Charles City public meetings in 2023

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold public hearings on designating an urban revitalization area and on establishing electric and gas utility franchise fees, followed by votes on related ordinances. They will also consider the FY23 audit, a speed camera ordinance, and several resolutions including the sale of sewer equipment and the 2024 Main Street project.

• Public hearing and resolution on Charles City Urban Revitalization Area designation
• Public hearings and first readings of ordinances establishing electric and gas utility franchise fees
• Third reading of Ordinance 1166 to allow automatic traffic enforcement (speed cameras)
• Resolution 143-23 approving sale of sewer vac equipment
• Resolution 146-23 approving preliminary plans for 2024 Main Street Rehabilitation Project

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including proposed traffic code revisions, selling old sewer vac equipment, transferring a house at 302 Shaw Avenue, and preliminary plans for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. They will also review the FY25 budget timeline and the outside agencies funding process. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Traffic code revisions (2020 revised 11-2023)
• Sale of old sewer vac equipment
• Transfer of house at 302 Shaw Avenue to 1800 Rolfing
• Discussion on 19th Avenue tree brush solution
• Preliminary plans for Main Street Rehabilitation Project

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on an urban renewal plan amendment for the southwest bypass area and a development agreement with Zoetis Charles City, Inc. that authorizes tax increment payments. The council will also discuss pool repair options, accept the FY23 audit, and vote on numerous resolutions including traffic enforcement cameras, water infrastructure projects, and franchise agreements.

• Public hearing and Resolution 126-23 for urban renewal plan amendment (southwest bypass TIF area)
• Public hearing and Resolution 127-23 for development agreement with Zoetis Charles City, Inc. (tax increment payments)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1166 adding automatic traffic enforcement systems (speed cameras)
• Resolution 128-23 approving change orders for Clear Well project
• Resolution 135-23 and 136-23 setting public hearings on electrical and natural gas franchise agreements

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss and potentially decide on several infrastructure and administrative items, including pool repairs and maintenance borrowing, gas and electric franchise renewals, change orders for the Clearwell project, and a bulk water filling station. They will also discuss traffic code changes for speed cameras, the Mill Race parking project change order, Title VI program requirements, and funding and easements for the 2024 Main Street rehab project. Additionally, they will discuss a permeable paving sponsored project and a WQI cost share grant amendment for the Arboretum project.

• Pool repairs and maintenance borrowing request
• Mid American Energy gas and electric franchise renewals
• Change Order #4 and #5 for Clearwell project
• Ordinance 63.07 for speed cameras (automatic traffic enforcement)
• Funding agreement and easements for 2024 Main Street rehab project

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2023, to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to allow automatic traffic enforcement (speed cameras), approval of the purchase of two police vehicles, and a resolution setting a date to consider a development agreement with Zoetis Charles City, Inc. The agenda also includes public hearings on the capital improvement plan and street closure for holiday fireworks, as well as routine approvals of financials, bonds, and reports.

• First reading of Ordinance 1166 to add Section 63.07 (speed cameras) to Chapter 63
• Resolution 120-23: purchase of two police vehicles (bids from Stivers and Mason City Ford)
• Resolution 125-23: set date to consider development agreement with Zoetis Charles City, Inc. (TIF payments)
• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan and Resolution 119-23
• Resolution 121-23: increase monthly residential solid waste tote rates

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several operational items, including a garbage rate increase request from LJP, change orders for the Clear Well project, acceptance of the SW Water Main Looping Project, purchase of two squad cars, and review of financial reports. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote on most items.

• Discuss LJP garbage rate increase request
• Change orders for Clear Well project
• Acceptance and final payment for SW Water Main Looping Project
• Purchase of two squad cars
• Review FY23 street finance report and annual urban renewal/TIF reports

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will consider resolutions regarding urban revitalization and an amendment to the Southwest Bypass Urban Renewal Area. The meeting also includes discussions on the Capital Improvement Plan and a pay estimate for a watermain project.

• Resolution 114-23: Proposed Urban Revitalization Plan
• Resolution 115-23: Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for Southwest Bypass
• Resolution 116-23: Public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution 117-23: Pay estimate to Summers Enterprises for 4th Ave/5th Ave watermain project
• $169.00 mowing lien at 1508 Salzer Street

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to review the final draft of the Capital Improvement Plan and discuss the tax abatement process. The meeting begins with a tour of the Water Resource and Recovery Facility, followed by the planning session. The agenda also includes the Mayor's comments, a City Administrator report, and board/commission reports.

• Review final draft of Capital Improvement Plan
• Discuss tax abatement process
• Tour of Water Resource and Recovery Facility at 307 Shaw Avenue

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes and consent calendar, and several resolutions. Key items include a public hearing on leasing property for a billboard, approving a Main Street Iowa agreement, a maintenance agreement with the City Improvement Association, a pay estimate for the Clear Well Project, and a change order for the Mill Race Parking Lot Project. The agenda also includes street closure for a Spook Walk event and alcohol license renewals.

• Public hearing on lease of property for billboard (Resolution 109-23)
• Resolution 110-23 approving Main Street Iowa Agreement
• Resolution 111-23 approving maintenance agreement with City Improvement Association
• Resolution 112-23 approving Pay Estimate #8 for Clear Well Project
• Resolution 113-23 approving Change Order #1 for Mill Race Parking Lot Project

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including a street closure request for Spook Walk, a Main Street Iowa agreement, a renewal of a maintenance agreement with the City Improvement Association, preliminary plans for the 2024 Main Street rehabilitation project, a change order for the Mill Race parking lot project, a rate increase request from LJP, and the tax abatement process. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and review session.

