Le Mars public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning requests for the Erdmanville area and Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition. The meeting also includes discussions on the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area and potential fire-rescue vehicle purchases.

• Rezoning of 'Erdmanville' area parcels from R-1 Residential to B-2 General Business
• Rezoning of Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition from Rural to I-3 Heavy Industrial
• Designation of Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area and Plan boundaries
• Discussion regarding fire-rescue vehicle purchases
• Review of the FYE 2023 Annual Financial Report

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to take action on fees, fines, and the Gift & Donor Policy. The board will also discuss the copy machine process and registration software. A future agenda item for the FY 25 Budget was noted.

• Action on Fees & Fines
• Action on Gift & Donor Policy
• Discussion of Registration/Meeting Room Software
• Discussion of Copy Machine Process
• Future agenda item: FY 25 Budget

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area and Plan. The meeting also includes requests to rezone properties in the "Erdmanville" area and the Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition.

• Establishment of Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area and Plan
• Rezoning Erdmanville area from R-1 Residential to B-2 General Business
• Rezoning Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition from Rural to I-3 Heavy Industrial
• First reading of ordinance for Erdmanville rezoning
• Action on Le Mars Employee Bargaining Unit Contract

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding offers to purchase three city-owned parcels of land north of Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park. The agenda also includes discussions on the Floyd Valley Healthcare Audit Report, the 'Erdmanville' area rezoning, and the Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition final plat.

• Public hearing for offers to purchase three city-owned parcels north of Parkview Terrace Mobile Home Park
• Rezoning of the 'Erdmanville' area
• Final Plat for Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition
• Review of Floyd Valley Healthcare Audit Report
• Approval of liquor license renewals for Four Brothers, Willow Creek Bar & Grill, and Pizza Hut

Planning and Zoning

The commission will discuss rezoning three parcels to B-2 for multi-family housing redevelopment. They will also consider recommending the creation of the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area and Plan.

• Rezone parcels 12-09-304-003 (4 Ave NW), 12-09-304-004 (401 4th St. NW), and 12-09-302-006 (401 6th Street NW) from R-1 to B-2
• Proposed Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area extending from Erdmanville north to the airport south
• Proposed Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Plan

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a funding request from Plymouth County. The board is also considering new policies regarding social media and proctoring.

• Plymouth County funding request
• Social media policy
• Proctoring policy
• Friends volunteer recognition event

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider a request from Reside Properties to deviate from side yard setback requirements. The proposal involves constructing a new 1,600 square foot single-family dwelling with an attached garage and finished basement.

• Variance request for side yard setback at 135 2nd Ave NW
• Proposal to reduce rear-yard setback to 6 feet

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed change to the residency requirements for police officers. The proposal would set a maximum driving distance of 35 miles from the Police Department.

• Public hearing on Police Residency Ordinance
• Proposed 35-mile driving distance limit for police officers
• PlyWood Trail Phase 1A Change Order #1
• Approval of October 2023 meeting minutes
• Action items regarding property/casualty insurance and wage increases

City Council

The City Council scheduled a special meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of this session is to discuss the potential purchase or sale of real estate.

• Closed session regarding the purchase or sale of real estate

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will meet on October 17, 2023, to consider a Police Residency Ordinance and the 2023 Southview Industrial Park Project. The agenda also includes consent items regarding street closures for Christmas in Hometown Le Mars and liquor license transfers.

• Police Residency Ordinance action item
• 2023 Southview Industrial Park Project action item
• Request to close streets for Christmas in Hometown Le Mars
• Two temporary premise transfers of a liquor license to the KC’s
• Approval of monthly financial statement for September 2023

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees meets on October 9, 2023, to review the finance report and approve consent items. The primary action item is a decision on Hotspot Services. The meeting also includes reports on website updates, personnel, and a conference report from Kara Hitchler.

• Board Action: Hotspot Services
• Finance Report review
• Website Update report
• Personnel Update report
• Kara Hitchler report on Assoc of Rural and Small Libraries Conference

Civil Service Commission

The Le Mars Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, decertify a hiring list from July 10, 2023, discuss testing, and set dates for new testing and hiring to fill a vacancy opening September 25, 2023.

• Decertification of list created on July 10, 2023
• Testing discussion
• Set dates for new testing and hiring for vacancy opening Sept 25, 2023
• Approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Southview Industrial Park Project, which involves installing sanitary, water, and storm sewers and paving 34th Street SW and 22nd Avenue SW. The estimated project cost is $2,200,000, to be funded through tax increment financing (TIF).

