Camanche public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Camanche City Council will swear in Mayor Austin Pruett and Councilmembers Tom Klahn and Wesley Farrell. The meeting includes a discussion on rezoning industrial and agricultural land for a renewable energy overlay and approving engineers for gravel and well projects.

• Public hearing for rezoning M-2/M-3 and Agricultural land to M-RE Renewable Energy Overlay
• TIF Payment to RJ Edens Rental Property: $53,930.13
• TIF Payment to Cross Roads Land Development, L.L.C.: $13,959.88
• Approval of Shive-Hattery to bid Edens Ave gravel extension and deep well construction
• Resolution 20-37 regarding selling Right of Way on public avenues

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider several items, including renewing a collaborative lobbying agreement, setting building permit fees for solar improvements, and possibly approving a proposal to video and clean sanitary sewer lines. The council will also discuss a speed limit change on 9th Street and a request to purchase right-of-way for a garage build.

• Renewal of 28E Agreement for collaborative lobbying in Clinton County
• Resolution establishing building permit fees for solar improvements
• Proposal from Accujet to video and clean sanitary sewer lines from 3rd Street to the river
• Speed limit change on 9th Street
• Visitor Rhonda Hugunin request to purchase 20 ft right-of-way for garage at 811 1st Street

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider adopting a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory building and structure location, and will set a public hearing for a utility-scale overlay district. The council will also review the police department's October report and may enter closed session to discuss bargaining with the police and fire union.

• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 18.60.015 (accessory building/structure location)
• Resolution calling for public hearing on Utility Scale Overlay District zoning
• Resolution approving City Street Financial Report
• Camanche Police Department October 2023 report
• Possible closed session on bargaining (Iowa Code 21.5)

City Council

The Camanche City Council will hold first and third readings of zoning ordinance amendments, including rules for accessory building locations and a final vote on non-utility/utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. The consent agenda includes payments for street patching, fencing, and Depot work, plus approval of the urban renewal report. New business covers hiring actions for police and fire positions and a resolution for the Merrill Steel project.

• First reading: accessory building location amendment (Chapter 18.60.015)
• Third reading and adoption: solar/BESS ordinance (Chapter 18.60-G)
• Pay Edens Construction $14,500 for Depot work
• Accept Clinton Engineering proposal $52,728 for PCC patching on 19th and 23rd Avenues
• Accept Wilson Fence Co. proposal $11,491 for fencing at 9th Avenue Pump Station

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and golf carts. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering infrastructure payments and board reappointments.

• Adopt ordinance amendment for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS)
• Adopt ordinance amendment for golf carts and off-road vehicles
• Approve $296,342.68 pay application for 9th Street Reconstruction Project
• Approve $1,800.00 estimate for painting railroad crosswalks
• Approve tax abatement application for 3000 Dunn Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Camanche Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes from its September 12, 2023 meeting and a resolution to establish a public hearing for the Rock Creek Solar renewable energy application. The meeting includes public comment periods on agenda and non-agenda topics.

• Approve minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting
• Resolution establishing a public hearing for Rock Creek Solar Renewable Energy Application

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider adopting an amended sign ordinance, authorize filling a police vacancy, and set public hearings for zoning changes related to solar energy systems and accessory buildings. The agenda also includes a work session on off-road vehicles and golf carts, plus numerous consent agenda items covering payments, reports, and appointments.

• Adopt ordinance amending Chapter 18 sign regulations (18.60-C)
• Resolution calling public hearing to amend solar regulations (18.60-G)
• Resolution calling public hearing to amend accessory building location rules (18.60.015)
• Approve electric upgrade to Well #5: Leslie Electric $112,644.00
• Approve payment to Leslie Electric for temporary 480-volt service to Well #5 $43,641.34

City Council

The Camanche City Council is holding a public hearing and first reading to amend the zoning ordinance's sign regulations, and will consider adjusting building permit fees. The council will also accept a resignation, set a special election to fill the vacancy, and discuss a storm water utility proposal and a splashpad plan amendment.

• Public hearing and first reading to amend Zoning Ordinance 18.60-C (sign regulations)
• Resolution adjusting building permit fees
• Storm Water Utility Proposal
• Approve change order totaling $65,534.54 for 9th Street Reconstruction Project
• Authorize up to $10,000 for repairs to 1996 E-One Ladder Truck

The Council approved funding for the Camanche Splashpad and adjusted building permit fees. They also accepted a council member's resignation and approved several infrastructure payments and repairs.

