Charles City public meetings in 2025

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will consider and vote on several resolutions, including a federal‑aid agreement to fund the Main Street Bridge. Other items include updates to the city’s traffic control listing, a private development agreement with Union Place, L.L.C., payment requests for the City Hall and Police Department renovation, and a Class E retail alcohol license. The agenda also contains routine approvals of the meeting agenda, minutes, and consent calendar.

• Resolution 118-25: Approve Iowa DOT federal‑aid agreement for Main Street Bridge funding
• Resolution 119-25: Amend the official traffic control listing for parking restrictions on F Street
• Resolution 120-25: Approve private development agreement with Union Place, L.L.C.
• Resolution 123-25: Approve payment requests #9 & #10 for City Hall/Police Department renovation
• Approval of Class E retail alcohol license for a liquor, beer & tobacco outlet

The council approved the consent calendar, adopted a resolution to accept $1.5 million Iowa DOT bridge funding, and approved traffic‑control changes near Lincoln Elementary. It also approved the Union Place development agreement, preliminary plat, site plan, and related payment requests, and granted extraordinary duty pay to the city clerk. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar items (licenses, ownership updates, 11/2025 financials, vendor payments) – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 118-25 authorizing Iowa DOT bridge funding – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 119-25 amending traffic control list for school zones – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 120-25 development agreement with Union Place LLC – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 121-25 preliminary plat for Union Place – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 122-25 site plan for Union Place – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 123-25 payment requests #9 & #10 for City Hall/Police renovation – unanimous (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 124-25 amendment to employment agreement for extraordinary duty pay to City Clerk – unanimous (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to discuss infrastructure, development, and regulatory updates. The meeting includes reviews of a bridge replacement agreement and a proposed ordinance for vacant buildings.

• Main St Bridge IDOT City Bridge Replacement Funding Agreement and preliminary design
• Union Place development preliminary plat and site plan
• Proposed Vacant Building Ordinance
• Sales stand permit for The Fiddle Leaf at 101 N. Main Street
• FY27 budget workshop timeline review

The council reviewed a seasonal sales‑stand permit, a 130‑unit Union Place development, a vacant‑building ordinance, and a bridge funding agreement. It also received updates on the FY27 budget, winter snow‑blade issues, and a Foster Grandparents program. No items were approved, denied, or formally adopted; further action is planned for future meetings.

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will consider several routine items, including licensing approvals and payment of mowing liens. The key decision is whether to adopt Resolution 117-25, which would continue the lease of the city ball field to Zoetis LLC. The council will also approve the agenda, minutes from the November 17 meeting, and the consent calendar.

• Approval of Class B Retail Alcohol License for Hy‑Vee Fast & Fresh
• Approval of License Amendment for Kwik Star #468, ABD Square Footage Audit
• Approval of mowing liens: Parcel #11-12-134-004-00 $130.00; Parcel #11-01-460-006-00 $180.00
• Consider Motion to approve Resolution 117-25 continuing the ball field lease agreement with Zoetis LLC
• Consider approval of the consent calendar

The council approved the meeting agenda and the November 17 minutes, then adopted the consent calendar authorizing multiple licenses, mowing liens and $906,229.75 in payments. Resolution No. 117‑25 to continue the ball‑field lease with Zoetis LLC for three years was passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with the oath of office for Officer Dylan Usher and adjournment.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved November 17 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar authorizing licenses, liens and $906,229.75 payments (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 117‑25 to continue ball‑field lease with Zoetis LLC (5‑0)
• Administered oath of office to new police officer Dylan Usher
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council Regular Agenda

The council will consider a third reading and adoption of Ordinance 1196, which updates nuisance abatement procedures and junk vehicle definitions. It will also approve two retail alcohol licenses, several excavation bonds, and multiple financial and audit reports. Additional items include street‑closure requests for holiday fireworks and the holiday parade.

• Third reading and adoption of Ordinance 1196 amending nuisance abatement and junk vehicle definitions
• Approval of Class F Retail Alcohol License for Charles City Benevolent Association of Elks dba BPO Elks Lodge 418
• Approval of Class C Retail Alcohol License for Charles Theatre Inc
• Approval of excavation bonds for West Union Trenching, EJ Construction LLC, and Andrew Babcock dba Babcock Services
• Approval of FY27 TIF Certification Report

The council approved Ordinance No. 1196, amending Chapters 50 and 51 to update nuisance abatement procedures and junk‑vehicle definitions (5‑0). It also approved holiday street closures for the Dec 5 fireworks and lighted parade, and proclaimed American Education Week for Nov 17‑21 (5‑0). Additionally, the council adopted the FY25 audit draft, the TIF Certification Report, the FY25 Urban Renewal Report, the FY25 Street Finance Report, and the consent calendar items (all 5‑0).

• Approved Ordinance No. 1196 amending Chapters 50 & 51 (5-0)
• Approved holiday street closures for Dec 5 fireworks and parade (5-0)
• Approved proclamation of American Education Week, Nov 17‑21 (5-0)
• Approved FY25 audit draft report (5-0)
• Approved TIF Certification Report (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Urban Renewal Report (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Street Finance Report (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items (licenses, bonds, payments) (5-0)

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City Council will meet on November 21, 2025 at 5:45 p.m. to consider the meeting agenda and discuss Resolution 116‑25. The resolution seeks approval of a change order that adds a geo‑grid, drainage improvements, and additional rock base to the parking lot for the City Hall and Police Department renovation project. No dollar amount is listed in the agenda.

• Consideration and approval of the meeting agenda
• Discussion and vote on Resolution 116‑25 to approve a change order for geo‑grid, drainage, and rock base in the City Hall/Police Department parking lot
• Review of related document RES 116‑25 PCO 50025 GEO GRID ROCK BASE.PDF

The council adopted Resolution 116-25, approving Potential Change Order #50025 for the City Hall/Police Department renovation project. The order authorizes installation of a geogrid and six inches of additional rock base in the front parking lot. The resolution passed unanimously, 5‑0. The mayor reported the overall project remains about $230,000 under its allocated budget.

• Approved Potential Change Order #50025 (geogrid and extra rock base) – adopted Resolution 116-25 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to discuss the Main Street Bridge. The meeting includes reviews of the FY27 TIF Certification, FY25 Annual Urban Renewal, and FY25 Street Finance reports.

• Public forum on Main Street Bridge renovation vs restoration
• Review of FY27 TIF Certification Report
• Review of FY25 Annual Urban Renewal Report
• Review of FY25 Street Finance Report

The council met for a planning session and heard updates on the Main Street bridge study, City Hall/Police renovation, and TIF reports. Public comments were heard, but the mayor reiterated that no action will be taken on the bridge project at this meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or tabling of items occurred.

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a storm sewer improvement project and changes to industrial building height and story limits. The body will also consider several resolutions for city infrastructure, funding, and mutual aid agreements.

• Public hearing and contract approval for the 2025 Storm Sewer Improvement Project
• Ordinance 1195 to increase maximum height and stories in M-1 and M-2 industrial districts
• Resolution 112-25 for facade program funding at 409 N. Main Street
• Resolution 101-25 for a metal storage shed at Wildwood Golf Course
• Mowing liens for Parcel #12-06-381-009-00 ($255) and Parcel #11-12-190-001-00 ($169)

The council adopted the final plans and awarded the contract for the 2025 Storm Sewer Improvement Project. It also passed ordinances updating industrial bulk requirements and nuisance definitions, and approved several resolutions including joining IAWARN, a lead service line funding agreement, a metal shed at Wildwood Golf Course, and a sales stand permit application.

• Approved Resolution No. 110-25 adopting final plans for 2025 Storm Sewer Improvement Project (ayes 4)
• Approved Resolution No. 11-25 awarding $78,381 contract to Denver Underground for storm sewer project (ayes 4)
• Approved second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1195 increasing bulk height limits in industrial districts (ayes 4)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 1196 amending nuisance and junk vehicle definitions (ayes 4)
• Approved Resolution No. 113-25 joining Iowa Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (IAWARN) (ayes 4)
• Approved Resolution No. 114-25 agreement with Short Elliott for lead service line replacement funding assistance (ayes 4)
• Approved Resolution No. 101-25 construction of metal storage shed at Wildwood Golf Course (ayes 4)
• Approved Sales Stand Permit Application (3 ayes, 1 nay)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will meet to review several grant applications, construction projects, and utility agreements. The session includes discussions on water service line replacements and facility upgrades.

• Façade Improvement Grant Application for the Charles Theatre
• Construction of a metal storage shed at Wildwood Golf Course
• Lead and galvanized service line replacements
• Service line termination agreement with Young Construction for 1312 Gilbert Street
• Sales stand permit application per Code Chapters 136.20 & 136.21

The October 29, 2025 planning session was held in the Zastrow Room of the public library. Council members discussed a service‑line termination extension, a $10,000 façade improvement grant, a water‑line replacement plan, and a sales‑stand permit, but no motions were adopted or votes recorded. The meeting concluded with routine updates on storm‑sewer bids and upcoming public hearings.