• Public hearing for 2023 Southview Industrial Park Project
• $2,200,000 estimated cost for Southview Industrial Park improvements
• Engineering Agreement Amendment for Southview Industrial Park Project
• Final Plat for Schuster Industrial Park
• New 5-Day Liquor License for Baacker’s

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss routine business, including the finance report, a youth services coordinator job description, and a website change. The board will also hear the director's report on teen summer reading survey results and take public comments.

• Youth Services Coordinator job description review
• Website change proposal
• Finance report
• Teen Summer Reading survey results

Planning and Zoning

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission will review and vote on the final plat and construction design for Schuster Industrial Park, a 6.501-acre, 3-lot subdivision at 1270 S Derby Lane. City staff recommend approval after the preliminary plat was approved on 05/02/23. The agenda includes only this business item plus routine call to order, roll call, and minutes approval.

• Final plat approval for Schuster Industrial Park, 3 lots totaling 6.501 acres
• Subdivision located at 1270 S Derby Lane, near 24th Street SW
• Developer: Schuster Properties, LLC; surveyor: CEC Constructors, LLC
• Includes 0.501 acres of existing roadway easement
• Covenants and restrictions apply to the lots

The Commission reviewed and approved the Final Plat and Construction Design of Schuster Industrial Park. Discussion included the availability of three lots and the current status of public utilities.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (All present)
• Approved Final Plat and Construction Design of Schuster Industrial Park (All present)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of a utility and drainage easement on Lot 1 of Majestic View Addition. The agenda also includes discussions on the Southview Industrial Park project, airport professional services, and various administrative consent items.

• Public hearing to vacate a 10’ Utility and Drainage Easement on Lot 1 of Majestic View Addition
• Review of Bolton & Menk Airport Professional Services Environmental Assessment
• Discussion of Southview Industrial Park Final Plat and 2023 Project
• Renewal of liquor licenses for La Fiesta and KC’s, and a 5-day license for Baacker’s
• Approval of 2022 12th Street SW PCC Overlay Change Order

The City Council adopted the final plat for Southview Industrial Park and approved a $120,800 agreement for an airport taxiway environmental assessment. Council also established dates for public hearings and bids regarding the Southview Industrial Park Project.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-37 to vacate a 10’ Utility and Drainage Easement on Lot 1, Majestic View Addition (5-0)
• Approved 8/15/23 meeting minutes and bills ending 08/31/2023 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for La Fiesta and KC’s, and a new 5-day license for Baacker’s at the Shelter House (5-0)
• Approved 2022 12! Street SW PCC Overlay Change Order #1 for $6,410.83 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 981 adding Chapter 25, “Parks and Recreation Committee” to the City Code (5-0)
• Approved $120,800 Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk for taxiway environmental assessment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-38 approving the Final Plat of Southview Industrial Park (5-0)
• Set September 19, 2023, for a public hearing and October 11, 2023, for bid opening for the 2023 Southview Industrial Park Project (5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board reviewed and voted on several requests for property setbacks and garage construction. The meeting included decisions on attaching garages to existing homes and rebuilding structures damaged by fire.

• Granted variance for 129 2nd Ave NE to attach a garage addition to the house
• Granted variance for 29 4th St NE to build a 24' x 26' garage with reduced setbacks
• Reviewed request for 1260 Plymouth St SE to build a new 24x30 attached garage
• Reviewed request for 316 3rd St SW to rebuild a garage following fire damage

The Board approved two requests for variances from the Le Mars Code of Ordinance to allow for the construction of garages with reduced setbacks. Both requests were approved by all members present.

• Approved variance for Tyler Kommes to build a 24’x30’ attached garage at 1260 Plymouth St SE, reducing side yard setback from 8-feet to 5-feet (All present)
• Approved variance for Dana and Ann Renken to build a 20’x18’ garage at 316 3rd St SW, reducing side yard and rear yard setbacks to 2 feet (All present)
• Approved minutes of the July 25, 2023, meeting (All present)

City Council

The City Council will consider a Reverse Osmosis Design Agreement, an ordinance for the Parks and Recreation Committee, and several street closure requests. The meeting also includes discussions regarding annexation, easement vacation, and various liquor license transfers.

• Reverse Osmosis Design Agreement action item
• Parks and Recreation Committee Ordinance action item
• Street closure requests for Olson Concert Bash, Wise 1, and 4 Brothers
• Liquor license transfers for KC’s and amendments for Wise | and 4 Brothers
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Request

The City Council approved a design agreement with DesaliTec and passed an ordinance establishing a Parks and Recreation Committee. The council also scheduled public hearings for a utility easement vacation and voluntary land annexation.