• Spook Walk street closure request
• Main Street Iowa agreement
• Renewal of maintenance agreement with City Improvement Association
• Preliminary plans for 2024 Main Street rehabilitation project
• Change Order #1 for Mill Race parking lot project

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including a change order for the Clear Well project, a billboard proposal, plans for the 2024 Main Street rehabilitation project, and abandoned properties/nuisance issues. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Change Order #2 for Clear Well project
• Billboard discussion with Tami Vetter on S. Grand
• Review of 2024 Main St. Street Project plans
• Abandoned properties/nuisance discussion

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving the rehabilitation of storm sewer manholes, replacing a water main on E. Street, accepting a parking lot project, and approving change orders and pay estimates for water projects. The agenda also includes routine items like alcohol license renewals, financial approvals, and payment of claims.

• Resolution 98-23: Approve Monoform rehab of storm sewer manholes
• Resolution 99-23: Approve replacement of water main on E. Street
• Resolution 100-23: Accept 401 N Main parking lot project and final payment
• Resolution 101-23: Approve Change Order #1 and #2 for SW Water Looping Project
• Resolution 102-23: Approve Pay Estimate #7 for Clear Well Project

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including a presentation from PAWS, a parking lot waiver extension for 1007 Gilbert St., the removal of traffic lights on Main Street, a stormwater manhole rehabilitation project, a water main replacement on E Street, approval of a parking lot project at 401 N. Main Street, and setting a public hearing for the Status of Funded Activities (SOFA) related to CDBG. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Parking lot waiver extension for 1007 Gilbert St. with recommendation from Planning and Zoning
• Removal of traffic lights on Main Street
• Monoform rehabilitation for stormwater manholes
• Replacing water main on E Street
• 401 N. Main Street parking lot project approval

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council is meeting on September 5, 2023, to consider several resolutions, including approving preliminary plans for a tree removal project, an agreement for design services for a watermain looping project, a speed camera agreement, an LED light replacement project, and a change order for the Clear Well project. They will also consider a street closure request for a tractor show and a foster grandparent policy handbook. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Resolution 93-23: Approve preliminary plans and set public hearing for Tree Removal Project Phase 2
• Resolution 94-23: Approve agreement with SEH for design services for 5th Avenue Watermain Looping Project
• Resolution 95-23: Approve agreement for speed cameras
• Resolution 96-23: Approve LED light replacement project
• Resolution 97-23: Approve Change Order #1 for Clear Well Project

The City Council approved a three-year contract with Altumint, Inc. for speed cameras and authorized several infrastructure projects, including watermain looping and LED lighting replacements. The council also approved a series of claims totaling $1,113,723.22.

• Approved Resolution 95-23 for photo enforcement services agreement with Altumint, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 94-23 for SEH engineering services for 5th Avenue Watermain Looping Project, not to exceed $25,750.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 96-23 for LED replacement project agreement with ROI (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 93-23 to set public hearing for 2023 Tree Removal Phase Two Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 97-23 for Clearwell Tank Project change/extra work order (5-0)
• Approved street closure of 13th Avenue on September 16, 2023 for 2nd Annual Tractor Show (5-0)
• Approved Foster Grandparent Policy and Procedure Handbook (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $1,113,723.22 (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several operational items, including a review of the Foster Grandparent policy, a potential LED street light replacement, a gate at Shaw Avenue, and a tree removal contract. They will also discuss design services for a watermain project and franchise fees. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning meeting.

• Review Foster Grandparent Policy and Handbook
• LED street light replacement with ROI Energy
• Installation of a gate at Shaw Avenue
• Preliminary plans for tree removal contract Phase 2
• 5th Avenue watermain looping at railroad crossing design services

The council reached consensus to move forward with an LED light replacement project and a new gated access system for the Shaw Avenue dumpsite. Discussions were held regarding a proposed 5% franchise fee for Mid-American Energy and a watermain looping project.

• Consensus to proceed with LED light replacement project costing $39,760 after $22,433 in incentives
• Consensus to restrict Shaw Avenue dumpsite back area access via a locked gate
• Proposed 5% franchise fee for Mid-American Energy referred for future public hearing
• Requested design services from SEH for 5th Avenue watermain looping with a max contract of $25,750

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a permanent easement for Omnitel, and will take a final vote on an ordinance regulating golf carts. The agenda also includes routine approvals of permits, bonds, financials, liens, and claims, plus street closure requests for two events.

• Public hearing and resolution 92-23 for Omnitel underground communications easement
• Third and final reading of Ordinance 1165 establishing golf cart rules (Chapter 79)
• Street closure and parade permit for Homecoming on Sept 11
• Street closure request for Harvest Moon Festival on Sept 28
• Cigarette permit for Buy Low North; bonds for Pederson Plumbing, Boss Const, Deitz Inc, Mayer's Digging

The City Council adopted Ordinance 1165 to regulate golf cart use on city streets. The council also approved a permanent communications easement for Omnitel and authorized two street closures for local events.

• Adopted Ordinance 1165 regulating golf cart operation (5-0)
• Approved permanent underground communications easements for Omnitel (5-0)
• Approved street closures for school homecoming activities on Sept 11 (5-0)
• Approved street closure of Kelly Street for Harvest Moon Festival on Sept 28 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including cigarette permit for Buy Low and various bonds (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $335,590.61 (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session where the Charles City Council will discuss several items, including a street closure request for the Harvest Moon Festival, pool improvement options, a traffic camera proposal, and the Capital Improvement Plan. No final votes are expected; it is a discussion and review session.

• Street closure request for Harvest Moon Festival on September 28
• Pool improvement discussion with project preferences document
• Traffic camera discussion with speed camera proposal
• Capital Improvement Plan review of projects post-vote

The council reached an overall consensus on the rankings of the capital improvement plan and agreed to explore the implementation of a franchise fee. No formal votes were taken as the session was for planning purposes. The city administrator reported the receipt of $2 million in tax credits for low-income and workforce housing.

• Reached overall consensus on capital improvement plan project rankings
• Agreed to explore franchise fee option for project funding
• Scheduled franchise fee discussion for August 30 planning agenda
• Scheduled first draft review of capital improvement plan for September 13

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 7, 2023, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include approving an updated employee handbook, additional FY23 transfers, accepting a deed from the City Improvement Association, and a second reading of an ordinance regulating golf carts. The council will also set a public hearing for an Omnitel easement, approve a pay estimate for the Clear Well project, and possibly go into closed session for performance evaluations.

