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Comprehensive Plan Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review draft sections of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The discussion will focus on transportation, utilities, parks, and the plan's implementation strategy.
- Draft Chapter 6: Transportation, Mobility, and Safety
- Draft Chapter 7: City Utilities and Facilities
- Draft Chapter 9: Parks and Recreation
- Draft Chapter 10: Implementation
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan, which includes designating an area as blighted for urban renewal and adopting tax increment financing (TIF) to fund projects. The council will also vote on resolutions approving a project management policy for the community center renovation, accepting public improvements for Prairie Ridge West subdivision, and adopting an economic development incentive policy. Additionally, several special event permits and alcohol license renewals are on the consent agenda.
- Hearing on Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan with blight designation and TIF
- Resolution approving Project Management Administration Policy for Community Center Renovation
- Resolution accepting public improvements for Prairie Ridge West Subdivision
- Resolution adopting Economic Development and Redevelopment Incentive Policy
- Class E alcohol license renewal for Hy-Vee; special event permits for Library Summer Games, BBQ Bash, and Dan Sorenson 5K
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Airport Committee
The Airport Committee will vote on the preliminary Airport Layout Plan and three options: runway extension, widening to 100 feet, and adding a crosswind runway. They will also discuss a 2026 CIP grant status and a new fundraising foundation for land acquisition.
- Vote on preliminary baseline Airport Layout Plan requiring land acquisition
- Vote on Option 1: Extend runway
- Vote on Option 2: Widen runway to 100 feet
- Vote on Option 3: Add crosswind runway
- Presentation on landing and take-off performance by Kyle Reynolds and Zach Riggs
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan, which proposes up to 1,350 rental housing units and $22.3 million in public infrastructure improvements. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the April meeting and recognizing a long-serving commissioner.
- Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Proclamation recognizing Julio Chiarella's 33 years of service
- Consideration of Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan
- Work session on Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Subdivision Code updates
- No public hearings scheduled
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant (NRG) Committee
The Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Committee will discuss updates to the Low- and Moderate-Income grant program, historic preservation urban revitalization areas, and objectives for the Urban Revitalization plan. They will also consider a rental inspection program. The meeting includes review of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.
- Discussion on Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) grant program
- Discussion on Historic Preservation Urban Revitalization Areas
- Discussion on Urban Revitalization plan objectives
- Discussion on rental inspection program
- Review of drafted minutes from June 5, 2026
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body is also discussing a new urban renewal plan and various infrastructure projects, including airport and road improvements.
- Public hearing for Budget Amendment #1 (FY 25-26)
- Construction contract and bond for Airport Water Main Expansion
- Proposed 'Imagine More' Community Urban Renewal Plan
- Zoning boundary amendments for 1114 Peace Street and 406 West Fourth Street
- Oskaloosa Street Reconstruction Project discussion
The council adopted a budget amendment for FY25-26, rezoned two properties to R3 district, and approved a resolution to set dates for consultation and public hearing on a proposed urban renewal plan. Several other resolutions were passed including health and dental plan premiums, an amended wage scale, and a donation agreement for an ice rink chiller system.
- Adopted Budget Amendment #1 for FY25-26 (5-0)
- Rezoned 1114 Peace Street to R3 district (5-0)
- Rezoned 406 West Fourth Street to R3 district (5-0)
- Set dates for consultation and public hearing on Imagine More urban renewal plan (5-0)
- Approved health plan premiums for FY26-27 (5-0)
- Approved amended wage scale and job classification structure (5-0)
- Approved first amendment to donation agreement for ice rink chiller system (5-0)
- Approved construction contract for airport water main expansion (consent agenda)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request from 818 Forward With Faith to build a group home within the rear setback at 511 University St. Staff recommends approval, noting the property's unique narrow lot. The board may approve, deny, or table the request.
- Public hearing on variance application (BOA26-06) to allow a group home at 511 University St.
- Requested rear setback reduction from 35 ft to 5 ft.
- Staff recommends approval of the variance.
- Applicant: 818 Forward With Faith.
- Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting.