
City Development Board

CDB Agendas & Minutes

Board documents are posted to the City Development Board Portal.

Important Update to Board Materials Distribution System

Agendas and materials email notifications will now come from CivicPlus. To ensure access to board related items, please visit the Agendas & Minutes page and sign up for emails by clicking the sign in button.