Center Point public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing to develop a Community Development & Housing needs assessment for a CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Application related to the 2020 derecho. The council will also consider resolutions to authorize the application, approve several construction pay applications totaling over $100,000, and discuss the FY2024 budget.

• Public hearing on CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Application for derecho recovery
• Resolution 2022-172: Approve FY2024 Linn County Sheriff's Office contract for law enforcement services
• Resolution 2022-173: Approve $66,470.43 pay application to Peak Construction for fire station project
• Resolution 2022-174: Approve $180,455.35 pay application to Staab Construction for wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution 2022-176: Approve $99,336.99 pay application to Rathje Construction for Lewis Access Road water main replacement

The City Council authorized an application for CDBG-DR funding to build 42 rental housing units at 700 Mustang Lane. Council also approved several infrastructure payments and a new law enforcement contract. A payment for the fire station project was tabled due to incomplete work.

• Approved application for $5,144,554 in CDBG-DR funds for 42 rental units (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 Linn County Sheriff’s Office contract at $40/hour for 21 hours per week (5-0)
• Approved $180,455.35 payment to Staab Construction for wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Approved $99,336.99 payment to Rathje Construction for Lewis Access water main replacement (5-0)
• Tabled $66,470.43 payment to Peak Construction for fire station due to incomplete items (5-0)
• Approved sale of excess fill dirt from wastewater plant at $25 per tandem (5-0)
• Approved consolidating three library accounts into one 12-month CD (5-0)
• Approved Fire Department to seek bids for air pack replacements (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including change orders for the Fire Station and Wastewater Treatment Plant, renewal of health and dental benefits, a contract with Nixle, and street closures for Main Street Holiday. A public hearing is also set for December 13 on a CDBG housing application. The agenda includes a possible closed session to discuss real estate.

• Resolution 2022-157: Change Order #6 for Fire Station ($8,053 for electrical gear scheduling postponed to March 2023)
• Resolution 2022-165: Public Hearing on December 13 for CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Application
• Resolution 2022-166: Renewal of City Health and Dental benefits and contribution rates
• Resolution 2022-167: Change Order #5 for Wastewater Treatment Plant ($8,053 for electrical gear scheduling postponed to March 2023)
• Resolution 2022-169: Main Street Holiday Street Closures

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding fire station and wastewater treatment plant costs, renewed health and dental benefits, and set a public hearing date for a housing needs assessment. The council also approved street closures for the Main Street Holiday and renewed a contract with Nixle.

• Approved Fire Station Change Order #6 for $3,862.47 (5-0)
• Approved Fire Station Change Order #8 for a $4,301.00 credit (5-0)
• Set Dec. 13 at 6:00 pm for Public Hearing on Community Development & Housing needs assessment (5-0)
• Approved renewal of City Health and Dental benefits and contribution rates (5-0)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Change Order #5 for $8,053.00 (5-0)
• Approved 3-year contract renewal with Nixle (5-0)
• Approved Main Street Holiday Street Closures (5-0)
• Decided to remain with two current local depository banks

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold public hearings on a FY2023 budget amendment and a development agreement with Grain Lane, LLC. The council will also consider several resolutions, including approving purchases for GIS equipment, change orders for the fire station, and a pay application for the wastewater treatment plant.

• Public hearing on FY2023 Budget Amendment #1
• Public hearing on development agreement with Grain Lane, LLC
• Resolution to approve pay application #15 for Wastewater Treatment Plant ($116,850)
• Resolution to approve bid and award for Wakema Pedestrian Bridge
• Resolution to approve annual pay increase for Public Works Laborer position

The City Council approved the FY2023 Budget Amendment #1 and authorized payments for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Wakema Pedestrian Bridge. The council also approved several personnel changes, including a new Deputy City Clerk and a full-time Parks Technician position.

