Charles City public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Agenda
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 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 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)