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and consent calendar, and will vote on two Class C retail alcohol licenses. It will also approve delinquent utility liens totaling $2,287 for several parcels and an excavation bond for Rock Central, LLC. The council will consider a rezoning ordinance changing a city‑owned parcel from R‑2 residential to M‑1 light manufacturing, and will take first readings on a bulk‑height amendment and a new water supply well report.

• Approve Class C Retail Alcohol License for Salinas’, LLC and for T6, LLC dba Prologue. Books And Wine
• Approve delinquent utility liens for parcels #12-06-179-018-00 ($307), #12-06-353-013-00 ($410), #11-12-426-006-00 ($101), #11-01-378-004-00 ($84), #12-06-153-009-00 ($146), #12-06-153-063-00 ($239), #12-06-353-008-00 ($219), #11-01-477-003-00 ($200), #11-12-404-004-00 ($146), #12-06-359-002-00 ($150), #11-12-129-003-00 ($285) – total $2,287
• Third reading of Ordinance 1194 to reclassify a city‑owned parcel from R‑2 (medium density residential) to M‑1 (light manufacturing)
• First reading of Ordinance 1195 to increase maximum height and number of stories for conditional and permitted uses in M‑1 and M‑2 districts
• Resolution 102-25 adopting the preliminary engineering report for new public water supply Well #9 and authorizing submittal to the Iowa DNR

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1194 changing a city parcel from R‑2 residential to M‑1 Light Manufacturing. It also adopted several other ordinances and resolutions covering building height limits, code updates, water well planning, pump maintenance, Superfund site response, and a railroad crossing safety agreement. All actions passed unanimously with four Ayes and no Nays.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1194 rezoning parcel from R‑2 to M‑1 (4 Ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1195 raising max building height to 75 ft and stories to 6 in M‑1 and M‑2 districts (4 Ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1196 amending nuisance and junk‑vehicle code provisions (4 Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 102-25 to submit engineering report for new public water well #9 and authorize IOWA DNR intended use application (4 Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 103-25 approving $48,403.29 contract for High Service Pump #3 maintenance (4 Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 104-25 approving $20,175 city share of GHD Services change order for Shaw Avenue Superfund site review (4 Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 105-25 approving Section 130 crossing safety improvement agreement for North Grand Avenue CPKC railroad crossing (4 Ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol Licenses for Salinas, LLC and T6, LLC dba Books and Wine (4 Ayes)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to discuss infrastructure projects and code updates. Key topics include water system maintenance, bridge feasibility, and zoning amendments.

• Final feasibility study for Main Street Bridge
• Proposed building height amendments in M-1 and M-2 zoning districts
• Application for Well #9 and viability study
• Nuisance code amendments
• Consulting fees for GHD regarding EPA response

The council approved submitting the preliminary engineering report for the water system to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and filing the Intended Use Application. The council indicated Alternative 1 – drilling a test well north of the plant – as the preferred option. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved submittal of water infrastructure plan to IDNR and filing of IUP, preferring Alternative 1 (no vote recorded)

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will approve the agenda, minutes from recent meetings, and items on the consent calendar, including several retail alcohol licenses and payment of claims. It will take a second reading of Ordinance 1194 to change the zoning of a city‑owned parcel from R‑2 residential to M‑1 light manufacturing. The council will also set a public hearing for the 2025 Storm Water Project and consider a first amendment to the purchase agreement with Bloomfield Acres, LLC.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1194 to reclassify a city‑owned parcel from R‑2 to M‑1
• Approval of Class C retail alcohol license for Plaza Mexico Mexican Restaurant
• Approval of Class B native wine license for Unique Country Store
• Resolution 98-25: set public hearing for the 2025 Storm Water Project
• Resolution 99-25: approve first amendment to purchase agreement with Bloomfield Acres, LLC

The council approved a proclamation for Alpha Delta Kappa Month and adopted the consent calendar covering multiple license approvals and $548,482.33 in payments. It also rezoned a city‑owned parcel from R‑2 residential to M‑1 Light Manufacturing, approved preliminary plans for the 2025 Storm Sewer Improvement Project, and adopted an amendment to the Union Place Purchase Agreement. All actions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved minutes of September meetings (5 ayes)
• Approved consent calendar items including several alcohol licenses and $548,482.33 in payments (5 ayes)
• Approved proclamation for Alpha Delta Kappa Month (5 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 1194 to rezone parcel from R‑2 to M‑1 Light Manufacturing (ayes: Knighten, Noah, Lumley, Freeseman, Pittman; nays: none)
• Approved Resolution No. 98‑25 for preliminary plans and specifications of the 2025 Storm Sewer Improvement Project (ayes: Noah, Lumley, Freeseman, Pittman, Knighten; nays: none)
• Approved Resolution No. 99‑25 amending the Union Place Purchase Agreement with Bloomfield Acres, LLC (ayes: Lumley, Freeseman, Pittman, Knighten, Noah; nays: none)

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City Council will consider Resolution 97-25, which approves an employment agreement with the selected city administrator candidate. Council members will discuss the terms of the agreement and vote on its approval. No other agenda items are listed for this special meeting.

• Resolution 97-25: Approve employment agreement with selected city administrator candidate

The council approved its agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution 97-25, hiring city administrator candidate Tyler Trout with a $120,000 salary and related benefits. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 97-25 hiring city administrator Tyler Trout (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Special Agenda

The City Council will consider entering a closed session to review applications and evaluate the professional competency of candidates for City Administrator. The council will then consider a motion to offer the City Administrator position to the selected candidate, conditioned on approval of a written employment agreement. The agenda also includes standard items such as approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Enter closed session to review City Administrator applications and evaluate competency
• Motion to offer City Administrator position to selected candidate, pending written employment agreement
• Consider approval of the meeting agenda

The council approved its agenda for the special session. They voted to enter a closed session to review City Administrator applications under Iowa Code Sec. 21.5(1)(i). After reconvening, the council approved offering the City Administrator position to the preferred candidate, contingent on a written employment agreement. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to review City Administrator applications (5-0)
• Offered City Administrator position to preferred candidate, pending written agreement (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will review several agenda items, including a request for a flower stand at 101 N. Main, a nuisance issue, a proposed vacant building ordinance, an amendment to the Union Place purchase agreement, the 2025 Storm Sewer Improvement Project, and an economic development grant for the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will also include reports from the interim city administrator and city staff.

• Request for flower stand on sidewalk at 101 N. Main (The Fiddle Leaf)
• Discussion on proposed vacant building ordinance – Business Improvement Committee
• Union Place Purchase Agreement Amendment
• 2025 Storm Sewer Improvement Project
• Review of Economic Development Grant to Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce – Business Incentive Fund

The council agreed that staff and City Attorney Brad Sloter will draft an annual permit for merchandise displays, including a seasonal self‑serve flower stand requested by Lauren Lundberg. The council also discussed the city’s nuisance‑code procedures, a proposed Vacant Building Ordinance, a storm‑sewer improvement plan, and an amendment to the Union Place purchase agreement, but no votes or approvals were taken on those items. The planning session adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

• Staff and Attorney Sloter to draft an annual permit for seasonal flower stands (no vote)

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding rezoning a city-owned parcel from medium density residential to light manufacturing. The body will also consider several resolutions related to infrastructure, economic development, and city renovations.

• Public hearing for rezoning a city-owned parcel from R-2 to M-1 (Shaw Ave site)
• Resolution 93-25: Development agreement and forgivable loan for Curbtender, Inc.
• Resolution 91-25: Payment request No. 7 for City Hall/Police Department renovation
• Resolution 92-25: Lane Street railroad crossing closure agreement with CPKC
• Mowing lien approval for Parcel #11-12-190-001-00 in the amount of $412

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1194 to rezone a city‑owned parcel to a light‑manufacturing district and authorized a railroad‑highway grade crossing closure agreement with CPKC, including related funding. It also approved street closures for the SpookWalk event, a $33,047 pump rebuild quote, a $12,988.88 WRRF repair quote, the seventh payment request of $271,053.92 for the City Hall/Police Department renovation, and a $62,500 forgivable loan to Curbtender for creating 50 jobs.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1194 rezoning parcel to M‑1 (5-0)
• Approved street closures for SpookWalk Oct 27‑28 (5-0)
• Approved $33,047 rebuild quote for RAS/WAS Pump #3 (5-0)
• Approved $12,988.88 parts quote for WRRF rotary cutter repair (5-0)
• Approved payment request #7 of $271,053.92 to Kingland Construction for City Hall/P.D. renovation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 92-25 authorizing railroad‑highway grade crossing closure agreement (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 93-25 authorizing $62,500 forgivable loan to Curbtender for 50 jobs (5-0)

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City Council will discuss a motion to enter a closed session for interviews with six city administrator applicants. The motion cites Iowa Code Sec. 21.5(1)(i), which permits closed sessions to protect an individual's reputation during the hiring process. The council will vote on whether to proceed with the closed session before reconvening in open session.

