Palo public meetings in 2021

Meeting

The Palo City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning map amendment for city-owned property, adoption of public health nuisance regulations, and acceptance of the preliminary plat for Prairie Meadows. The council will also discuss a budget amendment, a Church Street sign, organized water service, and other administrative items. Public hearings are scheduled for the zoning and budget items.

• Ordinance #27-2021: amend zoning chapter and map for city-owned property
• Ordinance #28-2021: adopt public health nuisance regulations and enforcement
• Resolution 122021B: accept preliminary plat for Prairie Meadows
• Budget amendment FY22 with public hearing
• LINO organized water quotes: 1 yr $2,450.40, 3 yr $7,384.00

The Palo City Council approved Resolution No. 122021F appointing Lynch Dallas as City Attorney, replacing Erek Sittig. The council also approved a FY22 budget amendment, first readings of two ordinances (zoning for city-owned property and public health nuisance regulations), and several other resolutions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 122021F appointing Lynch Dallas as City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment FY22, Resolution No. 122021A (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 27-2021 (zoning for city-owned property) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 28-2021 (public health nuisance regulations) (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Prairie Meadows, Resolution No. 122021B (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Forrest Ridge LLC rezoning for Jan. 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved wage increases for Dillon Brummer ($18.85/hr) and Brandon Emrich ($18.00/hr) (5-0)
• Approved no parking on Dry Creek Ct, south side (5-0)

Meeting

The City of Palo Council is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on regulations for unsafe rental homes. The body will also review multiple chapters of the Iowa Code, including those related to the Fire Department, as part of a codification workshop. No other new or old business is scheduled for discussion.

• Discussion and possible motion on Chapter 147 Rental Housing Regulations regarding unsafe homes
• Review of Iowa Code Chapters 123, 135, 152, 155-159, 35, 146, and 159 (Fire Department)
• Discussion of Iowa Code Chapters 165, 166, and 170

The Palo City Council held an ordinance workshop and voted to move forward with adopting an International Property Maintenance Code for rental housing, with the city attorney to continue drafting the document for review at a future special meeting. The council also discussed increasing insurance requirements for house movers and street use contractors, and reviewed several other ordinance chapters, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved moving forward with rental housing code suggestions (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will hold a regular session covering consent items, department reports, and multiple resolutions. Key actions include setting public hearing dates for rezoning city-owned property and the Prairie Meadows Addition, approving annual financial and urban renewal reports, and considering contracts for equipment and services. The meeting also includes an exempt session for legal counsel discussion on pending litigation.

• Setting public hearing date for rezoning all City of Palo owned property
• Setting public hearing date for Prairie Meadows Addition
• Annual Urban Renewal Report FY21, Resolution No 111521A
• Cummins and ALTORFER service contracts: $2,610.93 and $7,832.79 (Cummins), $2,504 and $4,451 (ALTORFER)
• Firewall license renewal quote $5,115 from Infrastructure Technology Solutions

The Palo City Council approved several resolutions including the Annual Urban Renewal Report, Annual Finance Report, Annual Appropriation, TIF Certification, Debt Transfer, and MPO Trail Application. They set public hearing dates for December 20, 2021, to consider rezoning city-owned property and the Prairie Meadow Addition, and for a budget amendment. The council also approved a 3-year generator maintenance program, a firewall license renewal, and sent the Hwy 94 bridge repair out for bid.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning city-owned property on Dec 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning Prairie Meadow Addition on Dec 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 111521A Annual Urban Renewal Report FY21 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 111521B Annual Finance Report FY21 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 111521C Annual Appropriation FY23 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 111521D TIF Certification FY23 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 111521F MPO Trail Application (3-1)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting for an ordinance workshop. The agenda includes discussion of a record retention policy with a possible resolution, and a workshop on codifying ordinances in Chapters 110-160. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion and possible motion on Resolution No. 110121A for Record Retention Policy
• Ordinance Iowa Codification Workshop covering Chapters 110-160

The Palo City Council approved Resolution No. 110121A adopting the record retention policy based on Iowa League of Cities guidelines. The council also discussed updating the Palo Ordinance, assigning chapters to various officials for review, with further discussion planned for the December 6, 2021 meeting.

