Kalona public meetings in 2020

Council

The Kalona City Council will meet via Zoom to review city bills and a report from the City Administrator. The agenda includes consideration of alcohol license renewals for Casey’s General Store and approval of cemetery deed sales.

• Renewal of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage licenses for Casey’s General Store
• Approval of Cemetery Deed Sales for Taryn Kurth
• Approval of Cemetery Deed Sales for E. Dean Brenneman
• Update on Pop-Up food pantry

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, with options for in-person attendance or phone participation. The agenda includes old business items such as considering a decline of a zoning ordinance request, a change order for a sewer and water project, and accepting public improvements, plus new business like a library report and food pantry discussion.

• Consideration to decline Ordinance 2020-332, Amending the Kalona Zoning Ordinance request by Water for Life
• Change Order No.1 for Maxwell Construction, $1,180.97, for East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvement Project
• Resolution accepting public improvements for East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvement Project, final amount $14,376.35
• Presentation of Kalona Public Library Annual Report
• Discussion of pop-up food pantry

The council voted unanimously to decline Ordinance 2020-332, which would have rezoned property from M-2 to R-2 as requested by Water for Life, citing the extended timeframe, incomplete paperwork, and plan changes. The council also approved a change order and a resolution accepting public improvements for the East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvement Project. Bills were allowed, and a cemetery deed for Ray Marner was approved.

• Approved agenda and minutes as published (all yes)
• Allowed bills totaling $69,538.69 in transfers and other payments (all yes)
• Declined Ordinance 2020-332 to rezone property from M-2 to R-2 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 from Maxwell Construction for $1,180.97 (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2020-FF accepting public improvements for the East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Project (all yes)
• Directed staff to continue pop-up food pantry monthly and explore senior food options with Wellman Senior Dining
• Approved Cemetery Deed for Ray Marner (all yes)

Council

The council approved a development agreement with Moyna Holdings, Inc. for the Southtown project, providing $2.1 million in financial incentives, with $1.1 million from TIF funds dependent on the number of homes built. Council also directed staff to pay $700,000 from current city funds and the balance from Shiloh savings and Road Use Funds over four years, avoiding borrowing. The rezoning of 51.82 acres from A-1 to R-1, R-2, and R-3 for the Northridge Subdivision was adopted on second reading, and the preliminary plat for Southtown was approved.

• Approved Resolution 2020-V, development agreement with Moyna Holdings, Inc. for $2.1M in incentives (5-0)
• Directed staff to pay $700,000 from current city funds, balance from Shiloh savings and Road Use Funds over four years (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-334 on second reading, rezoning 51.82 acres for Northridge Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Southtown (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Tequila Wine & Spirits and Best of Iowa (4-1)
• Tabled resolution on naming Timberline Avenue pending county safety center check
• Tabled resolution waiving right to review parcel split for Rob Rich for further review
• Approved agenda, minutes, and bills as presented

Council

The Kalona City Council approved the Southtown Urban Renewal Area plan and the related tax division ordinance, and set public hearings for re-zoning and a development agreement with Moyna Holdings. The council also approved routine bills and transfers, and moved the September meeting to September 8 due to Labor Day.

• Approved Resolution 2020-T declaring necessity and establishing the Southtown Urban Renewal Area (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-333 for tax division in the Southtown Urban Renewal Area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-S for the DOT Road Use Report FY 2019-2020 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Southtown re-zoning guidelines for Sept 1, 2020 (5-0)
• Set meeting for Sept 8, 2020 to consider development agreement with Moyna Holdings (5-0)
• Moved first September council meeting to Sept 8, 2020 due to Labor Day (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (5-0)
• Allowed bills and transfers as listed (5-0)

Council

The Kalona City Council approved the agenda and minutes, and allowed a list of bills totaling over $100,000. They approved an urban chicken application for 803 West 4th Street, accepted the 2019 Water Quality Report, and adopted Ordinance No. 2020-331 on first reading, which replaces Chapter 170 with new subdivision regulations. The council also passed Resolution No. 2020-I, pledging $12,000 to support Northern Acers LLC's workforce housing tax incentive application, and set a public hearing for a second budget amendment on June 15, 2020.