• Approved $150,000 reverse osmosis equipment design agreement with DesaliTec (All present)
• Approved Ordinance No. 981 adding Chapter 25 Parks and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-36 for Sept. 5 public hearing to vacate utility easement on Lot 1, Majestic View Addition (5-0)
• Established Oct. 3 public hearing for voluntary annexation of lands south of City limits (All present)
• Approved two Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Requests for 1323 Holton Drive and 2033 4th Ave SE (All present)
• Declared 2013 Dodge Charger surplus for disposal (All present)
• Approved street closures for Olson Concert Bash, Wise Brewing Oktoberfest, and 4 Brothers event (All present)
• Approved three temporary liquor license premise transfers for KC’s (All present)

Planning and Zoning

The Le Mars Planning and Zoning Commission will review and vote on the final plat and restrictive covenants for the Southview Industrial Park. The preliminary plat was approved on May 30, 2023, and staff has recommended the developer proceed with the final plat. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and is otherwise routine.

• Final plat approval for Southview Industrial Park
• Restrictive covenants approval for Southview Industrial Park
• Covenants include 8-foot fence for open storage, no auto wrecking or junkyards, 2-year build requirement with city repurchase option
• Public improvements estimated at $3 million: 8-inch water main, 8-inch sanitary sewer and lift station, paving of 22nd Ave and 34th Street (31 feet wide)
• One lot already recreated for Pet Parlor, LLC

The commission approved the final plat, construction design, and restrictive covenants for the Southview Industrial Park. The approved covenants include a clawback provision allowing the City to repurchase lots if construction does not begin within two years.

• Approved Final Plat and Construction Design of Southview Industrial Park (All present)
• Approved Restrictive Covenants of Southview Industrial Park (All present)
• Approved May 30, 2023, meeting minutes (All present)

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding an ordinance to establish a Parks and Recreation Committee. This committee would serve in an advisory capacity to the Council, overseeing areas such as the YMCA, Willow Creek Golf, and local trails.

• Public hearing for Parks and Recreation Committee Ordinance (Chapter 25)
• Renewal of liquor licenses for The Bar, Wise |, and Love’s
• Action item regarding a Library position
• Approval of July 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of bills for the period ending July 31, 2023

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to establish a Parks and Recreation Committee. The council also approved several consent agenda items and a change to library staffing positions.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 981 adding Chapter 25 Parks and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Approved 07/18/23 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approved bills for period ending 07/31/23
• Approved liquor license renewals for The Bar, Wise |, and Love’s Travel Stop
• Approved adding one full-time Library position and replacing 'Cataloging Librarian' with 'Library Youth Services Coordinator' (4-1)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board will review two requests for garage additions involving lot setback variances. One request involves a 242 sqft addition at 129 2nd Ave NE, and another involves replacing an old garage with an attached structure.

• Garage addition variance at 129 2nd Ave NE
• Variance to exceed rear yard lot setback (30ft) for 129 2nd Ave NE
• New attached garage proposal involving rear and side yard setbacks

The Board approved two requests for variances from the Le Mars Code of Ordinance Chapter 167.17 to allow for garage additions or replacements that do not meet standard setback requirements. Both requests were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved variance for Ashley Sanow at 129 2nd Ave NE to add a 242 sq. ft. garage addition and attach it to the home (All present)
• Approved variance for Dave Ruba at 29 4th St NE to build a 24' x 26' garage, reducing side yard setback from 8 ft to 5 ft and rear yard setback from 30 ft to 13 ft (All present)
• Approved minutes of the June 5, 2023 meeting (All present)

City Council

The July 18, 2023, meeting includes discussions regarding the City Administrator and Finance Director. The Council will also consider consent items including a street closure request from the Le Mars Police Department and the certification of municipal utility liens.

• Request to close street by Le Mars PD
• PlyWood Trail Phase 1B Change Order #1
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Casey’s and Cork It
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Request
• Certification of municipal utility liens via resolution

The City Council approved a consent agenda including utility rates and a project change order. A public hearing was set for August 1, 2023, to discuss adding a Parks and Recreation Committee to the city code. The council discussed changing meeting dates and times but took no action.