• Motion to enter closed session for interviews with six city administrator applicants, per Iowa Code Sec. 21.5(1)(i)

The council voted unanimously to approve the special session agenda. They then approved a motion to go into closed session to interview six city administrator applicants, also unanimously. No actions were taken during the closed session, and the council adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved closed session for administrator interviews (5-0)
• No action taken in closed session
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss two key items: the potential closure of the Lane Street railroad crossing and the review of an economic development forgivable loan agreement with Curbtender, Inc. The meeting will also include a closed session to evaluate city administrator job applicants.

• Lane Street railroad crossing closure discussion
• Review of forgivable loan agreement with Curbtender, Inc.
• Closed session to review city administrator applications

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then voted 5‑0 to enter closed session to review city administrator applications. No action was taken in the closed session, and the council adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to review city administrator applications (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will meet on September 3, 2025, to approve meeting minutes, hear public comments, and act on several resolutions. Key items include setting a public hearing to rezone a city-owned parcel from residential to light manufacturing, approving a solid waste collection rate increase, and authorizing manhole rehabilitation. The meeting can be attended in person or via Zoom.

• Rezone Shaw Avenue parcel from R-2 to M-1 (Resolution 88-25)
• Increase residential solid waste tote rates (Resolution 89-25)
• Approve $1.2M Monoform manhole rehabilitation contract (Resolution 90-25)
• Extend outdoor service area for Tellurian Brewing during Chucktoberfest
• Approve $50,000 excavation bond for JC Construction & Concrete Inc.

The council set a public hearing to rezone a city‑owned parcel from R‑2 residential to M‑1 light manufacturing (unanimous vote). It also approved a 2.62% residential solid‑waste rate increase, a $59,634 manhole rehabilitation contract, the consent calendar payments totaling $447,156.55, and appointed Steve Hubert to the Board of Adjustment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar payments of $447,156.55 (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Hubert to the Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to set public hearing for rezoning parcel to M‑1 (5-0)
• Approved 2.62% residential solid‑waste rate increase (5-0)
• Approved $59,634 manhole rehabilitation contract (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review draft reports on the Main Street Bridge and Monoform manhole rehabilitation. They will also discuss a Planning & Zoning recommendation to rezone a site on Shaw Avenue and consider a proposed rate increase from LJP Waste Solutions.

• Review Main Street Bridge draft report from Calhoun Burns and Associates
• Discuss rezoning recommendation for Shaw Avenue site from Planning & Zoning
• Consider LJP Waste Solutions proposed rate increase request
• Review Monoform manhole rehabilitation report
• Receive District Forester’s reforesting program update

The council approved a supplemental agreement to conduct a feasibility study of the historic Main Street bridge. It adopted the gallon‑based rate increase scenario for waste service, applying the 2.62% increase by gallon. The council declined to provide financial support for the reforestation donation program. Members also agreed to keep the current autopay fee structure and not absorb the fees.

• Approved supplemental agreement to study Main Street bridge
• Adopted gallon‑based 2.62% waste rate increase scenario
• Declined financial participation in reforestation donation program
• Confirmed autopay fee structure will remain unchanged

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will meet on August 18, 2025, to approve minutes, financial reports, and several consent items including alcohol licenses, liens for unpaid bills, and resolutions related to a Cedar Street property transfer and City Hall/Police Department renovation payments. The meeting also includes a proclamation for the Foster Grandparent Program’s 60th anniversary and a discussion on a street closure for a school parade.

• Approve liens for unpaid mowing bills totaling $2,194 across five parcels
• Approve liens for unpaid utility bills totaling $1,268 across seven parcels
• Convey a portion of Cedar Street via Resolution 86-25
• Approve Payment Request No. 6 for City Hall/Police Department renovation project
• Issue Class E Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee Food Store and Class B for Kwik Star #419

The council adopted Ordinance 1193 to vacate a portion of Cedar Street and convey it to DeLaine and Jane Freeseman, reimbursing $750 for legal fees. It also approved Resolution No. 87-25, authorizing the $290,910.94 sixth payment to Kingland Construction for the City Hall/Police Department renovation. Additional items approved included the agenda, minutes, consent calendar, a Foster Grandparent proclamation, and a Homecoming parade permit.

• Approved agenda (ayes-4)
• Approved minutes of July 30 and August 4 meetings (ayes-4)
• Approved consent calendar items (alcohol licenses, liens, payments) (ayes-4)
• Approved proclamation honoring 60th Anniversary of Foster Grandparent Program (ayes-4)
• Approved Homecoming parade permit for Charles City Schools (ayes-4)
• Adopted Ordinance 1193 vacating portion of Cedar Street, conveyance to DeLaine and Jane Freeseman, reimburse $750 legal fees (ayes-4)
• Approved payment request No. 6 to Kingland Construction for $290,910.94 (ayes-4)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes-4)

City Council Special Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and conduct interviews to fill a vacant council seat. The body will also consider a resolution for a budget transfer for FY25.

• Public hearing on filling City Council vacancy by appointment
• Interviews of Council vacancy candidates
• Resolution 84-25 to approve appointment to fill vacant City Council seat
• Resolution 85-25 authorizing an additional transfer for FY25

The council approved its agenda and closed the public hearing on the vacancy appointment. Councilmembers voted to appoint Krista Noah to the vacant city council seat. They also approved an additional transfer for Fund 172: Public Housing for FY25. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (4-0)
• Appointed Krista Noah to vacant council seat (4-0)
• Authorized additional FY25 fund transfer (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure updates for the water treatment plant and a facade program project. The body is also considering a street closure for a local festival and the final reading of a street conveyance ordinance.

• Third reading and adoption of Ordinance 1193 to vacate and convey a portion of Cedar Street
• Street closure request for the Harvest Moon Festival on 9/25/25 (200 block of Main)
• Resolution 81-25 for Water Treatment Plant HSP #3 VFD Replacement
• Resolution 82-25 to update Water Treatment Plant controllers to Compact Logic PLC Systems
• Resolution 83-25 for facade program funding for 100 S Main Street

Council approved a $19,777 replacement of the main water pump’s variable frequency drive and a $79,864 upgrade of the water treatment plant’s programmable logic controllers. The council also approved a $4,000 façade improvement grant for Tellurian Brewing, the closure of Main Street’s 200 block for the Harvest Moon Festival, and the vacating of a portion of Cedar Street’s right‑of‑way. All listed resolutions passed unanimously or with only an abstention.

• Approved $19,777 water pump VFD replacement (Resolution 81-25) – unanimous yes
• Approved $79,864 PLC upgrade for water treatment plant (Resolution 82-25) – unanimous yes
• Approved $4,000 façade improvement grant for Tellurian Brewing (Resolution 83-25) – unanimous yes
• Approved closure of Main St 200 block for Harvest Moon Festival – ayes 4
• Approved vacating portion of Cedar Street ROW (Ordinance 1193) – ayes 3, abstain 1
• Approved consent calendar payments totaling $514,767.93 – ayes 4
• Approved agenda – ayes 4
• Approved minutes of July 16 and July 21 meetings – ayes 4

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review infrastructure updates at the Water Treatment Plant and a street closure request for the Harvest Moon Festival. The body will also review a façade improvement grant application and the City Administrator search.

• Closing the 200 block of Main Street for the Harvest Moon Festival
• Water Treatment Plant HSP #3 VFD Replacement
• Updating PLC 1A & 2B to New Compact Logic PLC Systems at Water Treatment Plant
• Façade Improvement Grant Application for Tellurian Brewing
• City Administrator search update

The council decided to convert the upcoming planning session into a special meeting to consider appointing a new council member. The next regular council meeting was scheduled for August 4. No other policy actions were approved during this planning session.

• Convert upcoming planning session into a special meeting to consider appointing a new council member (decided)
• Schedule next regular council meeting for August 4 (scheduled)
• Completed migration of all utility billing data to the FrontDesk system (completed)
• Staff training for FrontDesk system scheduled for next week (scheduled)
• City auditors to be on-site the week of August 18 (scheduled)
• Removed left bollard on west entrance of pedestrian bridge to improve bike accessibility (completed)
• Mayor requested council prepare bullet‑point list on nuisance abatements for August 4 meeting (task assigned)
• Presented commemorative plaque to Councilmember Keith Starr in recognition of his service (recognition)

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider support agreements with the Charles City Area Development Corporation and Main Street Charles City. The body will also discuss filling a council vacancy and approving a City Administrator search profile.

