City Hall Department

“Reflections of Honor”

Carter Lake’s Veterans Memorial Wall is now open for viewing. 

Families of Veterans who have served in the military (whether living or deceased) can purchase a plaque in their honor.

If you are a veteran or have someone in your family who served in the armed forces and wish to have them honored on this wall, please stop by City Hall and complete the necessary paperwork.

Click Here for Application

Intrusion Alarm Permits

City of Carter Lake Ordinance #168 states that it shall be unlawful for any person or business to use or operate an alarm system without a valid permit. Please complete an application and return it to City Hall along with a $10.00 permit fee.  Each year after that you will be required to fill out a new application for a permit, but there will be no renewal fee.

Intrusion Alarm Permit Application
Intrusion Alarms Ordinance

Community Information Channel 22

  • Carter Lake’s Community Information Channel is a Government Access Channel located on Cox Cable Channel 22 in Carter Lake, Iowa.
  • Channel 22 has a community bulletin board that provides information on local events.  Our community bulletin board is available at no cost for non-profit organizations.
  • Submissions for Channel 22 should be sent to  Email:  Lisa Ruehle, Deputy Clerk or  Fax: (712) 347-5454
  • The most reliable way to send us information is via email or fax.  No submissions will be taken via phone. 
  • We also air the City Council and Planning Board meetings as well as other community events.
  • DVD’s of the City Council and Planning Board meetings are available at the Carter Lake Library at 1120 Willow Drive.
  • DVD’s are available for purchase at City Hall for $5.00 per DVD Please call 347-6320 to request a copy of the DVD.

2016 Lake Plan

THE ATTACHED INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PAT PATERSON TO EXPLAIN THE PLANS TO TREAT THE LAKE VEGETATION IN 2016

2016 Lake Vegetation Plan

Carter Lake Flags For Sale

  • 5′ x 8′ flags are $125.00
  • 3′ x 5′ flags are $70.00
  • Flags may be purchased at City Hall – 950 East Locust Street

Local Information:

Storm Water
History

Public Information Documents:

Water Quality Report 2020
Water Quality Report 2018
Water Quality Report 2017
Water Quality Report 2016
Water Quality Report 2015
Water Quality Report 2014

Ordinances:

Municipal City Code
Land Development Ordinances 
New and Updated Ordinances
Carter Lake Comprehensive Plan 2016