• Approved 07/06/23 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills for period ending 07/14/23 (5-0)
• Approved June 2023 Financial Statement (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Casey’s and Cork It (5-0)
• Approved Civil Service Commission’s Certified List of Qualified Civil Service Examinees dated 7/10/2023 (5-0)
• Approved PlyWood Trail Phase 1B Project Change Order #1 reducing cost by $375,162.75 (5-0)
• Approved closing portion of 8° Street SW for Midwest Regional K9 Trials on 8/7/2023 (5-0)
• Approved Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption for 3291 Sadona Hills South (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Le Mars Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes. The main items are certifying a police officer applicant hiring list for city council consideration and discussing criteria for removing applicants from that list. They will also update on current and future job openings and discuss the hiring process.

• Police Officer Applicant Hiring List Certification to go to council July 18
• Discussion on criteria for removal from Applicant Hiring List
• Update on job openings now and in the future
• Discussion on this hiring process and future hiring processes
• Approval of March 9, 2023, Meeting Minutes

The Commission accepted a list of qualified police examinees from June 22, 2023, to be submitted to the City Council. It also approved guidelines for removing applicants from the hiring list based on background, character, and performance criteria.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2023 meeting (All present)
• Accepted June 22, 2023 Certified List of Qualified Civil Service Examinees for submission to City Council (All present)
• Approved Le Mars Civil Service Applicant List Certification and Guidelines for Removal with added verbiage (All present)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including electing officers, appointing standing committee members, and deciding library open/closed dates. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.

• Election of President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Appointments to Finance, Building & Grounds, Community Relations, and Personnel committees
• Decision on library open/closed dates

City Council

The City Council voted to deny a public hearing for a proposed urban chicken ordinance. The council also approved several financial resolutions and a $5,000 grant for a golf tournament.

• Denied July 18, 2023, public hearing to add Chapter 57, 'Urban Chickens' to Code of Ordinances (4-1)
• Approved $5,000 of Hotel/Motel funds for NW Iowa National Invitational College Golf Tournament (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-32 amending City investment policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-33 joining the Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-34 naming depositories for the City (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-31 for 2022-2023 FY interfund transfers (5-0)
• Renewed liquor licenses for Jim’s Burgers, Sweet 16 Lanes, and KC’s (5-0)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will meet on June 20, 2023, to consider a new sewer rate ordinance and contracts for water tower maintenance. The agenda also includes a request regarding poultry ownership and a performance review of the City Administrator.

• Sewer Rate Ordinance action item
• Water Tower Maintenance Contracts action item
• Request to Own Poultry action item
• 2022 Le Mars Alley Improvements Project Change Order #3
• Renewal of liquor licenses for P’s Pizza, Archie’s, Legion, Habitue, and Dailey Stop

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 979 regarding sewer service charges and approved a $6,000 salary increase for the City Administrator. The council also approved maintenance contracts for city water towers and denied a request to raise poultry at 820 2nd Street SE.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 979 Amending Chapter 99, 'Sewer Service Charges' (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 salary increase for City Administrator for FY 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Denied request to raise poultry at 820 2nd Street SE (5-0)
• Approved maintenance contracts for two city water towers with Viking Painting, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Le Mars Alley Improvements Project Change Order #3 for $16,800 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for P’s Pizza, Archie’s Waeside, American Legion, Habitue Coffeehouse, and The Dailey Stop (5-0)
• Approved closing portions of 2nd Street NE, 1st Street NE, and 1st Avenue NE for Scoop the Loop event on August 23, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Library Board of Trustees (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily addressing routine business such as approving the agenda and minutes, reviewing the finance report, and receiving the director's report. The board will also take action on applications for library board membership and establish a nominating committee. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Applications for Library Board
• Nominating Committee
• Finance Report
• SF496 (state legislation) for board education

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will meet to consider action items regarding a Sewer Rate Ordinance and a Library Board of Trustees Ordinance. The agenda also includes consent items for liquor license renewals and requests to close an alley at Wise Brewing.

• Sewer Rate Ordinance action item
• Library Board of Trustees Ordinance action item
• Vision Builders multi-family housing request
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Hy-Vee, Iowa BBQ, and KC’s
• Request to close alley at Wise Brewing

The City Council adopted a resolution for a Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program application for multi-family housing by Vision Builders. The council also approved amendments to sewer service charges and the Library Board of Trustees ordinances.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-29 for Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program application (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 979 regarding Sewer Service Charges (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 980 regarding Library Board of Trustees on second reading (5-0)
• Approved FY ’24 Fire-Rescue Personnel Salaries (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and new licenses for Hy-Vee, Iowa BBQ, KC’s, and Wise (5-0)
• Approved Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Requests for 1013 12th St SE and 1135 Turnberry Ave (5-0)
• Approved alley closure for Wise Brewing Company on July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-28 for Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permits (5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment reviewed requests for residential setbacks and garage expansions. The Board also tabled a request regarding a large maintenance building for the Pride Group.