• Public hearings on economic development support agreements with Charles City Area Development Corporation and Main Street Charles City
• Second reading of Ordinance 1193 to vacate and convey a portion of Cedar Street
• Resolution 79-25 for payment request #5 regarding the City Hall/PD Renovation Project
• Resolution 80-25 to amend wages for two non-collective bargaining unit employees for FY2026
• Approval of 12-month Class C retail alcohol licenses for Barry’s Comet Bowl, Inc and VFW Post No. 3914

The council approved its agenda, minutes, and a consent calendar covering $909,712 in vendor payments. It adopted two Economic Development Support Agreements totaling $447,000, approved the second reading of Ordinance 1193 to vacate a portion of Cedar Street, authorized FY25 fund transfers, approved a $399,633.52 payment for the City Hall/PD renovation, and set a process to fill a council vacancy by appointment while approving the final city administrator search profile.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved CCADC economic development agreement (5-0)
• Approved Main Street Charles City economic development agreement (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1193 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved FY25 fund transfers (5-0)
• Approved $399,633.52 City Hall/PD renovation payment (5-0)
• Approved appointment process for council vacancy (4-0, 1 abstain)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to discuss administrative searches and infrastructure concerns. The meeting includes discussions on street closures, water issues, and the process for replacing a councilmember.

• Lane Street railroad crossing closure
• Surface water concerns at various locations
• Pedestrian bridge bollards
• Councilmember resignation and replacement process
• City Administrator search position profile and schedule

The council agreed to remove item #5, "All Affected Properties have been notified? Yes or No," from the street‑closure notification form. Instead, a reminder will be added to the form directing applicants to publicize the event for property‑owner notification. No other formal actions were approved during the session.

• Remove item #5 from street‑closure notification form (decision made, no vote tally recorded)

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will hold public hearings on urban renewal plan amendments and the vacation of a portion of Cedar Street. The body is also deciding on an interim City Administrator appointment and various economic development agreements.

• Appointment of an Interim City Administrator and employment agreement (Resolution 71-25)
• Public hearings for Urban Renewal Area amendments: Riverside, South Grand, and SW Bypass
• Ordinance 1193 to vacate and convey a portion of Cedar Street
• Purchase of a 2006 Pierce Dash Pumper and refurbishment of Fire Engine 252
• Acceptance of the Charles City Pool Renovation Project (Resolution 73-25)

The council approved its agenda, the consent calendar and two street‑closure requests for upcoming events. It adopted the first reading of Ordinance 1193 to vacate a portion of Cedar Street and passed amendments to the Riverside, South Grand and SW Bypass urban renewal areas. Councilmembers also approved the appointment of interim city administrator Dan Gifford and authorized the refurbishment of fire engine 252 and purchase of a new pumper. All actions were approved by unanimous or recorded roll‑call votes.

• Approved agenda (ayes 4)
• Approved consent calendar (ayes 4)
• Approved street closures for National Night Out (ayes 5)
• Approved street closures for Art‑a‑Fest (ayes 5)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1193 vacating Cedar Street (ayes 4, abstain 1)
• Approved Riverside urban renewal plan amendment (5‑0 roll call)
• Approved appointment of interim city administrator Dan Gifford (5‑0 roll call)
• Approved fire engine 252 refurbishment and purchase of 2006 Pierce Dash pumper (ayes 5)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council will hold a planning session to discuss several infrastructure and administrative items. The body will review the acceptance of a pool renovation project and a right-of-way cleanup on South Grand Avenue.

• Acceptance of pool renovation project
• South Grand Avenue right-of-way cleanup
• Dissolution of SW Bypass TIF Committee
• Interim City Administrator employment agreement

The council reached consensus to clear unwanted vegetation in the South Grand right‑of‑way while keeping healthy crab apple trees. They set agenda‑item deadline times—Thursday noon before Monday regular meetings and Monday noon before Wednesday planning sessions—with the mayor retaining final authority. The council also agreed to place a discussion of nuisance properties on a future planning session agenda.

• Agreed to selectively clear vegetation in South Grand right‑of‑way, preserving healthy crab apple trees
• Established agenda‑item deadline times (Thursday 12 pm before Monday regular meetings; Monday 12 pm before Wednesday planning sessions) with mayor having final say
• Decided to add discussion of nuisance properties to a future planning session

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Thirteenth Avenue and discuss several infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering a short-term loan and the appointment of an interim city administrator.

• Issuance of a $173,000 general obligation corporate purpose note
• Public hearing and final reading of Ordinance 1191 to vacate part of Thirteenth Avenue
• Contracts for 11th Street sidewalk extension and 11th to 13th Street trail extension
• Zoning change request from R-2 to M-1 for Shaw Avenue parcel 12-07-405-001-00
• Street closure requests for Firecracker 5K and fireworks show on 7/4/25

The council adopted a loan agreement authorizing a $173,000 general‑obligation corporate‑purpose note. It also passed Ordinance 1191 to vacate a portion of abandoned Thirteenth Avenue and approved two street closures for July 4 events. Additional actions included a colocation agreement with WIN, LLC, a payment request for the city‑hall/police renovation, and a directive to study rezoning the Shaw Avenue parcel. All items were approved unanimously or with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 28 and June 2 meetings (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items, including licenses, bonds and $2,871,531.01 in claims payments (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1191 vacating a portion of abandoned Thirteenth Avenue (4-0)
• Approved street closure for Firecracker 5K (July 4) (4-0)
• Approved Main Street closure for July 4 fireworks (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 58-25 colocation agreement with WIN, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 61-25 loan authorizing $173,000 general‑obligation note (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review infrastructure and equipment updates. Discussions include fire engine procurement and a payment request for the City Hall/PD renovation project.

• Fire engine refurbishing and purchase alternate plan
• Payment Request No. 4 for City Hall/PD Renovation Project
• Rezoning of Shaw Avenue parcel
• SW Bypass dissolution
• Review of short term borrowing fees

The June 11 planning session discussed several items, including a cost‑saving engine refurbishment option, a $268,916.32 payment request for city hall/police renovations, and the need to re‑zone a parcel near the Shaw Avenue dump site. It also covered the upcoming short‑term borrowing request, the dissolution of the SW Bypass TIF Committee, and staffing updates. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were taken.

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a final vote on an ordinance to allow more than one duplex on a single lot. The body will also discuss urban renewal plan amendments and the appointment of an interim city administrator.

• Ordinance 1192: Authorizing construction of more than one duplex upon a lot or tract
• Ordinance 1191: Vacating a portion of abandoned Thirteenth Avenue
• Resolution 54-25: Final payment for the 2024 Permeable Pavement Project
• Resolution 58-25: Colocation agreement between the City and WIN, LLC
• Motion to advertise for an Interim City Administrator

The council adopted Ordinance 1192, amending the Unified Development Ordinance to permit more than one duplex on a lot. It also approved the second reading of Ordinance 1191 and reset its public hearing date. Resolutions were passed to accept the final payment for the 2024 permeable pavement project and to set public hearing dates for the Riverside, Southwest Bypass, and South Grand urban renewal plans. Finally, the council approved posting for an interim city administrator.

• Approved Ordinance 1192 allowing multiple duplexes (3-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1191 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 53-25 resetting hearing date for Ordinance 1191 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 54-25 accepting final payment for 2024 permeable pavement project (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 55-25 setting hearing date for Riverside urban renewal plan (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 56-25 setting hearing date for Southwest Bypass urban renewal plan (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 57-25 setting hearing date for South Grand urban renewal plan (3-0)
• Approved posting for interim city administrator (3-0)

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a zoning change to allow multiple duplexes per lot, final payments for a 2024 permeable pavement project, and colocation agreements with WIN, LLC. The meeting will also consider change orders for plumbing and exterior wall adjustments in the City Hall/PD renovation project. A city transit update and a city administrator search discussion are also on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 1192 to amend UDO Section 1.6.6 for duplex construction authorization
• Final payment discussion for 2024 Permeable Pavement Project
• Colocation agreement with WIN, LLC for fiber services
• Resolution No. 51-25 approving plumbing depth change for City Hall/PD renovation
• Resolution No. 52-25 approving exterior wall change for City Hall/PD renovation

The council adopted the second reading of Ordinance 1192, allowing more than one duplex on a single lot, with a unanimous 5‑yes vote. It also approved Change Order PR‑3 for a plumbing depth change ($16,203.01) and Change Order PR‑4 for exterior wall reinforcement ($82,426.92), each passing unanimously. The agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5‑yes)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1192 (duplex amendment) (5‑yes)
• Approved Change Order PR‑3: plumbing depth change ($16,203.01) (5‑yes)
• Approved Change Order PR‑4: exterior wall reinforcement ($82,426.92) (5‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑yes)

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City Council will meet in person and via Zoom to review three consultant proposals for hiring a new City Administrator. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on discussion of the proposals.

