Charles City public meetings in 2022

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council approved final plans and a $178,291.50 contract for the Garden Corridor Edible Arboretum. They also amended the Southwest Bypass urban renewal area for a Cambrex expansion and expressed intent to support a Zoetis expansion. Additionally, the council adopted a unified development ordinance combining zoning and subdivision rules.

• Approved final plans and awarded $178,291.50 contract to Wells Hollow Landscaping for Garden Corridor project (5-0)
• Approved urban renewal plan amendment for Southwest Bypass to include Cambrex expansion (5-0)
• Approved resolution of intent to provide economic development support for Zoetis expansion (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1163 to create a unified development ordinance for zoning and subdivisions (5-0)
• Approved $1,977.96 facade program funding for 809 Wisconsin St (5-0)
• Approved 90-minute parking on portions of Main St and modified municipal lot regulations (5-0)
• Accepted Charley Western trail bridge project and authorized final payment of $1,391,991.75 (5-0)
• Appointed Robin Vilapando to housing board and Chris Eldridge, Dana Sullivan, and Scott Nolte to park and rec board (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council will hold a planning session to discuss several items, including an update on the pool study and annual reports for the pool and Wildwood, a watershed update, a facade application from North Iowa Lawn and Sport, annual reports from the Charles City Area Development Corporation and Main Street Charles City, acceptance of the Charley Western Trail Bridge Project, changes to the traffic code regarding downtown parking, a review of the goal setting final report, and a recommendation from the SW Bypass TIF Advisory Board on a Zoetis tax incentive. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review session.

• Update on pool study and 2022 annual reports for pool and Wildwood
• Facade application for 809 Wisconsin from North Iowa Lawn and Sport
• Acceptance of Charley Western Trail Bridge Project
• Discuss changes to traffic code for downtown parking
• Review recommendation from SW Bypass TIF Advisory Board on Zoetis tax incentive

The council reached a consensus for the park board to develop a phased renovation plan for the city pool. Several items, including a facade funding request and the Charley Western Trail Bridge project, were deferred to the next regular agenda. The council identified five top goals for the upcoming period.

• Consensus reached for park board to create a phased pool renovation plan for future budget consideration
• Identified top 5 goals: public safety model review, police firearms range, ROW tree replacement, rental inspection/property maintenance code review, and town-wide Chamber incentives
• Deferred facade funding request for North Iowa Lawn and Sport ($1,977.96) to next regular agenda
• Deferred acceptance of Charley Western Trail Bridge project to next regular agenda
• Deferred downtown parking regulation changes to next regular agenda

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council approved the transfer of a portion of a city-owned parking lot to North Iowa Area Community College for $1. The council also approved a second reading of a unified development ordinance and authorized a city closure on December 23.

• Approved Resolution 134-22 to convey real property to North Iowa Area Community College for $1 (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1163 establishing a unified development ordinance (4-0)
• Approved city closure on Friday, December 23 (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Class C beer permit with Sunday Sales for Kwik Star #468 (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Class B alcohol license for HyVee Fast and Fresh (4-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $1,017,452.71 (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council and staff are meeting for a goal-setting session, not a regular voting meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, mayor's comments, introduction of a new team member, a goal-setting session, a city administrator report, and board/commission reports. No ordinances, resolutions, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed for decision.

• Goal-setting session for Council and staff priorities
• Introduction of new team member by Bob Ingram
• City Administrator report
• Board, commission, or committee reports
• Meeting held in person at the Zastrow Room, Charles City Public Library

The City Council held a goal-setting session to review completed projects, ongoing priorities, and new initiatives. Council members voted on a list of potential priorities to guide the formulation of goals for the next two years.