• Variance request for Ashley Sanow to add a 300 sf bedroom/laundry room and 18/0 sf porch at 129 24th Ave NE
• Tabled variance request from Pride Group Inc. for a 3,200 sf accessory building at Plymouth St. and 14th Ave. NE
• Variance granted to Douglas Reiter for a 15' x 25' second stall garage at 806 3rd Street SE
• Review of previous approved variance for Ricci Evan at 314 4th Street NW

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a variance request for Ashley Sanow to build a bedroom and laundry room addition and a covered porch. The request allows construction within the required front and side yard setbacks. A proposed garage addition was not included in the approved variance.

• Approved minutes of the May 3, 2022 meeting (All present)
• Granted variance for bedroom, laundry room, and porch additions at 129 2nd Ave NE (All present)

Planning and Zoning

The commission approved the preliminary plat for the Southview Industrial Park. The project includes grading for lots, water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, and the paving of 22nd Ave and 34th Street.

• Approved May 2, 2023, meeting minutes (All present)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Southview Industrial Park (All present)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the current fiscal year budget. Additionally, the council is reviewing an ordinance to increase sewer service charges due to inflation and maintenance costs.

• FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment
• Sewer Rate Ordinance
• Library Board of Trustees Ordinance
• PlyWood Trail Phase 1B contract award
• Airport State Funding Application resolution

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including the PlyWood Trail and water treatment plant design. The council also amended the 2022-2023 budget and updated ordinances regarding sewer service charges and the Library Board of Trustees.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-23 amending the 2022-2023 adopted budget (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 979 regarding Sewer Service Charges (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 980 regarding Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Awarded PlyWood Trail Phase 1B Project contract to Godbersen-Smith for $2,307,862.58 (5-0)
• Approved Construction Services for PlyWood Phase 1B with McClure Engineering for $194,300 (5-0)
• Approved design fees for Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant not to exceed $1,621,500 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-25 setting a $5.50 minimum landfill tonnage fee (5-0)
• Approved adding one Water Operator position effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including consent items, financial and director reports, and committee updates. The main action items are reviewing and potentially approving the library trustee job description, trustee application, and the library's by-laws. Public comments are invited, and the meeting is accessible in person or via Zoom.

• Review of Library Trustee Job Description
• Review of Library Trustee Application
• Review of By-Laws of the Le Mars Public Library
• Finance Report and Director's Report
• County Trustee Meeting report (Jeneary)

City Council

The City Council will review several action items including a new sewer rate ordinance and building and construction regulations. The agenda also includes consent items for liquor license renewals and an airport runway reconstruction project addendum.

• Sewer Rate Ordinance action item
• Building and Construction Regulations Ordinance action item
• Airport Runway 18/36 Reconstruction Project — Bolton & Menk Services Addendum
• Renewal of Liquor Licenses for Fareway, Eagles, and Tacos La Juanita
• New 5-Day Liquor License for KC’s for 2023 Ice Cream Bash

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 978 regarding building and construction regulations. The council also approved an updated employee handbook and contracts for airport services and auditing. Three public hearings were scheduled for May 16, 2023.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 978 amending Building and Construction Regulations (5-0)
• Approved updated Employee Handbook effective June 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved audit services agreement with BerganKDV, LTD for FY 2023-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Master Agreement with Bolton & Menk for airport services (5-0)
• Approved $7,900 addendum to Bolton & Menk contract for Airport Runway 18/36 project (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Fareway, Eagles, Tacos La Juanita, and KC’s (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Ice Cream Days Festival June 14-17, 2023 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for May 16, 2023, regarding FY 2022-23 Budget, Sewer Service Charges, and Library Board of Trustees (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Le Mars Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving preliminary plats for KNS 5th Addition, Schuster Industrial Park, and Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition, plus restrictive covenants for the latter. The meeting also includes appointing a chairperson and vice chairperson. The attached January minutes show prior discussion of extending cul-de-sac limits from 500 to 750 feet.

• Preliminary plat review: KNS 5th Addition (14.51 acres, residential)
• Preliminary plat review: Schuster Industrial Park (3 lots, 6.000 acres, industrial)
• Preliminary plat review: Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition (city project)
• Restrictive covenants for Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition (e.g., no junkyards, self-storage, bulk flammable liquids)
• Appointment of P&Z Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The commission approved preliminary plats for the Schuster Industrial Park, KNS 5th Addition, and Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition. The board also approved restrictive covenants for the Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition and appointed its leadership.

