Charles City public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on updating election precincts. The body is also considering new regulations for ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles, and reviewing several infrastructure project payments.
- Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1155 regarding Election Precincts
- Second reading of Ordinance 1156 regarding ATV, UTV, and snowmobile regulations
- Resolution 143-21 regarding a public hearing for the sale of property at 312 15th Avenue
- Final payments for SW Development Park WQI and Grove St/Illinois St. Intersection projects
- Appointment of Richard Severin to the Board of Adjustment
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will consider several ordinances, including updates to election precincts and rules for all-terrain vehicles. The meeting also includes a public hearing for an SRF environmental review and discussion of the FY21 audit report.
- Public Hearing for SRF Environmental Review
- Acceptance of the FY21 Audit Report
- Resolution 137-21: South Grand Urban Renewal Plan Amendment public hearing
- First Reading of Ordinance 1155 regarding Election Precincts
- First Reading of Ordinance 1156 regarding All-Terrain Vehicles, Off Road Utility Vehicles, and Snowmobiles
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will discuss a resolution for a Local Option Sales Tax and review several infrastructure and policy updates. The meeting includes approvals for liquor and cigarette permits and a request to close the Main Street Bridge for a holiday event.
- Resolution 130-21 for Local Option Sales Tax
- Request to close Main Street Bridge for Fireworks for Santa Event on November 27
- Resolution 134-21 and 135-21 regarding WRRF Change Order #7 and Pay Estimate #25
- Resolution 136-21 for an agreement with Omnitel for use of ROW
- Resolution 132-21 regarding changes to the City Credit Card Policy
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will discuss setting a public hearing for an environmental review and approving a permanent easement. The meeting also includes votes on contractor bonds, a liquor license renewal, and several delinquent utility liens.
- Resolution 128-21: Setting public hearing for SRF Environmental Review on 12.6.21
- Resolution 129-21: Permanent easement at 501 Freeman Street
- Bonds for Navratil Excavating and Do It All Services, LLC
- Class C Liquor License renewal for Derailed
- Approval of delinquent utility liens ranging from $10.47 to $454.32
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will discuss several resolutions including a tax election and a program agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The body is also reviewing liquor license approvals and a street closure request for a community event.
- Resolution 127-21: Support of Local Option Sales and Services Tax Election
- Resolution 126-21: Main Street Iowa Program Continuation Agreement with Iowa Economic Development Authority
- Resolution 125-21: Pay Estimate #24 for WRRF
- Street closure request for Fall Family Fest - Bethany Alliance Church
- Liquor license approvals for Prologue Books and Wine, Plaza Mexico, and Tellurian
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will discuss the final adoption of two rezoning ordinances and several resolutions regarding city grants and traffic codes. The body is also reviewing requests for street closures for a holiday event and the moving of a depot.
- Ordinance 1153 to rezone property at 1202 S. Main St
- Ordinance 1154 to rezone property at 904 Court Street
- Resolution 122-21 for Façade Grant Funding for 213 Main Street
- Resolution 123-21 to change traffic code for parking on Jackson/Clark Street
- Street closure requests for Rotary Holiday Lighting Event and moving the depot
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding two property rezonings and a water revenue loan agreement. The body is also discussing garbage rate changes and speed limit reviews on South Grand Ave.
- Public hearing for $362,000 water revenue loan and disbursement agreement (Resolution 115-21)
- Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1153 to rezone 1202 S. Main Street
- Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1154 to rezone 904 Court Street
- Resolution 120-21 regarding changes to garbage and garbage bag rates
- Request for Iowa DOT to review speed limits on South Grand Ave
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold a public hearing for the North Cedar Terrace Electrical Upgrade Project and discuss several property rezonings. The body is also considering equipment purchases for a smart home pilot and loans for the Clearwell Project.
- Purchase of equipment from Teltex, Inc. for AARP Charles City - Smart Home Pilot Project ($100,000 invoice)
- Public hearing and contract award for North Cedar Terrace Electrical Upgrade Project
- First reading of Ordinance 1153 to re-zone property at 1202 S. Main
- First reading of Ordinance 1154 to re-zone property at 904 Court St
- Request to close alley behind Tellurian Brewery on September 18
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will discuss a funding application for a water system improvement project and a collective bargaining agreement for police employees. The body will also consider salary changes for police leadership and a facade application for 700 Hulin St.
