Oskaloosa public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board of Trustees
The Board approved annual library service agreements for Beacon, Leighton, Keomah Village, and University Park. The Board also approved the payment of November claims and the minutes from the November and December special meetings.
- Approved Contracting City Library Service Agreements for Beacon, Leighton, Keomah Village, and University Park
- Approved payment of November claims
- Approved November and December Special Library Board meeting minutes with corrections
City Council Regular Meetings
The City Council amended the fiscal year budget ending June 30, 2023, and approved several special assessments for nuisance abatement. The council also authorized payments for the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center and a road conversion project.
- Approved $4,200 payment to Sidekick Development (6-0)
- Approved $121,438.49 payment to Minturn, Inc. for 3-Lane Conversion project (6-0)
- Approved $3,128.75 payment to SVPA (6-0)
- Re-appointed Kraig Van Hulzen to Airport Commission and Cheryl Benson and Timothy Foster to Historic Preservation Commission (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-12-151 amending the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved special assessments for nuisance abatement at 407 South A Street, 1606 A Ave East, and for weed removal (6-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance allowing City Manager to designate an Acting City Manager (6-0)
- Authorized $7,000 relocation reimbursement and travel reimbursement for City Manager (6-0)
Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved a final invoice from Amazon. The library is scheduled to resume ordering from Amazon on January 11, 2023.
- Approved Amazon Invoice
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone property at 604 North B Street from R-2 to UC. The commission will also discuss work priorities for 2023.
- Public hearing on rezoning 604 North B Street from R-2 to UC
- Discussion of 2023 work priorities
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously declined an application to rezone 604 North B Street from R-2 to UC. The request sought to allow commercial use for a golf simulator and offices, but was denied due to inconsistency with the city's comprehensive plan.
- Denied rezoning of 604 North B Street from R-2 to UC (unanimous)
- Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Airport Commission
The Commission voted to proceed with a new above-ground fuel system following FAA approval. The FAA will fund 90% of the estimated $480,000 installation cost, while the removal of the old system is estimated at $20,000.
- Approved installation of new above-ground fuel system
- Approved bills totaling $5,652.23
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved financial report
- Set January meeting date for Thursday, January 5th
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council will discuss proposed updates to the Wastewater Pre-Treatment Agreement with Oskaloosa Food Products. The session also includes a discussion regarding the Wastewater Budget.
- Proposed updates to Wastewater Pre-Treatment Agreement with Oskaloosa Food Products
- Discussion of Wastewater Budget and Capital Improvement Plans FY 2023 to FY 2028
City Council Regular Meetings
The City Council approved a revised city fee schedule and a proposed FY2022 budget amendment. The council also adopted an ordinance regarding central business district parking and approved several project payments.
- Approved revised fee schedule for the City of Oskaloosa (7-0)
- Adopted proposed FY2022 Budget Amendment #2 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1454 amending three-hour central business district parking (7-0)
- Approved $8,945.00 payment to Josiah Updegraff for Edmundson Park masonry work (7-0)
- Approved $25,834.58 in total payments for Façade Improvement Project Phase III (7-0)
- Appointed Daniel Carmichael to Historic Preservation Commission through Dec 31, 2025 (7-0)
- Appointed Jeremy Hunolt to Planning and Zoning Commission through April 30, 2025 (7-0)
- Authorized application to the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Grant (7-0)
Library Board of Trustees
The Board approved several maintenance invoices and a $7,950 quote for an air handler unit controller. The Board also set the 2023 library holiday closure dates and the 2023 board meeting schedule.
- Approved $7,950 Trane quote for Air Handler Unit #1 controller replacement
- Approved 2023 library holiday closure dates
- Approved 2023 Library Board meeting dates
- Approved MidAmerican utility invoices totaling $1,606.93
- Approved AirCon preventative maintenance invoice for $1,482.00
- Approved Home Depot Pro invoice for window washing equipment totaling $1,901.49
- Approved October claims adjustments totaling $662.18
- Approved payment of October claims
City Council Regular Meetings
The City Council adopted the Plan Osky comprehensive plan and approved the purchase of a fire pumper truck. The council also denied a request to vacate and sell a section of an alley and approved several special assessments for weed cutting and nuisance abatement.