• Hinson Consulting Charles City Search Proposal (5-15-25)
• Midwest Municipal Consultants City Administrator Packet
• MGT City Administrator Packet

The council approved the meeting agenda. They accepted Hinson Consulting's proposal to conduct the city administrator search, with a budget not to exceed $18,750. The council agreed to reconvene on May 28 at 5:30 p.m. The session was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Hinson Consulting search proposal up to $18,750 (5-0)
• Scheduled special session for May 28 at 5:30 p.m. (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to amend the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The body will also discuss updates to duplex construction rules and the vacation of a portion of Thirteenth Avenue.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 43-25 to amend the FY25 budget
• Ordinance 1192 to authorize construction of more than one duplex on a lot or tract
• Resolution No. 48-25 for the purchase of a new police squad car
• Ordinance 1191 to vacate a portion of abandoned Thirteenth Avenue
• Resolution No. 50-25 supporting workforce housing tax credits for Kading Union Place

The council adopted Resolution 43‑25, amending the fiscal year 2025 budget to reflect changes in project timelines, staff, TIF payments, and housing severance. Several other actions were approved, including a street‑closure amendment for the May 30 Party in the Park, a purchase of a new police Interceptor, and a parking‑waiver for Cedar Valley Property Solutions. The council also set public hearing dates for Ordinances 1191 and 1192 and supported a workforce‑housing tax‑credit application for the Union Place development.

• Adopted FY25 budget amendment (Resolution 43‑25) – approved 4‑0
• Approved street‑closure amendment for May 30 Party in the Park – approved 4‑0
• Approved purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor (Resolution 48‑25) – approved 4‑0
• Granted six‑month parking‑waiver for Cedar Valley Property Solutions (Resolution 49‑25) – approved 4‑0
• Approved amendment of the parklet agreement with Dean Eats (Resolution 45‑25) – approved 4‑0
• Approved memorandum of understanding for fire engine refurbishment cost‑share (Resolution 46‑25) – approved 4‑0
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 1191 (Resolution 44‑25) – approved 4‑0
• Supported Union Place workforce‑housing tax‑credit application (Resolution 50‑25) – approved 4‑0

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session where the City Council will discuss several items, including a parking lot paving waiver request from Cedar Valley Property Solutions, the purchase of a police squad car, and a potential railroad crossing closure on Lane Street. They will also consider letters of support for the Foster Grandparents Program and the Kading 'Union Place' development. Additionally, the council will discuss pending vacancies for both the city administrator and city engineer positions.

• Parking lot paving waiver request from Cedar Valley Property Solutions
• Discussion on police department squad car purchase
• Lane Street railroad crossing closing discussion with CPKC RR
• Letter of support for Foster Grandparents Program
• Letter of support for Kading 'Union Place' development for WFTC

The council voted to send a letter of support for the local Foster Grandparents Program as presented by the city administrator. Council members also agreed to let Administrator Diers contact 2‑3 consulting firms to help find a new city administrator and to involve the incoming administrator in engineering staff decisions. A special session was scheduled for May 21 at 6:00 p.m. to review proposals from those consulting firms.

• Approved sending a letter of support for the Foster Grandparents Program
• Authorized Administrator Diers to contact 2‑3 consulting firms for assistance in the city administrator search
• Allowed the incoming city administrator to participate in decisions regarding engineering staff
• Scheduled a special session on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the Zastrow Room to review consulting proposals

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will consider a budget amendment public hearing and a final reading of an ordinance regarding conditional use permits. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure project payments and a parklet agreement for Kelly Street.

• Resolution 38-25: Public hearing for FY25 Budget Amendment set for May 19th
• Ordinance 1190: Final reading to extend expiration of conditional use permits and variances
• Resolution 36-25: Parklet agreement with Dean’s Treats for parking spaces on south side of Kelly Street
• Partial pay requests for City Hall/PD and Pool renovation projects
• Liens for 1001 S. Grand Avenue ($258.00) and 909 18th Avenue ($80.00)

The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 21 minutes, and the consent calendar items, including several retail alcohol licenses and $909,012.83 in payments. It adopted Ordinance 1190 to extend the expiration time for conditional use permits and variances, and passed resolutions for a parklet on Kelly Street, a FY25 budget amendment hearing, and several payment and repair projects. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 21 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items, including multiple retail alcohol licenses, liens, bonds and $909,012.83 in payments (5-0)
• Approved three proclamations for Historic Preservation Month, Poppy Day, and Municipal Clerk Week (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1190 extending conditional use/variance permit expiration to 2 years with a 180‑day extension option (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 36-25 creating a parklet agreement on the south side of Kelly Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 38-25 setting a public hearing for the FY25 budget amendment on May 19 (5-0)
• Approved payment and repair resolutions: city hall/police renovation ($107,228.85), pool renovation ($85,634.90), water clarifier repairs ($46,903), and Maple Heights lift station pump replacement ($73,186.36) (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to discuss various infrastructure improvements and funding agreements. The meeting includes reviews of budget amendments and specific facility upgrades for water and wastewater departments.

• Review of FY25 Budget Amendment
• City Hall/PD renovation change order consideration
• Cedar Street street vacation discussion
• Funding agreements for Main Street Charles City (MSCC) and Charles City Area Development Corporation (CCADC)
• Infrastructure discussions regarding the Water Department Clarifier and Maple Heights Lift Station

The council approved a $20,000 allocation for FY26 to create the Charles City Business Incentive Fund, aimed at supporting business growth outside downtown. Council members asked the city engineer to prepare cost estimates for hot‑mix asphalt and concrete repairs on the Charley Western Trail. They approved a parklet lease on Kelly Street with enclosure conditions and rejected the request for an extra parking space. The council also directed the water superintendent to seek cost‑saving options for a $27,589 clarifier repair and scheduled a public hearing on the FY25 budget amendment for May 5.

• Approved $20,000 FY26 allocation for Charles City Business Incentive Fund
• Requested city engineer to prepare cost opinions on HMA overlay and concrete for Charley Western Trail repairs
• Approved parklet lease on Kelly Street with enclosure conditions; denied extra parking space request
• Directed water superintendent to contact WesTech about possible cost savings for $27,589 clarifier repair
• Scheduled public hearing on FY25 budget amendment for May 5 (to be held May 19)
• Will consider Cedar Street ROW vacation resolution at next regular meeting

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY26 budget and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider several resolutions related to city infrastructure and policy.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 31-25 approving the FY26 budget
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1190 to extend expiration of conditional use permits and variances
• Resolution 32-25 for a Master Service Agreement with GHD Consultants for the Shaw Avenue Dump Site
• Resolution 34-25 approving refurbishment to fire trucks
• Street closure requests for the Full Moon 5K (April 25) and Rotary Car Show (July 12)

The council adopted the FY26 city budget (Resolution 31-25) with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a master service agreement for the Shaw Avenue dump site (Resolution 32-25), changed the city bank account signatory to include Brittney Lentz (Resolution 33-25), and authorized refurbishment of fire engines 251 and 252 (Resolution 34-25), all by unanimous votes. Additional unanimous actions included adopting an open records policy (Resolution 35-25), appointing Bruce Hovden and Robin Macomber to the planning and zoning commission, and approving two street‑closure requests for a Rotary car show and a Full Moon 5K.

• Approved FY26 budget (Resolution 31-25, 3‑0)
• Approved master service agreement for Shaw Avenue dump site (Resolution 32-25, 3‑0)
• Approved change in city bank account signatory to add Brittney Lentz (Resolution 33-25, 3‑0)
• Approved refurbishment of fire trucks Engine 251 & 252 (Resolution 34-25, 3‑0)
• Approved open records policy for library and city hall (Resolution 35-25, 3‑0)
• Approved appointments of Bruce Hovden and Robin Macomber to planning & zoning commission (3‑0)
• Approved street closure for Rotary car show with police chief signature condition (3‑0)
• Approved street closure for Full Moon 5K event (3‑0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review quotes for refurbishing two fire engines. The body will also discuss a Master Service Agreement with GHD regarding the Shaw Ave dump and review the Freedom of Information Act policy.

• Review of quotes for refurbishment of two fire engines
• Discussion of Master Service Agreement with GHD for Shaw Ave dump
• Review of Freedom of Information Act record request policy

The council reviewed options for repairing fire engines 251 and 252, noting costs of $900,000 to $1 million and agreeing that refurbishment is the priority. The fire‑truck issue, a master services agreement for the Shaw Avenue dump site, and a library open‑records policy were all slated for consideration at the next regular council meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded in this session.