• Approved record retention policy Resolution No. 110121A (3-0)
• Assigned ordinance chapters 123 & 135 to Westside Insurance for recommendation
• Assigned chapters 147, 155-159 to Building Official Chris Philipp and Anderson-Bogert for review
• Assigned chapters 147 and 159 to Fire Chief Jeff Gibbons for review

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting to consider final adoption of two ordinances—one amending fence and hedge zoning regulations and another on unmanned aircraft use—plus a street finance report resolution. They will also discuss several contracts and agreements, including a lease for the former sewer lagoon site and a Cummins service contract. The agenda includes routine items like bill approvals and department reports.

• Ordinance 25-2021: amends Chapter 165 zoning fence and hedge regulations (third reading)
• Ordinance 26-2021: amends provisions on unmanned aircraft systems (third reading)
• Resolution 101821B: Annual Street Finance Report
• Cummins Sales & Service: $2,610.93 for 1 year or $7,832.79 for 3 years
• Resolution 101821C: Former Sewer Lagoon Site Lease Agreement

The Palo City Council approved several items, including starting the process for a 150-lot housing development by Prairie Meadows Forrest Ridge LLC, with $7,000 per lot for infrastructure. They also adopted two ordinances amending zoning regulations for fences/hedges and unmanned aircraft systems, approved a United Health Care renewal, and tabled a Cummins service contract until next month. The meeting included numerous routine approvals and reports.

• Approved starting process for Prairie Meadows Forrest Ridge LLC housing development (150 lots, $7,000/lot) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-2021 amending fence and hedge regulations (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26-2021 amending unmanned aircraft systems regulations (4-0)
• Approved United Health Care renewal plan (4-0)
• Tabled Cummins Sales and Service contract until next month (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 101821C for $1,000/month lease on former sewer lagoon site (4-0)
• Approved $50 for lost key fob rental (4-0)
• Approved mowing around air release valves along Covington Rd (4-0)

Meeting

The City Council approved a request for a fireworks display at a celebration of life service near the city park. The council also discussed future land use planning and upcoming engineering studies for Hollenbeck Rd and Blairs Ferry Rd.

• Approved fireworks permit for October 9, 2021, near the railroad tracks
• Discussion of Future Land Use Map based on July 2021 FEMA maps
• Planned engineering study regarding speed on Hollenbeck Rd and Blairs Ferry Rd

Meeting

The Palo City Council held a special meeting on September 24, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. The council then adopted the Future Land Use Map dated 7-29-2021 via Resolution 092421A, with a 5-0 vote. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 4:05 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Future Land Use Map dated 7-29-2021, Resolution 092421A (5-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on a budget amendment, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and amending the Future Land Use Map. They will also discuss agreements for snow maintenance and consider second readings of ordinances on fence/hedge regulations and unmanned aircraft systems. Several other items, including a stop sign request and a quote for Star Courts, are on the agenda.

• Budget Amendment Resolution 092021A
• CIP Final Resolution 092021B
• Future Land Use Map Amendment Resolution 092021C
• 28E Agreement with Linn County for Snow & Winter Maintenance (Resolution 092021D)
• Ordinance No. 25-2021 (Fence and Hedge Regulations) and Ordinance No. 26-2021 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) second readings

The Palo City Council approved moving forward with the Prairie Meadows Development, a multi-family, commercial, residential, and park project, and forming a TIF rebate agreement. The council also approved a budget amendment, the Capital Improvement Plan, and several other resolutions and ordinances. A request from Watts Electric to rent the boat ramp for $1,000 was approved.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, reports, and Whiskey River Grill liquor renewal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No 092021A for FY 2021-2022 budget amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with Prairie Meadows Development and forming a TIF rebate agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No 092021B for the Capital Improvement Plan Final (5-0)
• Tabled Future Land Use Map amendment until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No 092021D 28E Agreement with Linn County for Snow & Winter Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinances on fence/hedge regulations and unmanned aircraft systems (5-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a workshop to review and discuss codifying city ordinances, specifically focusing on water service lines (Chapters 63 & 90), zoning regulations (Chapter 165), communication and cell siting (Chapter 166), and subdivision regulations (Chapter 170). They may take action on these items. The council will also discuss the Prairie Meadows development. No other old or new business is listed.

• Review of Chapters 63 & 90 on water service lines
• Discussion of Chapter 165 Zoning Regulations
• Discussion of Chapter 166 Communication and Cell Siting
• Discussion of Chapter 170 Subdivision Regulations
• Discussion of Prairie Meadows Development

The Palo City Council held an ordinance workshop, reviewing chapters 63, 90, and part of 165 of the city code for updates. No formal decisions were made; the council will continue reviewing chapter 165 on October 4. The council also discussed an upcoming meeting with Speer Financial regarding Prairie Meadows Development.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Meeting

The City Council will discuss multiple ordinance updates regarding zoning, fences, and unmanned aircraft systems. The agenda also includes discussions on budget amendments, infrastructure projects, and various city expenditures.

