2017 Spencer Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Spencer, Iowa  2017  Comprehensive Plan

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SPENCER CITY HALL The Spencer City Hall building is located at 418 2 nd Avenue West, directly east of the Clay County Courthouse, only two blocks west of Spencer’s downtown commercial district. Office hours are from 8 am until 5 pm Monday thru Friday. Offices at City Hall include: Office of the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, Public Works Department, and the Planning Department. The city’s council chambers is located at the north end of the building, with a separate entrance at 420 2 nd Avenue West. The seven member City Council meets the 1 st and 3 rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. POLICE DEPARTMENT The police station is located at 708 Grand Avenue. The Spencer Police Department has 20 sworn police officers and 7 civilian staff. Within the staff are the Patrol Services, which consists of 4 lieutenants and 14 officers. Patrol Services respond to citizens’ needs, investigations, and conduct follow up investigations. Patrol Services also complete traffic accident investigations. The Spencer Police Department sends officers to instructor certification schools to provide the proper and adequate training. Community services offered within the Spencer Police Department are the following:

Spencer City Hall

Spencer Police Department

Neighborhood Watch, Operation Child I.D., DARE, Spencer Police Bike Patrol, Bicycle Safety Program, Police Memorial Week, Student Job Shadow Program, Iowa Lakes Community College Internship, Vacation House Watch, and Talks and Tours. Spencer also actively participates in Crime Stoppers, which is a non-profit corporation involving three groups: private citizens, law enforcement agents, and the media. Crime Stoppers in Spencer can be reached by email at: cops@spenceriowacity.com or by phone at: (712) 262-6655.

Police Department

Mission Statement “To protect and serve the community of Spencer in a fair and professional manner while promoting positive interaction and public trust.”

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