• Fire‑truck refurbishment option scheduled for next regular agenda (no vote)
• Shaw Avenue dump master services agreement scheduled for next regular agenda (no vote)
• Library open‑records policy scheduled for next regular agenda (no vote)

City Council Special Agenda

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Consolidated General Fund Levy. The meeting includes a review of the publication affidavit and a period for written and oral comments.

• Public hearing on Consolidated General Fund Levy

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The public hearing on the FY26 consolidated general fund levy was then closed by unanimous vote. Finally, the council adjourned the special session, also unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Closed FY26 consolidated general fund levy hearing (4-0)
• Adjourned special session (4-0)

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement. The body will also discuss the FY26 budget and various street closing requests for community events.

• Public hearing and Resolution 25-25 regarding a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement
• Resolution 26-25 to set a public hearing for the FY26 budget
• Resolution 27-25 for Pay Request #2 for the City Hall/Police Department Renovation Project
• First reading of Ordinance 1190 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance regarding conditional use permits and variances
• Street closing requests for the Farmer's Market, Party in the Park, and July 4th events

The council adopted a resolution to enter a general‑obligation corporate purpose loan of up to $195,000. It also accepted the city’s insurance renewal package with a $495,188 premium. Several street‑closure requests for farmer’s market, Party in the Park events, and the July 4 parade were approved, and the FY26 budget hearing date was set for April 21.

• Approved $195,000 general‑obligation corporate purpose loan (4 ayes)
• Accepted insurance renewal package at $495,188 premium (4 ayes)
• Approved street closure for farmer’s market (2:30‑6:30 p.m. Wed, 8:00‑12:30 p.m. Sat, May 3‑Oct 18) (4 ayes)
• Approved street closures for Party in the Park events on May 30, June 13, June 27, Aug 1 (4 ayes)
• Approved July 4 parade street‑closure and permit request (4 ayes)
• Set public hearing for FY26 budget on April 21 (4 ayes)
• Approved Pay Estimate #2 for City Hall/Police renovation ($62,886.98) (4 ayes)
• Approved appointment of Chris Tonn to Historic Preservation Commission (4 ayes)

City Council Special Agenda

This is a special meeting where the City Council will enter closed session to interview the fourth and fifth of five city clerk applicants. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session to interview fourth city clerk applicant
• Closed session to interview fifth city clerk applicant
• Meeting held at Public Library Zastrow Room due to renovation project

The council approved its agenda unanimously. It voted to hold closed‑session interviews for the fourth and fifth city clerk applicants, each motion passing 5‑0. The council then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for interview with fourth clerk applicant (5-0)
• Entered closed session for interview with fifth clerk applicant (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City Council will meet in special session on March 31, 2025, to conduct closed-door interviews with three of five city clerk applicants. Each interview will be held in closed session per the applicant's request and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(I). The public may attend via Zoom or in person at the library.

• Closed session to interview first of five city clerk applicants
• Closed session to interview second of five city clerk applicants
• Closed session to interview third of five city clerk applicants

The council unanimously approved the special session agenda. It voted to enter closed session three times to interview the first, second, and third applicants for the city clerk position, each motion passing with all five members in favor and no opposition. The council then adjourned the special session unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for first clerk interview (5-0)
• Entered closed session for second clerk interview (5-0)
• Entered closed session for third clerk interview (5-0)
• Adjourned special session (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session where the Charles City Council will discuss several items including insurance renewal for FY 25-26, street closure and parade permit requirements, the 2025 Trail Improvement Project, and proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding conditional uses and variances. They will also receive reports from the city administrator and boards/commissions.

• Review of insurance renewal for FY 25-26 (two presentation PDFs)
• Discussion on street closure/parade permit requirements
• Discussion on 2025 Trail Improvement Project (linked document)
• Discussion on changes to UDO pertaining to conditional use and variances (linked document)
• City Administrator Report and board/committee reports

The council reached consensus to increase the deductible on the EMC insurance renewal to $50,000. Staff will develop a parade and street‑closure policy and report back after consulting nearby cities. The engineer outlined a trial trail improvement from Owen Street to 5th Avenue, with plans and a public hearing scheduled for May 5. The unified development ordinance will be revised to allow one year, with a possible 180‑day extension, for obtaining a building permit after a variance or conditional use is granted.

• Increase EMC insurance deductible to $50,000 (consensus)
• Task staff with drafting a parade/street‑closure policy and bring it to a workshop
• Mark Wicks to contact Clear Lake, Mason City and other area cities about their policies
• Prepare plans and specifications for the Owen St‑to‑5th Ave trail project for the next regular meeting
• Schedule a public hearing for the trail project on May 5
• Revise unified development ordinance to allow one year, with a possible 180‑day extension, for building permits after a variance or conditional use

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including setting a public hearing for a $195,000 general obligation loan, approving a parking lot lease for Theisen's Garden Center, and entering a crisis intervention services agreement. The council will also consider a quote for the water plant from Omnitel and approve proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Consent calendar items include financials, an 8-month liquor license for Wildwood Golf Course, and payment of claims.

• Resolution 23-25 setting a public hearing for a $195,000 general obligation corporate purpose loan
• Resolution 21-25 approving a parking lot lease for Theisen's Garden Center
• Resolution 22-25 approving an agreement for crisis intervention services
• Resolution 24-25 approving Omnitel quote for water plant improvements
• Approval of an 8-month liquor license for Wildwood Golf Course

The Charles City Council approved a lease agreement allowing Theisen's to use the public parking lot for its garden center from April 14 to July 1 at $250/month. It also approved a $2,000 agreement with Crisis Intervention for FY25 support and set an April 7 public hearing for a general obligation loan not to exceed $195,000 for police equipment, fire equipment, and nuisance abatement. All resolutions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Theisen's parking lot lease for garden center, $250/month (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 Crisis Intervention services agreement (5-0)
• Set April 7 public hearing for $195,000 general obligation loan (5-0)
• Approved Omnitel quote for water plant internet service, $15,000 upfront + $150/month (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention months (5-0)
• Approved agenda, minutes, and consent calendar including $595,874.09 in claims (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will hold a planning session to review several property and infrastructure requests. The meeting includes discussions on right-of-way purchases and utility agreements.

• Joe Hull request to purchase city right of way north of 700 Riverside Dr. and handicapped parking spaces
• Omnitel agreement for the water plant
• CP Railroad crossing on Lane Street closing discussion
• Landfill report
• City Administrator report

The council discussed a proposal to close the Lane Street railroad crossing, which would affect the N. Grand crossing repair project. No decision was made; staff will explore options and report back at the April 16 planning session. The council also discussed internet service for the water plant and a right-of-way request from a business owner, with no formal action taken.

• Deferred decision on Lane Street railroad crossing closure; staff to explore options and report April 16
• Consensus to have staff work with Joe Hull on viable solutions for right-of-way purchase request
• No action on OmniTel internet service quote; will be on next regular agenda

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the vacation of a public utility easement and a purchase agreement for city-owned real estate. The body will also discuss the FY26 Consolidated General Fund Levy and payments for the City Hall/Police Department renovation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1189 to vacate a public utility easement
• Public hearing on Resolution 16-25 for the sale of city real estate to Bloomfield Acres, LLC
• Resolution 17-25 to set a public hearing for the FY26 Consolidated General Fund Levy
• Resolution 19-25 for Pay Estimate #1 for the City Hall/Police Department Renovation Project
• Approval of a $392.00 lien for an unpaid utility bill

The council approved the sale of city-owned land west of the hospital to Bloomfield Acres, LLC for $1 with tax abatement, contingent on the developer securing state tax credits. It also vacated a utility easement to facilitate the housing development, approved parade permits for Kids Day and St. Patrick's Day, and approved a $92,352.61 payment for the city hall/police department renovation.

• Adopted Ordinance 1189 vacating a public utility easement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 15-25 conveying the easement area to Charles City Area Development Corp (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 16-25 purchase agreement with Bloomfield Acres for $1 plus tax abatement (5-0)
• Approved street closure and parade permit for Kids Day on July 3 (5-0)
• Approved parade permit and street closure for St. Patrick's Day parade on March 15 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 19-25 pay estimate #1 of $92,352.61 for city hall/police renovation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-25 to apply for AARP Challenge grant for trail behind hospital (5-0)
• Approved hiring process for new city clerk (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council is holding a planning session to review the FY26 budget. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor, city administrator, and various boards and committees. No specific votes or proposals are listed; the session focuses on budget discussion.

• FY26 Budget Review

The Charles City Council held a budget session and set the proposed FY26 tax levy at $15.95, a decrease of about one cent from the current year. They approved several budget items, including $55,495 for ADC, $35,000 for Main Street Charles City, $20,000 for non-downtown business improvements, and $170,000 over three years for Façade/Culture and Entertainment programs. The council also decided to keep funding for Crisis Intervention at $2,000 and the library funding unchanged.