• Resolution 85-23: Approve updated employee handbook
• Resolution 86-23: Approve additional transfers for FY23
• Resolution 87-23: Accept deed from City Improvement Association
• Ordinance 1165 (2nd reading): Rules for golf cart operation
• Resolution 89-23: Pay estimate #6 for Clear Well project

The City Council adopted an updated employee handbook and approved a second reading of an ordinance regulating golf cart operation on city streets. The council also approved several resolutions regarding property deeds, financial transfers, and project payments.

• Approved updated employee handbook (Resolution 85-23) (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1165 regarding golf cart operation (4-0)
• Approved $260,057.75 pay estimate #6 for the clear well project (Resolution 89-23) (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Alan Powell to the board of adjustment (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Chris Hall to the library board (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of deed for property at 1st Avenue and Clark St. (Resolution 87-23) (4-0)
• Approved FY23 financial transfers (Resolution 86-23) (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 21 regarding Omnitel communications easements (Resolution 88-23) (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several operational and property items. Topics include a traffic camera discussion, pool repair and a possible splash pad addition, public housing operational changes, a review of nuisance properties, and a potential property transfer from CIA to the city. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Traffic camera discussion
• Pool repair and splash pad amenities discussion
• Public housing operational changes review
• Review of nuisance properties list
• Possible property transfer from CIA to city at 1st Avenue and Clark Street

The council held a planning session to discuss potential traffic camera installations, pool renovations, and housing department financial procedures. No final votes were taken on these items; the council requested further information or staff proposals for future meetings.

• Tabled action on traffic cameras pending review of Altumint speed study
• Deferred pool renovation vote pending further review and potential November referendum
• Directed city attorney, clerk, administrator, and housing director to develop proposals for housing department check-processing
• Scheduled consideration of CIA property deed transfer for the next regular agenda

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a public hearing on a permanent easement for an ADA ramp, a first reading of a golf cart ordinance, approval of FY23 budget transfers, and a pay estimate for the Clearwell Project. The agenda also includes routine items such as consent calendar, alcohol permits, and appointments to city boards.

• Public hearing on permanent easement to Lorie Lynn, LLC for ADA ramp (Resolution 82-23)
• First reading of Ordinance 1165 regulating golf carts within city limits
• Resolution 83-23 approving FY23 budget transfers
• Resolution 84-23 approving Pay Estimate #5 for Clearwell Project
• Street closure request for National Night Out on August 1

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating golf cart operation on city streets. Other actions included approving a permanent easement for an ADA ramp and authorizing various fiscal transfers for FY23.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1165 regarding golf cart operation (4-0)
• Approved permanent non-exclusive easement at 223 N. Main Street for ADA ramp (4-0)
• Approved $775,162.00 pay estimate #5 for the clear well project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 83-23 authorizing FY23 transfers (4-0)
• Approved street closures for National Night Out on August 1 (4-0)
• Approved reappointment of Rick Noah and Jeff Titus to planning and zoning commission (4-0)
• Appointed McKenna Lloyd and Larry Michehl to historic preservation commission (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including alcohol permits and $444,708.98 in claims (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss liquidated damages for the 4th/5th Avenue water main project and review an updated employee handbook. The handbook changes are mostly due to federal law updates. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Discussion of liquidated damages for the 4th/5th Avenue water main project
• Review of updated employee handbook with changes due to federal laws

The council reviewed a claim for approximately $150,000 in liquidated damages from the 4th/5th Avenue water main contractor. An updated employee handbook was presented for review, with final approval pending a version from the law firm. No formal votes were recorded during this planning session.

• Proposed $150,000 deduction from Summers Enterprise for water main project delays
• Reviewed draft employee handbook updates regarding holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Issued building permit for 500 N. Grand Avenue project

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals including minutes, consent calendar items, and several resolutions. Key actions include a $525,000 general obligation note for tree removal, a public hearing on an easement for Lorie Lynn, LLC, and approval of a Thriving Communities application. The agenda also includes appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Resolution 78-23: $525,000 taxable general obligation note for tree removal
• Resolution 79-23: Public hearing on permanent easement for Lorie Lynn, LLC adjacent to 223 North Main Street
• Resolution 81-23: Approving Thriving Communities application
• Renewal of Class C liquor license with outdoor service for The Pub
• Appointments: Gene LaBounty to Board of Adjustment, Terry Schmidt and Cheryl Nootnagel to Library Board

The City Council approved a taxable loan for tree removal and authorized an application for the Thriving Communities workforce housing program. The council also renewed a transportation center agreement and approved several board appointments.

• Approved $525,000 taxable loan from Fidelity Bank for tree removal (5-0)
• Approved application for Thriving Communities workforce housing program (5-0)
• Renewed 28E agreement for Cedar Valley Transportation Center operation (5-0)
• Approved $926,417.02 in claim payments and Class C liquor license renewal for The Pub (5-0)
• Approved appointments for Board of Adjustment and Library Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 80-23 to extend draw down date for Charley Western Trail Bridge loan (5-0)
• Set public hearing for July 21 regarding permanent easement at 223 N. Main Street (5-0)
• Approved street closures for July 8 fireworks (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including an easement agreement for an ADA ramp at Dean Jewelers Building, a renewal of the CVTC 28E agreement, an application for Iowa Thriving Communities, liquidated damages on the 4th/5th Avenue HDD watermain project, and the possibility of allowing golf carts on city streets. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Easement agreement for ADA ramp at Dean Jewelers Building
• CVTC 28E renewal
• Iowa Thriving Communities application
• Liquidated damages on 4th/5th Avenue HDD watermain project
• Discussion on allowing golf carts on city streets

The City Council held a planning session to discuss several pending items, including a proposed golf cart ordinance and potential liquidated damages for a delayed water main project. No formal votes were taken; items were referred to staff for drafting or further review.