- Public hearing and Resolution 103-21 for CDBG grant application for Clear Well Project
- Resolution 106-21 regarding tentative collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union 238 Police Dept Employees
- Resolution 107-21 regarding salary changes for Police Lieutenants and Captain
- Resolution 105-21 approving facade application for 700 Hulin St.
- Liens for curb stop repairs at 807 5th St ($1,903.61) and mowing bills at 401 Richings, 303 Blunt St, and 807/903 5th St
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will discuss several project resolutions including a house demolition and change orders for the Ambulance Bay and WRRF projects. The body will also consider setting a public hearing for a Clear Well Tank project grant application.
- Resolution 99-21: Accepting House Demolition Project
- Resolution 100-21: Change orders for Ambulance Bay Remodel Project
- Resolution 101-21: Change order for WRRF Project
- Resolution 102-21: Recinding pocket park agreement with Dave Davidson
- Public hearing motion for Clear Well Tank Project grant application
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure upgrades, street closures for community events, and financial transfers. The body will also consider legal proceedings regarding a specific real property address.
- Resolution 95-21: 2021 Electric Service Upgrade at North Cedar Terrace
- Street closure requests for Art A Fest (August 21) and National Night Out (August 3)
- Resolution 98-21: Proceedings against real property at 515 6th Avenue
- Resolution 96-21: Pay Estimate #21 for Portzen Construction
- Library Board appointments for Linda Lindaman and Jim Davis
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding development agreements and tax increment payments for the Charles City Area Development Corporation, Main Street Charles City, and Mike Molstead Motors, Inc. The body will also consider agreements for a clear well project and transit services.
- Public hearings on development agreements for Charles City Area Development Corporation, Main Street Charles City, and Mike Molstead Motors, Inc.
- Resolution 88-21 and 89-21 regarding SEH and NIACOG agreements for Clear Well
- Request to allow mules at 1903 Cleveland Ave
- Resolution 91-21 for a parking paving waiver for Vermeer
- Filing of utility bill liens ranging from $66.75 to $849.75
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding amendments to three urban renewal areas and a development agreement with Cambrex, Charles City, Inc. The body will also consider several resolutions related to city loans, employee salaries, and property purchases.
- Public hearings for South Grand, Riverside, and Southwest Bypass Urban Renewal Area amendments
- Public hearing on amended development agreement with Cambrex, Charles City, Inc.
- Resolution 81-21 for a $309,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Note
- Resolution 76-21 approving FY22 salaries for non-bargaining unit employees
- Resolution 67-21 regarding an offer to purchase property at 1701 Indiana Ave
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding property and service agreements. The agenda also includes requests for street closures related to upcoming community events.
- Resolution 67-21: Offer to purchase property
- Resolution 68-21: Engineering services agreement with Fox Engineering
- Resolution 69-21: Purchase of bridge lights from Crescent Electric
- Street closing request for 4th of July Events and Party in the Park
- Street closing request for Lions Pancake Breakfast on July 11
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding an FY21 budget amendment and the conveyance of real estate on Cedar Street. The body will also consider several urban renewal plan amendments and a development agreement with Cambrex Charles City, Inc.
- Public hearing and Resolution 59-21 for FY21 budget amendment
- Public hearing and Resolution 60-21 for real estate conveyance on Cedar Street
- Urban renewal plan amendments for Riverside, South Grand, and Southwest Bypass areas
- Resolution 65-21 for Portzen Construction pay estimate #19 for WRRF project
- Street closing requests for Corvette Car Show (May 22), BBQ Challenge, and Christmas in July
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council is discussing a zoning change for a property on N. Jackson Street and setting public hearings for a budget amendment and real estate conveyance. The body is also reviewing a payment estimate for Portzen Construction and a letter of intent for MidAmerican.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1152 to rezone 808 N. Jackson Street from B-3 Service Business to M-1 Light Manufacturing
- Resolution 55-21 to set a public hearing on the FY21 Budget Amendment
- Resolution 56-21 to ratify Pay Estimate #18 for Portzen Construction (WRRF Project)
- Resolution 57-21 to set a public hearing on the conveyance of city real estate on Cedar Street
- Request for street closing for Comet Rodeo
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding plans and contract awards for the Grove Street/Illinois Street intersection improvement project. The body is also considering zoning changes and final payments for previous paving projects.