- Adopted Plan Osky comprehensive plan (7-0)
- Approved contract for fire pumper truck purchase and CIP amendment (7-0)
- Denied vacation and sale of alley adjacent to 546 9th Avenue East (7-0)
- Approved $68,129.74 payment to Minturn, Inc. for Three Lane Conversion project (7-0)
- Approved $3,345.00 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (7-0)
- Approved special assessment for city weed cutting (7-0)
- Approved hearing schedules for nuisance abatement assessments at 1606 A Ave E and 407 South A (7-0)
- Approved amendments to Allender Butzke Engineers Inc. agreement for wastewater facility plan (7-0)
Water Board of Trustees
The Water Board approved the 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program and two payments to Carbon Activated Corporation. The board also adopted resolutions to hold public hearings regarding budget amendments, the proposed 2023-2024 budget, and SRF funding.
- Approved consent agenda payables of $621,776.38 (3-0)
- Approved Pay Application #1 to Carbon Activated Corporation for $69,299.65 (3-0)
- Approved Pay Application #2 to Carbon Activated Corporation for $3,647.35 (3-0)
- Adopted 2023-2024 CIP as presented (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2204 for public hearing on FY 2022-2023 budget amendments (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2205 for public hearing on proposed FY 2023-2024 budget (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2206 for public hearing on SRF funding application for Jan 9, 2023 (3-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on adopting the PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan, a long-term growth and development guide for the city. They will also consider a request to vacate and sell a 16.5-foot-wide section of the north-south alley adjacent to 546 9th Avenue East.
- Public hearing on resolution adopting the PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan
- Request to vacate and sell a 16.5-foot-wide alley section at 546 9th Avenue East
The commission approved resolution 2022-01 to recommend the PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan to the City Council. A request to vacate and sell a section of an alley adjacent to 546 9th Avenue East was denied. The commission also discussed various development projects and traffic signals.
- Approved resolution 2022-01 and recommended PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan to City Council (unanimous)
- Denied request for vacation and sale of 16.5 foot wide alley adjacent to 546 9th Avenue East (unanimous)
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council Regular Meetings
The City Council adopted the FY2024-2026 Strategic Plan and approved Tax Increment Finance (TIF) asking for fiscal year 2023-24. The council also authorized several professional service agreements and a purchase for police video equipment.
- Approved FY2024-2026 Strategic Plan (7-0)
- Approved Tax Increment Finance asking for FY 2023-24 (7-0)
- Approved $120,041.76 payment to Christner Contracting, Inc. for Facade Improvement Project Phase III (7-0)
- Authorized purchase of body-worn camera and in-car video system (7-0)
- Appointed Judy Uitermarkt to the Board of Adjustment (7-0)
- Approved agreement amendment with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (7-0)
- Approved rental housing inspection agreement with Iowa Inspections, LLC (7-0)
- Authorized $8,200.00 payment to Martens & Company, CPA, LLP and $850.00 to the Auditor of State for FY2022 audit (7-0)
Airport Commission
The Commission approved a revised Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) data sheet that adds a new above-ground fuel system for FY2023 and a PAPI and REIL’s project for FY2024. The board also approved the financial report and payment of bills totaling $103,652.45.
- Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 meeting
- Approved financial report
- Approved payment of bills totaling $103,652.45
- Approved submission of revised CIP data sheet to the FAA
- Set December meeting date for December 6th
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission approved the application process and timeline for the patrol officer position. The commission also decertified a previous patrol officer certified list. These decisions establish the schedule for hiring a new officer starting in November 2022.
- Approved August 4, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
- Decertified patrol officer certified list dated August 4, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved application process and timeline for patrol officer (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved a request from Judy Uitermarkt and Kenny Jones to allow auto sales at 1107 South 11th Street. The property is zoned Limited Industrial. The approval includes conditions that vehicles must be parked on private property and no gravel be placed in the public right of way.
- Approved April 26, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for auto sales at 1107 South 11th Street (Unanimous)
Library Board of Trustees
The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees approved a $5,400 invoice for boiler pump repair work, previously authorized in June, and a consent agenda including utility and maintenance invoices totaling $4,518.55. The board also received updates on staff training completion, spring projects for the Golden Goose and Pollinator Garden, and reviewed job descriptions as part of ongoing board training.
