Le Mars public meetings in 2024

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial review, discussion of a Tour of Homes event, and general correspondence. No specific decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of financials
• Discussion of Tour of Homes event

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a Water Revenue Loan Agreement not to exceed $39,900,000 for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Project, Well #15 Project, and Raw Water Main Project. Following the hearing, they may adopt a resolution authorizing the loan and approving a Preliminary Official Statement for bond sale. Consent items include approval of minutes, bills, official newspaper designation, and board appointments.

• Public hearing on $39,900,000 Water Revenue Loan Agreement for three water projects
• Potential resolution authorizing bond sale and preliminary official statement
• Consent agenda: list of bills for period ending 12/13/24, official newspaper designation for 2025, board of zoning appointments
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Request and renewal of liquor license (Family Table)
• Action items: Community Betterment Projects #3, Federal Airport Improvement Program, fee schedule update

The Le Mars City Council approved a $39.9 million water revenue loan for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant, Well #15, and Raw Water Main projects, after a hearing with no objections. They also allocated $5.5 million in LOSST funds for Community Betterment Projects #3, adopted the 2025 fee schedule, and approved a tourism plan with ISG. Several routine items were approved via consent agenda, including licenses and appointments.

• Adopted Resolution 24-58 for $39.9M water revenue loan (5-0)
• Approved $5.5M LOSST allocation for Community Betterment Projects #3 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 993 on second reading for Urban Revitalization Area (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-60 for 2025 fees, licenses, and charges (5-0)
• Approved tourism plan with ISG for $65,625, city paying 50% (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 official newspaper, zoning board appointments, and liquor license renewal
• Approved submittal of Federal Airport Capital Improvement Program FY26-FY29 (5-0)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly act on a Library Director Job Description at their December 9 meeting. Other business includes the finance report, committee reports, and board member comments.

• Library Director Job Description review and possible action

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on amending the Le Mars Urban Revitalization Area plan to update boundaries and tax exemptions. Action items include awarding contracts for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant, Well #15, and Raw Water Main projects, plus related financing. Consent items cover meeting minutes, bills, a subdivision resolution, and a snowmobile club request. The council will also discuss a golf course management contract.

• Public hearing on amending the Urban Revitalization Area plan (updates municipal limits and residential tax exemption provisions)
• Award of contract for Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Project
• Award of contract for Well #15 Project
• Award of contract for Raw Water Main Project
• Financing for water projects and discussion of golf course management contract

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will hold a routine meeting with items including approval of minutes, financials, and discussion of the Tour of Homes. No major decisions or significant actions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Tour of Homes event
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of financials

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes liquor license renewals, the annual street finance report, and a street closure request for Ameriprise Financial. Action items include votes on property/casualty insurance and adjusting council meeting times, the latter tabled from a prior meeting. Council will also discuss the city administrator and finance director positions.

• Renewal of liquor licenses for Four Brothers, Willow Creek Bar & Grill, Pizza Hut, and Blue Tequilla
• Annual Street Finance Report (Resolution-Roll Call)
• TIF Indebtedness Certification and Annual Urban Renewal Report
• Request to close a street for Ameriprise Financial
• Wendt's Town & Country Addition (Resolution-Roll Call)

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss items for board action and review a finance report. The meeting includes a director's report on the Iowa Library Association and a compensation webinar.

• People Counter System
• Fees & Fines
• Friends Volunteer Recognition Event
• Compensation Webinar

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area expansion and various infrastructure services. The body is also reviewing traffic study results for Key Avenue and 24th Street SW and police staffing levels.

• Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area Expansion and Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
• ISG Services Agreement for Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition City Rail Extension
• Key Avenue and 24th Street SW Traffic Study Results
• Anaerobic Wastewater Pretreatment System Design Engineering Services
• New 5-Day Liquor License for Baackers

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Project estimated at $26.95 million. The council will also hear public comments on the Well #15 Project, Raw Water Main Project, and the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area Expansion. Action items include a services agreement with Bolton & Menk for wastewater combined facility design. Consent items include approval of minutes, bills, a liquor license renewal, and a street closure request.

• Public hearing on Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Project ($26.95M)
• Public hearing on Well #15 Project
• Public hearing on Raw Water Main Project
• Public hearing on Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area Expansion and Plan Amendment
• Action item: Bolton & Menk Services Agreement for Wastewater Combined Facility Design

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports and specific action items. The agenda includes a funding request for Plymouth County and the Wall Street Journal online subscription.