• Reached consensus to draft a golf cart ordinance requiring operators to be 18 with a valid license
• Requested staff and city attorney review $150,600 in liquidated damages for the 4th/5th Avenue water main project
• Scheduled a public hearing for July 17 regarding a permanent easement for an ADA ramp at 223 N. Main
• Tabled decision on the Cedar Valley Transportation Center 28E renewal to the next regular agenda
• Tabled action on the Thriving Communities program application to the next regular agenda or a July 12 special meeting

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council is meeting to approve routine items and several resolutions, including a $170,000 general obligation note, a facade program grant for 214 N. Main St., and setting salaries for non-union employees. They will also consider parade permits and street closures for July 4th and Art A Fest, and approve various permits, liens, and financial reports.

• Resolution 72-23: $170,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Note
• Resolution 71-23: Facade program funding for 214 N. Main St.
• Resolution 73-23: Setting salaries/wages for appointed officers and non-union employees
• Parade permit and street closures for July 4th events
• Street closure for Art A Fest on August 19

The City Council approved several resolutions including a short-term loan for police and fire equipment and a pay estimate for the clear well project. The council also authorized FY24 salaries for non-bargaining unit employees and approved multiple street closure requests for July 4th and August events.

• Approved $163,925 general obligation corporate purpose note for essential items (4-0)
• Approved $201,119.75 pay estimate #4 for the clear well project (4-0)
• Approved FY24 salaries/wages for appointed officers and non-collective bargaining unit employees (4-0)
• Approved $1,330 in façade program funding for 213 N. Main (4-0)
• Approved July 4th parade route and street closures for Kelly, Blunt, and Jackson streets (4-0)
• Approved street closures for Art a Fest on August 19 (4-0)
• Approved July 4th block party street closure on Illinois St. between Blunt and Kelly (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including cigarette permits, utility liens, and $1,988,269.86 in claims (4-0)

City Council Special Agenda

The council adopted Resolution 70-23 to renew the emergency ambulance services agreement. The city will share costs 50/50 with Floyd County, with the yearly payment increasing from $200,000 to $415,000. No action was taken regarding a proposed mural at 401 N. Main.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 70-23 approving ambulance agreement with AMR and Floyd County (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including transit agreement renewals, a facade application from Prologue, a proposal for the housing department to write its own checks, and an initial review of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Transit agreement renewals (Circle K)
• Facade application from Prologue
• Discussion on housing department writing own checks
• CIP project review and ranking (initial)

The council held a planning session to review a list of 67 proposed capital projects exceeding $50,000. Council members must submit rankings for these projects by June 30, with a second ranking session scheduled for August 16. No final approvals were made during this session.

• Tabled transit agreement renewal for next regular agenda
• Tabled Prologue façade funding request ($1,330) for next regular agenda
• Tabled housing department check-writing proposal for future date
• Set June 30 deadline for council to submit capital project rankings

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold public hearings on a tree removal loan agreement and project, and the Mill Race parking lot project, with resolutions to approve plans and award contracts. They will also consider several other resolutions, including accepting a deed, approving a PLC upgrade, and accepting completed projects. The agenda includes routine items like consent calendar, minutes, and reports.

• Public hearing and resolution for $525,000 general obligation tree removal loan agreement
• Public hearing and resolutions for 2023 tree removal project (final plans and contract award)
• Public hearing and resolutions for 2023 Mill Race parking lot project (final plans and contract award)
• Resolution 65-23 accepting deed for PPP Lane
• Resolution 68-23 accepting 2022 street paving project and final payment

The City Council approved contracts for a tree removal project and the Mill Race Parking Lot project. They also authorized a general obligation loan for tree removal and approved several street closures for community events.

• Approved $204,210.00 contract to GDB and Sons for 2023 Tree Removal Project (4-0)
• Approved $495,018.00 contract to Lodge Construction for 2023 Mill Race Parking Lot project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 60-23 to enter into a general obligation loan agreement for tree removal (4-0)
• Approved street closure of Main St. bridge for July 4 fireworks (4-0)
• Approved street closure of Blunt Street for July 15 BBQ Challenge (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of deed for land south of railroad along Lane Street (4-0)
• Approved $73,392 PLC upgrade at the water treatment plant (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including VFW alcohol license renewal and $2,327,834.63 in claims (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several policy and operational items. Topics include a request to allow golf carts on city streets, a health insurance renewal, a PLC upgrade, a parklet permit for Dean Jewelers, an outdoor service expansion for Tellurian Brewery, an ambulance contract renewal, and a capital improvement plan. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote, and the public can attend in person or via Zoom.

• Request to allow golf carts on city streets by Earnest Regehr
• Health insurance discussion with Brian Doyle of Acumen
• Parklet permit discussion for Dean Jewelers
• Outdoor service expansion request from Tellurian Brewery
• Ambulance contract renewal with AMR

The Council held a planning session to discuss health plan options, ambulance contracts, and city goals. They established a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for projects costing at least $50,000. No formal votes were recorded for other discussed items.

• Established five-year Capital Improvement Plan with $50,000 minimum project threshold
• Added public safety policies, firearms training facility, and rental inspection codes to goal setting list for June 5 meeting

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold three public hearings: one for the 401 N. Main parking lot project, one for the 2023 Water Looping Project, and one for the FY23 budget amendment. Following each hearing, the council will consider resolutions to approve final plans and award contracts. The council will also consider several other resolutions, including awarding contracts for roof and window replacements, approving a slaker upgrade and sewer camera replacement, and setting a public hearing for a $525,000 general obligation loan.

• Public hearing and contract award for 401 N. Main parking lot project
• Public hearing and contract award for 2023 Water Looping Project
• Public hearing and resolution for FY23 budget amendment
• Resolution 55-23: public hearing for $525,000 general obligation loan
• Resolutions 51-23 and 52-23: contract awards for roof and window replacements

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a water looping project and a parking lot project. A budget amendment for FY23 was adopted to account for changes in capital project timelines and grants. The council also authorized housing repairs and water treatment plant upgrades.