- Approved September minutes (motion by Hansen, second by Moore, passed)
- Approved consent agenda including MidAmerican utilities invoice $1,701.55 and Bibliotheca maintenance invoice $2,817.00 (motion by Kienzler, second by Moore, passed)
- Approved AirCon invoice $5,400.00 for boiler pump repair (motion by Pearson, second by Moore, passed)
- Approved payment of October claims (motion by Moore, second by Bollman, passed)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for installing 24 new windows at 114 & 120 High Ave West. The commission also discussed updating 22-year-old design guidelines and received a $3,000 grant for historical plaques.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new windows at 114 & 120 High Ave West (Pizza Ranch and Edward Jones buildings) — unanimous
- Approved minutes from May 20, 2022 meeting — unanimous
- Discussed updating historic downtown design guidelines (funds not yet approved)
- Noted Golden Goose Club approved $3,000 grant for historical plaques in Paradise Block
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will receive a presentation and progress update regarding the PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code project. Other business includes a proclamation for Community Planning Month and a review of attendance records.
- Progress update on PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code project
- Proclamation for PlanOsky Community Planning Month by Mayor David Krutzfeldt
- Approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of commission attendance record
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council is meeting for a strategic planning session. No other specific agenda items were listed.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan for a drive-thru restaurant. The body will also consider two requests to vacate and sell sections of city alleys.
- Site plan application for a drive-thru restaurant at 208 A Avenue West
- Vacation and sale of a 60 foot by 16.5 foot alley section adjacent to 804 5th Avenue East
- Vacation and sale of a 120 foot by 16.5 foot alley section adjacent to 408 South B Street
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council will receive a presentation on the draft Stormwater Master Plan prepared by HR Green. The session is intended for the council to discuss the contents of the plan.
- Presentation and discussion of the HR Green Stormwater Master Plan draft
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council will discuss a tax incentive request from Christner Properties, LLC. The session also includes a discussion regarding the adoption of newer building codes based on the ISO Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule.
- Tax incentive request from Christner Properties, LLC
- ISO Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) classification and adoption of newer building codes
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council is holding an optional study session to hear a presentation titled "Future Ready Oskaloosa." Oskaloosa High School students will present researched solutions for electric vehicle (EV) preparation. Recommendations from this project will be incorporated into the Plan Osky Comprehensive Plan.
- Presentation on electric vehicle (EV) planning by Oskaloosa High School's Project Based Work Experience class
- Integration of student recommendations into the Plan Osky Comprehensive Plan
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two requests to vacate and sell city alleyways. The body will also receive a progress update from RDG regarding the PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code project.
- Request to vacate and sell a 133 foot by 16.5 foot north-south alley adjacent to 308 North 5th Street
- Request to vacate and sell a 120 foot by 16.5 foot east-west alley adjacent to 209 North A Street
- Progress update on the PlanOsky Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code project
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council will review a presentation of the draft Wastewater Facility Plan Update for long term improvements. The session includes a discussion regarding the plan provided by FOX Strand Associates.
- Presentation of the draft Wastewater Facility Plan Update for Long Term Improvements
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to authorize the vacation and sale of an east-west alley section adjacent to 207 South 3rd Street. The commission will also review attendance records and Plan Osky progress reports.
- Vacation and sale of a 120 foot by 16.5 foot alley section adjacent to 207 South 3rd Street
- Review of Plan Osky progress reports
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application. The body is considering a planned unit development (PUD) district for a specific property. The meeting also includes a review of a progress report.
- Public hearing for planned unit development (PUD) district at 717-723 High Avenue West
- Review of Plan Osky progress report
City Council Study Sessions
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss a grant opportunity from the State of Iowa's Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) program. The discussion focuses on the US 63 - Iowa 23 Connector Project.
- Discussion of State of Iowa RISE grant for US 63 - Iowa 23 Connector Project
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a conceptual development plan for property located at 717-723 High Ave W. The body will also select its officers for 2022.
- Discussion of conceptual plan for development at 717-723 High Ave W
- Selection of officers for 2022