- Public hearing and bid award for Grove Street/Illinois Street Intersection Improvement Project
- First reading of Ordinance 1152 to rezone 808 N. Jackson Street from B-3 to M-1
- Final reading of Ordinance 1151 regarding off-street parking requirements
- Funding approval for Pickle Ball Courts Resurfacing Project
- Request for bids for the sale of nuisance property at 312 15th Avenue
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will consider a public hearing and second reading for an ordinance regarding off-street parking requirements. The agenda also includes requests for street closures for the Farmer's Market and several lease approvals.
- Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1151 regarding off-street parking requirements
- Request for street closing and use of city parking lot for Farmer’s Market
- Resolution 44-21 approving a lease with Theisen’s for Garden Center
- Resolution 45-21 approving a lease with Terry Wegner
- Resolution 46-21 approving an application for a Rural Innovations Grant
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding essential and general corporate purpose loan agreements. The body is also considering a zoning ordinance amendment for off-street parking and a lease with HyVee for a garden center.
- Public hearings on Essential and General Corporate Purpose Loan Agreements
- Resolution 38-21: Preliminary Plat of Red Cedar Subdivision
- Ordinance 1151: Amending off-street parking requirements
- Resolution 43-21: Lease with HyVee for Garden Center
- Mowing and snow removal liens for properties including 807 5th St. and 314 1st Ave.
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY22 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on various infrastructure projects, remodel quotes, and local access agreements.
- Public Hearing on FY22 Budget (Resolution 29-21)
- Amendment to SEH agreement for Housing Sidewalk/Parking Lot Project
- Acceptance of the Wayfinding Project
- Remodel project quote for 401 N. Main
- Ambulance Bay Remodel Project quote
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the maximum tax dollars for the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. The body will also discuss various infrastructure projects, including WRRF change orders and the Grove Street project.
- Public hearing on maximum levy for FY22 (Resolution 15-21)
- Agreement with SEH for Grove Street project (Resolution 22-21)
- Multiple change orders and payment requests for WRRF project (Resolutions 23-21 through 27-21)
- Approval of utility bill liens ranging from $37.31 to $901.78
- Resolution 20-21 for overhead doors at the fire station
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council is meeting to discuss fiscal year 2022 tax levies and extend COVID-19 policies. The body will also consider a parking lot lease agreement and a request regarding snow removal fees.
- Resolution 12-21: Setting public hearing on max levy for FY22
- Resolution 14-21: Approving parking lot lease agreement
- Extension of COVID policies through March 31, 2021
- Sidewalk snow removal fee request for 602 6th Avenue
- Expanded outdoor service request from St. Charles Brewery
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council is meeting to discuss various infrastructure projects, liquor license renewals, and development agreements. Key items include a minor plat for Birkwood Village and a water usage agreement with Valero.
- Development agreement and minor plat for Birkwood Village of Charles City, LLC
- Contract for demolition of house at 806 N. Grand
- Water usage agreement with Valero
- Ordinance 1150 to allow a county representative on the Planning and Zoning Board
- Traffic control agreements for Clark Street, North Grand Avenue, and F Street
City Council Regular Agenda
The City Council will review a second reading of Ordinance 1150 regarding the Planning and Zoning Board. The meeting also includes an appointment for the Park and Rec Board and several liquor license renewals.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1150 allowing a County Representative on the Planning and Zoning Board
- Appointment of Cory Mutch to the Park and Rec Board
- Renewal of Columbus Club Class LE Liquor License
- Renewal of HyVee C-Store Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales
- Renewal of Liquor Beer and Tobacco Outlet Class E Liquor License with Sunday Sales