• Ordinance No. 24-2021: Amendments to Zoning Regulations-Public Use/Conservation District
• Ordinance No. 25-2021: Amendments to Zoning Regulations-Fence and Hedge Regulations
• Ordinance No. 26-2021: Amendments regarding use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• WesTech expenditure discussion involving $43,484
• USA Bluebook for WTP purchase of $6,488.05

The Palo City Council approved the LMI Housing Program with $250,000 in funds starting October 1, 2021, adopted Ordinance No. 24-2021 (zoning public use/conservation district) and advanced first readings for fence/hedge and drone ordinances. They also approved a $43,484 WesTech proposal for water treatment plant upgrades, a $23,880.85 well pump replacement, and a $6,488.05 USA Bluebook purchase. A motion to pursue litigation on the Shellsburg Rd project failed, but a motion to meet with the engineer and Linn County passed 3-2.

• Approved LMI Housing Program with $250,000 funds, starting Oct 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-2021 amending zoning for public use/conservation district (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 25-2021 (fence/hedge regulations) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 26-2021 (unmanned aircraft systems) (5-0)
• Approved WesTech proposal for WTP filter system at $43,484 (5-0)
• Approved Northway Well pump replacement at $23,880.85 (5-0)
• Approved USA Bluebook purchase for WTP at $6,488.05 (5-0)
• Motion to pursue litigation on Shellsburg Rd project failed; motion to meet with engineer and Linn County passed (3-2)

Meeting

The Palo City Council held a special meeting to discuss a proposed solar panel project by NextEra that would use Linn County Conservation Land. After hearing public comments, the council voted unanimously to not support the use of Linn County Conservation land for the project. No other business was discussed.

• Council voted 5-0 to oppose use of Linn County Conservation land for solar panels
• NextEra representative presented conceptual layouts with and without conservation land
• Public comments were heard from residents opposing the solar panels
• Council member Andrea Rahe's motion to abstain with no recommendation failed

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special meeting with the primary item being a discussion and possible motion regarding the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The agenda is otherwise minimal, with no old or new business items listed for discussion.

• Discussion and possible motion on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Palo City Council met to review the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for 2021-2026 with Pat Callahan. Callahan will remove completed park improvements (BB courts) and the wastewater treatment plant from the CIP and will send a final plan to the City Clerk for council review. No formal decisions were made on the plan's contents.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 pm (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including setting public hearings to amend fence regulations and create a new zoning district, approving various resolutions on policies and fees, and entering into service agreements. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for litigation strategy regarding a property at 903 2nd St.

• Set public hearing to amend Chapter 165.17 (fence)
• Set public hearing to create Public Use/Conservation Zoning District
• Possible motion for HRGreen services at $4,950
• Possible motion for Altorfer CAT annual service agreement at $1,375
• Possible motion for Northway Well and Pump Co at $3,963.25

The Palo City Council approved several resolutions, including a building permit policy, a $100 temporary occupancy fee, mobile food vendor permit fees, and a resolution for WLCG Fun Days with two on-site officers. They also approved hiring a new public works employee at $18 per hour with a 90-day review, and approved quotes for the Jordan Well improvement ($4,950) and an Altorfer CAT service agreement ($1,375).

• Approved Resolution 071921B Building Permit Policy.
• Approved Resolution 071921C setting temporary occupancy fee at $100.
• Approved Resolution 071921D Mobile Food Vendor Permit Fees.
• Approved Resolution 071921E WLCG Fun Days with two officers on-site.
• Approved Resolution 071921F hiring new public works employee at $18/hour with 90-day review.
• Approved HR Green quote to improve the Jordan Well for $4,950.
• Approved Altorfer CAT annual service agreement for $1,375.
• Approved adding pipe and wire to well #1 for $3,963.25.

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a secondary roads project, with a potential motion involving $20,000-$30,000. They will also consider 28E agreements for county maintenance projects, including specific amounts for road work involving Covington, BF, and Palo. The agenda includes no old or new business discussions.