• Identified broadband initiative as a priority but noted progress has come to a standstill
• Moved GIS expansion, sanitary sewer lining, and ADC/Main Street funding to management in progress
• Retained five ongoing priorities including 5-year CIP, blighted property removal, and city hall renovation research
• Identified new initiatives including trail system enhancement, equity commission implementation, and downtown revitalization
• Voted to prioritize reviewing the public safety model (3 votes)
• Voted to prioritize securing a firearms training range (3 votes)
• Voted to prioritize hiring an IT manager (2 votes)
• Voted to prioritize a fire-based commercial fire inspection program (2 votes)

City Council Regular Agenda

The Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1163 to establish a unified development ordinance. Other key actions included approving a marketing director funding agreement and scheduling a public hearing for land conveyance to NIACC.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1163 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 129-22 to set public hearing for land conveyance to NIACC (5-0)
• Approved FY22 street finance report (5-0)
• Approved FY22 annual urban renewal and TIF certification reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 130-22 to provide ambulance services to Nashua (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 131-22 to set public hearing for SW Bypass TIF amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 132-22 to fund a Communications and Marketing Director position (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 133-22 for Water Resource Recovery Facility pay estimate #34 of $255,871.00 (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council will hold a planning session to review the minimum primary structure size in the Unified Development Ordinance, annual TIF certification reports, the annual urban renewal report, and the street finance report. They will also discuss an ambulance agreement with Nashua and the dissolution of the SW TIF Administrative Board.

• Review minimum primary structure size in Unified Development Ordinance
• Review TIF Certification Report
• Review Annual Urban Renewal Report
• Review Street Finance Report
• Discuss Nashua Ambulance Agreement

The council held a planning session to review several reports and agreements for future approval. No final votes were taken during this session; items including TIF certifications and a 28E ambulance agreement were slated for the next regular meeting.

• Reviewed TIF certification report for SW Bypass, Riverside, South Grand, and Park Avenue TIFs (pending approval)
• Reviewed annual urban renewal report (pending approval)
• Reviewed street finance report (pending approval)
• Discussed 28E agreement for ambulance service to Nashua for $10,000 (pending approval)
• Discussed dissolution of the SW TIF administrative board (pending county discussion)
• Scheduled goal setting for November 30 at 5:30 p.m.

City Council Regular Agenda

The council approved a multi-million dollar loan for water infrastructure and authorized several real estate transactions with Pure Prairie Farms. They also accepted the FY22 audit report and expressed intent to provide economic development support for a Cambrex expansion.

• Approved $4,750,000 water revenue loan for clearwell project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Lane Street property from Pure Prairie Farms for $8,700 (5-0)
• Approved lease/purchase agreement with Pure Prairie Farms for N. Main Street section (5-0)
• Accepted FY22 audit report (5-0)
• Approved $2,650 watershed project with Dennis Sanvig (5-0)
• Approved $6,977.38 watershed project with Floyd County Conservation (5-0)
• Approved intent to provide economic development support for Cambrex expansion (5-0)
• Approved house demolition project final payment for properties at 1701 Indiana Ave, 1800 Rolfing St, and 607 S. Johnson (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council will hold a planning session to discuss several items, including the potential purchase of a parking lot from NIACC, a financial assistance application from Cambrex to the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and a review of the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting will also cover upper floor funding, fire department staffing, and construction plans for an Edible Arboretum.

• NIACC purchase of parking lot area
• Cambrex expansion incentives application to IEDA
• Review of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Fire department staffing discussion
• Edible Arboretum construction and maintenance plans

The council held a planning session to discuss several items for future action, including a property sale to NIACC, a unified development ordinance, and a Cambrex expansion grant. No formal votes were taken during this session; items were scheduled for the November 7 regular meeting.

• Tabled NIACC property sale for $1 to November 7 meeting
• Scheduled first reading of unified development ordinance for November 7
• Tabled Cambrex high quality jobs grant match of $60,000 to November 7 meeting
• Tabled edible arboretum project approval to November 7 meeting
• Discussed fire department staffing levels and potential budget impacts

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council is holding a planning session to review specific business and conservation items. Discussions include a lease or purchase option with Pure Prairie Farms and potential sponsored projects involving Floyd County Conservation.

• Review of Pure Prairie Farms lease/purchase agreement for 4 Main Street
• Discussion of possible sponsored watershed projects with Dennis Sanvig and Floyd County Conservation

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff are meeting to review several land and service agreements. Discussions include a property sale to NIACC and construction administration for the Clear Well project.