• Set proposed FY26 levy at $15.95, down about one cent
• Included $55,495 for ADC in FY26 budget
• Included $35,000 for Main Street Charles City in FY26 budget
• Included $20,000 for non-downtown business improvements in FY26 budget
• Earmarked $170,000 over three years for Façade/Culture and Entertainment programs
• Kept $2,000 for Crisis Intervention
• Left library funding unchanged
• Cancelled next week's budget meeting

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will discuss several resolutions regarding land use and city utilities. This includes setting public hearings for real estate transfers and approving a final plat for a development project.

• Resolution 11-25: Public hearing for conveyance of city real estate to Bloomfield Acres, LLC
• Resolution 12-25: Public hearing for vacation and conveyance of public utility easement
• Resolution 13-25: Approval of the final plat for The Collective on 13th
• Resolution 14-25: Approval of repairs to Well #7
• Resolution 10-25: Approval of financial software conversion

The council approved converting the city's financial software to a cloud-based version from gWorks, with a locked-in price of $30,000 for two years and waived onboarding fees if signed by March 31. They also approved increasing cyber liability coverage from $1 million to $2 million at a cost of $9,586.81 at renewal. Additionally, they set a public hearing for March 3 on conveying city-owned land to Bloomfield Acres, set a hearing on vacating a utility easement for Commonwealth Development, approved the final plat for The Collective on 13th, and approved repairs to Well #7 for $45,600.

• Approved Resolution 10-25 for financial software conversion to cloud (5-0)
• Approved increasing cyber coverage to $2 million (5-0)
• Set public hearing for March 3 on Bloomfield Acres land conveyance (5-0)
• Set public hearing on utility easement vacation for Commonwealth Development (5-0)
• Approved final plat for The Collective on 13th (5-0)
• Approved Well #7 repairs for $45,600 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $522,523.85 in claims (5-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session of the Charles City Council. Agenda items include a review of utility rates and property taxes history, discussion of a purchase agreement with Kading, review of a minor plat for the Commonwealth Development project (The Collective on 13th), and a report on cleaning and disinfecting Well #7. No final decisions are expected; these are planning discussions.

• Review purchase agreement with Kading
• Review minor plat for Commonwealth Development (The Collective on 13th)
• Information on utility rates and property taxes recent history
• Well #7 work – clean and disinfect
• Meeting location changed to Zastrow Room due to renovation project

The council held a planning session, reviewing the Kading purchase agreement to sell property for $1 for a housing development near the hospital, with a public hearing set for March 3. They also discussed a minor plat for The Collective on 13th, a 40-unit apartment building, which planning and zoning recommended for approval. Water repairs for Well #7 were requested at a cost of $45,600, to be considered at the next regular meeting. No formal votes were taken; all items are pending future action.

• Set public hearing for Kading property sale for March 3 regular meeting
• Reviewed Kading purchase agreement for $1 sale to housing developer
• Discussed minor plat for The Collective on 13th (40-unit apartment building)
• Noted planning and zoning unanimous recommendation for The Collective plat
• Requested $45,600 repair for Well #7, to be on next agenda

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session where the City Council reviews multiple proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, including the Foster Grandparent program, street capital improvements funded by local option sales tax, several capital projects (City Hall/Police renovation, ARPA, Charley Western Trail bridge and bike trail extension, arboretum, and 2024 flood response), general fund accounts, debt service, employee benefits, and the overall levy sheet. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review meeting.

• Review of Local Option Sales Tax and Street Related Capital Improvements budgets
• Capital Projects Budget Review covering CH/PD Renovation, ARPA, IPC, Charley Western Trail Bridge, Charley Western Bike Trail Extension, Arboretum, and 2024 Flood
• General Fund budgets including City Administrator, Admin Purchase Reserve, City Clerk, Mayor/Council, City Hall, Engineering, 401 N. Main, Planning & Zoning, and other miscellaneous funds
• Review of the Levy Sheet and overall budget
• Foster Grandparent Operating and Advisory Budgets review

The Charles City Council held a budget planning session, reviewing multiple FY26 budgets including the Foster Grandparent program, LOST, street projects, city hall renovation, and more. The initial tax levy was set at $16.27532, an increase from the current $15.96573, with staff seeking to reduce it. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational.

• Reviewed FY26 Foster Grandparent program budget with director Jennifer Lantz
• Reviewed LOST budget, including $279,000 reimbursement for sponsored projects and $60,000 for ADA transitions
• Reviewed street capital improvement projects fund, including engineering for 13th Street and trail behind hospital
• Discussed city hall renovation project budget, to close in FY27
• Reviewed American Rescue fund, to be transferred to city hall project fund
• Reviewed Charley Western Bike Trail extension, to be closed out this year
• Reviewed 2024 Flood fund, receiving about $82,000 from state and city
• Reviewed initial tax levy at $16.27532, an increase from current $15.96573

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session where the Charles City Council will review proposed budgets for multiple street-related funds, including the general streets fund, RUT, CVTC, Local Option Sales Tax, street-related capital improvements, tree removal, storm water, waste, and the Main Street Bridge. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and staff reports.

• Review of Streets General, RUT, CVTC, and Local Option Sales Tax budgets
• Review of Street Related C/I and Tree Removal Fund budgets
• Review of Storm Water Fund and Waste Fund budgets
• Review of Main Street Bridge budget
• City Administrator and board/committee reports

The Charles City Council held a planning/budget session, reviewing multiple funds for FY26, including street, storm water, waste, and the Main Street bridge. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and review. The council discussed increasing storm water fees from a flat $5 to a percentage-based fee, budgeting for bridge design costs, and receiving an estimated $80,000 from FEMA for flood costs.

• Reviewed FY26 budgets for street, road use, CVTC, tree removal, storm water, waste, and Main Street bridge funds
• Discussed changing storm water fee from flat $5 to percentage-based (no action taken)
• Budgeted $130,000 for a dump truck and $15,000 for a truck bed replacement in FY26
• Budgeted $50,000 for Main Street traffic signals in current year
• Planned to start annual tree planting project to replace removed trees
• Discussed researching a different grinding company for tree grinding
• Noted FEMA estimated $80,000 to cover flood costs
• Discussed Main Street bridge design cost of about $800,000, funded by debt proceeds and LOST dollars

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $4,385,000 general obligation bond issue that would require a tax levy. They will also accept completion of the 13th Street Extension project, direct a public utility easement vacation to Planning and Zoning, and approve a conversion of financial software. Routine items include liquor license ownership updates, a sidewalk bond, and a street closure for the Rotary Car Show.

• Resolution 07-25: $4,385,000 general obligation corporate purpose bonds, Series 2025A, with tax levy
• Resolution 08-25: Accepting 13th Street Extension project and authorizing final payment
• Resolution 09-25: Directing proposal to vacate public utility easement for SW Dev Park to Planning and Zoning
• Resolution 10-25: Approving conversion of financial software to GWorks
• Street closure request for Rotary Car Show on July 12

The council approved a $4.385 million general obligation bond issuance to fund the pool and city hall/police renovation projects, with the pool portion not to exceed $910,000 and the city hall/police portion not to exceed $4,000,000. The bonds were sold at a rate of just under 5%, with repayment from debt service levy and urban renewal funds. The council also accepted the completed 13th Street Extension project and authorized final payment of $14,826.48, and directed a utility easement vacation proposal to planning and zoning. A street closure request for the Rotary car show was deferred until affected property owners are notified.

• Approved Resolution 07-25 issuing $4,385,000 in general obligation bonds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-25 accepting 13th Street Extension and authorizing final payment of $14,826.48 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 09-25 directing utility easement vacation proposal to planning and zoning (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for teen dating violence awareness month (5-0)
• Reappointed Jeremy Heyer and Linda Klemesrud to housing board (5-0)
• Reappointed Kip Hauser to airport commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including liquor license updates, sidewalk bond, and claims totaling $364,339.23 (5-0)
• Deferred Rotary car show street closure request pending notification of affected property owners

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a Council/Staff planning session, not a regular voting meeting. The council will discuss accepting final payment for the 13th Street Extension Project, review several budgets (Foster Grandparent, Library, Transit, TIF), hear a presentation from Kading Properties, and consider converting GWorks software to the cloud. No final decisions are expected from this working session.

• Kading Properties presentation to council
• Discussion on converting GWorks software to cloud
• Acceptance and final payment for 13th Street Extension Project
• Foster Grandparent Operating and Advisory Fund budget review
• Library Operating and Trust Fund budgets, Transit budget, and TIF funds budget review

The council held a planning session with no formal votes. They heard a proposal from Kading Properties for a 156-unit workforce housing project on a 15-acre site, contingent on tax credits. They also discussed the city's financial software contract, the 13th Street Extension project closeout, and reviewed library, transit, and TIF budgets.

