Palo public meetings in 2022

Meeting

The Palo City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2022, covering a range of administrative and policy items. Key actions include final adoption of ordinances amending water and sewer rates, a public hearing on the sale of Lot 10, and possible motions on TIF percentages, planning fees, and public purpose purchases. The agenda also includes appointments to the Park & Rec board and discussion of emergency handbook amendments.

• Public hearing and possible resolution for sale of property Lot 10 (Resolution 121922D)
• Final passage of Ordinance No. 44-2022 amending water rates
• Final passage of Ordinance No. 45-2022 amending sewer rates
• First reading and possible final adoption of Ordinance No. 49-2022 amending Chapter 161.02 (SUDAS specifications)
• Possible motion on TIF % for developments (Resolution 121922F)

The City Council adopted ordinances to update water and sewer rates effective January 1, 2023, to build infrastructure reserves. The council also approved several board appointments and the sale of a real estate lot. A request for a TIF development policy was tabled for further legal input.

• Approved Ordinance No. 44-2022 updating water rates (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 45-2022 updating sewer rates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 121922D for the sale of Lot 10 on Main St (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 121922G Planning & Development fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 121922E for 2-hour minimum on emergency calls (5-0)
• Appointed Michelle Walker, Ben Rusnak, and Morgan Scheer to Park & Rec (5-0)
• Approved extension for 305 Vinton St compliance until Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 121922F regarding TIF % for Development (5-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will consider several ordinances, including changes to zoning for builders' sales offices, water system charges, water and sewer rates, and nuisance abatement for residential dumpsters. They will also discuss filling a council vacancy, setting a public hearing for Lot 10, and approving various expenditures and reports.

• Ordinance No. 46-2022: Amending Chapter 165 Zoning Regulations for 'Builders Sales Office'
• Ordinance No. 47-2022: Amending Chapter 90.06 Water System Charges
• Ordinance No. 48-2022: Amending Chapter 50 Nuisance Abatement for 'Residential Dumpsters'
• Ordinance No. 44-2022 (second reading): Water rates
• Ordinance No. 45-2022 (second reading): Sewer rates

The City Council passed ordinances updating water and sewer rates and amended zoning and nuisance regulations. The council also denied a time extension for a resident to abate nuisance conditions at a private property.

• Approved water rates: $22.40 base rate and $7.13 unit rate (4-0)
• Approved sewer rates: $42.21 base rate and $10.77 unit rate (4-0)
• Denied extension for nuisance abatement at 98 Dale Lee Dr, maintaining Dec 2 deadline (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 46-2022 amending zoning for builders sales offices (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 48-2022 amending nuisance abatement for residential dumpsters (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 112122G for the Speed Zone Map (4-0)
• Approved $6,900 for a light pole at Zeller Park (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 112122I increasing community center rental rates (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the FY22 Annual Finance Report, set a public hearing to amend zoning chapters 165.10 and 165.11, and consider several resolutions including a 28E agreement with Linn County Public Health, naming The Gazette as official publication, and adopting an investment policy. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances amending driveway dimension requirements and water and sewer rates.

• AFR FY22 discussion and possible motion Resolution 101722A
• Set public hearing to amend Chapter 165.10 and 165.11 to add additional use
• 28E Agreement with Linn County Public Health (Resolution 101722C)
• Ordinance No. 43-2022 amending SUDAS driveway dimensions at ROW
• Ordinance No. 44-2022 (water rates) and No. 45-2022 (sewer rates) first readings

The council approved a new speed zone map reducing residential speeds from 25 to 20 mph and adjusting Palo Marsh Road to 35 mph. A public hearing was set for November 21 to consider adding builder sales offices in model homes. The council also approved several resolutions including the annual finance report, a 28E agreement with Linn County Public Health, and a special election to fill a council vacancy.

• Approved Resolution 101722A: Annual Finance Report FY22 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for November 21 on amending Chapter 165.10/165.11 for builder sales offices in model homes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 101722B: Appointment of Andrew Lutter as Assistant Fire Chief (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 101722C: 28E Agreement with Linn County Public Health (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 101722G: Special election to fill council vacancy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 101722H: Speed zone map reducing residential speeds to 20 mph, Palo Marsh Road to 35 mph (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 44-2022: Water rates at $22.40 base, $7.13 unit rate (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 45-2022: Sewer rates at $42.21 base, $10.77 unit rate with $25,000 reserve (3-1)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss a Personal Handbook Policy and may consider a motion on Resolution 100422A. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, with the rest being procedural.