• Authorized $400,000 for the Splashpad project (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution adjusting Building Permit Fees (2-1)
• Approved First Reading of Zoning Ordinance 18.60-C regarding LED signs (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Councilman Determann and scheduled a Special Election (All Ayes)
• Approved $400,035.97 pay application and $65,534.54 change order for 9th Street Reconstruction (All Ayes)
• Approved $10,000 for repairs to 1996 E-One Ladder Truck (All Ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $363,129.07 in claims and Clinton Humane Society contract renewal (All Ayes)
• Set 2023 Trick-or-Treat for October 31st, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (All Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the building code, establish a public hearing on zoning sign regulations, and review a street improvement plan for Phases 6-8. They will also vote on a master development agreement with ABM Facilities Support Services and approve a DNR grant application for fire equipment.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Title 6 Chapter 11 Building Code
• Resolution to set public hearing on Zoning Ordinance 18.60-C Sign Supplementary Regulations
• Master Development Agreement with ABM Facilities Support Services LLC
• Review Street Improvement Plan and proposals for Phases 6-8
• Approve Fire Chief to apply for DNR grant ($1,000, 50/50 match) for 2 backpack leaf blowers

The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the building code and authorized a Master Development Agreement with ABM. The council also scheduled a public hearing for zoning ordinance amendments regarding signs and approved a retail alcohol license renewal.

• Adopted Ordinance Amending Title 6 Chapter 11 Building Code (4-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign Master Development Agreement with ABM (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution for Public Hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance 18.60-C Sign Supplementary Regulations (4-0)
• Approved Class E Retail Alcohol License renewal for DEV Supermart, Inc. dba Camanche Food Pride (4-0)
• Approved Fire Chief to apply for $1,000 DNR grant for backpack leaf blowers (4-0)
• Approved Abstract No. 830 totaling $584,166.20 (4-0)
• Tabled July 2023 Camanche Police Department Report

City Council

The Camanche City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable items, including change orders and pay applications for the 9th Street Reconstruction Project, a review of RFQ submissions for an Energy Savings Program, and a first reading of a building code ordinance amendment. They will also consider purchasing cemetery management software, opening bids for a tractor sale, and approving a contribution to Camanche Days.

• Change Order Two for 9th Street Reconstruction: $13,475.00
• Pay Application #2 for 9th Street Reconstruction: $366,909.03
• Purchase of Cemetery Management Software Module from gWorks: $4,800 implementation + $1,200 annual fee
• Replacement of 3-phase transformer bank pole for well 5: $13,022.48 advance deposit
• Camanche Days contribution: $3,000.00

The City Council approved several payments for the 9th Street Reconstruction Project and hired ABM for the City’s Energy Savings Program. The council also authorized the purchase of cemetery management software and a power upgrade for well 5.

• Hired ABM for the City’s Energy Savings Program (All Ayes)
• Approved $6,000 for gWorks Cemetery Management Software Module (All Ayes)
• Approved $366,909.03 Pay Application #2 and $13,475.00 Change Order Two for 9th Street Reconstruction (All Ayes)
• Approved $13,022.48 advance deposit for power replacement and upgrade at well 5 (All Ayes)
• Approved $3,000 budgeted contribution to Camanche Days (All Ayes)
• Accepted $5,250 bid from Jeff Mussman for the sale of the Case Tractor (All Ayes)
• Authorized purchase of 100 water meters for approximately $17,000.00 (All Ayes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Title 6 Chapter 11 Building Code (All Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an easement agreement with MidAmerican Energy for property at 400 9th Avenue. The council will also vote on an ordinance amending administrative officer salaries, approve a road salt purchase up to $13,000, and review RFQ submissions for an energy savings program. Several grant applications and board appointments are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and resolution for MidAmerican Energy easement at 400 9th Avenue
• 2nd reading and adoption of ordinance amending Title 2 Chapter 4 salaries of administrative officers
• Authorize road salt purchase not to exceed $13,000
• Authorize grant applications for Public Safety UTV and Police Station HVAC/parking upgrades
• Approve 5-day alcohol license for Camanche Bowling Association for Camanche Days

The Council adopted an ordinance increasing annual pay for officials elected after November 7, 2023. Other actions included approving an easement for MidAmerican Energy and authorizing road salt purchases. Two grant applications for public safety and police station upgrades were approved.