• Consensus to accept Gworks cloud software offer with $30,000 annual fee for two years
• Discussed Kading housing project; staff to continue working toward purchase agreement
• 13th Street Extension project completed; final payment to be requested next meeting
• Library budget presented with $23,000 in cuts due to state levy removal
• Library to increase Zastrow room rental fee to $50
• Transit budget discussed; levy expected to provide $100,000
• TIF fund budgets reviewed; LMI set-aside rate at 41.7%
• Foster grandparent budget discussion moved to February 11 meeting

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council will hold a planning session to review proposed budgets for the Park and Rec Department (including pool renovation and riverfront maintenance), Fire Department, Police Department (including K-9 and asset forfeiture funds), and Code Enforcement. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of Park and Rec budget covering pool renovation, riverfront maintenance, and purchase reserve
• Review of Fire Department budget including extinguisher fund and purchase reserve
• Review of Police Department budget including K-9 fund, safety education fund, and asset forfeiture fund
• Review of Code Enforcement budget including nuisance purchase reserve
• Discussion of Hotel/Motel fund and Cable fund

The Charles City Council held a budget session to review proposed FY26 budgets for parks and recreation, fire, and public safety departments. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and information. Key proposals included a new online registration tool, a pool bath house roof repair, fire equipment replacements, and a squad car purchase.

• Reviewed FY26 park and rec budget, including $8,588 initial cost for online registration tool
• Discussed $63,000 for pool bath house roof repair
• Reviewed fire budget with $997,000 for equipment including engine replacement and refurbishment
• Discussed public safety budget with 4% salary increase per union contract
• Noted $50,000 hospital ambulance support ends in FY26
• Discussed replacing tornado siren system with remote-capable system
• No formal votes taken; meeting was informational

City Council Planning Agendas

This is a planning session where the City Council will review budgets for water meter deposits, clearwell, and water looping projects, as well as the Water Resource Recovery and Water Treatment Plant expansion. The meeting also includes a Capital Improvement Plan and goal-setting discussion. No formal decisions or votes are on the agenda; it is focused on budget review and planning.

• Water meter deposits, clearwell, and water looping projects budget review
• Water Resource Recovery and Water Treatment Plant expansion project budget review
• Capital Improvement Plan and goal-setting discussion
• City Administrator report and board/committee reports

The Charles City Council held a planning/budget session, reviewing the FY26 wastewater and water budgets and discussing potential rate increases. They identified five top goals for the next two years, including addressing nuisances, planning for the Main Street bridge, researching a grant writer, finding a long-term ambulance solution, and developing a master park plan. The capital improvement plan was revised through FY30, with items already completed removed.

• Identified five top goals for next two years: nuisances, Main Street bridge, grant writer, ambulance service, master park plan
• Reviewed FY26 wastewater budget; noted potential need for another large sewer rate increase
• Reviewed FY26 water budget; salaries budgeted at 3% increase
• Revised capital improvement plan through FY30, removing completed items
• Decided to update Maple Heights wastewater processing agreement
• Decided to make city code changes for cross-connection inspections
• No transfer budgeted for city hall/police renovation in FY26

City Council Regular Agenda

The City Council will discuss several resolutions including a bond purchase agreement and a change order for the pool renovation project. The body will also consider participating in an EPA water technical assistance program and designating ADA and Title VI coordinators.

• Resolution 01-25: Bond Purchase Agreement for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A
• Resolution 03-25: Group B Change Order #1 for the Pool Renovation Project
• Resolution 02-25: Participation in the EPA Water Technical Assistance Program
• Resolution 06-25: Replacement of traffic controllers
• Alcohol license renewals and ownership change for Dollar General

The council approved the sale of general obligation bonds for the city hall/police department renovation project, with a favorable interest rate of 3.99%. They also endorsed participation in an EPA water technical assistance program, approved a change order reducing pool renovation costs, designated ADA and Title VI coordinators, and approved replacing traffic controllers on N. Main Street.

• Approved Resolution 01-25 for bond purchase agreement for Series 2025A bonds (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 02-25 endorsing EPA water technical assistance program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-25 for pool renovation change order reducing contract by $42,050 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 04-25 designating John Fallis as ADA coordinator (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 05-25 designating John Fallis as Title VI coordinator (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 06-25 replacing traffic controllers on N. Main Street (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including permits, licenses, and claims totaling $663,868.19 (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Catholic Schools Week (4-0)

City Council Planning Agendas

The Charles City Council will hold a planning session to discuss several items, including a change order for the pool renovation project, a technical assistance agreement with the EPA for a lead service line inventory, and replacement of traffic lights at three Main Street intersections. The council will also designate an ADA and Title VI coordinator and discuss the capital improvement plan. This is a discussion session; no final votes may be taken.

• Change Order #1 for Group B of the Pool Renovation Project
• Technical Assistance Agreement with EPA for Lead Service Line Inventory
• Traffic light replacement at three Main Street intersections
• Designation of ADA Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator
• Capital Improvement Plan Discussion

The Charles City Council held a planning session and reviewed several items for future action, including a pool renovation change order that would reduce costs by $42,050, participation in an EPA technical assistance program for lead line replacement, and replacement of traffic controllers on Main Street. No formal votes were taken; these items are scheduled for the next regular agenda. The capital improvement plan discussion was postponed to a future planning session.

• Reviewed pool renovation change order #1 (two-filter system) for $42,050 decrease, to be on next agenda
• Consensus to proceed with EPA lead line technical assistance program, to be on next agenda
• Reviewed traffic controller replacement quote of $50,655 from General Traffic Controls, to be on next agenda
• Postponed capital improvement plan discussion to next planning session
• Set April 30, 2026 as substantial completion date for city hall/police department renovation

City Council Planning Agendas

The City Council and staff will meet for a planning session. The primary agenda item is a goal setting session led by Elizabeth Hansen.

• Goal setting session with Elizabeth Hansen

The Charles City Council held a goal-setting session, reviewing and ranking priorities for 2025. They removed completed or obsolete goals, including broadband expansion and an equity commission, and identified new initiatives. Top-ranked new priorities include replacing/rehabbing the Main Street bridge, hiring a communication specialist, and reviewing staff levels to address blighted properties. A final report will be prepared by the consultant.

• Removed broadband initiative (continuing partnership with companies)
• Removed equity commission goal (not implemented)
• Removed completed capital improvement plan and city hall/police renovation goals
• Ranked Main Street bridge replace/rehab as top new initiative
• Ranked hiring a communication specialist as top new initiative
• Ranked review of staff levels to address blighted properties as top new initiative
• Tied priorities: grant writer, façade improvement expansion, fiber expansion, master park plan funding

City Council Special Agenda

The Charles City City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the amount of funding for the City Hall/Police renovation project. The agenda includes a motion to approve funding, followed by discussion and a vote. No other items are listed for this meeting.

• Consider motion to approve amount of funding for City Hall/Police renovation project

The Charles City Council voted 4-1 to keep the water and sewer fund contributions at $200,000 each for the city hall/police department renovation, with transfers of $66,666 per year over three years. Councilmember Freeseman voted against, preferring to lower the contributions to $100,000 each. The project is estimated at $4.7 million, and the council noted that if the project costs less, the contributions could be adjusted downward.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Kept $200,000 each from water and sewer funds for city hall/police renovation (4-1)
• Set yearly transfers of $66,666 from each fund for three years (4-1)
• Adjourned (5-0)

City Council Regular Agenda

The Charles City Council will consider approval of the agenda, minutes, and consent calendar, including renewal of a Class F retail alcohol license for Columbus Club and approval of liens for curb stop repairs and delinquent utility bills. The main business is the third reading of Ordinance 1187 to rezone 605 and 607 South Iowa Street from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to B-3 (Service Business District), and Ordinance 1188 to amend and update the Unified Development Ordinance. The Council will also review and update the Council committee list.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1187 to rezone 605 and 607 South Iowa Street to B-3 Service Business District
• Third reading of Ordinance 1188 to update the Unified Development Ordinance
• Renewal of Class F Retail Alcohol License for Columbus Club
• Approval of liens: curb stop repairs ($1,605 at 901 N. Main St, $903 at 800 8th St, $1,029 at 511 7th Ave, $903 at 102 Williams St) and delinquent utility bills (14 accounts totaling $3,592)
• Review and possible changes to Council committee list

The Charles City Council approved two ordinances on third reading: Ordinance 1187 rezones 605 and 607 South Iowa Street from R-2 residential to B-3 service business, and Ordinance 1188 makes clarifications and corrections to the Unified Development Ordinance. Both were adopted unanimously (5-0). The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and consent calendar, which included a liquor license renewal, property liens, and payment of claims totaling $1,169,250.92.

• Adopted Ordinance 1187 rezoning 605 and 607 South Iowa Street to B-3 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1188 updating the Unified Development Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 16 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including liquor license renewal, liens, and claims (5-0)