• Secondary Roads Project discussion and possible motion for $20K-$30K
• 28E Agreement County Maintenance Project: $19,560 for Covington & BF & Palo Marsh Rd
• 28E Agreement County Maintenance Project: $13,200 for Covington & BF

The Palo City Council approved an additional $20k-$30k for more concrete patches on the Secondary Road Project and corrected a 28E Agreement amount from $15,560 to $19,560 for Covington Rd, Blairs Ferry Rd, and Palo Marsh Rd. Both motions passed 3-0. The meeting was a workshop and adjourned at 5:10 pm.

• Approved additional $20k-$30k for concrete patches on Secondary Road Project (3-0)
• Approved corrected 28E Agreement for $19,560 for Covington Rd, Blairs Ferry Rd, Palo Marsh Rd (3-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to building permit policy, sidewalk work at 806 3rd St, and amendments to the mayor and council chapters of the city code. They will also discuss a new mobile food vendor ordinance, county road maintenance agreements, water well costs, and various other items like employee salaries and park improvements.

• Building Permit Policy discussion and possible Resolution No. 062121A
• 806 3rd St sidewalks discussion and possible motion
• Ordinance No. 20-2021 (Mayor) and No. 21-2021 (Council) first reading and possible final adoption
• Ordinance No. 23-2021 adding Chapter 124 on Mobile Food Service Vendors, second reading and possible final adoption
• 28E Agreement County Maintenance: $19,560 for Covington & BF & Palo Marsh Rd; $13,200 for Covington & BF

The Palo City Council approved final adoption of three ordinances: amending Chapter 15 (Mayor) and Chapter 17 (Council) of the city code, and adding Chapter 124 to regulate mobile food service vendors with permit fees of $25 (single), $150 (annual), and $75 (annual pushcart). The council also approved a 5% salary increase for all city employees, a $15,560 28E agreement with Linn County for road maintenance, and a $35,775 contract with Northway Well and Pump Co. for Well #2 work. The building permit policy was tabled for corrections, and the council voted to pursue abandoned property state code for a storm-damaged house at 903 2nd St.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 20-2021 amending Chapter 15 (Mayor) (3-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-2021 amending Chapter 17 (Council) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-2021 adding Chapter 124 on mobile food vendors (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 062121B increasing all city employee salaries by 5% (4-0)
• Approved 28E agreement with Linn County for road maintenance at $15,560 (4-0)
• Approved $35,775 contract with Northway Well and Pump Co. for Well #2 (4-0)
• Tabled building permit policy for corrections (4-0)
• Approved pursuing abandoned property state code for 903 2nd St. (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed ordinance to replace floodplain regulations, a presentation from Ecicog, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. The agenda includes a second reading and possible final adoption of the floodplain ordinance, as well as discussions on council rules and procedures and a possible motion regarding 'Port O' Jonny'.

• Ordinance No. 22-2021: Amending Chapter 160 to adopt floodplain regulations (second reading, suspension of three readings, final passage)
• Ecicog presentation by Tracey Achenbach
• Discussion on Council Rules and Procedures
• Discussion and possible motion on 'Port O' Jonny'
• Discussion and possible motion on Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

The Palo City Council approved the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 22-2021, which replaces Chapter 160 of the city code with new floodplain regulations. The council also tabled the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to allow members more time to review documents, and discussed using LMI funds for programs with ECICOG. The restrooms at Memorial Park will reopen, with maintenance closing them again if vandalism recurs.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 22-2021 (3-0)
• Suspended three-reading requirement for Ordinance No. 22-2021 (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-2021 on final passage (3-0)
• Tabled CIP to allow council review
• Reopened Memorial Park restrooms

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting new floodplain regulations and adding rules for mobile food vendors. They will also discuss a debt transfer, a 28E agreement for county maintenance, and various expenditures. The agenda includes multiple items for discussion and possible motions.

• Ordinance No. 22-2021: replacing Chapter 160 floodplain regulations
• Ordinance No. 23-2021: adding Chapter 124 for mobile food service vendors
• Prairie Road Builders: $34,818.59
• Arlo Go Mobile Security Camera: $399 per camera, $10 per month per camera
• US Geological Survey Annual Renewal: $4,800

The Palo City Council approved a $528,865.02 accounts payable report including a $180,844.48 payment to Ralston Construction for the Community Center gym roof. The council also approved first readings of ordinances for floodplain regulations and mobile food service vendors, tabled a 28E agreement and Council Rules and Procedures, and approved several other items including security cameras for Memorial Park.