• Sale of portion of city parking lot to NIACC
• Easement agreements with Omnitel
• Parking waiver request for 1007 Gilbert Street
• Construction Administration Services Agreement with SEH for the Clear Well project

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff are holding a planning session to discuss several infrastructure and service projects. Key items include reviewing bids for the Main Street Overlay Project and a rate increase request for residential garbage services.

• Main Street Overlay Project engineering firm bids
• Residential garbage services rate increase request from LJP/Jendro
• Street lift purchase proposal
• Watershed projects with Floyd County Conservation Board and Dennis Sanvig
• Facade application for Prichard's Law Office

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council and staff will meet to discuss a facade application for a car wash and a street closing for a tractor show. The session also includes a change order for the WRRF project and a 28E agreement with Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation.

• Facade application for Main Street Car Wash
• Street closing request from Derailed for a September 17 tractor show
• Change Order Number 9 for WRRF Project
• 28E agreement with Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation sponsored project

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to discuss several property and regulatory matters. Key topics include a zoning change for a specific property and the potential sale of city land.

• Zoning change request for Hartwood Inn at 1312 Gilbert Street from Business to Residential
• Discussion on city cost share for public restrooms at Train Depot Museum
• Proposed penalty for non-registering food vendors
• Discussion on selling versus leasing property on North Main Street adjacent to Pure Prairie Farms

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review updates to the city's traffic code. The body will also discuss penalties for non-registering mobile food vendors and the renaming of a section of Lane Street to Main Street.

• Proposed penalties for non-registering mobile food vendors and peddlers
• Proposed renaming of a section of Lane Street to Main Street
• Review of changes to the traffic code

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council will meet to review several municipal contracts and a proposed revision to the UTV/ATV ordinance. The session also includes a check presentation from the Isaak Walton League.

• Presentation of check from Isaak Walton League for Edible Arboretum
• Agreement with Barry Mackey for 701 Milwaukee
• Lead and Copper contract
• T & W Grinding contract renewal
• UTV/ATV Chapter 70 ordinance revision

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council is holding a planning session to review several administrative items. Discussion topics include an Eagle Scout project involving downtown bike racks, fiscal year 2023 payments to non-profits, and a review of the Floyd County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Eagle Scout project: Bike racks in downtown
• Payments to non-profits for FY23
• Review of Floyd County Hazard Mitigation Plan

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council will discuss street closure requests for fireworks and the Firecracker 5K race. The session includes discussions on renewing transit agreements and a 28E agreement regarding rural water quality practices. Staff also plan to discuss evaluation processes for the City Administrator and City Clerk.

• Street closure requests for Fireworks and Firecracker 5K Race
• 28E Agreement with FSWCD for rural water quality practices
• Evaluation process discussion for City Administrator and City Clerk
• Renewal of transit agreement with Circle K/Dan and Tammy Elthon
• Renewal of City/County/Regional transit agreement with NIACOG

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include fire department staffing, driveway regulation changes, and a recommendation regarding North Main Street.

• Facade application from Rustic Corner
• Fire Department staffing discussion
• Proposed changes to Chapter 138 driveway regulations
• One Day Borrowing discussion
• Recommendation for vacation of a section of N. Main Street

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will meet to review several upcoming projects and agreements. Discussion topics include water infrastructure, street closures for RAGBRAI, and property bids.

• Review of preliminary Clear Well project plans
• US Cellular cell tower lease for RAGBRAI parking lot use
• RAGBRAI street closure request and MOU
• Demolition reserve agreement with Denny Tynan
• Bids for 515 16th Avenue house

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include the vacation of a portion of Main Street for Pure Prairie Farms, RAGBRAI ordinances and permits, house demolition projects, and a budget amendment review.

• Vacation/Lease of portion of Main Street - Pure Prairie Farms
• RAGBRAI Ordinance
• Outdoor Service Permit for RAGBRAI
• Discussion of house demolition project
• Budget Amendment Review

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include a feasibility study for the Main Street Bridge, an ARPA funding designation, and a property purchase at 1800 Rolfing.

• Facade applications for Stewart Realty and Diamond Corp
• EMC Insurance renewal
• MOU with Clear Lake for RAGBRAI
• Purchase of property at 1800 Rolfing
• Professional services agreement for Main Street Bridge feasibility study

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will meet for a planning session to discuss various municipal items. Topics include street studies, utility agreements, and potential contract acceptances.