• Discussion of Personal Handbook Policy
• Possible motion on Resolution 100422A

The council held a workshop meeting to discuss the employee handbook policy, social media policies, and safety policies. No formal decisions were made; the council agreed to remove safety policies from the handbook and create a separate safety policy manual. The meeting was procedural only, with no votes on substantive actions.

• Discussed employee handbook policy, social media, and safety policies
• Agreed to remove safety policies from employee handbook and create separate safety manual
• Discussed adding vacation time for new employees after 90 days and one year
• Adjourned at 6:20 pm (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss a sewer line maintenance program and water-sewer rates. The agenda includes possible motions on these topics, along with public comment periods. No final decisions are guaranteed; the items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Discussion and possible motion on Sewer Line Maintenance Program
• Discussion and possible motion on Water-Sewer Rate Workshop

The Palo City Council held a workshop meeting on September 26, 2022. The only formal decision was to table the sewer line maintenance program for future research (motion carried 4-0). The remainder of the meeting was discussion of a water and sewer rate review, including reserve options, fixed vs. variable expenses, and a planned first reading of a rate ordinance at the October 17 regular meeting. No rates were set or approved.

• Tabled sewer line maintenance program for future date (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will consider final adoption of an ordinance amending parking regulations to establish two-hour parking, and another amending zoning bulk regulations. They will also discuss a pilot rehabilitation housing option, a driveway request, and a $1,600 resolution for the H2S sanitary collection system. Several other items include a HACAP vendor agreement, fall garage sales, a community center rental agreement, an employee review, a trail grant application, and adopting a health officer.

• Ordinance 39-2022: two-hour parking regulations (first reading, suspend rules, final adoption)
• Ordinance 41-2022: zoning bulk regulations amendment (suspend rules, final adoption)
• Resolution 091922A: $1,600 for H2S sanitary collection system
• Resolution 091922B: Fall Citywide Garage Sales
• Resolution 091922C: Community Center Rental Agreement

The Palo City Council approved a $1,600/month H2S treatment for the sanitary collection system, adopted a zoning bulk regulation amendment, and authorized a Federal Recreational Trails grant application. A two-hour parking ordinance on Vinton St. was denied, and a community center rental agreement was tabled for further research.

• Approved $1,600/month H2S treatment for sanitary collection system (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 41-2022 amending bulk regulations in zoning code (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 091722E for Trail FRT application (4-0)
• Denied Ordinance 39-2022 for two-hour parking on Vinton St.
• Tabled Resolution No. 091922C for community center rental agreement
• Approved driveway extension at 39 Thompson Dr. (4-0)
• Approved HACAP FY23 vendor agreement (4-0)
• Approved fall citywide garage sale resolution for one-way streets (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will consider repealing and replacing water and sewer rate ordinances, amending zoning regulations for subdivision signs and bulk regulations, and adopting a two-hour parking ordinance. They will also hold public hearings on a FY23 budget amendment and city-owned property, and discuss a water transfer, a lien, fire department bylaws, and an emergency management system.

• Ordinance 42-2022 repealing water/sewer rate ordinances 36-2022 and 37-2022
• Ordinance 39-2022 amending Chapter 69 parking regulations for two-hour parking
• Ordinance 40-2022 amending Chapter 165 zoning for subdivision signs
• Ordinance 41-2022 amending Chapter 165 zoning bulk regulations
• Continental Fire Sprinkler Company annual inspection contract for $1,060

The Palo City Council voted 4-0 to rescind Ordinances 36-2022 and 37-2022, reverting water and sewer rates to those in Ordinance 9-2022, with bills due August 31 and no penalties for the first reading. They also adopted a budget amendment, approved the sale of city-owned property for $5,000, transferred $25,000.08 to the water money market account, passed a resolution on a delinquent mowing account, approved fire department bylaws, and adopted ordinances on subdivision signs and bulk regulations (minimum home size 1,000 sq ft). The two-hour parking ordinance was tabled for further discussion.