• Approved FY2023 Budget Amendment #1 (Resolution 2022-155) (4-0)
• Approved purchase of GIS Grade GPS Equipment from Fehr Graham (Resolution 2022-156) (4-0)
• Tabled Change Order #6 for Fire Station plumbing of $3,862.47 (Resolution 2022-157) (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #7 for Fire Station electrical work of $1,185.36 (Resolution 2022-158) (4-0)
• Approved $116,850.00 pay application #15 to Staab Construction for Wastewater Treatment Plant (Resolution 2022-159) (4-0)
• Approved annual pay increase for Public Works Laborer (Resolution 2022-160) (4-0)
• Approved hire and pay for Deputy City Clerk (Resolution 2022-161) (4-0)
• Approved bid and award for Wakema Pedestrian Bridge project (Resolution 2022-162) (4-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Area and consider several resolutions, including approving $271,048 in pay applications and change orders for the fire station project, hiring a city attorney, and setting a date for a development agreement with Grain Lane LLC.

• Public hearing on amendment to the Center Point Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution 2022-151: approve pay application #18 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station for $63,319.40
• Resolution 2022-152: approve pay application #19 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station for $203,329.12
• Resolution 2022-153: approve change order #3 for $35,771.81 for additional concrete on the Fire Station project
• Resolution 2022-154: approve change order #5 for $8,400.00 for grading of imported fill on the Fire Station project

The City Council approved an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan and hired William Sueppel as the new City Attorney. The council also authorized several payments and change orders for the fire station project and approved the FY2022 Annual Finance Report.

• Approved Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (Resolution 2022-144) (4-0)
• Approved FY2022 Annual Finance Report submittal (Resolution 2022-145) (4-0)
• Set public hearing for FY2023 1st Budget Amendment for Nov 8, 2022 (Resolution 2022-146) (4-0)
• Approved FY2022 Annual Urban Renewal Report (Resolution 2022-147) (4-0)
• Approved FY2023 TIF Indebtness Certification to Linn County (Resolution 2022-148) (4-0)
• Hired City Attorney William Sueppel (Resolution 2022-149) (4-0)
• Approved $63,319.40 and $203,329.12 pay applications to Peak Construction for fire station (Resolutions 2022-151, 2022-152) (4-0)
• Approved fire station change orders for $35,771.81 and $8,400.00 (Resolutions 2022-153, 2022-154) (4-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions to approve payments for infrastructure projects and equipment. The meeting includes discussions on a city-owned pavilion lease and the purchase of ball field lights.

• Resolution 2022-143: Wastewater Treatment facility pay application to Staab Construction for $294,215.00
• Resolution 2022-142: Washington Storm Sewer project pay application to Arends Excavating, LLC for $49,754.83
• Resolution 2022-141: CPU Runway Surfacing bid proposal from Fisher Tracks for $11,624.00
• Resolutions 2022-137, 2022-138, 2022-139: Vine Street Bridge project change order and final payments totaling $29,242.85
• Resolution 2022-136: Trade-in of Grapple Bucket for Heavy Duty Dirt Bucket with $375.00 net proceed

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation and disposition of Plat of Survey 2650 Parcel A on Grain Lane. Members will also review several construction payments and city personnel contracts.

• Public hearing for vacation and disposition of Plat of Survey 2650 Parcel A (Grain Lane)
• Payment of $75,256.13 and $13,357.38 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station
• Purchase of a 2022 Chase Trailer 22ft for $8,650.00 for Public Works
• Approval of Tovstanovsky’s First Addition Final Plat
• Amended Development Agreement with CP Assisted, LC

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Lewis Access Water Main project. Members will also consider several pay applications for wastewater and storm sewer infrastructure and a property sale on Grain Lane.

• Public hearing and bid award for Lewis Access Water Main project (Resolution 2022-117)
• Pay application to Staab Construction for Wastewater Treatment plant: $173,592.55 and $512,240.00
• Pay application for Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements: $109,981.50
• Proposed sale of public property at Plat of Survey 2650 Parcel A, Grain Lane
• Fire Station change order for vapor barrier: $1,062.35

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss projects related to the Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan projects

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss trash collection services and a real estate transaction in a possible closed session. The body will also consider a plat of survey and a board appointment.