• Adopted ordinance increasing Council pay to $1,200/year and Mayor pay to $4,000/year (plus $500 expense allowance) for officials elected after Nov 7, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Easement Agreement with MidAmerican Energy at 409 9th Avenue (all Ayes)
• Authorized purchase of winter road salt not to exceed $13,000 (all Ayes)
• Authorized Chief Schutte to apply for CCDA Grant for a Public Safety UTV (all Ayes)
• Authorized Chief Schmitz to apply for CCDA Grant for Police Station HVAC and parking lot upgrades (all Ayes)
• Approved 5-Day Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Camanche Bowling Association (all Ayes)
• Appointed Matthew Parsons to Civil Service Commission and Madonna Obren to Historical Board (all Ayes)
• Tabled Energy Savings Program RFQ submissions until next meeting

Park and Recreation Commission

The Camanche Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes and the June financial statement, then discuss several park-related topics. New business includes baseball field fencing, grant opportunities, softball field concerns at Platt Park, fundraising, plans for Lum Park, and ADA transition next steps. Other business covers the Anthony Park concrete timeline.

• Discuss baseball field fencing
• Discuss grant opportunities
• Discuss Platt Park softball field concerns and future season responsibilities
• Discuss plans for Lum Park, strategic plan, and timeline
• ADA transition plan next steps

City Council

The Camanche City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on selling a 12'x160' strip of land behind the public works salt shed to Mid-American Energy for $1,000. They will also consider several resolutions, including one to amend the zoning ordinance's sign regulations and another to enter into an easement agreement with Mid-American Energy. Other items include a variance decision, a 28E agreement for a school resource officer, and approval of multiple payments and contracts.

• Public hearing and resolution to sell southwesterly 12'x160' of Lot 14, Block 1 to Mid-American Energy for $1,000
• 1st reading of ordinance amending salaries of administrative officers
• Resolution calling for public hearing to amend sign regulations (Ordinance 18.60-C)
• Resolution calling for public hearing for easement agreement with Mid-American Energy at 400 9th Avenue
• Approve pay application #1 for 9th Street Reconstruction from Manatt's for $275,419.44

The Council approved the sale of a small real estate parcel to Mid-American Energy Company and passed the first reading of an ordinance to increase pay for the Mayor and Council. Additionally, the Council remanded a variance decision for a property at 400 16th Place back to the Board of Adjustments.

• Approved sale of southwesterly 12’x160’ of Lot 14, Block 1 to Mid-American Energy Company for $1,000.00
• Approved first reading of ordinance increasing Council pay from $600 to $1,200 and Mayor pay from $3,000 to $4,000 (effective for officials elected after Nov 7, 2023)
• Remanded variance decision for Kenny and Lori Dierks (400 16th Place) back to the Board of Adjustments
• Approved Consent Agenda including $26,638.60 for Roundabout pay application and $275,419.44 for 9th Street Reconstruction
• Approved $67,204.00 and $591.00 payments to Core Vens for audits
• Approved $7,378.00 payment to Dorsey & Whitney, LLP for legal services
• Adopted resolution for public hearing to amend sign regulations in the Zoning Ordinance
• Adopted resolution for public hearing regarding an easement agreement with Mid-American Energy at 400 9th Avenue

City Council

The Council approved funding for DOT-required breakaway lighting at the roundabout and authorized 3% wage increases for police, fire, and department heads. Other actions included approving TIF payments and updating ambulance mileage rates.

• Approved Mid-American Lighting Design for breakaway lighting $183,553.50 (All Ayes)
• Approved 3% wage increase side letter for Police and Fire Department Bargaining Unit (All Ayes)
• Approved 3% wage increase for Fire Chief, Police Chief, City Clerk, and Public Works Director for FY 2024 (All Ayes)
• Approved TIF Payment to RJ Edens Rental Property $32,783.38 (All Ayes)
• Approved TIF Payment to Cross Roads Land Development, L. L. C. $5,562.81 (All Ayes)
• Increased ambulance mileage rate from $13.00 to $14.00 per loaded mile (All Ayes)
• Authorized Chief Schmitz to extend a Conditional Offer of Employment for one Police Officer (All Ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hide’s Tavern effective 6/15/2023 (All Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider several financial and personnel items, including approving a $183,553.50 lighting design contract, setting employee compensation for FY2024, and authorizing a conditional job offer for a police officer. They will also receive an update on PFAS and Well #5, and vote on a resolution to hold a public hearing for the sale of real estate. The agenda includes multiple consent items such as TIF payments and a liquor license renewal.