• Approved agenda and minutes of May 18, 2020 meeting
• Allowed bills totaling $100,000+ (all voted yes)
• Approved urban chicken application for 803 West 4th Street
• Accepted 2019 Water Quality Report as meeting regulations
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-331 (new Subdivision Ordinance) on first reading
• Approved Resolution No. 2020-I, pledging $12,000 for Northern Acers LLC housing project
• Set public hearing for second budget amendment on June 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Council

The Kalona City Council approved a $17,177 chip seal and coal patch project for North 14th Street, funded by Road Use Funds. They also set a public hearing for a 2019-2020 budget amendment on May 18, 2020, and discussed but made no decision on reopening city buildings and parks, directing staff to add it to the May 18 agenda.

• Approved $17,177 chip seal and coal patch for North 14th Street (all yes)
• Set public hearing for 2019-2020 budget amendment on May 18, 2020 (all yes)
• Approved agenda (all yes)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2020 meeting (all yes)
• Allowed bills as presented (all yes)

Council

The Kalona City Council held an electronic meeting due to COVID-19 and approved the agenda, minutes, and bills. The council approved the trade-in and purchase of a City-owned backhoe for $50,855 from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund, and the purchase of an EZ Go Cart for $5,300 from the same fund. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6 and April 13 meetings
• Allowed bills as presented (5-0)
• Approved backhoe trade-in and purchase for $50,855 from Local Option Sales Tax Fund (5-0)
• Approved EZ Go Cart purchase for $5,300 from Local Option Sales Tax Fund (5-0)

Council

The Kalona City Council held a public hearing and approved Resolution No. 2020-G, authorizing the voluntary annexation of property adjacent to the city, as requested by Shiloh, Marilyn Farms, Larry Hershberger, and the City of Kalona. The council also discussed voluntary annexation agreements with Shiloh, Marilyn Farms, and CJ Moyna Sons LLC, and approved a motion related to those agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for voluntary annexation
• Approved Resolution No. 2020-G for voluntary annexation (5-0)
• Approved motion on voluntary annexation agreements with Shiloh, Marilyn Farms, and CJ Moyna Sons LLC (5-0)

Council

The Kalona City Council approved Pay App No. 1 for Maxwell Construction in the amount of $178,150.62 for the East Side Sanitary Sewer and Main Improvement Project, and approved the fiscal year 2020-2021 law enforcement contract with Washington County for $139,426.00. The council also approved cemetery deeds, set special meetings and public hearings for a voluntary annexation, and entered a closed session on property acquisition. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Pay App No. 1 for Maxwell Construction, $178,150.62 (all yes)
• Approved law enforcement contract with Washington County, $139,426.00 (all yes)
• Approved cemetery deeds for Kevin Reese and Janice/James Truelson (all yes)
• Set special meeting for April 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM (all yes)
• Set public hearings for voluntary annexation on April 6 and April 13, 2020 (all yes)
• Entered closed session on property acquisition (all yes)
• Authorized staff to work on financial incentive for contractor with TIF Board (all yes)

Council

The Kalona City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2020-30 granting an electric franchise to ITC Midwest LLC, and appointed Henry (Hank) Beisheim to fill a vacant council seat until December 31, 2021. The council also directed staff to work with a developer on a developer's agreement for the proposed South Town Development, and set a public hearing for the FY 2020-2021 tax levy.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2020-30 (ITC Midwest electric franchise) second reading (3-0)
• Appointed Henry (Hank) Beisheim to vacant council seat (3-0)
• Directed staff to work with developer on South Town Development agreement (3-0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2020-2021 tax levy on Feb 3, 2020 at 5:30 PM (3-0)
• Approved Sharon Hill Cemetery deed for Erma Ropp (3-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (3-0)
• Allowed bills as listed (3-0)