• Rescinded water/sewer rate ordinances 36-2022 and 37-2022, reverting to Ordinance 9-2022 rates (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 081522A budget amendment FY23 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 081522B authorizing sale of city-owned property for $5,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 081522C transferring $25,000.08 to water money market account (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 081522D regarding delinquent mowing account (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 081522E fire department bylaws (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 40-2022 on subdivision signs (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 41-2022 on bulk regulations (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss water and sewer rates, with a possible motion to adopt Resolution 080822A. The agenda also includes public comment periods and general council business. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion and possible motion on Resolution 080822A regarding water-sewer rates
• Public comment periods for agenda-related and general topics

The Palo City Council voted 4-0 to rescind ordinances 36-2022 and 37-2022, which had implemented new water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2022. The action will restore old billing rates and place the matter on the August 15, 2022 agenda for formal action. The decision followed extensive public comment from residents concerned about higher bills and communication about the rate change.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Motioned to rescind ordinances 36-2022 and 37-2022 regarding water/sewer rates (4-0)
• Placed rescission on August 15, 2022 agenda for action
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 PM (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including development agreements with Forest Ridge LLC and an urban renewal plan amendment for Prairie Meadows Phase 1, a budget amendment for FY23, and the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 90 (Water Service). They will also discuss grants, a 28E agreement, and various expenditures.

• Resolution 071822G: Approve development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC, authorizing annual appropriation tax increment payments
• Resolution 071822F: Approve urban renewal plan amendment for Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Housing Urban Renewal Area
• Ordinance No. 38-2022: Amend Chapter 90 'Water Service' (first reading and possible final adoption)
• Street seal coating: Prairie Road $98,842.74 and LL Pelling Co $99,543.70
• Brecke's Check Valve: $8,978; US Geological Survey: $4,935

The Palo City Council approved the final adoption of Ordinance No. 38-2022, allowing separate outside water meters to offset sewer usage, and set fees for meter installation. They also approved several resolutions including a revised subdivider's agreement for Prairie Vista, a development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC, and a $99,543.70 seal coating contract. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved final adoption of Ordinance 38-2022 for outside water meters (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 071822J setting meter fee at cost plus $30 administrative fee (4-0)
• Approved revised subdivider's agreement for Prairie Vista (Resolution 071822H) (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Prairie Vista First (Resolution 071822I) (4-0)
• Approved development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC (Resolution 071822G) (4-0)
• Approved $99,543.70 seal coating contract with LL Pelling Co. (4-0)
• Approved 28E Agreement with West Linn Community Group (Resolution 071822C) (4-0)
• Removed ATV/UTV registration requirement (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including final passage of water and sewer rate amendments, a tax division ordinance for the Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area, and resolutions setting public hearings for an urban renewal plan amendment and a development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC. The council will also discuss and possibly approve contracts for street seal coating and asphalt work, an employee salary increase, and an ARPA subaward agreement with Linn County.

• Ordinance No. 30-2022: division of taxes in Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area, third reading and final passage
• Ordinance No. 36-2022: water rate amendments, third reading and final passage
• Ordinance No. 37-2022: sewer rate amendments, third reading and final passage
• Street seal coating/asphalt: Prairie Road $98,842.74, LL Pelling Co $66,437.60
• Brecke Maintenance plumbing agreement: possible motion for $1,750

The Palo City Council approved final readings of ordinances raising water and sewer rates, approved a 7% wage increase for full-time employees and 5% for part-time, and authorized a $2.464 million grant application for a trail project. The council also approved several resolutions, including a development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC and a subaward agreement for American Rescue Plan funds. An emergency sewer repair was authorized, and a public hearing was set for the sale of city-owned property.

• Approved Ordinance No. 36-2022 amending water rates (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 37-2022 amending sewer rates (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 062022E raising full-time wages 7% and part-time 5% (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 062022D for MPO trail grant application (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 062022C setting public hearing for Forest Ridge LLC development agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 062022F for ARPA subaward agreement with Linn County (4-0)
• Authorized emergency sewer check valve installation (~$8,500) (4-0)
• Set public hearing for sale of city-owned lot 122912901200000 (4-0)

Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider the second reading of two ordinances. These ordinances propose changes to the city's water and sewer rate provisions.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 36-2022 regarding water rates
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 37-2022 regarding sewer rates

The Palo City Council held a special meeting on June 13, 2022, and approved the second reading of two ordinances amending water and sewer rates. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0). The third and final reading is scheduled for the next meeting on June 20, 2022.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 36-2022 amending water rates (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 37-2022 amending sewer rates (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 PM (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the city's Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual. The agenda includes a possible motion regarding this manual, but no other specific business items are listed.