• Approve Mid-American Lighting Design for breakaway lighting $183,553.50
• Adopt Resolution Establishing Level of Compensation for Employees FYE 2024
• Authorize change to ambulance mileage rate from $13 to $14 per loaded mile
• Approve TIF Payment RJ Edens Rental Property $32,783.38
• Resolution calling for Public Hearing for sale of interest in Real Estate (Kida)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Camanche Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from March 14, 2023. The primary new business involves discussing a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 18.60-C regarding Sign Supplementary Regulations. The commission will also vote on a resolution to call a public hearing on these sign amendments for July 11, 2023.

• Discussion of proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 18.60-C Sign Supplementary Regulations
• Resolution to call a public hearing on amending Ordinance 18.60 Sign Supplementary Regulations on July 11, 2023
• Approval of minutes from the March 14, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council approved an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement for police, fire, utility billing, and public works employees. The council also dedicated city property for park development and approved an energy project RFQ.

• Approved 3% wage increase for year two of the collective bargaining agreement (all Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution Dedicating City Property for Park Development (all Ayes)
• Approved RFQ Energy Project (all Ayes)
• Approved sale of 1978 Seagrave Ladder Truck to Justin Morris for $3,000.00 (all Ayes)
• Approved Shive-Hattery Agreement for West 9th Street Water Service Project (all Ayes)
• Approved Final Pay Application (#7) for City Hall Project at $30,365.47 (all Ayes)
• Approved appointment of William Siefken to Park and Recreation Commission (all Ayes)
• Tabled appointment of Ashley Foley to the Board of Adjustments

City Council

The City Council adopted an ordinance amendment for flood plain management and approved the second amendment to the FY 2023 budget. The council also authorized several infrastructure repairs, a new ambulance billing contract, and a grant application for a public safety UTV.

• Adopted Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 6-13 Physical Environment – Flood Plain Management (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2023 Camanche City Budget (All Ayes)
• Approved agreement with Physicians Claims, Company, Inc. for ambulance billing starting July 1, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Approved $15,000 grant application for a Public Safety UTV (All Ayes)
• Approved $230,308 payment for city insurance policy (All Ayes)
• Approved $24,995 Bargen quote for street crack sealing and $11,000 for library parking lot repairs (All Ayes)
• Approved $11,000 street sweeping quote from Manatt’s (All Ayes)
• Approved $5,358 for Central Park basketball backboard upgrades (All Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council is meeting to approve a design and construction agreement and a waterline connection agreement involving Chevron Environmental Management Company on behalf of ACC Chemical Company and Getty Chemical Company. The council will also hold a first reading on an ordinance amendment for flood plain management and adjust ambulance rates. Additionally, the council will approve a $5,100 estimate for grading and paving at the new Anthony Park playground.

• Approve Design and Construction Agreement between Chevron Environmental Management Company on behalf of ACC Chemical Company and Getty Chemical Company and the City of Camanche
• Approve Waterline Connection Agreement between Chevron Environmental Management Company on behalf of ACC Chemical Company and Getty Chemical Company, the Landowners of 3614 9th Street, Camanche, Iowa, 3616 9th Street, Camanche Iowa and the City of Camanche
• First Reading of An Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 6-13 Physical Environment – Flood Plain Management
• Resolution Adjusting Ambulance Rates for the City of Camanche
• Approve Estimate from River City Property Services, LLC., for grading and paving for the new Anthony Park playground equipment $5,100.00

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter 6-13 (Flood Plain Management) to comply with DNR requirements and enable flood insurance purchases. They also adopted resolutions for a budget hearing, ambulance rate adjustments, and agreements with Chevron for design/construction and waterline connections. Consent agenda items included approval of minutes, bills totaling $251,830.43, and various routine actions.

• Approved first reading of flood plain ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing for FY2023 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved design/construction agreement with Chevron (5-0)
• Approved waterline connection agreement with Chevron and landowners (5-0)
• Adopted resolution adjusting ambulance rates (5-0)
• Approved easement agreement for storm shelter at Cedar Heights (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and park paving estimate (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Camanche City Council is holding a special meeting with a single item of new business: approving a Class C retail alcohol license for Cjbiglanes, LLC, doing business as Imperial Lanes, effective April 28, 2023. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Approve Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cjbiglanes, LLC dba Imperial Lanes effective 4/28/2023

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider a first reading of a flood plain management ordinance amendment, approve hiring a Police Officer 3rd Class and administer the oath to Officer Joe Tyson, and review bids for a used fire department ladder truck. The consent agenda includes payments for water main repairs and approval of up to $36,600 for Camanche Train Depot Museum work by Edens Construction.