• Plymouth County Funding Request
• Wall Street Journal online subscription
• Friends Volunteer Recognition Event
• Compensation Webinar next steps

City Council

The Le Mars City Council is holding a special meeting for a community development planning session. No other business is scheduled.

• Community Development Planning Session discussion

City Council

The council will consider action items on several infrastructure projects including a taxiway to new hangars, a reverse osmosis water treatment plant project, well #15, and a raw watermain project. Consent items include approval of September 17 minutes, bills, an urban revitalization tax exemption request, and two new 5-day liquor licenses to Baacker's.

• Taxiway to New Hangars – Professional Services Addendum No. 1
• Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Project
• Well #15 Project
• Raw Watermain Project
• Two new 5-day liquor licenses to Baacker's

Civil Service Commission

The commission will meet to approve a promotional exam and establish a testing timeline. Members will also consider decertifying a hiring list from January 23, 2024, and discuss creating a new list of qualified examinees.

• Approval of promotional exam and testing timeline
• Decertification of January 23, 2024, hiring list
• Discussion on starting a new list of qualified civil service examinees

Planning and Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on approving or denying the expansion of the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan. The amendment adds the Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition and Southview Industrial Park, authorizing tax increment financing for infrastructure improvements. A public hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2024, and a consultation with other taxing entities will occur on September 30.

• Approval or denial of the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area expansion and plan amendment
• Addition of Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition and Southview Industrial Park to the renewal area
• Use of tax increment financing for street, sewer, water, and grading improvements in both parks
• Public hearing set for October 15, 2024, at 12:00 pm
• Consultation with other taxing entities on September 30, 2024

City Council

The City Council will vote on expanding the Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area and amending the urban renewal plan. Other action items include service agreements for O'Toole Park, a traffic study on Key Avenue and 24th Street SW, and traffic signal replacement. Consent items include renewal of liquor licenses for La Fiesta and KC's, and approval of bills and financial statements.

• Le Mars Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area expansion and plan amendment
• ISG Services Agreement for O'Toole Park improvements
• Stanley Consultants, Inc. agreement for traffic signal replacement
• Bolton & Menk, Inc. amendment for industrial wastewater forcemain design
• Renewal of liquor licenses for La Fiesta and KC's

The Le Mars City Council approved multiple professional service agreements, including a $874,000 contract for industrial pretreatment facility design and a $556,000 amendment for the industrial wastewater forcemain. The council also adopted resolutions and ordinances to remove property from the Highway 75 Bypass urban renewal and TIF district, and set a public hearing for a business corridor expansion.

• Approved ISG preliminary design services for O'Toole Park, not to exceed $35,315 (unanimous)
• Approved Stanley Consultants traffic study at Key Ave & 24th St SW, not to exceed $6,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Stanley Consultants engineering for traffic signal replacement project, not to exceed $69,200 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-39 deleting property from Highway 75 Bypass Urban Renewal Area (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 991 deleting property from TIF district (unanimous)
• Waived second and third readings of Ordinance 991 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 991 on first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-40 setting Oct 15, 2024 public hearing on Business Corridor Urban Renewal Area Expansion (unanimous)

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Sept. 16 to discuss the annual report and consider approving a people counter system. The board will also receive a finance report and a director's report. A compensation webinar is listed under committee reports/board education. The meeting is open to the public in person or by Zoom.

• Consideration of annual report
• Potential approval of a people counter system
• Finance report review
• Compensation webinar for board education

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on a purchase agreement for Floyd Valley Healthcare and an amended minimum assessment agreement with Schelling Holdings. The body will also review bills for the period ending August 31, 2024, and urban revitalization tax exemption requests.

• Floyd Valley Healthcare Purchase Agreement
• Schelling Holdings Amended Minimum Assessment Agreement
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Requests
• Approval of bills for period ending 08/31/24
• Payment of $211,377.24 to Lieber Construction, Inc. for Ind Park 4th (Project# 2023-007)

The Le Mars City Council met on September 3, 2024, and approved all items on the agenda, including the consent agenda and two property-related resolutions. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 08/20/24 minutes, bills, and two urban revitalization tax exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved Floyd Valley Healthcare Board of Trustees purchase of approx. 6,519 sq. ft. of Highway 75 Business Park strip center (unanimous)
• Approved amended minimum assessment agreement with Schelling Construction Holdings (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider three variance requests from Alfonso Loya for property at 611 7th St SE in an R-1 District: lot density, side yard setback, and lot width. The board will also approve minutes from May 9, 2024.