• Discussion of Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual

The Palo City Council held a workshop to review the Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual, going through each policy. City staff will make changes as discussed, and the council will give final approval at a future meeting. No formal decisions were made during this workshop.

• Reviewed Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual (no vote)
• Directed staff to make changes to manual (no vote)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including seal coat road quotes, a budget amendment, development agreements, and multiple ordinances. They will also consider water and sewer rate changes, a rezoning for Duane Arnold Solar, and various donations and contracts.

• Seal coat road quotes: Prairie Road Builders $98,842.74, LL Pelling Co $66,437.60
• Budget Amendment FY22 (Resolution 051622A)
• Development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC (Resolution 051622D)
• Duane Arnold Solar I & II Rezoning (Resolution 051622E)
• Ordinances amending water rates (36-2022) and sewer rates (37-2022)

The Palo City Council approved the first readings of ordinances amending water and sewer rates, moving to a per-unit billing structure. The council also approved several resolutions, including the FY22 budget amendment, a debt transfer, a future land map, and the revised preliminary plat for Prairie Meadows Additions. A motion to consider a culvert regulations ordinance failed, and a development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC was postponed.

• Approved FY22 Budget Amendment Resolution No. 051622A (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 051622B for debt transfer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 051622C Future Land Map (5-0)
• Approved revised Preliminary Plat for Prairie Meadows Additions Resolution No. 051622F (5-0)
• Approved revised Subdivider's Agreement Prairie Meadow Additions Resolution No. 051622G (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 30-2022 (tax division, Prairie Meadows Phase 1) (5-0)
• Approved final passage of Ordinance No. 34-2022 amending Chapter 90 Water Service (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 36-2022 (water rates) and No. 37-2022 (sewer rates) (5-0)

Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss sewer and water rates. The council will also discuss Chapter 52 regarding grass, weeds, vines, and brush.

• Discussion of Sewer/Water Rates
• Discussion of Chapter 52 Grass, Weeds, Vines, and Brush

The Palo City Council held a workshop meeting where they discussed water and sewer rates, noting the need for the utilities to be self-supporting and to build reserve funds. They also approved changing the grass height ordinance to 8 inches. No final action was taken on the rates, which were still under discussion.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Skipped agenda-related audience comments (4-0)
• Changed grass height to 8 inches (4-0)
• Skipped general audience comments (4-0)
• Adjourned at 7:13 pm (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the settlement of the Dix v. City of Palo litigation. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss strategy with legal counsel, followed by a possible motion on the settlement. Public comments are limited to agenda-related topics and general audience comments.

• Closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss litigation strategy
• Discussion and possible motion on settlement of Dix v. City of Palo litigation

The Palo City Council met in special session on May 5, 2022. Following a closed session under Iowa Code for litigation strategy, the council discussed and took possible action on the settlement of Dix v. City of Palo litigation. The minutes do not record the specific terms or vote tally for the settlement.

• Held closed session for litigation strategy (Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c))
• Discussed settlement of Dix v. City of Palo litigation

Meeting

The Palo City Council will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a home rehabilitation grant program, a budget amendment, and multiple ordinances related to the Prairie Meadows Phase 1 urban renewal area, zoning, water service, and culvert regulations. They will also consider contracts for mosquito control, basketball hoops, boat ramp lease, and seal coating, among other routine business.

• Public hearing and resolutions to establish Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area and approve urban renewal plan (Resolution 041822B)
• Ordinance No. 30-2022: division of taxes in Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area
• Ordinance No. 31-2022: amending zoning chapter 165 and Palo zoning map
• Resolution 041822C: setting date to consider development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC including tax increment payment
• Mosquito control quote $7,500; basketball hoops quote $4,500; SmartCover Systems quote $2,808; seal coat road quotes from Prairie Road Builders and LL Pelling Co

The Palo City Council approved the Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Plan and the first reading of an ordinance dividing taxes in that area, along with a development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC. They also approved a $4,952 quarterly contract with Viking Industrial Painting, a $7,500 mosquito control contract with Jake's Custom Applicating, and a $4,500 quote for basketball hoops at the new park. The council tabled a culvert ordinance and a seal coat project for future meetings.

