Belle Plaine public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a land-use change for 29 acres to allow for a 144-unit apartment development. The Council also approved the purchase of a license plate reading camera system and a partial alley vacation. Several housing-related loans and grants were approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved Resolution 23-105 to amend Comprehensive Plan for Hickory Grove (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-106A to vacate portion of East-West alley, Block 131 (4-1)
- Approved purchase of Flock Safety System (All Aye)
- Approved $20,000 additional for EDA Housing Revitalization Loan Program (All Aye)
- Approved ROSE Program Loan for Steve and Cara Cox (All Aye)
- Approved HRA grant revisions for Emerald Ash Borer tree replacement (All Aye)
- Approved Large Assembly Permit for Fire Relief Association Pancake Breakfast (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-109 regarding bond expenditure reimbursement (All Aye)
City Council
The City Council approved a purchase agreement for two parcels of land for $1,850,000.00 to eventually house the Police Department. Other actions included updating golf cart ordinances for disabled persons and approving fire relief benefits.
- Approved purchase agreement for two parcels for $1,850,000.00 (All Aye)
- Approved Ordinance 23-04 allowing disabled persons to operate motorized golf carts on city and county streets (All Aye)
- Approved $1,937,523.33 in reviewed claims (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 23-094 establishing 2023 Fire Relief annual benefit at $3,400.00 (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-095 to apply for a Point Source Implementation Grant for the WWTF Project (All Aye)
- Approved contractor request for concrete saw cutting outside of standard work hours (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-092 accepting planter donations from Chamber of Commerce (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-098 to advertise for a certified mechanic position (All Aye)
City Council
The City Council approved an interim ordinance pausing the operation of cannabis businesses to allow for study and regulation. The council also approved several administrative resolutions via a consent agenda, including a new animal control contract and a police department donation.
- Approved Ordinance 23-03 imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-090 for summary publication of the cannabis moratorium (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-087 for animal control contract with Critter Getters through 2026 (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-089 accepting $2,500 donation for Police Department from CenterPoint Energy (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-086 for special assessment of delinquent fire bills (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-085 for Aquatic Center staff changes (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 23-088 appointing Michael Sannes as full-time Public Works seasonal employee (All Aye)