Mayor and City Council
Vibrant Leadership
The City of Orange City is chartered as a Mayor-Council form of government. Orange City’s City Council is elected on a non-partisan basis. The City Council is composed of a mayor and five other council members, all of whom are elected. The mayor serves a two year term while the Council members serve a four year term.
The City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 4:30pm. If that Monday is a holiday, then the meeting is moved to Tuesday. Agendas and meeting information are distributed on the Friday before the scheduled meeting. Council meetings are held at City Hall (125 Central Ave. SE), on the lower level which is accessible via an elevator or stairway.
The mayor presides at all Council meetings; however, the position casts no votes. The mayor appoints all City officers subject to Council approval and appoints members to various boards and commissions. If you have an item you wish to bring before the City Council, please contact City Administrator, Matt Van Schouwen at 712-707-4885 or mattvs@orangecityiowa.com.
City Council agendas are posted at City Hall at a minimum of 24 hours in advance. To review minutes from previous City Council meetings, see Official Notices and Publications.
Current Council Members
City Council Events
Annual Strategic Planning Session
Each year, the City Council and Management Staff conduct a day-long planning session to review and update the City’s Goals and Objectives. While the previous year’s progress is assessed, future needs and projects are identified and prioritized. Results are utilized by staff to determine budget, planning schedules and task assignments. Throughout the year, the strategic planning documents are reviewed to ensure progress is made in meeting objectives.
Customer Appreciation Picnic
A city-wide picnic has been served in the downtown Windmill Square since 2004 by the City Council, staff and employees to show appreciation to Orange City residents for their loyalty and patronage of the Municipal Utilities. The evening includes a complimentary barbeque and entertainment.