• Appointed Dennis Bollin as Chairperson and Wayne Schipper as Vice Chairperson (All present)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Schuster Industrial Park (All present)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of KNS 5th Addition (All present)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition (All present)
• Approved Restrictive Covenants of Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition (All present)
• Approved January 31, 2023, meeting minutes (All present)

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing regarding the vacation of a 25-foot wide utility and drainage easement in the Le Mars Industrial Park South Addition. Additional action items include building and construction regulations, a wastewater treatment facility study, and a land purchase.

• Vacation of a 25’ wide utility and drainage easement on Parcel A in Le Mars Industrial Park South Addition
• Building and Construction Regulations Ordinance
• Bolton & Menk, Inc. Services Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Facility Study
• Land Purchase

The City Council approved the allocation of $200,000 in ARPA funds for land along 12th St. SW and a professional services agreement for a wastewater treatment study. The council also vacated a utility easement for Pet Parlor, LLC and passed a building regulation ordinance.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-22 to vacate a 25’ wide utility and drainage easement for Pet Parlor, LLC (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 978 amending Building and Construction Regulations (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Wastewater Treatment Facility Study with Bolton & Menk, Inc. not to exceed $270,000 (5-0)
• Approved allocation of $200,000 ARPA funds for purchase of ~2.14 acres along 12th St. SW (5-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes, bills through April 14, and March 2023 financial statement (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will review the FY24 budget and hold the first reading of the library by-laws. The board will also approve trustee job descriptions and application forms. Routine items include the finance report and directors report.

• FY24 Budget approval
• By-Laws of the Le Mars Public Library - first reading
• Library Trustee Job Description approval
• Library Trustee Application approval

City Council

The City Council is conducting a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2023-24 budget, which includes an $11.90 mill levy. The Council will also hold a hearing regarding amendments to building and construction regulations to clarify permit requirements.

• Public hearing for FY 2023-24 Budget with an estimated $11.90 property tax levy
• Public hearing for amending Building and Construction Regulations Ordinance (Chapter 155)
• Approval of street closures for Crazy Days and Rejoice Church
• Renewal of liquor license for Baacker’s
• Action to vacate an easement

The City Council adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending building and construction regulations. Several consent items, including street closures and a liquor license renewal, were approved.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-20 for the FY 2023-24 Annual Budget (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 978 amending Chapter 155 Building and Construction Regulations (5-0)
• Approved 03/21/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills for period ending 03/31/2023 (5-0)
• Approved Consumer Confidence Report for Le Mars Water Department (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Crazy Days on 7/15/23 and concert on 8/6/23 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Baacker’s (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-21 setting April 18, 2023, hearing to vacate utility and drainage easement (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an amendment to the Le Mars Highway 75 Bypass Urban Renewal Plan. The proposed changes update several existing project descriptions and introduce new projects funded through tax increment financing.

• Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Le Mars Highway 75 Bypass area
• Plueger Industrial Park Project update (up to $1,002,250)
• Municipal Waterworks System Improvements Project update (up to $10,576,000)
• Railroad Improvement Project update (up to $550,000)
• 24 Street SW Bridge Repair Project

The City Council approved the sale of industrial park land to Pet Parlor, LLC for $136,000 and adopted two workforce housing tax incentive applications. The council also accepted the proposed 2023-2024 annual budget and scheduled a public hearing for its adoption.

• Approved Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for Hwy 75 Bypass (5-0)
• Approved sale of industrial park land to Pet Parlor, LLC for $136,000 (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for 24th Street SW Bridge Repair Project (5-0)
• Accepted proposed 2023-2024 annual budget with $11.90 mill levy (5-0)
• Accepted Annual Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled Wastewater Treatment Facility Study agreement amendment (5-0)
• Approved Workforce Housing Tax Incentive application for Morrow Lin Properties, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Workforce Housing Tax Incentive application for Galles Construction, Inc. (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including consent items, reports, and correspondence. The board will take action on a homebound delivery policy and a hotspot circulation policy, and will discuss the Plymouth County Trustee Meeting and the FY24 budget.

• Homebound Delivery Policy
• Hotspot Circulation Policy
• Plymouth County Trustee Meeting
• FY24 Budget discussion

Civil Service Commission

The Le Mars Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the police entrance level examination. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the police exam discussion being the only substantive business item.