• Approved 2023 Water Looping Project contract to GM Contracting, Inc. for $405,558.47 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 401 N. Main parking lot project contract to Larry Elwood Concrete, Inc. for $55,250.50 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 50-23 amending the FY23 budget (4-0)
• Approved Morningside and Public Housing Office roof project contract to Al and Tim’s Roofing for $95,176.00 (4-0)
• Approved North Cedar Terrace window replacement contract to Isakson Construction for $178,963.33 (4-0)
• Approved Slaker #1 upgrade at water treatment plant for approximately $28,000 (4-0)
• Approved street closure for Rotary annual car show on July 15 (4-0)
• Approved city hall parking lot closure for Bike Rodeo on June 3 (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several operational items, including a street closure for a car show, a parklet proposal, upgrades at the water plant, replacement of a sewer camera, roof bids, a payment for the clear well project, and an easement for traffic signal relocation. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Street closure request for Rotary Car Show on July 15
• Parklet discussion for Dean Jewelers
• Slaker upgrade at water plant
• Review bids for Morningside and Housing Office roofs
• Pay estimate #3 for Clear Well project

The council held a planning session to review several pending requests and bids. No final votes were taken; all substantive items were referred to the next regular agenda for official action.

• Tabled street closure request for July 15 Rotary car show to next regular agenda
• Tabled downtown parklet permit process and Kelly Street request to next planning session
• Tabled water plant slaker upgrade to next regular agenda
• Tabled $25,505 sewer camera replacement to next regular agenda
• Tabled $95,176 Morningside roofing bid to next regular agenda
• Tabled $178,963.33 North Cedar Terrace window bid to next regular agenda
• Tabled $450,529.90 clear well project pay estimate #3 to next regular agenda
• Tabled permanent easement for Main St and Gilbert St traffic signal to next regular agenda

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 sanitary sewer lining project and the 2023 tree removal project, then consider resolutions to approve final plans and award the sewer contract, and to reject all bids for the tree removal project. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar approvals, proclamations, and various resolutions for insurance renewal, budget amendment hearing, and repairs.

• Public hearing and resolution to award contract for 2023 sanitary sewer lining project
• Public hearing and resolution to reject all bids for 2023 tree removal project
• Resolution 43-23 setting public hearing for FY23 budget amendment
• Resolution 44-23 approving boiler repair at WRRF
• Resolution 45-23 approving monoform repairs on Main Street

The council approved a contract for sanitary sewer lining and manhole repairs while rejecting all bids for a tree removal project. They also authorized an insurance renewal and scheduled a public hearing for a budget amendment. A boiler repair at the WRRF was approved based on staff recommendations.

• Approved $195,396.75 contract with Municipal Pipe for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining project (4-0)
• Approved $42,061.39 quote from HydroKlean for monoform repairs to six manholes on Main Street (4-0)
• Rejected all bids for the 2023 Tree Removal project (4-0)
• Approved insurance renewal with Sisson and Associates (4-0)
• Approved boiler repairs at the WRRF (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 15 regarding FY23 budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved street closure and parade permits for July 3 Kids Day event (4-0)
• Approved proclamations for Elks Youth Week and Historic Preservation Month (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including a franchise renewal and fee discussion with MidAmerican Energy, a review of insurance renewal, a proposal for parklets in the downtown business district, a boiler repair at the Water Resource Recovery Facility, a Main Street monoform project, a FY23 budget amendment, and the handicap parking stall layout at the Mill Race parking project. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• MidAmerican Energy franchise renewal and franchise fee discussion
• Insurance renewal review
• Parklets in downtown business district discussion
• WRRF boiler repair
• FY23 budget amendment

The council held a planning session to discuss several pending items, including a MidAmerican franchise renewal and a proposal for downtown parklets. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on gathering information for future agendas.

• Discussed MidAmerican franchise renewal for a 20-25 year term
• Tabled parklet proposal pending more information and business surveys
• Reviewed 14% insurance renewal increase
• Discussed boiler repairs at WRRF
• Reviewed $42,000 Main Street monoform project for future agenda
• Reviewed FY23 budget amendment increasing expenses by approximately $1.2 million
• Reached consensus to proceed with Mill Race Parking Lot handicap layout
• Discussed 3-year AMR ambulance contract with $100,000 hospital contribution

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance at its April 17, 2023 meeting. Key items include amending the city administrator's employment contract, approving pay estimates for the Clear Well project, setting public hearings for parking lot and watermain projects, and increasing parking violation fines. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, liquor licenses, and financial claims.

• Resolution 33-23 amending City Administrator employment contract
• Resolution 34-23 approving Pay Estimate #2 for Clear Well Project
• Ordinance 1164 increasing parking violation fines
• Resolution 36-23 approving easement with Cambrex for SW Watermain Looping Project
• Resolution 37-23 setting public hearing for 2023 Watermain Looping Project

The City Council adopted an ordinance to raise parking violation fines and approved a payment for the clearwell project. The council also scheduled several public hearings for infrastructure projects and approved a vehicle stipend for the city administrator.

• Approved $500/month vehicle stipend for City Administrator Steven Diers (5-0)
• Approved $549,051.55 payment to Gridor Construction for clearwell project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1164 raising parking fines to $25, snow removal fines to $50, and handicap violations to $200 (5-0)
• Approved public water main easement agreement with Cambrex (5-0)
• Approved maintenance plan for 2023 Mill Race Parking Project (5-0)
• Set May 15 public hearing for 401 N. Main parking lot project (5-0)
• Set May 15 public hearing for 2023 water main looping project (5-0)
• Set May 15 public hearing for 2023 sanitary sewer lining project (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including a pay estimate for the Clearwell project, preliminary plans for a parking lot at 401 N. Main Street, and a vehicle stipend discussion. The agenda also includes a volunteer night for the mobile food pantry and standard reports.