• Resolution 2022-115: Approval of Plat of Survey No. 2650 Parcel A
• Resolution 2022-116: Appointment of Stefanie Chrisman to the Parks and Recreation Board
• Discussion and possible action on Trash Collection Services
• Request from Kristina Ludden (1321 Central Ave.) for temporary allowance of goats for weed removal
• Approval of Joensy’s Restaurant Class B Liquor License

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the voluntary annexation of 4299 Lewis Access Road. The body will also consider several contracts for city infrastructure, land use planning, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 4299 Lewis Access Road
• Agreement with Institute for Design Research and Outreach for land use and capital improvement plan for $3,200.00
• Striping contract at Fross Park for $9,630.00
• Kitchen equipment for the Fire Station not to exceed $14,000.00
• Pay application #7 for wastewater collection system reroute improvements for $76,652.24

City Council

The Center Point City Council will discuss a request from the Mayor of Palo to oppose a solar project. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding city spending, personnel pay, and land annexation.

• Resolution 2022-105: Pay application #11 to Staab Construction Corporation for wastewater treatment plant for $269,227.15
• Resolution 2022-104: Preapproval to purchase used Vac Tailer from public auction not to exceed $50,000.00
• Resolution 2022-95: Response to Mayor of Palo's request to oppose a solar project
• Annexation of 4299 Lewis Access Road
• Water/sewer waiver request from Jeremy Krayenhagen at 200 S. Hill Crest Circle

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several financial resolutions including fund transfers and construction pay applications. The agenda also includes a public hearing notice for a potential annexation and the sale of city equipment.

• Resolution 2022-87: $587,114.25 pay application to Staab Construction Corporation for wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution 2022-89: $35,376.93 change order for concrete at the Fire Station project
• Resolution 2022-92: $79,175.38 pay application to Peak Construction for the Fire Station
• Resolution 2022-86: Transfer of $11,000 in library revenues from fund 001 to fund 012
• Resolution 2022-90: Public hearing for potential annexation of 4299 Lewis Access Road on July 26, 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the FY2022 Budget Amendment #2. The body is also deciding on several construction payments, staff hiring, and a 3% cost of living adjustment for permanent staff.

• Resolution 2022-73: 3% cost of living adjustment for permanent staff
• Resolution 2022-76 & 2022-77: Payments to Peak Construction Group for Fire Station project totaling $137,169.35
• Resolution 2022-81: $223,015.03 payment to Rathje Construction for Waste Water Collection System Improvements
• Resolution 2022-82: $12,000 for Iowa Wall Saw to grind and coat Wakema Lodge floor
• Resolution 2022-84: $2,712.00 for Emerald Ash Borer treatments to 14 trees at City Parks

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to discuss the Parks and Recreation Director position. Members will consider Resolution 2022-71 regarding the salary or pay range for the role.

• Resolution 2022-71: Setting salary or pay range for Parks and Recreation Director

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to review several personnel annual reviews and a liquor license. The body will consider a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and an update to the Second Meter Policy.

• Resolution 2022-66: $11,541.00 change order for Wastewater Treatment Plant plumbing
• Resolution 2022-70: Increase second meter cost from $314 to $341
• Review of Board of Adjustments variance approvals for 102 Green Street and Grain Lane
• Approval of Center Point Foods Class E Liquor License
• Discussion on pool fences and Zoning Code Section 165.18 3.G.

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure and city policies. Key items include pay applications for wastewater system improvements and street striping contracts.

• Appropriation of FY22 TIF Rebate for RA Labs
• Appropriation of FY22 TIF Rebate for O’Brien’s
• FY23 Street Striping contract
• Building Numbering Plan Policy
• Pay application #4 for Wastewater Collection System Improvement to Rathje Construction ($121,794.84)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss seasonal staffing, city banners, and building numbering. The council is considering setting a public hearing for FY2022 Budget Amendment #2 and a hearing for the vacation of a public right of way.