• Request for variance of lot density restriction (167.18(1)) at 611 7th St SE
• Request for variance of side yard setback restriction (167.17) at 611 7th St SE
• Request for variance of lot width restriction (167.18(1)) at 611 7th St SE

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a variance request from Alfonso Loya Jr to build a new single-family home at 611 7th St SE. The variances reduce the required lot density from 7,500 to 6,545 square feet, the minimum lot width from 60 to 55 feet, the rear yard setback from 30 to 29 feet, and the side yard setback from 8 to 5 feet. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for lot density reduction to 6,545 SF (unanimous)
• Approved variance for lot width reduction to 55 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance for rear yard setback reduction to 29 ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance for side yard setback reduction to 5 ft (unanimous)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will consider a purchase agreement with Floyd Valley Healthcare and an amended minimum assessment agreement for Schelling Holdings. Consent items include liquor license actions for KC's, Wise I, and Willow Creek, a street closure request for Wise 1, and approval of bills and financial reports.

• Floyd Valley Healthcare Purchase Agreement
• Schelling Holdings Amended Minimum Assessment Agreement
• Temporary premise transfer for liquor license to KC's, amendment for outdoor service area to Wise I, and new 5-day license to Willow Creek
• Request to close Wise 1 street
• Approval of bills and monthly financial statement

The Le Mars City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, financial statement, liquor license transfers, and a street closure for Oktoberfest. Two items—the Floyd Valley Healthcare property purchase and the Schelling Construction Holdings assessment agreement—were tabled to the September 3, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including bills, financial statement, and liquor licenses (all present)
• Approved street closure for Wise I Brewing Oktoberfest on 9/21/24 (all present)
• Tabled Floyd Valley Healthcare property purchase to Sept. 3 (all present)
• Tabled Schelling Construction Holdings assessment agreement to Sept. 3 (all present)

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss bills, and review several items including the Last Gift program, the Tour of Homes, Highway 3 resurfacing, and a new printing of 'The Book.' The agenda is largely procedural with no votes or decisions explicitly listed.

• Discussion of Highway 3 resurfacing
• Tour of Homes event planning
• New printing of 'The Book'
• Last Gift program update
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports and board actions. The body is scheduled to address a Plymouth County contract and library policies.

• Plymouth County Contract
• Closed Holidays
• Meeting Room Policy

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will act on a revised final plat for the Overlook Addition and a drainage study agreement. Consent items include liquor license renewals (The Bar, Casey's, Cork It) and a new license for Chaos on Central, a street closure for the Olson Concert Bash, and a change order for the 2023 Southview Industrial Park. The council will also hear reports from the City Administrator and Finance Director.

• Renewal of liquor licenses for The Bar, Casey's, and Cork It; new license for Chaos on Central
• Request to close street for Olson Concert Bash
• 2023 Southview Industrial Park Change Order #1
• Overlook Addition Revised Final Plat
• Drainage Study Agreement

The Le Mars City Council approved the revised final plat for Overlook Addition and a development agreement with Overlook Apartments, LLC. It also approved a drainage study for Central Avenue/18th Street SE with a not-to-exceed amount of $54,805. Consent agenda items included liquor license renewals, a street closure for the Olson Concert Bash, and a change order reducing costs by $74,290.45.

• Approved revised final plat of Overlook Addition (Resolution 24-38) (4-0)
• Approved development agreement with Overlook Apartments, LLC (all present)
• Approved Central Avenue/18th Street SE drainage study, not to exceed $54,805 (all present)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for The Bar, Casey's, Cork It, and new license for Chaos on Central
• Approved street closure for Olson Concert Bash on 9/21/24
• Approved 2023 Southview Industrial Park Change Order #1, reducing costs by $74,290.45
• Declared 2003 Bobcat Skid Steer as surplus and approved disposal

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a revised final plat for the Overlook Addition. This project by Overlook Apartments, LLC proposes a multi-family development of apartments and townhouses.

• Revised Final Plat of Overlook Addition located east of Business 75 North and north of 4th Avenue NW

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will hold a routine meeting to discuss several items, including the Tour of Homes, Hwy 3 resurfacing, and a new printing of "The Book." The meeting will also cover approval of minutes, bills and finances, general discussion, and correspondence. No votes on major projects or ordinances are anticipated.

• Discussion of Hwy 3 resurfacing
• Tour of Homes planning
• New printing of "The Book"
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of bills, finances, and budget

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and action items. Among the action items are a farmer's market request, stop sign installations, final plat approval for KNSJB Second Addition, and an employee handbook update. Consent items include minutes, bills, a financial statement, a change order for the industrial park, a service contract, and a street closure request.