• Approved accounts payable totaling $528,865.02 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 051721A for debt transfer (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2021 adopting floodplain regulations (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 23-2021 for mobile food service vendors (5-0)
• Tabled 28E agreement with County Maintenance until June 21, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled Council Rules and Procedures until June 21, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved seven security cameras for Memorial Park (5-0)
• Approved Douglas Industries volleyball court quote of $3,030 (5-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the HRG Green-DNR Permit and may pass a resolution to approve it. The meeting will be conducted via phone conference.

• Approval of the agenda
• Discussion of HRG Green-DNR Permit
• Possible motion for Resolution No. 050721A

The Palo City Council held a brief special meeting by phone and approved an agreement with HR Green Inc for services at the water treatment plant, costing $3,200. The agenda was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 050721A: $3,200 agreement with HR Green Inc for water treatment plant services (3-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a workshop to review and discuss the codification of city ordinances, specifically chapters 36-56 and 60-106. The agenda also includes a discussion with Pat Callahan, which may lead to a motion. No old or new business is listed.

• Ordinance codification workshop: review chapters 36-56
• Ordinance codification workshop: discussion chapters 60-106
• Possible motion on ordinance codification
• Discussion with Pat Callahan, possible motion

The Palo City Council met for a workshop on May 3, 2021, but no substantive decisions were made because a quorum was not present. Only two council members attended, and the meeting was limited to procedural matters.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a media replacement project for the water plant, including an engineering contract with WesTech. The agenda includes only this item, with no old or new business discussions.

• Discussion and possible motion on Resolution No. 042121A for media replacement project
• WesTech engineering services at $9,699
• Daily rate of $1,200 for engineering services

The Palo City Council approved Resolution No. 042121A for the media replacement project at the water plant, authorizing $9,699 for engineering from WesTech and capping the daily rate at four days or $4,800. An earlier motion to approve the project without the cap failed due to lack of a second. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Resolution No. 042121A for media replacement project with $9,699 engineering and $4,800 cap on daily rate (4-0)
• Motion to approve media replacement without cap died due to lack of second

Meeting

The Palo City Council will consider adopting a new floodplain regulation ordinance, approve several contracts for seal coating, water plant media replacement, security cameras, and mosquito control, and discuss other items like school transportation and park improvements. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda items.

• Ordinance No. 22-2021 replacing Chapter 160 floodplain regulations
• Seal coat quotes from PRB and LL Pelling
• Water plant media replacement: Item A $47,656, Item B $52,347
• Security camera quotes: Hawkeye, Munson, TECH, Verkada $19,255, Axis $19,970
• Mosquito control: Jakes $5,625

The Palo City Council approved a Prairie Road Builders proposal for chipseal and pea gravel road work, a SmartCover renewal, a permit for Cedar Rapids school buses to cross the first street bridge, a mosquito spraying contract, and a discounted community center rental for Ducks Unlimited. They tabled a floodplain ordinance and a fence discussion, and approved various resolutions including a garage sale street designation and a plat for Rinken Acres.

• Approved PRB chipseal and pea gravel proposal (3-1)
• Approved SmartCover renewal for $2,578 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 041921A for school bus bridge permit (4-0)
• Tabled floodplain ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Jakes Custom Application for mosquito spraying $5,625 (4-0)
• Approved $200 rental fee for Ducks Unlimited (4-0)
• Approved open gym hours 9:00 am-3:30 pm starting April 26 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 041921C for Rinken Acres plat (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council held an ordinance workshop and discussed Covington bridge repair with Linn County Secondary Roads. The council voted to send out bids for repairing the bridge. The council also reviewed ordinance chapters 1-24, 35, and 36-56 for a code update, but took no formal action on them.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0).
• Approved a motion to send out bids for repairing Covington bridge (4-0).
• Discussed, but did not vote on, updating the Palo Ordinance with Iowa Codification.

Meeting

The Palo City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY22 budget and consider several resolutions, including the Linn County sheriff contract, a 28E agreement with Fairfax, and a public records request policy. The agenda also includes discussions on solar energy, bridge repairs, and the sale of surplus maintenance items.

• Linn County Sheriff Contract FY21-22 (Resolution 031520A)
• FY22 Budget public hearing and possible action (Resolution 031520B)
• Covington Road Bridge Repairs discussion
• Sale of maintenance items: AC unit $250, forks $200, 3-point mower $800
• 28E Agreement with City of Fairfax (Resolution 031521H)

The Palo City Council approved the FY22 budget, a new sheriff contract at $38/hour, and a resolution supporting the NextEra Energy solar project. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a 28E agreement with Fairfax, a public records policy, and new board appointments. No action was taken on Covington Road bridge repairs, which were only discussed.

