Mike TaylorCity Administrator
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City of Creston
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Creston.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Creston, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Creston.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164582
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
7,335
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Creston
The City Council meeting included considerations for a consent agenda involving claims, tobacco and liquor license renewals, and the approval of previous meeting minutes. New business items addressed a resolution for fund transfers, a public hearing on the current fiscal year budget amendment, and an update on the Ward 3 Council Member vacancy. Additionally, the Council discussed video and conferencing equipment for the Council Chambers, a mowing ordinance abatement process, and several resolutions related to infrastructure projects including the Wastewater Nutrient Reduction Project, McKinley Lake Restoration, and Creston CNRG Uptown Improvement Projects. Further items included professional service agreements, property agreements, and police department staffing.
The council discussed municipal infractions related to rental inspection registration. Several appointments were made to the Park and Recreation Board, Airport Board, and various other boards and committees. The meeting included an update from the Police Department, the presentation of an Exceptional Duty Medal, and the authorization to hire a new full-time dispatcher. The council approved an agreement amendment for CNRG projects, discussed Chamber of Commerce funding, and ratified a fuel contract. Furthermore, payment applications were approved for the McKinley Lake Project and the Wastewater Nutrient Reduction Project. Additional actions included authorizing plans for pool entrance updates, a performance contract for an annual comedy show, and the acceptance of a tree planting grant.
The Creston 2040 Comprehensive Plan focuses on addressing economic development issues to ensure a sensible plan for Creston's future. Key areas include modernizing industrial areas and infrastructure, making the Uptown a hub for retail and professional offices, enhancing the physical attractiveness and economic sustainability of commercial areas, engaging entrepreneurs, and fostering skilled trades. The plan aims to create a diverse, dynamic, and innovative economy by implementing strategies related to innovation, infrastructure, community engagement, and sustainable development.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Creston meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Creston.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