• Pay Estimate #2 for Clearwell Project
• 401 N. Main Street Parking Lot preliminary plans
• Vehicle stipend discussion
• City Volunteer Night for Mobile Food Pantry
• City Administrator report

The council held a planning session to review a $549,051.55 pay request for the clearwell project and discussed a proposed parking lot project at 401 Main Street. Council also discussed a proposed $500 monthly vehicle stipend for City Administrator Diers. No formal votes were recorded during this session.

• Reviewed clearwell project pay estimate #2 for $549,051.55
• Reviewed 401 Main Street parking lot project for future approval
• Discussed proposed $500/month vehicle stipend for City Administrator Diers

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY24 budget, approve repairs to Well #5 and sewer mains, and take up several other items including street closures for community events, a second reading of a parking fine increase, and a tree removal project. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with a utility lien and a liquor license approval.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt FY24 budget
• Resolution 29-23 approving repairs to Well #5
• Resolution 30-23 approving sewer main repairs
• Second reading of Ordinance 1164 increasing parking violation fines
• Street closure requests for Party in the Park, Farmers Market, Rotary Car Show, and Holiday Light Show

The City Council adopted the fiscal year 2024 budget with a levy of $16.50961 per thousand dollars of valuation. The council also approved funding for water well and sewer line repairs and authorized a bid process for a tree removal project. Additionally, several seasonal street closure requests for community events were approved.

• Approved FY24 budget with levy set at $16.50961 per thousand dollars of valuation (5-0)
• Approved $24,950.34 for repairs to well #5 (5-0)
• Approved up to $20,000 for sanitary sewer main repairs (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1164 to increase parking fines (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 31-23 to advertise bids for 2023 tree removal project (5-0)
• Approved easement encroachment license agreement with MidAmerican (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Party in the Park and Farmer's Market (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Rotary Car Show and holiday lighted show (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The council reviewed plans for a two-year ash tree removal project and a request for a vehicle stipend for City Administrator Steve Diers. No final votes were taken during this planning session.

• Tabled decision on $500/month vehicle stipend for City Administrator Steve Diers pending further discussion
• Scheduled preliminary plans for tree removal project and May 1 public hearing for next regular agenda

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a public hearing on the maximum tax levy for the FY2023-2024 budget and consider a resolution approving it. They will also set a public hearing on the full budget, consider third reading of an ordinance updating property maintenance and rental licensing codes, and vote on first reading of an ordinance increasing parking fine amounts. Other items include approving a facade application, naming a bank depository, and setting a hearing for a sanitary sewer lining project.

• Public hearing on Max Levy for FY24 and Resolution 23-23 approving maximum tax dollars
• Resolution 25-23 setting public hearing on FY24 budget
• Third reading of Ordinance 1163 updating property maintenance and rental licensing codes
• First reading of Ordinance 1164 increasing parking violation fines
• Resolution 27-23 approving preliminary plans for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project

Council approved the maximum tax dollars for certain FY24 budget levies and set a public hearing for the full budget on April 3. The council also updated property maintenance codes and approved a facade grant for a local business.

• Approved maximum tax dollars for certain FY24 budget levies (4-0)
• Approved $1,600 facade funding for Burrito Mexpress at 700 Riverside Drive (4-0)
• Set FY24 budget public hearing for April 3 at 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1163 updating property maintenance and rental inspection codes (4-0)
• Reappointed Jeremy Heyer and Linda Klemsrud to the housing board (4-0)
• Named CUSB as the bank depository (4-0)
• Set April 17 at 6:00 p.m. for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project public hearing (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1164 to increase parking fines (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including a proposal to allow chickens within city limits, the closeout of the Water Resource Recovery Facility project, and a facade application for signage. They will also review RFPs for banking services, discuss plans for the 2023 sanitary sewer lining project, and consider a vehicle stipend for the city administrator. Other items include a parking project review, an easement with MidAmerican for a water looping project, and various water and sewer repairs.

• Discussion on allowing chickens in city limits
• Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) project closeout
• Facade application for Burrito Mexpress signage at 803 N. Main
• Review of RFPs for city banking services
• 2023 sanitary sewer lining project plans

The council held a planning session to discuss several infrastructure projects and administrative proposals. The only consensus reached was to leave the existing city code regarding chickens as is. Other items, including banking services and project approvals, were deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Consensus reached to leave the city code regarding chickens as it is

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council approved several major equipment purchases, including a sewer vac truck and a portable generator. They also authorized a loan for city equipment and nuisance abatement, and approved a seasonal parking lot lease for Theisen's garden center.

• Approved purchase of sewer vac truck for $612,039.36 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of portable generator for $89,942.51 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 quote to plug well #4 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 15-23 for loan agreements totaling approximately $200,000 (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Theisen's for public parking lot use at $250/month (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1163 regarding city property maintenance code (5-0)
• Approved agreement for services for $2,000 payment to Crisis Intervention (5-0)
• Approved agreement for services with TLC for a $33,333 payment (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several operational and policy items, including a request to allow chickens within city limits, a pipeline discussion, equipment purchases, and potential changes to parking regulations and traffic fines. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no formal votes indicated on the agenda.

• Request to consider allowing chickens in city limits
• Summit Pipeline discussion
• Discuss vacuum truck purchase
• Discuss water generator purchase
• Discuss increasing traffic ticket fines

The council held a planning session to discuss several infrastructure and ordinance updates. No final votes were taken, but consensus was reached on increasing parking fines and maintaining current time limits on Main Street.

• Consensus to maintain 90-minute parking limits in 100 and 200 blocks of Main Street
• Consensus to increase regular parking tickets to $25 and snow tickets to $50
• Directed staff to draft a proposal regarding raising chickens in city limits
• Decided to monitor Summit pipeline proceedings at the state level without retaining outside counsel
• Consensus to seek more information on sharing a coordinator position with Upper Cedar watershed group
• Tabled purchase of $612,039.36 vac truck to next regular agenda
• Tabled purchase of ~$90,000 portable generator to next regular agenda
• Tabled $50,000 proposal to plug well #4 to next regular agenda

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council approved two $10,000 facade grants for properties on N. Main St. and authorized short-term leases of public parking lots to HyVee and NIACC. The council also approved a $34,000 water main easement and set a public hearing for short-term borrowing.