• First reading of ordinance amendment to Chapter 6-13 Flood Plain Management
• Resolution to hire Police Officer 3rd Class; oath for Officer Joe Tyson
• Bids for sale of used Fire Department Ladder Truck
• Payments to Tom McManus Backhoe & Truck Service: $6,959.68, $7,808.62, $1,224.00 for street patches
• Proposal for Camanche Train Depot Museum work to Edens Construction up to $36,600

The City Council approved the hiring of a 3rd Class Police Officer and authorized up to $36,600 for work at the Camanche Train Depot Museum. The council also rejected two bids for a used fire department ladder truck and approved various utility repairs and payments.

• Approved hiring Police Officer 3rd Class Joe Tyson (all Ayes)
• Approved proposal for Camanche Train Depot Museum work to Edens Construction for up to $36,600.00 (all Ayes)
• Rejected two bids for used Fire Department Ladder truck (all Ayes)
• Approved renewal of Class B Retail Alcohol License for Camanche Marina, Inc. (all Ayes)
• Approved Abstract No. 822 totaling $173,657.66 (all Ayes)
• Approved payments to Tom McManus Backhoe & Truck Service for water main repairs at 8th Ave ($6,959.68), 6th Ave ($7,808.62), and Rosehill Ave ($1,224.00) (all Ayes)
• Tabled ordinance amendment to Chapter 6-13 Physical Environment – Flood Plain Management

Park and Recreation Commission

The Camanche Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from the March 13th meeting and the March financial statement. New business includes approving flowers in the park and discussing grant opportunities, with an update on Anthony Park equipment under other business.

• Approve minutes from Mar 13th meeting
• Approve March Financial Statement
• Approve flowers in the park
• Discuss grant opportunities
• Anthony park equipment update

City Council

The Camanche City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024 budget and then consider resolutions to adopt the budget and set the tax levy at $12.45060. The council will also discuss a property maintenance code, authorize the police chief to sell outdated equipment, accept a police officer's resignation, and consider extending a conditional job offer for a new officer.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt FY 2024 budget
• Resolution establishing tax levy at $12.45060 for FYE2024
• Property Maintenance Code discussion
• Authorize sale of outdated Police Department items
• Accept resignation of Officer Christopher Turner effective May 1, 2023

The City Council adopted the FY 2024 budget and established a tax levy of $12.45060. Council also directed staff to draft an ordinance adopting the Property Maintenance Code and approved several police department personnel and equipment actions.

• Approved FY 2024 Budget (all Ayes)
• Established tax levy at $12.45060 for FYE2024 (all Ayes)
• Directed staff to draft an Ordinance to adopt the Property Maintenance Code (all Ayes)
• Approved Abstract No. 821 for claims totaling $318,532.50 (all Ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Clyde’s Tavern (all Ayes)
• Approved $21,303.36 payment for Axon annual agreement (all Ayes)
• Authorized sale of outdated Police Department items (all Ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Christopher Turner effective May 1, 2023 (all Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable actions. They will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for the FY2024 budget, act on a recommendation for banking services, and potentially extend a conditional job offer to a new police officer. The council will also discuss selling the fire department ladder truck and the old Case loader, and consider a splash pad recommendation.

• Resolution calling for public hearing to adopt FY2024 budget
• Authorize conditional job offer for one police officer
• Authorize sealed bids for sale of Fire Department Ladder Truck
• Approve purchase of Grasshopper mower for Cemetery for $8,000
• Approve purchase of replacement backboards for Central Park for $6,556

The City Council approved a new banking provider and authorized several equipment purchases, including a truck and cemetery mower. The council also approved a Native American theme for a new splash pad and authorized the hiring of a new police officer.