• KNSJB Second Addition — Final Plat
• Change Order #1 for Le Mars Industrial Park 4" Addition
• Premier Business and Enterprise Service Contract
• Farmer's Market Request
• Employee Handbook

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider appointing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The commission will also review the final plat and covenants for KNSJB Second Addition, which involves building storage units on lot #7 in Le Mars Industrial Park.

• Appointment of P&Z Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Final Plat and covenants for KNSJB Second Addition
• Construction of storage buildings at Le Mars Industrial Park

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review recent meeting minutes and a finance report. The board is scheduled to take action on the library's personnel policy. There will also be a discussion regarding Open Access & Contracting Cities.

• Action on Personnel Policy
• Review of June 10 and June 28 minutes
• Finance Report
• Board Education: Open Access & Contracting Cities

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will meet to consider a contract for cloud-based ERP software and a new seatbelt/restraint policy. The agenda also includes liquor license renewals and an alley closure request for Wise | Brewing Co.

• Contract for Cloud-Based ERP Software
• Seatbelt/Restraint Policy
• Liquor license renewals for Jim’s Burgers, Sweet 16 Lanes, and Wise | Brewing
• Request to close an alley for Wise | Brewing Co.
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Request

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on June 28, 2024. The board will consider a technology loan to the Rock Vally Public Library.

• Technology loan to Rock Vally Public Library

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a replat for Lot #7 in the Le Mars Industrial Park Second Addition. This follows the purchase of the lot by Le Mars Public Storage and KNS (KNSJB, LLC.) to build larger storage buildings.

• Replat LOT #7 IN Le Mars Industrial Park Second Addition
• Proposed construction of larger storage buildings for sale or rent

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will meet to approve routine consent items, including recent meeting minutes and monthly financial statements. The council will also consider renewing several liquor licenses and reviewing urban revitalization tax exemption requests. Reports from the City Administrator and Finance Director are scheduled for discussion.

• Renewal of liquor licenses for P’s Pizza, Iowa BBQ, Legion, Dailey Stop, and Love’s
• New 5-day liquor licenses for Baacker’s and Gehlen Jay Club
• Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Requests
• Approval of May 2024 monthly financial statement

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on June 10, 2024. The agenda includes a finance report and items for board action regarding security cameras and landscaping.

• Security cameras
• Landscaping
• Finance report

City Council

The council will discuss the City Administrator and Finance Director positions. Action items include a new Code of Ethics Policy and an additional non-bargaining pool of funds for FY25. The agenda also includes airport runway reconstruction change orders and new liquor licenses.

• Action on a new Code of Ethics Policy
• Creation of an additional Non-Bargaining Pool of Funds for FY25
• Change Order #2 for the Airport Runway 18/36 Reconstruction Project
• New 5-day liquor license permits for Baacker’s and Lucky Wife Wine Slushies
• Performance review of the City Administrator in closed session

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a $14.65 million amendment to the FY 2023-24 budget, increasing total spending to $107.3 million with no tax increase. The council will also consider final approval of water and sewer rate ordinances, an engineering agreement for the Campground North Electric Project, and a contract award for the Airport Taxiway to New Hangars project. Consent items include approval of bills, minutes, and liquor license renewals.

• Budget Amendment #1 increases FY 2023-24 budget by $14.65M to $107,297,554, with no tax increase
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 989 amending water rates (Section 92.02)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 990 amending sewer service charges (Chapter 99)
• Award of contract for Airport Taxiway to New Hangars project
• Campground North Electric Project engineering agreement

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding CIPA compliance. The board will also consider action on the Collection Development Policy.

• CIPA Compliance Public Hearing
• Collection Development Policy action item
• Finance Report
• Friends Bookstore update
• Landscaping/Vacura visitor comments

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will meet to review a request from James Plueger for a zoning variance. The board will also consider the minutes from the November 8, 2023, meeting.