• Speed study results for South Grand Ave
• Dumpster permit ordinance discussion
• Omnitel Right of Way agreement discussion
• WQI Edible Arboretum Urban Conservation Project grant and contract acceptance
• 2020 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project acceptance discussion

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several administrative items. Discussions include sharing polling places for new voting districts and reviewing proposals from OmniTel regarding fiber optic connections and right of way agreements.

• Discussion on sharing polling places for new voting districts
• Omnitel Right Of Way agreement discussion
• Proposals from OmniTel for fiber optic connection and service agreement
• Lexipol review

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review several operational items. Discussions include parking time restrictions on Main Street and a proposal regarding Omnitel's use of city right-of-way at public housing locations.

• Omnitel proposal for use of city right-of-way at public housing locations
• Review of Lexipol chapters 1 through 5
• Consideration of on-street parking time restrictions on Main Street

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff are meeting to discuss infrastructure planning and policy updates. The session covers street paving, drainage projects, and a sidewalk snow removal policy.

• 2022 Street Paving Project preliminary plans
• 11th Avenue Bike Trail Connection TAP funding application
• Proposal from GHD for M & M services for Shaw Avenue Dump Site
• Acceptance and final payment for 2020 Storm Drainage Improvement Project
• Acceptance and final payment for Ambulance Bay Remodel Project

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will meet for a planning session. The agenda includes a budget review and a report from the City Administrator.

• Budget review
• City Administrator report

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff are holding a planning session to review budget documents. The discussion focuses on the General Fund, RUT budget, and levy sheets for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

• Review of FY22-23 LEVY SHEET V2.3
• Review of General Fund Budget
• Review of RUT Budget
• Review of outside agencies requests

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will conduct a planning session to review annual activity reports from the ADC and Chamber/Main Street. The body will discuss updates to facade program guidelines and a specific application for Snap Fitness.

• Annual review of ADC activities
• Annual review of Chamber/Main Street activities
• Discussion of possible changes to Facade Program Guidelines
• Facade application for Snap Fitness
• Zoetis Baseball Field lease renewal

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review budget requests from several outside organizations. The meeting also includes a general budget review and a report from the City Administrator.

• Budget requests from Charles City Arts Council
• Budget requests from Crisis Intervention
• Budget requests from Floyd County Historical Museum
• Budget requests from Train Museum

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to discuss various municipal budgets and fund allocations. The meeting includes reviews of wage agreements for public works and fire services, as well as discussions on housing grants and ATV registration fees.

• Review of Fire and Public Works wage agreements
• Discussion on Upper Floor Housing Grant
• Review of ILEA expense reimbursement for the Police Department
• Discussion on ATV registration fees
• Review of budgets for Public Housing, American Rescue Plan, and State CARES funds

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review budget documents for the 2023 fiscal year. The discussion focuses on infrastructure projects and debt service.

• Water Looping Project FY23 budget
• Streets/Projects FY23 budgets including General, RUT, CVTC, and Local Option Sales Tax
• Street Related Capital Improvements, Storm Water Fund, and Waste Fund budgets
• CW Bridge Project and SW Industrial Storm Water Project budgets
• Debt Service FY23 budget

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff are holding a planning session to discuss various FY23 budget sheets. The meeting covers operational and project-specific funding for utilities, transit, and community programs.

• Water budgets including Operating, Meter Deposits, Water Looping Project, and Clear Well Project
• Wastewater budgets for Operating and WWTP Expansion
• Transit FY23 budget
• Foster Grandparent Operating and Advisory FY23 budgets
• RAGBRAI FY23 budget

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review several FY23 budget sheets. The discussion covers general and specialized funds for various city departments. No final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Library budgets review (General, Library Trust)
• Park and Rec budgets review (General, Capital Improvement, Hotel/Motel, Purchase Reserve Fund)
• Public Safety budgets review (General, K-9, Safety Ed, Asset Forfeiture, Fire Extinguisher Fund, Purchase Reserve Accounts, Code Enforcement)
• TIF Funds budget review