• Approved Resolution No. 041822B for Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Plan (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 30-2022 for tax division in Prairie Meadows Phase 1 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 041822C for development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 041822I for Viking Industrial Painting contract at $4,952/quarter (3-0)
• Approved Jake's Custom Applicating mosquito control for $7,500 (3-0)
• Approved Future Star Courts quote for basketball hoops at $4,500 (3-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 35-2022 on culvert regulations until May 12 infrastructure meeting (3-0)
• Tabled seal coat project until May meeting (3-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss strategy with legal counsel regarding current or imminent litigation, as permitted under Iowa Code. Following the closed session, possible action may be taken. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, with no discussion of new or old council business.

• Closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)c to discuss litigation strategy
• Possible action following closed session
• No discussion of new or old council business

The Palo City Council met in special session and voted 4-0 to enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy with legal counsel, as permitted under Iowa Code. The council also learned that the NextEra Phase I and II rezoning application review, originally scheduled for April 18, has been rescheduled to May 16, and that volunteers offered to repair vandalism damage at Zeller Park at no cost to taxpayers.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for litigation strategy (4-0)
• Approved motion to end closed session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY23 budget, approve a Linn County Sheriff contract, and vote on several ordinances including rezoning the Prairie Meadows addition and replacing nuisance and dangerous building codes. The agenda also includes road seal coat quotes, a $13,300 P&K Midwest quote, and various administrative items.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of FY23 budget (Resolution 032822A)
• Linn County Sheriff contract for FY22-23 (Resolution 032822B)
• Ordinance 31-2022: rezone Prairie Meadows addition (Chapter 165, Zoning Map)
• Ordinance 32-2022: replace nuisance abatement and junk vehicle codes
• Seal road quotes: Prairie Road Builders ($2.16-$2.74/sq yd) and LL Pelling Co ($2.75-$3.85/sq yd)

Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the FY23 budget and the Max Levy for FY23. The council will also discuss setting a public hearing date regarding the designation of the Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area.

• Swear in ceremony for newly elected official Jennifer Welton
• Public hearing and discussion regarding Max Levy FY23 Budget
• Discussion of entire FY23 Budget and motion to set a public hearing
• Discussion on designation of Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area

Meeting

The Palo City Council met March 7, 2022, and approved the meeting agenda (3-0). Discussion covered updating Palo ordinance chapters 165.23 and 170 with Iowa Codification, and the Fire Department Junior Firefighter program guidelines, which the city will adopt as an ordinance. Chapter 50 was also reviewed. No final votes were taken on these items; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 9:08 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Discussed updating ordinance chapters 165.23 and 170 with Iowa Codification
• Discussed Junior Firefighter program guidelines; city will adopt as ordinance
• Reviewed chapter 50

Meeting

The City Council will meet to set a date for a public hearing regarding the FY23 Max Levy Budget. The council will also discuss setting a public hearing date for the rezoning of Prairie Meadows Addition.

• Setting public hearing date for FY23 Max Levy Budget
• Setting public hearing date for Prairie Meadows Addition rezoning

The Palo City Council held a special meeting and approved the agenda and consent agenda. They set a public hearing for the Max Levy Budget FY23 on March 14, 2022, and a public hearing for rezoning Prairie Meadows Addition on March 28, 2022. The council also heard updates on FEMA grant completion and a potential agenda item regarding a park shed invoice.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Max Levy Budget FY23 on March 14, 2022 (3-0)
• Set public hearing for rezoning Prairie Meadows Addition on March 28, 2022 (3-0)

Meeting

The City Council will hold an open public hearing and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Max Levy Budget. The council may consider a motion for Resolution 022122A related to this budget item.