• Variance request for James Plueger to increase fence height from 6ft to 7ft and 8ft panels at 823 Hillcrest Dr

City Council

The Le Mars City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-25 budget and then vote on a resolution to adopt it. The budget sets a total tax levy rate of $12.78294 per $1,000 valuation on regular property and $3.00375 on agricultural land. Total revenues are estimated at $100,280,522 and total expenditures at $100,426,025, resulting in a projected deficit of $145,503. Residents may present objections or arguments at the hearing before the Council votes.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024-25 budget with levy rate of $12.78294 per $1,000 valuation
• Total budget revenues estimated at $100,280,522 and expenditures at $100,426,025
• Projected ending fund balance of $24,066,995 for June 30, 2025
• Public Safety expenditures budgeted at $4,296,951
• Capital Projects expenditures budgeted at $4,193,400

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold public hearings on proposed water and sewer rate increases, the sale of Park Place Estates (900 Lincoln St. NE), and consider first readings of the rate ordinances. The council will also discuss assistance requests from Deluxury Real Estate and 1410 Holton Drive, an EPA Brownfield grant application, and an airport taxiway project. Consent items include approval of minutes, bills, and a liquor license renewal.

• Public hearing on sale of Park Place Estates (900 Lincoln St. NE), 2.37 acres, to continue as assisted living
• First reading of water rate ordinance: rates increase annually from July 1, 2024, through 2027 (e.g., minimum bill from $14.33 to $18.20 per 1,000 gallons)
• First reading of sewer rate ordinance: minimum charge rises from $12.21 (2024) to $26.46 (2029) plus user charges
• Assistance requests from Deluxury Real Estate, LLC and 1410 Holton Drive, LLC
• EPA Brownfield Program Assessment Grant Application and Airport Taxiway to New Hangars project

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a finance report and a budget update. The board is scheduled to take action regarding Everbright Display.

• Board action on Everbright Display
• Budget update
• 2024 Legislative Session report

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold public hearings on vacating a portion of 6th Street NW right-of-way for a multi-family development and on selling Lots 1-7 of the Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition to the Le Mars Business Initiative Corporation for $2,017,400. The council will also consider action items including property sales, a pedestrian bridge replacement, airport services, final plat approval, water and sewer rate ordinances, and the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget. Consent items include approval of minutes, bills, a water quality report, and a change order for the interchange track project.

• Vacate 6th Street NW right-of-way from 4th to 5th Avenue NW for Overlook Apartments, LLC
• Sell Lots 1-7, Le Mars Industrial Park 4th Addition (28.82 acres) to LBIC for $2,017,400
• Le Mars Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project
• Water and sewer rate ordinances
• FY 2024-2025 proposed budget

City Council

The Le Mars City Council is holding a special meeting solely to conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2025. The hearing was scheduled at the March 5, 2024 meeting and is required to be the only item on the agenda. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for receiving public comments only.

• Public hearing on proposed FY '25 property tax levy
• Special meeting at 11:45 a.m. on April 2, 2024
• Agenda includes call to order, pledge, roll call, and approval of agenda

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to decide on the final plat for the Overlook Addition. Overlook Apartments, LLC proposes to build apartments and townhouses in the area formerly known as Erdmanville.

• Final Plat of Overlook Addition located east of Business 75 North and north of 4th Avenue NW

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss activities for May Historic Preservation Month, including a tour of homes. The agenda also includes reviewing downtown owner mailings and discussing City Comprehensive Plan design guidelines and grants.

• May 1 coffee at Plymouth County Museum
• Tour of Homes (Christoffel, LaBahn, Former Maser)
• Downtown Owner Letter re: HP and Alley Art
• Façade Grants/Building Integrity Grants discussion
• City Comprehensive Plan/Design Guidelines review

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will consider several action items, including awarding a contract for the Le Mars Interchange Track Project, approving a new City Attorney contract, and financing Taxable Hospital Revenue Bonds Series 2024. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving bills totaling $585,455.22 and closing streets for Crazy Days.

• Award of contract for Le Mars Interchange Track Project
• New City Attorney contract
• Financing of Taxable Hospital Revenue Bonds Series 2024
• Request to vacate right-of-way
• Street closures for Crazy Days on July 13, 2024

Planning and Zoning

The commission will discuss a proposal by Overlook Apartments, LLC and Talon Development to build a 100-unit multi-family housing project. The request includes replatting several parcels and vacating a portion of 6th Street NW to accommodate apartments and townhouses.

• Replat of parcels 12-09-302-006, 12-09-302-010, 12-09-304-001, 12-09-304-002, 12-09-304-003, and 12-09-304-004
• Vacation of 6th Street NW from Business 75 west to 4th Avenue NW east
• Proposed construction of two 46-unit apartment buildings and two 4-unit townhome buildings
• Proposed 5-acre Preliminary Plat of Overlook Addition

Public Library Agendas

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and director updates. The board is scheduled to take action on items regarding book and Everbright displays and the Library Sesquicentennial.