• Approval of November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Police Entrance Level Examination

The Commission abolished the previous certified list of eligible examinees and scheduled a new entrance level police officer exam. The board also approved the police department application packet and its associated dates.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2022 meeting (All present)
• Abolished current Certified List of Eligible Civil Service Examinees (All present)
• Scheduled Entrance Level Police Officer Exam for June 22, 2023 (All present)
• Approved police department application packet and corresponding dates (All present)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution setting the maximum property tax dollars for the FY 2023-2024 budget at $6,249,472, a 2.62% decrease from the current year. The council will also consider action items including a storm sewer improvement project and a property purchase offer, plus consent items such as liquor license renewals and urban revitalization tax exemptions.

• Public hearing and vote on FY 2023-24 maximum property tax levy of $6,249,472
• 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project action item
• Offer to Purchase Property action item
• Renewal of liquor license and new 5-day liquor license for Bob's (Fairgrounds)
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Requests

The City Council approved the maximum tax dollars for the proposed FY 2023-24 budget. A contract for the 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project was awarded to Cleveringa Excavating. The council also approved several liquor licenses and urban revitalization tax exemptions.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-13 for maximum tax dollars for proposed FY 2023-24 budget (5-0)
• Awarded 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project contract to Cleveringa Excavating for $715,603.62 using TIF funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-15 setting March 21, 2023, as public hearing for Southview Industrial Park lot offers (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Liquor License/Outdoor Service Area and new 5-day license for Bob’s Drive Inn (5-0)
• Approved Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption requests for 137 19th St SE, 1801 18 Ave SE, and 234 5th Ave SW (5-0)
• Approved 2/21/2023 meeting minutes and bills for period ending 2/28/2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed ordinance to increase the maximum cul-de-sac length from 500 to 750 feet, and a request from Weinberg Investments to update a long-term land lease for Floyd Valley Apartments, including assigning the lease to a new entity and modifying payment terms. The council will also consider action items such as funding recommendations from the CVB Advisory Board, setting maximum property tax dollars for FY 2024, and a request from Wells Enterprise to build in the right-of-way.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 165 to increase cul-de-sac max length from 500' to 750'
• Public hearing on updating Floyd Valley Apartments land lease with new payment terms ($5,000-$20,000/year) and HUD addendum
• Funding recommendations by CVB Advisory Board for FY '24
• Setting FY '24 maximum property tax dollars
• Wells Enterprise request to build in the right-of-way

The Council adopted Ordinance No. 977 to amend subdivision regulations and approved a long-term land lease update for Floyd Valley Apartments. Other actions included approving FY '24 project funding for the Convention and Visitor Bureau and a wage increase pool for non-bargaining employees.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 977 amending Chapter 165 Subdivision Regulations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-11 updating Floyd Valley Apartments land lease (4-0)
• Approved $37,048.00 in FY '24 project funding for Convention and Visitor Bureau Advisory Board (4-0)
• Approved $83,000 pool for FY 24 non-bargaining performance-based wage increases (4-0)
• Approved Wells Enterprises request for private infrastructure in 1st Street SE right-of-way (4-0)
• Approved Bolton & Menk as Municipal Airport Engineering Consultant (4-0)
• Approved two Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption requests for 1694 24 St SW and 1937 Lincoln Ave SW (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 setting March 21, 2023, hearing for Highway 75 Bypass Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (4-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine business, including consent items, financial and director reports, and committee updates. The board will review the hotspot policy and a list of current policies, and discuss a proposal for the Plymouth County Trustee Meeting. They will also consider agenda items for the March meeting, including approving the FY24 budget.

• Review of Hotspot Policy
• List of Current Policies
• Plymouth County Trustee Meeting proposal
• Approve FY24 Budget (suggested for March agenda)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project and the sale of city property at 331 1st Street NE. The council will also consider consent items including liquor license renewals, a hotel/motel funds request for the police department, and several development-related action items.

• Public hearing on 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project between 12th Street SW and Prospect Street SW, estimated $335,000-$605,000
• Public hearing on sale of old Public Works property at 331 1st Street NE to Red Shed Enterprises, LLC for $305,000
• Renewal of liquor licenses for Dusty Lady, Brew, Walmart, and Kwik Star
• Hotel/Motel Funds Request for Le Mars Police Department
• Bolton & Menk Services Agreement for Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Evaluation