• Resolution 2022-53: Street closures for Blue Creek Fire Inc. Car Show on July 16, 2022
• Resolution 2022-55: Public hearing for FY2022 Budget Amendment #2 on June 14, 2022
• Resolution 2022-56: Public hearing on vacation of public right of way
• Ordinance 504: First reading regarding Building Numbering
• RFP discussion for Wakema Park pedestrian bridge

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Washington Street Storm Sewer Project. Members will also consider several pay applications for the fire station and wastewater treatment plant, as well as a street closure request for a July 2nd dance.

• Contract for Washington Street Storm Sewer Project to Arends Excavating for $177,171.00
• Pay Application #8 to Staab Construction Company for Wastewater treatment plant for $411,309.15
• Pay Application #11 and #12 to Peak Construction for Fire Station project totaling $51,141.55
• Request to close Jefferson Street from Main Street South to Harrison Drive on July 2, 2022
• Program fee agreement with ISU Extension and Outreach for $1,400.00

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a work session to discuss a commercial solar project. The meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2022, at City Hall.

• Discussion of Commercial Solar Project

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to conduct regular business, including a third and final reading of an ordinance regarding sewer rates. The council will also consider a resolution to approve seasonal employees.

• Third and final reading of Ordinance #503 related to Sewer Rates
• Resolution 2022-38 to approve seasonal employees
• Center Point Lions Club Class B Liquor License for Pork Days
• Casey’s General Store #2647 Class E Liquor License

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the FY2023 Budget. The body will also review several infrastructure payments and equipment purchases for the Fire Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Public hearing for FY2023 Budget (Resolution 2022-28)
• Wastewater Treatment Plant pay estimate of $1,011,979.90 to Staab Construction
• Wastewater Collection System Reroute pay application of $354,146.39 to Rajthe Construction
• Fire Station change order of $20,530.31 for heating and plumbing engineering
• Purchase of a Fire Department washer/extractor from Century Laundry for $9,109.00

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding construction pay applications and a meal cost increase. The meeting also includes a public hearing for Ordinance #503 concerning sewer rates.

• Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinance #503 regarding Sewer Rates
• Resolution 2022-22: Home occupation permit for Oliver’s Cheesecakes, Cupcakes and more at 603 Sunrise Court
• Resolution 2022-23: $292,979.05 pay application to Staab Construction for Wastewater Treatment plant
• Resolution 2022-24: Increase in Meals on Wheels cost from $3.98 to $4.98 per meal
• Resolution 2022-25 and 2022-26: Pay applications totaling $161,783.56 to Peak Construction Group for Fire Station project

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY2023 Budget Max Levy and set a future hearing date for the full FY2023 Budget. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding city contracts and infrastructure payments.

• Public Hearing for FY2023 Budget Max Levy (Resolution 2022-12)
• Payment of $364,626.67 to Rathje Construction for Wastewater Collection System reroute
• 3-year contract with Paradise Landscaping for Cemetery Mowing
• Fire Station Project Change Order #1 for a $2,000 credit
• Ordinance #501 regarding permits for keeping fowl within city limits

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions, including a professional services contract and a property sale. The body will also consider a pay application for wastewater treatment and set a public hearing for sewer rates.

• Resolution 2022-09: $402,332.60 pay application to Staab Construction Corporation for Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution 2022-08: Home occupation application for 803 Valley Street
• Resolution 2022-11: Setting a February 22 public hearing for Ordinance #503 regarding Sewer Rates
• Ordinance #501: Second reading regarding permitting for keeping fowl within city limits
• Liquor license approvals for Bully’s and Casey’s General Store #3896

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2022 Budget Amendment #1. The body will also discuss sewer rate increases and the FY2023 budget. Several resolutions regarding city banking and professional services are scheduled for consideration.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2022 Budget Amendment #1 (Resolution 2022-01)
• Payment of $49,426.60 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station project
• Agreement with Fehr Graham for a Traffic Impact Study at Grubbs & Franklin St. for $23,500.00
• Proposed removal of Paula Freeman-Brown and addition of Traer Morgan and Joe Taylor to city bank accounts
• Discussion on sewer rate increases