• Approved $10,000 facade grant for 217 N. Main St. (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 facade grant for 219 N. Main St. (5-0)
• Approved parking lot lease to HyVee for $125/month from April 1 to June 30 (5-0)
• Approved parking lot lease to NIACC for $500 from March 1 through May 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $34,000 permanent public water main easement agreement (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1163 updating property maintenance and rental codes (5-0)
• Approved reduction in retainage from 5% to 1% for 2022 Street Project (5-0)
• Set March 6 public hearing for $198,000 in short-term borrowing (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss several items, including a lease for the HyVee Garden Center, a parking lot lease for NIACC expansion, and proposed changes to city code adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. They will also consider a facade application, a house at 301 Shaw Avenue, a retainage reduction for the 2022 street paving project, an easement for the SW water main looping project, and the maximum levy for FY24. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• HyVee Garden Center lease
• Parking lot lease for NIACC expansion construction
• Discussion of 301 Shaw Avenue house
• Reduction on retainage for 2022 street paving project
• Changes to Chapter 158 and 159 of City Code adopting IPMC 2021

The council held a planning session to review several items for future agendas, including facade grants and property leases. No formal votes were taken on the proposed projects, though the council reached a consensus to move March Wednesday meetings to 5:00 p.m.

• Consensus reached to change March Wednesday meeting times to 5:00 p.m.
• Received $13,075 dividend check from IAMU safety program

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes and consent calendar items, and several resolutions: an agreement with DIA for housing fraud investigations, acceptance of the 2022 Lime Residual Removal Project with final payment, and replacement of a traffic signal at Main and Gilbert. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Resolution 04-23: Agreement with DIA for housing fraud investigations
• Resolution 05-23: Accept 2022 Lime Residual Removal Project and authorize final payment
• Resolution 06-23: Approve replacement of traffic signal (quote for Main and Gilbert)
• Class E retail alcohol permit for Fareway Stores
• Class F retail alcohol license for Columbus Club

The City Council approved the replacement of a damaged traffic signal at Gilbert and Main Street and finalized payment for the 2022 lime residual removal project. The council also approved several board appointments and a fraud investigation agreement for public housing.

• Approved replacement of traffic signal at Gilbert and Main Street for $42,900 to $47,400 (5-0)
• Accepted 2022 lime residual removal project and authorized final payment of $93,028.00 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals for public housing fraud investigation assistance (5-0)
• Appointed Bob Kloberdanz to the board of adjustment (5-0)
• Appointed Carla Winterink and Emily Kiewel to the hotel/motel steering commission (5-0)
• Approved Class E retail alcohol permit for Fareway Stores (5-0)
• Approved Class F retail alcohol license for Columbus Club (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $780,403.54 (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session for the Charles City Council, focused on reviewing the city budget. The agenda includes the mayor's comments, a city administrator report, and reports from boards, commissions, or committees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Budget review
• City administrator report
• Board, commission, or committee reports

Council reviewed the FY24 general fund budget, which includes a proposed levy of $16.36207 and an estimated surplus of $36,441. The council reached a consensus to proceed with a staffing model of one full-time chief and one full-time firefighter. No formal votes were recorded for the budget items during this session.

• Consensus reached to proceed with fire department model of one full-time chief and one full-time firefighter
• Consensus reached to maintain current park and rec and library operations without huge cuts
• Determined no budget meeting is needed for the following week

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to review a quote from K & W Electric for traffic light replacement, discuss final payment to Kamm Excavating for the lime residual removal project, and discuss the Summit Carbon Pipeline. The agenda also includes a budget review and reports from the city administrator and boards.

• Review of quote from K & W Electric for traffic light replacement at Main and Gilbert
• Discussion of final payment to Kamm Excavating for 2022 lime residual disposal project
• Summit Carbon Pipeline discussion with Turnkey Logistics packet
• Budget review

The council held a planning session to review a proposed carbon pipeline project and the FY24 budget. No formal votes were taken, but consensus was reached on funding for Crisis Intervention and the exclusion of other agency requests. A traffic signal replacement will be added to a future regular agenda.

• Consensus to fund Crisis Intervention $2,000
• Consensus to not fund museum or art center requests
• Consensus to consult city attorney Sloter regarding carbon pipeline options
• Tabled traffic signal replacement ($40,400 quote) for next regular agenda

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to review budget requests from outside agencies, including Crisis Intervention, the Floyd County Museum, and the Charles City Arts Center, as well as public housing budgets covering operating, security deposits, Section 8, capital funds, rehab grant, and Homefit project. The meeting also includes a general budget review and a city administrator report. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Budget requests from Crisis Intervention, Floyd County Museum, and Charles City Arts Center
• Public housing budgets: operating, security deposits, Section 8, capital funds, rehab grant, Homefit project
• Debt service review
• General budget review

The council held a planning session to hear funding requests from outside agencies and review housing and debt service budgets. No final funding decisions were made; the council will notify entities of funding levels after further budget discussions.

• Heard $2,000 funding request from Crisis Intervention
• Heard $3,000 funding request from Floyd County Museum
• Heard $5,000 funding request from Charles City Arts Center
• Identified $33,000 final payment due to TLC
• Reduced PD vehicle one-day borrowing from $40,000 to $20,000
• Reduced fire station roof one-day borrowing from $25,000 to zero
• Allocated $5,000 to the nuisance abate fund
• Discussed $10,000 allocation for the Riverfront

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, including the consent calendar with alcohol license changes, utility liens, and financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Change of ownership for Barry's Comet Bowl, Inc.
• Change of ownership for Kwik Star #468 and #419
• Renewal of Class B retail alcohol license for Dollar General with ownership change
• Approval of liens for unpaid utility bills totaling $2,220.42 across 12 accounts
• Approval of bonds for Sidewalk Bond-L and C Builders, Contractor Bond-Hubert Construction, and Electrical Bond-Mills, Inc.