The City Council approved contracts for storm sewer and water main improvements and authorized the sale of city property to Red Shed Enterprises, LLC. The council also approved funding for the Midwest K9 Trials and professional services for wastewater evaluation.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-8 for 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-9 to sell property at 331 1/2 Street NE to Red Shed Enterprises, LLC for $305,000 (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 in Hotel/Motel Funds for Midwest K9 Trials (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-10 awarding Plymouth Street Water Main Replacement contract to SuBSurfco, LLC for $259,515.95 using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Evaluation Amendment No. 1 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. not to exceed $130,000 (5-0)
• Approved agreements with LBIC for interest payments on loans for Erdmann Enterprises, LLC and Randall DeYoung properties (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Feb 21, 2023, regarding Subdivision Regulations and Floyd Valley Apartments land lease (5-0)
• Tabled CVB Advisory Board FY '24 project funding recommendation to 2/21/23 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Le Mars Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a concept plan for undeveloped land south of KNS 4th Addition and consider recommending that the City Council amend Chapter 165.15 to allow cul-de-sacs up to 750 feet, up from the current 500-foot limit, to align with the International Fire Code. The commission may approve or deny the concept and the recommendation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting.

• Concept plan for undeveloped ground south of KNS 4th Addition, between 1st Ave SE and 3rd Ave SE
• Discussion of cul-de-sac length: current city code allows 500 ft, IFC allows 750 ft
• Staff recommends amending Chapter 165.15 to increase cul-de-sac maximum from 500 ft to 750 ft
• P&Z action: approve or deny KNS concept and recommend code amendment to City Council

The Commission approved the KNS 4th Addition concept plan. They also recommended that the City Council amend the city code to increase the maximum allowed cul-de-sac length from 500 feet to 750 feet.

• Approved KNS 4th Addition concept plan (All present)
• Recommended City Council amend Chapter & Section 165.15 to increase cul-de-sac length from 500 to 750 feet (All present)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (All present)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council is meeting for a special session to discuss community development planning. The agenda includes only this discussion item before adjournment.

• Community development planning session discussion

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the Le Mars Community Development Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded regarding the plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda (All present)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding plans and cost estimates for the PlyWood Trail Phase 1B project. The council will also consider action items related to storm sewer improvements, industrial park additions, and property sales.

• Public hearing for PlyWood Trail Phase 1B ($1,500,000 estimate)
• 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project
• Le Mars Industrial Park - Fourth Addition
• Sale of property at 331 1% Street NE

The City Council adopted plans and costs for the PlyWood Trail Phase 1B Project and approved a professional services agreement for the Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition. The council also authorized the sale of a city vehicle and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-5 for PlyWood Trail Phase 1B Project (5-0)
• Approved 1/3/2023 meeting minutes, bills through 1/13/2023, and December 2022 financial statement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-6 to transfer 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 from Water to Street Department for $4,500 (5-0)
• Declared 1999 Chevy 1500 Pickup and 2016 Johnston Street Sweeper as surplus for disposal (5-0)
• Set Feb 7, 2023, public hearing and March 1, 2023, bid opening for 2023 Storm Sewer Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved Agreement with ISG, Inc. for Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition design and platting, fees not to exceed $17,500 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-7 setting Feb 7, 2023, public hearing to sell property at 331 18 Street NE (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items such as consent agenda, minutes, and reports. The board will take action on a proposed Homebound Delivery Policy, which is the main item requiring a decision.

• Homebound Delivery Policy for board action
• Finance report
• Director's report
• Open Access / Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement letter
• Budget report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on extending the Wells Enterprises, Inc. airport hangar lease for 10 years through April 2032. The council will also consider action on the 24th Street SW Bridge Repair Project and PlyWood Trail Phase 1B. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes, a bill list, and liquor license renewals for Family Table and Pizza Hut.

• Wells Enterprises, Inc. airport hangar lease extension through April 2032
• 24th Street SW Bridge Repair Project action item
• PlyWood Trail Phase 1B action item
• Liquor license renewals for Family Table and Pizza Hut
• Closed session for purchase or sale of real estate

The City Council adopted resolutions for the 2023 Plymouth Street Water Main Replacement and the 24th Street SW Bridge Repair projects. Council also extended an airport hangar lease for Wells Enterprises, Inc. and amended sidewalk regulations.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-1 to extend Wells Enterprises, Inc. airport hangar lease (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-2 for 2023 Plymouth Street Water Main Replacement Project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 976 amending Chapter 136 Sidewalk Regulations (5-0)
• Approved 12/20/22 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills for period ending 12/31/2022 (5-0)
• Renewed liquor licenses for Family Table and Pizza Hut (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-3 for 24th Street SW Bridge Repair Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-4 approving Federal-Aid Agreement for PlyWood Trail Phase 1B (5-0)