• Public hearing for FY23 Max Levy Budget
• Possible motion for Resolution 022122A

The Palo City Council held a special meeting on February 21, 2022, and approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (3-0). A public hearing was opened and closed with no discussion. The council voted 3-0 to pass Resolution No. 022122A setting the Max Levy for FY23, but the resolution died due to lack of a fourth vote. A non-resident raised concerns about a prior public hearing and the Creek Bank Stabilization Project; the mayor and clerk responded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0).
• Approved the consent agenda (3-0).
• Opened the public hearing (3-0).
• Closed the public hearing (3-0).
• Resolution No. 022122A (Max Levy FY23) failed to pass; died due to lack of fourth vote.
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0).

Meeting

The Palo City Council is holding a special budget workshop to discuss and possibly act on the FY23 budget. The agenda includes a discussion and possible motion on the budget, followed by old/new business. This is a working session focused on the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan.

• FY23 budget discussion and possible motion

The Palo City Council held a special meeting on February 17, 2022, as a budget workshop for the FY23 budget. The agenda was approved, and extensive discussion was held regarding the budget and its schedule. No formal budget decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm (3-0).

Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding the Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area, including tax division and project approval. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning map amendments, a development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC, and the FY23 budget.

• Public hearing on proposed designation of Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area
• First reading and potential final passage of Ordinance No. 30-2022 regarding tax division in Prairie Meadows
• Third and final passage of Ordinance No. 27-2021 amending zoning Chapter 165 and the Palo Zoning Map
• Final passage of Ordinance No. 29-2022 amending zoning Chapter 165 and the Palo Zoning Map
• Setting a date to approve a development agreement with Forest Ridge LLC

Meeting

The Palo City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the FY23 budget. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, a discussion of the FY23 budget, and old/new business. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of FY23 budget
• Approval of the agenda

The Palo City Council convened a budget workshop on January 26, 2022, to discuss the FY23 budget. The meeting included roll call, approval of the agenda, and a discussion of the budget, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without taking any substantive action.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Discussed FY23 budget (no action taken)

Meeting

The Palo City Council will consider final adoption of three ordinances: two zoning map amendments (including the Prairie Meadows Addition) and a new public health nuisance regulation chapter. They will also set a public hearing for the FY23 budget, name a depository, and discuss several resolutions and operational items.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 27-2021 amending zoning Chapter 165 and the Palo Zoning Map
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 28-2021 adopting Chapter 57 on public health nuisance regulations and enforcement
• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 29-2022 amending zoning for the Prairie Meadows Addition
• Resolution to set public hearing on Prairie Meadows Phase 1 Urban Renewal Area and Plan
• Resolution No. 012022A naming depository

The Palo City Council approved a special election for a council vacancy, hired Allison Groff as Deputy City Clerk, and advanced several ordinances including zoning changes and public health nuisance regulations. The council also set a public hearing for the FY23 Max Levy and approved resolutions on banking and street names.

• Approved special election for council vacancy on March 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Hired Allison Groff as Deputy City Clerk at $17/hour effective Jan 24, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 27-2021 (zoning for city-owned property) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 28-2021 (public health nuisance regulations) after suspending three-reading rule (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 29-2022 (zoning for Prairie Meadows Addition) (4-0)
• Set public hearing for FY23 Max Levy on Feb 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 012022A naming Palo Savings Bank as depository (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 012022B adopting official street name map (4-0)

Meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to swear in newly elected officials and discuss appointments to the Board of Adjustment. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 29-2022 regarding changes to the zoning map and Chapter 165.

• Swearing in of Mallory Schulte and Pete Hagstrom
• Appointment discussion for Doug Hanover to the Board of Adjustment
• Appointment discussion for Matt Swehla to the Board of Adjustment
• Public hearing and first reading for Ordinance No. 29-2022 (Prairie Meadows Addition)
• Review of Iowa Codification workshop items including Fire Department chapters

The Palo City Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 29-2022, which amends zoning provisions and the zoning map for the Prairie Meadows Addition. The council also discussed several other ordinance changes, including firefighter residency requirements and manufactured home community rules, but took no final action on those items. Appointments to the Board of Adjustments were made.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Appointed Doug Hanover to Board of Adjustments, Resolution No. 010322A (4-0)
• Appointed Matt Swehla to Board of Adjustments, Resolution No. 010322B (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 29-2022, zoning amendment for Prairie Meadows Addition (4-0)