The City Council approved a consent calendar including business ownership changes, utility liens, and $371,709.35 in claim payments. The council also approved an updated council committee list. Mayor Andrews noted that budget deliberations for FY24 will begin after all department head meetings are complete.

• Approved consent calendar including ownership changes for Barry’s Comet Bowl, Inc. and Kwik Star #468 and #419 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Class B retail alcohol license and ownership change for Dollar General (5-0)
• Approved 12 utility bill liens for unpaid accounts (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $371,709.35 (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk, contractor, and electrical bonds for L and C Builders, Hubert Construction, and Mills, Inc (5-0)
• Approved updated council committee list (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 4, 5, 9, and 11 meetings (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to review proposed budgets for the 2023 fiscal year. The agenda includes discussions on the general fund, emergency fund, employee benefits, and several enterprise funds such as cable and fiber-to-the-home. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a working session to review budget documents.

• General Fund budgets for City Administrator, Admin Purchase Reserve, City Clerk, Mayor/Council, City Hall, 401 N. Main, Airport, and Planning & Zoning
• Emergency Fund budget
• Employee Benefits Fund budget
• American Rescue Plan Fund budget
• Fiber To The Home budget

The City Council held a budget planning session to review general fund budgets, ARPA funds, and department expenses. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on reviewing proposed figures and potential future projects.

• Proposed $200,000 for City Hall entrance and reception redesign
• Proposed $25,000 for gun range/lime sludge storage/brush site property
• Proposed $6,700 vehicle stipend for city administrator in FY24
• Proposed salary raises for deputy clerk, utility clerk, and accounts payable clerk
• Proposed $250,000 G.O. loan for removal of approximately 500 trees

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss capital improvements and various funds, including street purchases, storm water, waste, and the CW Bridge Project. The agenda includes the Mayor's comments, a City Administrator report, and board/commission reports. This is a planning session, not a regular decision-making meeting.

• Review of General, Street Purchase Reserve, RUT, CVTC, and Local Option Sales Tax funds
• Discussion of Street Related Capital Improvements
• Storm Water Fund and Waste Fund review
• CW Bridge Project update
• Arboretum Phase 2 and SW Industrial Storm Water Project

The Council reviewed several budget funds, including streets, storm water, and waste collection. Members reached a consensus to use general obligation borrowing for ash tree removal and rescheduled a budget workshop to avoid a conflict with a school board meeting.

• Consensus to use general obligation borrowing for tree removal
• Budgeted $105,000 for tree removal in FY24
• Budgeted $40,000 for alley improvements for next fiscal year
• Budgeted purchase of a vac truck split between FY23 and FY24
• Planned Mill Race parking lot project for FY24
• Consensus to reschedule January 23 meeting to January 30

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to discuss and review proposed budgets for water, wastewater, transit, and other sponsored projects. This is a discussion and planning meeting, not a final decision-making session. The agenda also includes a report from the city administrator and updates from boards and commissions.

• Water budgets: operating, meter deposits, water looping project, clear well project
• Wastewater budgets: operating and WRRF (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
• Transit budget
• RCPP and IPC sponsored project budgets
• RAGBRAI (annual bike ride event) discussion

The City Council held a budget session to review proposed expenditures and revenue increases for the water department, water resource and recovery facility, and transit services. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded during this session.

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to review proposed 2023 budgets for the library, parks and recreation, public safety, and tax increment financing (TIF) funds. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote. The council will also hear the city administrator's report and reports from boards and commissions.

• Library budgets review (General, Library Trust)
• Park and Rec budgets review (General, P/R 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

The City Council held a budget session to review proposed FY24 funding for the library, parks and recreation, public safety, and TIF funds. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed proposed library budget including a 5% salary increase and $25,000 for roof repair
• Reviewed parks and recreation budget including proposed seasonal wage increase to $14.25
• Reviewed public safety budget including a 3% police salary increase
• Reviewed fire department budget options for staffing levels
• Reviewed FY24 budgets for TIF funds including Riverside, Southwest Bypass, South Grand, and Park Avenue

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution approving a development agreement with Cambrex Corporation, authorizing annual tax increment payments of $450,000 and pledging tax increment revenues. The council will also consider several other resolutions, including a contract for the Garden Corridor Edible Arboretum project, a pay estimate for the Water Resource and Recovery Facility, and a procurement policy. Additionally, they will approve liens for mowing bills and review committee appointments.

• Public hearing and Resolution 01-23 for Cambrex development agreement ($450,000 annual TIF payments)
• Resolution 02-23 approving contract and bond for 2022 Garden Corridor Edible Arboretum project
• Resolution 03-23 approving Pay Estimate #35 for Water Resource and Recovery Facility project
• Motion to approve procurement policy and alternate signatory for Clearwell Project CDBG grant
• Liens for mowing bills: $147.00 (306 8th Ave) and $145.00 (305 B St.)

The Council approved a development agreement with Cambrex Corporation featuring a 90% tax rebate for six years. Additionally, the Council approved a contract for the Garden Corridor Edible Arboretum project and a payment for the Water Resource Recovery Facility project.

• Approved development agreement with Cambrex Corporation (5-0)
• Approved contract and bond for Garden Corridor Edible Arboretum project totaling $178,411.50 (5-0)
• Approved pay estimate #35 for Water Resource Recovery Facility project to Portzen Construction for $28,378.67 (5-0)
• Approved procurement policy for CDBG clear well project (5-0)
• Approved City Administrator Diers as alternate signatory for CDBG grant (5-0)
• Approved mowing bill liens for 306 8th Ave ($147.00) and 305 B St ($145.00) (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $550,306.18 (5-0)