City Departments and Contact


City Hall, Council Meetings, City Contacts & Information

City Hall is located at 201 John Street, Lansing, IA 52151

City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

City Hall Phone:  563-538-4757



The Lansing City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00PM at City Hall 

Join virtual via zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4810564510

Agenda and Minutes

Upcoming & Past Agendas

Stay informed with our Upcoming Agendas for details on future city council meetings, including topics of discussion and decisions to be made. Review Past Agendas to see what was scheduled and addressed in previous meetings. We continue to upload more past agendas as time allows to ensure transparency and keep our community engaged.

Past Meeting Minutes

Access Past Meeting Minutes to stay updated on the discussions, decisions, and outcomes of previous city council meetings. These records provide a transparent view of how community matters are addressed. We are continually uploading additional past meeting minutes as time allows to ensure comprehensive access for our community.

Click Here To View Upcoming & Past Minutes

Mayor:  Michael Verdon

Term ends 12/31/2027

City Council

Mike Manning - Term ends 12/31/2025 - Click to Send an Email

Steve Murray - Term ends 12/31/2025 Click to Send an Email

Stan Schwartzoff - Term ends 12/31/2025 - Click to Send an Email

Corey Richards - Term ends 12/31/2027 - Click to Send an Email

Benjamin Ghelf - Term ends 12/31/2027 - Click to Send an Email

Committee Assignments

Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks: Manning, Richards

Water, Sewer, Lights: Ghelf, Murray

Grounds, Buildings, Parks, Marina: Manning, Murray

Swimming Pool, Summer Rec: Murray, Schwartzoff

Budget, Planning, Development: Manning, Ghelf

Public Safety Ordinance: Richards, Ghelf

Admin: Richards, Schwartzoff

Personnel: All Council Members

Mayor Pro Tem: Manning

City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk

City Clerk - Teresa Severson

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 563-538-4757


Deputy City Clerk - Liz Jones

City Departments

Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library

Director: Derva Burke

563-538-4693

email: [email protected]

Website: Lansing Library

Phone: (563) 538-4693

Library Board

Term: 3 years

Scott Smith

Sheri Honn

Deb Dietzenbach – Vice President

Sarah Majewski – President

Janice Rea

Katie Dodge Hanson - Secretary

Fire Department

Fire Chief

Steven Darling

Facebook Page: Lansing Fire Department

Street Department

Street Superintendent

Ken Ripp

[email protected]

Police Department

Police Chief


Water & Sewer

People’s Service Representative

Duane Estebo

[email protected]

Parks & Recreation Board

Term: 3 years

[email protected]

Maryann Baldwin, Chair

Pamela Herman

Marlene Duffy

Denise Mauss

Marina Board

Term: Varies

Dave Zach

Don Prosser

Fred Mathews

Joanie Groth

Jim Brennan

TAX ABATEMENT

 Lansing Urban Revitalization Plan - Tax Abatement

The Lansing Urban Revitalization Plan aims to encourage property development and revitalization within designated areas by offering property tax incentives. Eligible improvements include residential, historic, and multifamily developments, with tax exemptions lasting 5-8 years, depending on the property type.

If you would like to learn more, please see the full tax abatement details here.

For questions or an application please reach our the City of Lansing's Office.