Pella public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
City Council awarded a restoration contract to Hooyer Construction and approved several infrastructure projects, including sewer cleaning and airport apron expansion. The council also adopted ordinances to establish tax increment financing for the Timberview and Webster Park urban renewal areas.
- Awarded $1,070,700 Bos Landen Conference Center repair contract to Hooyer Construction (6-0)
- Awarded $551,621.75 five-year sewer cleaning contract to Visu-Sewer, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved $774,300.25 final contract for Pella Municipal Airport apron expansion (6-0)
- Accepted public improvements for Wastewater Treatment Plant 2019 Upgrades at $6,056,817.91 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 1022 to implement TIF for Timberview Urban Renewal Area (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 1023 to implement TIF for Webster Park Urban Renewal Area (6-0)
- Reappointed Joel Weiler to the Airport Committee (6-0)
- Continued public hearing for Hempstead Drive rezoning to January 3, 2023 (6-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Commission approved a request to vacate a portion of the Hazel Street right-of-way for the Timber View development. It also approved a site plan for five industrial buildings at 2073 Old Highway 163. A work session was held regarding broadcast protocols for Pella Fiber.
- Approved vacation of Hazel Street right-of-way north of East Park Lane (8-0)
- Approved site plan for five buildings at 2073 Old Highway 163 (8-0)
Library Board
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved revisions to the Board Ethics Policy and the Displays Policy. Monthly bills and the meeting agenda were also approved. The 2023/2024 budget vote was deferred to a later date.
- Approved revised Board Ethics Policy (unanimous)
- Approved revised Displays Policy (unanimous)
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes with one spelling correction (unanimous)
Historic Preservation
The Commission conducted work sessions to discuss the Scholte Garden and proposed McClatchey Mill historic districts. Members reviewed the status of the Certified Local Government program and U.S. Cellular's plans for 5G wireless poles downtown. No substantive policy or zoning decisions were made.
- Approved tentative agenda (3-0)
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
City Council
The Council approved the final plat for the South Main Subdivision to create six buildable lots and one outlot. They also advanced two ordinances to second reading to establish tax increment financing for the Timberview and Webster Park urban renewal areas.
- Approved final plat for South Main Subdivision (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 6526 for Bos Landen Conference Center repair plans (6-0)
- Deferred Resolution 6527 for Bos Landen construction contract award (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 6528 for Bos Landen Drive Reconstruction final payment of $533,817.50 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 6529 for University & 8th Street Improvements final payment of $990,326.10 (6-0)
- Advanced Ordinance 1022 (Timberview Urban Renewal Area TIF) to second reading (6-0)
- Advanced Ordinance 1023 (Webster Park Urban Renewal Area TIF) to second reading (6-0)
- Appointed Michael Lyons, Nathan Guess, and Kayla Stehlik to the Community Services Board (6-0 each)
Airport Committee
The committee approved the September 16 minutes and requested a work session with the engineer to prioritize airport improvements. This follows a report that $295,000 per year for five years is available from a bi-lateral infrastructure bill in addition to annual FAA funding.
- Approved September 16 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved request for work session with engineer to discuss PEA planning and priorities (unanimous)
Community Services Board
The board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Indoor Rec Center, Community Center, and Bos Landen projects, but no other formal actions were taken.
- Approved September 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
Council adopted the Timberview Urban Renewal Plan and a development agreement with Pella Timberview, LLC to create 36 residential lots. The city will provide a benchmark grant of $500,000 and TIF rebates up to $1.75 million for public infrastructure. Other approved actions included final plats for residential and industrial subdivisions.
- Approved Timberview Urban Renewal Plan (5-0)
- Approved development agreement with Pella Timberview, LLC (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Ready Addition (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Dingeman Industrial Park (5-0)
- Approved $1.8M fiber transport network contract with Kramer Service Group (5-0)
- Approved annual sewer cleaning and inspection bid process (5-0)
- Approved MOU for state income offset program to collect ambulance debts (5-0)
- Tabled citation for dangerous building at 813.5 Washington Street
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Commission recommended the appointment of a member to an ad hoc city committee. The body also held work sessions regarding the Scholte Garden Historic District application and the Certified Local Government program.
- Recommended Rhonda Kermode to City Council for appointment to the ad hoc Community Center Improvements Committee (4-0)
- Approved tentative agenda (4-0)
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
Library Board
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Circulation, Fines and Fees, and Gifts policies. Members also accepted the summary of ADA checklist priorities 3 and 4.
- Approved Circulation Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Fines and Fees Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Gifts Policy (unanimous)
- Accepted ADA checklist priorities 3 & 4 summary
- Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning
The Commission approved a rezoning request for a parcel along Hempstead Drive and two final plats for property subdivisions. The body also rescheduled its December meeting to December 13, 2022.
- Approved rezoning of parcel 1257902000 from Agricultural (A1) to Rural Residential (RR) (6-0)
- Approved final plat for South Main Phase II at 412 Broadway St. (6-0)
- Approved final plat for 1802 Neil Dr. (5-0-1)
- Scheduled December meeting for December 13, 2022, and canceled November 28, 2022 meeting
City Council
City Council approved a contract for a 42.6-mile fiber optic network and authorized a development agreement for the Pella Main Street Market. The council also adopted two tax increment financing ordinances for the Prairie Ridge and Southwest urban renewal areas.
- Awarded Pella Fiber Transport Network contract to Kramer Service Group for $1,838,860.28 (6-0)
- Approved development agreement with Pella Main Street Market LLC including TIF rebates up to $1,775,000 (6-0)
- Adopted Amendment No. 1 to the Webster Park Urban Renewal Plan (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1020 for Prairie Ridge Urban Renewal Area TIF (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1021 for Southwest Urban Renewal Area TIF (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 6515 to seek bids for Bos Landen Conference Center repairs (6-0)
- Approved special event permits for 'Light up a Life' and 'Holiday Season in Pella' (6-0)
- Tabled citation for dangerous building at 813.5 Washington Street
Civil Service Commission
The Commission approved the temporary use of the Critical Hire – profile testing as a resource for the police officer selection process. No police officer candidates were certified during the meeting.
- Approved use of Critical Hire – profile testing temporarily for police officer selection (3-0)
- Approved October 27, 2022 agenda (3-0)
- Approved August 31, 2022 minutes (3-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session (3-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved a minor modification request to reduce the side yard setback at 313 E. First St. to allow for a building addition. A previously tabled variance request for a property on West 12th Street was withdrawn.
- Approved minor modification to reduce north interior side yard setback from seven feet to approximately five feet at 313 E. First St. (5-0)
- Noted withdrawal of variance request for property at the northern terminus of West 12th Street
Planning & Zoning
The Commission approved a final plat and a conditional site plan for industrial development at West 12th Street. It also recommended that the Timberview Urban Renewal Plan, which proposes 36 residential lots, conforms with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved final plat for property at northern terminus of West 12th Street (8-0)
- Approved site plan for two buildings at northern terminus of West 12th Street, conditional on City Council approval of final plat (8-0)
- Recommended to City Council that the Timberview Urban Renewal Plan conforms with the Comprehensive Plan (8-0)