• Approved Resolution 031521A for the County Sheriff contract FY21-22 at $38 per hour.
• Approved Resolution 031521B for the FY22 Budget.
• Approved Resolution 031521C for the Eastern Iowa Thunder baseball contract, with one abstention.
• Approved Resolution 031521D for the Public Records Request Policy.
• Approved Resolution 031521E accepting Mallory Schulte to the Park & Rec Board.
• Approved Resolution 031521F accepting Edward Arens to the Board of Adjustment.
• Approved Resolution 031521G for the Plat of Survey #2472 Lot 3, Smith-Pfeiffer.
• Approved Resolution 031521H for a 28E Agreement with the City of Fairfax at $43 per hour.

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the codification of city ordinances, with a possible motion to follow. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance Iowa Codification Workshop: discussion and possible motion

The Palo City Council held an ordinance workshop to discuss updating the city's code with Iowa Codification, covering chapters 1-24. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, ending with adjournment.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 PM

Meeting

The Palo City Council will discuss and possibly approve the FY22 maximum property tax levy and set a public hearing for the FY22 budget. The agenda also includes security camera quotes, a special assessment, and several policy and contract items.

• Security camera quotes: Park (Hawkeye $3770, Munson $5500, TECH $5389.93) and Maint. Building (Hawkeye $4166, Munson $4500, TECH $6104)
• Public hearing and possible resolution 021521A for Max Levy FY22
• Possible resolution 021521B for FY22 budget discussion
• Special assessment for 903 2nd St (Resolution 021521C)
• Mosquito control possible motion for $5,625

The Palo City Council approved the Max Levy FY22 budget resolution, set a public hearing for the FY22 budget on March 15, 2021, and passed resolutions for a special assessment at 903 2nd Street, a City Cameras policy, and a Public Notice Policy. The council also tabled security camera quotes, a baseball partnership resolution, and mosquito control until the next meeting, and voted to reopen the Community Center to pre-pandemic standards with mask precautions and a Covid waiver.

• Approved Resolution 021521A Max Levy FY22 Budget (5-0)
• Set public hearing for FY22 Budget on March 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 021521C Special Assessment 903 2nd Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 021521D Policy for City Cameras (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 021521E Public Notice Policy (5-0)
• Tabled security camera quotes (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 021521F Eastern Iowa Thunder baseball partnership (5-0)
• Reopened Community Center to pre-pandemic standards with mask precautions and Covid waiver (5-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting electronically to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, a budget discussion, and no old or new business items.

• Budget FY22 discussion

The Palo City Council held a special meeting to discuss the FY22 budget. No formal decisions were made; the city clerk was directed to revise numbers and present forecasted fund balances at the March meeting. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Directed city clerk to revise FY22 budget numbers and present forecasted fund balances at March meeting (3-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will meet electronically on January 18, 2021, due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a public hearing and possible resolution to amend the FY21 budget, setting a public hearing for the FY22 max levy, transferring storm water funds, and discussing several other items like wastewater rates and property liens.

• Public hearing and possible resolution for FY21 budget amendment (Resolution 011821A)
• Set public hearing for FY22 Max Levy budget (Resolution 011821B)
• Transfer Storm Water Fund (Resolution 011821C)
• Cedar Rapids Wastewater Rate FY22 discussion
• Lien on 903 2nd St discussion

The Palo City Council approved Resolution 011821A, amending the FY20-21 budget, and set a public hearing for February 15, 2021. They also authorized a $9,283 transfer to the storm water fund and approved Morgan Scheer to the Parks & Recreation Board. The meeting was held electronically due to COVID-19, with all votes 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 011821A amending FY20-21 budget (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Feb. 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm for budget (4-0)
• Authorized $9,283 transfer to storm water fund via Resolution 011821C (4-0)
• Approved Morgan Scheer to Parks & Recreation Board (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 21, 2020 and Jan. 11, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report, treasurer's report, and bill approval (4-0)
• Decided to leave community center rentals 'as is' and revisit next month
• Set Iowa Codification workshops to start March 1, 2021, first Monday monthly

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting electronically to hold a workshop on an ordinance regarding Iowa codification. The agenda includes discussion and a possible motion on the topic, with no old or new business items listed. The meeting is open to the public via conference call due to COVID-19.

• Ordinance Iowa Codification Workshop: discussion and possible motion
• Electronic meeting via conference call due to COVID-19