• Accepted proposal from Citizen’s 1st Bank for city banking services (All Ayes)
• Approved $50,748 purchase of a truck from Green Chevrolet plus dump bed cost (All Ayes)
• Approved $8,000 purchase of Grasshopper mower for Cemetery from A C McCartney (All Ayes)
• Approved $6,556 purchase of replacement backboards for Central Park (All Ayes)
• Approved Native American themed splash pad recommendation (All Ayes)
• Authorized conditional offer of employment for one Police Officer (All Ayes)
• Approved additional staffing request for the Library (All Ayes)
• Authorized sealed bids for sale of Fire Department Ladder Truck and old Case loader (All Ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Camanche Planning & Zoning Commission will review two zoning ordinances—Section 18.60 on signs and Section 18.33 on planned unit developments (PUDs)—and discuss a proposed utility-scale solar project by NextEra Energy. The meeting is open for public comments on these agenda topics.

• Review of Zoning Ordinance 18.60-C (Signs)
• Review of Zoning Ordinance 18.33 (PUD)
• Discussion of proposed utility-scale solar project by NextEra Energy

Park and Recreation Commission

The Camanche Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes and the February financial statement, then discuss new business including submitting a splash pad design to the city council and exploring grant opportunities. They will also revisit a tabled item to approve the parks mission statement.

• Submit splash pad design to council
• Discuss grant opportunities
• Approve parks mission statement (tabled from last meeting)
• Approve February financial statement

City Council

The Camanche City Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding the railway overpass, following a second reading and a waiver of the third reading. The council will also discuss a cooperative bargaining resolution, parking regulations near stop signs, mayor and council pay, the sale of a 2016 squad car, and police and fire department reports.

• Adopt ordinance amending Title VII (Railway Overpass) of the Camanche Municipal Code
• Resolution of Initial Interest in Cooperative Alternative Bargaining Process
• Parking regulations in proximity to stop signs
• Mayor and Council pay discussion
• 2016 Squad sale

The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding the railway overpass. The council also directed the city administrator to draft an ordinance changing pay for the mayor and council members.

• Adopted Ordinance amending Municipal Code Title VII: Railway Overpass (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Initial Interest in Bargaining–Cooperative Alternative Bargaining Process (all Ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Abstract No. 819 and January 2023 Treasurer's Report (all Ayes)
• Directed City Administrator to draft ordinance change for Council and Mayor pay (all Ayes)
• Accepted trade-in quote from Karl Chevrolet for 2016 Squad Car (all Ayes)
• Authorized Chief of Police to determine parking restrictions near stop signs

Park and Recreation Commission

The Camanche Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to vote on a splash pad design to submit to the city council, discuss grant opportunities, approve a parks mission statement, and consider a funds request from Camanche Jr. Baseball. The agenda is mostly action items with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts provided.

• Vote on splash pad design
• Approve splash pad design to submit to council
• Discuss grant opportunities
• Create and approve Parks Mission Statement
• Approve Camanche Jr. Baseball funds request

City Council

The Camanche City Council is holding a public hearing on the FY 2024 tax levy and will consider consent agenda items including payments and change orders for the Phase 3 Street Improvement Plan and the roundabout project. They will also take action on an ordinance amending utility billing charges, discuss a railway overpass ordinance, and review the police department's annual report.

• Public hearing on FY 2024 tax levy
• Approve Manatt's change order #2 ($15,459.39) and pay applications #3 ($28,428.17) and #4 final ($26,270.73) for Phase 3 Street Improvement Plan
• Approve Hawkeye Paving Corp pay application #6 ($118,545.86) and change orders #3-5 ($4,400, $1,800, $2,970) for roundabout
• Approve Cahoy Pump Service invoice for $43,163 for Well #5 work
• Second reading and possible adoption of ordinance amending utility billing charge; first reading of railway overpass ordinance

The Council awarded the 9th Street reconstruction project to Manatt’s and approved the first reading of an ordinance to develop a railway overpass. A proposed amendment to utility billing charges was defeated. The Council also directed engineering to plan an extension of 14th Street to Edens Avenue.

• Approved $1.645M asphalt bid from Manatt’s for 9th Street Reconstruction (3-2)
• Approved First Reading of Railway Overpass ordinance (5-0)
• Denied ordinance to amend utility billing charges (2-3)
• Directed engineering to draft bid for 14th Street extension to Edens Avenue (5-0)
• Approved sending out RFPs for Banking Services (5-0)
• Approved $43,163 Cahoy Pump Service invoice for Well #5 work (5-0)
• Approved various Manatt’s and Hawkeye Paving Corp payments and change orders for street improvements (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Abstract No. 818 (5-0)

Park and Recreation Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission is holding a community planning meeting focused on the splash pad project. The agenda includes a presentation of the Platt Park Master Plan, including planned upgrades, followed by community input and voting on themes and splash pad features. Parks committee members and representatives from Shive Hattery will be available for questions.