• Action item: Book Display
• Action item: Everbright Display
• Action item: Library Sesquicentennial
• Budget Committee Update
• 2024 Legislative Session update

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will consider tax rebate requests for two properties, a development agreement for the Southview Industrial Park, and a proposed FY '25 property tax hearing and rate. The meeting also includes approval of the consent agenda, which covers minutes and a list of bills totaling $453,918.81, and a closed session for real estate purchase or sale.

• Tax rebate requests for 1 Park Lane and 217 1st Avenue SE
• Southview Industrial Park Development Agreement
• Proposed FY '25 Property Tax Hearing and Rate
• Approval of bills for period ending 02/29/24 totaling $453,918.81
• Closed session for purchase or sale of real estate

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will consider awarding a contract for the 2024 Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition project, along with an economic development assistance request, a rezoning for Palmer and Martfeld properties, and funding recommendations from the CVB Advisory Board. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and routine consent items like bills and minutes.

• 2024 Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition — Award of Contract
• Palmer and Martfeld Rezoning (2690 and 2542 Lincoln Avenue SW) from R to I-3
• Economic Development Assistance Request
• Funding Recommendations by CVB Advisory Board
• Non-Bargaining Pool of Funds — FY25

Public Library Agendas

The Le Mars Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports and director updates. The board is scheduled to take action on policies regarding disruptive patrons and unattended children, as well as trust and agency investments.

• Disruptive Patron Policy
• Unattended Children Policy
• Trust & Agency Investment
• Budget Committee Update
• Iowa Library Association session on talking with legislators

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding plans and costs for the Le Mars Interchange Track Project near 18th Street SW and Lincoln Street. Administration recommends approving the project and authorizing staff to negotiate property acquisitions. The estimated $930,000 cost would be reimbursed by tax increment financing (TIF).

• Public hearing for Le Mars Interchange Track Project
• Rezoning hearing for Palmer and Martfeld
• Engineering agreement for 13th Avenue NW
• Le Mars Area Daycare Center request
• Annual reports for Wastewater, CVB, Golf, and Fire

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review the list of qualified civil service examinees and hold discussions regarding the hiring process and the expiration of certified hiring lists.

• Certification of List of Qualified Civil Service Examinees
• Discussion on Hiring Process
• Discussion on Certified Hiring List Expiration

Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission

The Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider a historic preservation designation for 26–30 Plymouth St. SW. The agenda also includes planning for May Historic Preservation Month activities and discussions regarding the City Comprehensive Plan.

• Historic preservation designation for 26–30 Plymouth St. SW
• Planning for May Historic Preservation Month activities
• Discussion of City Comprehensive Plan, Design Guidelines, and Letter to Owners

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition project, which includes installing sanitary, water, and storm sewer lines and paving Industrial Road. The council will also consider action items including a rezoning request, a police vehicle purchase, and several other items. Consent items include approval of minutes, bills, and a street closure request.

• Public hearing on 2024 Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition project (sanitary, water, storm sewer, paving Industrial Road)
• Palmer and Martfeld Rezoning
• Police Vehicle Purchase
• Le Mars Interchange Track Project and Engineering Agreement
• Temporary Premise Transfer to KC's (Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss rezoning two recently annexed parcels from Agriculture to I-3. The body will also appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. These actions aim to create consistent zoning adjacent to the Le Mars Industrial Park.

• Rezoning of 2542 Lincoln Ave SW from Agriculture to I-3
• Rezoning of 2690 Lincoln Ave SW from Agriculture to I-3
• Appointment of P&Z Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Public Library Agendas

The Board of Trustees will review the FY 25 Budget and discuss potential new policies regarding disruptive patrons and unattended children. The meeting includes a board education segment on managing these issues.

• FY 25 Budget
• Disruptive Patron Policy (possibly)
• Unattended Children Policy (possibly)

City Council

The Le Mars City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2024, starting with a swearing-in ceremony. Action items include a yield sign request, the 2024 fee schedule, the Industrial Park Fourth Addition project and engineering agreement, an offer to purchase property, and a distressed workforce housing needs assessment. The meeting also includes consent items such as minutes, bills, and 2024 assignments, plus discussion of annual reports from Parks and Streets.

• 2024 Le Mars Industrial Park Fourth Addition Project and Engineering Agreement
• Distressed Workforce Housing Needs Assessment
• List of Fees, Licenses, and Charges for 2024
• Yield Sign Request
• Offer to Purchase Property