• Presentation of Platt Park Master Plan
• Community input and voting on splash pad themes and features
• Representatives from Shive Hattery available for questions

City Council

The agenda for this Camanche City Council meeting is empty or unavailable. No items are listed for discussion or decision, and the public is directed to review the meeting minutes instead.

The Finance Committee met on February 16, 2023. The minutes record the agenda items for review but do not list any formal decisions, votes, or outcomes.

City Council

The Camanche City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, discuss a solar project update, and vote on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key actions include setting a public hearing for the FY2024 tax levy, adjusting residential garbage and recycling fees, and amending the current fiscal year budget. The council will also consider grant applications for a 9th Street project, police facility improvements, and a splash pad, plus a fire truck purchase.

• Resolution establishing a Public Hearing for the FYE2024 Tax Levy
• Resolution Adjusting Fees for Residential Garbage and Recycling
• Resolution authorizing City Administrator to apply for RCTP funding of $25,000 for 9th Street project
• Ordinance Amending Utilities Billing Charge, First Reading
• Authorize purchase of 1996 75' Ladder Truck from Cordova Fire Protection District to replace 1978 50' Ladder Truck

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to transition utility billing from quarterly to monthly. Other key actions included approving a budget amendment and authorizing several grant applications for city facilities.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to change utility billing to monthly (2-1)
• Approved FY2023 City Budget amendment (all Ayes)
• Approved resolution for FYE2024 Tax Levy public hearing (all Ayes)
• Approved residential garbage and recycling fee adjustments (all Ayes)
• Approved sidewalk completion in Edens 2nd Addition (all Ayes)
• Adopted Fund Balance Policy resolution (all Ayes)
• Authorized $25,000 RCTP funding application for 9th Street Project (all Ayes)
• Authorized CCDA grant applications for PD facilities and Splash Pad project (all Ayes)

City Council

The Camanche City Council is meeting to consider a public hearing on a FY2023 budget amendment, receive an update on PFAS, and review a storm water study master plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, bills, and a $750 contribution to the Camanche-DeWitt Coalition. A possible closed session is scheduled for pending litigation and bargaining, and a work session on the FY2024 budget will follow.

• Public hearing on FY2023 budget amendment
• PFAS update and possible agreement to hire consulting expert
• Storm Water Study Master Plan report review
• Approve $750 contribution to Camanche-DeWitt Coalition
• Retail alcohol license renewal for Kwik Star #632

The City Council approved engaging an environmental expert and pursuing interim water sources to resolve PFAS contamination. The Council also approved a series of routine payments and license renewals via the consent agenda. A proposed meter replacement plan was tabled for further information.

• Approved engagement of environmental expert David Cwiertny for PFAS issue (All Ayes)
• Directed City Administrator to pursue interim temporary water sources and permanent PFAS resolution (All Ayes)
• Directed City Attorneys to prepare communications for sandpoint wells (All Ayes)
• Approved Abstract No. 816 totaling $281,726.52 (All Ayes)
• Approved $750.00 contribution to Camanche-DeWitt Coalition (All Ayes)
• Approved alcohol license and permit renewals for Kwik Trip, Inc. (All Ayes)
• Approved reappointment of Cindi Lind to Board of Adjustment (All Ayes)
• Tabled Meter Replacement Plan

City Council

The Camanche City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct a workshop on the International Building Code. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and the workshop, followed by adjournment. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• International Building Code workshop

Park and Recreation Commission

The Camanche Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to consider a splash pad design from Shive-Hattery, vote on it, and discuss the budget and grant opportunities. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and the December financial statement.

• Shive-Hattery splash pad design presentation
• Vote on splash pad design
• Approve budget worksheet
• Discuss grant opportunities

City Council

The Camanche City Council meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The City Council approved an ordinance amending the animal control chapter of the city code. They also set a public hearing date for proposed FYE 2023 budget amendments and reappointed one member to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance amending Title IV Mental and Physical Health Chapter 1 Animal Control (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Pamela Hoge to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution setting time and place for Public Hearing on FYE 2023 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Abstract No. 815 for claims totaling $295,384.33 (5-0)