Oskaloosa public meetings in 2023

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review committee reports and routine utility and maintenance invoices. The board is also scheduled to discuss copying service pricing, strategic plan updates, and part-time wages.

• Update to copying service pricing to match other City Departments
• Approval of update to Education/Lifelong Learning section of Strategic Plan
• Approval of starting wage for part-time staff
• Approval of Trane Preventive Maintenance Agreement
• Approval of Precision Concrete Cutting invoice for sidewalk repairs

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will administer oaths to the mayor and three council members, then consider a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, financial reports, liquor licenses, construction pay applications, a fee schedule revision, and seasonal wage adjustments. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on a weed-cutting special assessment and a resolution supporting the Main Street program.

• Oath of office for Mayor David Krutzfeldt and Council Members Bob Drost, Steve Burnett, Joe Caligiuri
• Pay Application No. 5: $26,553.00 to Jones Contracting Corp. for South 7th Street Reconstruction
• Pay Application No. 5: $91,337.75 to Delong Construction, Inc. for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project (Arbor Trace)
• Resolution adopting revised fee schedule for City of Oskaloosa
• Resolution of support and financial commitment for Main Street Program

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and consider amendments to the FY 23-24 budget, the FY 24-25 requested budget, and the award for the Phase 1 transmission main project. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes and invoices totaling $501,773.06.

• Public hearing and consideration of FY 23-24 budget amendment
• Public hearing and consideration of FY 24-25 requested budget
• Public hearing for proposed Phase 1 transmission main project
• Consideration of award for Phase 1 transmission main project (Jack Pope, Garden & Associates)
• Invoices totaling $501,773.06

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss old business items such as the new fuel system, LED bulbs and fixtures, and the CIP data sheet. New business includes a request from John Deere and setting the January meeting date. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• New fuel system update
• New LED bulbs and fixtures update
• CIP data sheet review
• Request from John Deere
• January meeting date scheduling

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, with a routine agenda. The council will recognize employees for years of service, announce the 2023 Police Officer of the Year, and consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, a Board of Adjustment appointment, and payment of November 2023 claims. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss litigation strategy with legal counsel.

• Employee longevity awards: Keith Brooks, Mark Tennison, Cheryl Eklofe (25 years); Garrett Matson (20 years); Julie Dunne-McKee, Grant Vroegh (10 years)
• Announcement of 2023 Police Officer of the Year
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, Board of Adjustment appointment, payment of November 2023 claims
• Closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1c to discuss litigation strategy
• Community comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review results from lateral officer testing. The body will consider these results to certify a candidate list for the position of Lateral Police Officer.

• Review and approval of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Certification of candidate list for Lateral Police Officer

Agendas and Minutes

The South Central Regional Airport Agency board will consider approving two farm leases: one with RSD Farms for 302.37 tillable acres at $91,704.50 per year, and one with Robert DeRooi. The board will also elect officers, acknowledge the FY2024 budget, and receive staff and engineering updates.

• Resolution No. 69: Approve 2-year farm lease with RSD Farms, Inc. for 302.37 acres at $91,704.50/year (payable in two installments)
• Resolution No. 70: Approve farm lease with Robert DeRooi
• Elect officers for the SCRAA Board (Chair and Vice Chair)
• Acknowledge FY2024 budget (FY2023 budget showed $61,400 farm rental income, $39,400 operating expenses, $3.9M capital expenditures)
• Staff and committee updates: financial report and HDR engineering update

Board of Adjustment

The Oskaloosa Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request to waive the public sidewalk installation requirement at 214 Highway 432. The board will also approve minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting and hear public comments.

• Variance request to waive sidewalk installation at 214 Highway 432
• Approval of August 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (Citizens to be Heard)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review committee reports and routine utility and maintenance invoices. The board is also scheduled to consider several new business items including sidewalk repairs for ADA compliance and computer hardware quotes.

• Approval of Precision Concrete Cutting quote for ADA sidewalk repairs
• Approval of quotes for computers and monitors
• Approval of various maintenance invoices from MidAmerican, AirCon, Trane, Forbes, and Bibliotheca
• Approval of update to Childhood Literacy Section of Strategic Plan
• Approval of pricing for service to contracting cities

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 23-24 amended budget and the FY 24-25 requested budget in a work/study session. No action will be taken on these items. The agenda also includes routine consent agenda items, a customer forum, and updates from the general manager and board.

• Work/study session on FY 23-24 amended budget and FY 24-25 requested budget (no action)
• Consent agenda for routine items
• Customer forum for public input

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will vote on several major items, including a contract for the North Park Sanitary Sewer Extension, preliminary plans for a new wastewater treatment facility, and a development agreement with Pivotal Housing Partners. The consent agenda includes routine approvals like liquor licenses, financial reports, and payments for construction projects. A public hearing is scheduled for a special assessment for weed cutting.

• Contract with On Track Construction for North Park Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
• Preliminary plans for New Water Resource Recovery Facility and Force Main Improvements
• Resolution supporting Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Pivotal Housing Partners
• Ordinance amending Chapter 15.3 – Vacant Buildings (1st reading)
• Payments: $374,679.51 to Jones Contracting Corp. (South 7th Street), $115,800.25 to Delong Construction (2023 Sanitary Sewer Project)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 120 High Avenue West, 104 1st Avenue West, and 208 1st Avenue East. The commission will also review its 2024 annual work plan and approve the October 20, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 120 High Avenue West (Pizza Ranch)
• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 104 1st Avenue West
• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 208 1st Avenue East
• Review of the 2024 Annual Work Plan
• Approval of October 20, 2023 minutes

Water Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider the FY 2022-2023 audit and upcoming budget requests for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025. The meeting also includes discussions on the Phase 1 transmission main project and health insurance renewal.

• FY 2022-2023 Audit by Terpstra, Hoke and Associates
• Pay Application #1 for Carbon Activated Corporation ($69,299.65)
• Pay Application #2 for Carbon Activated Corporation ($3,647.35)
• Proposed 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Phase 1 transmission main plans and specifications

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, bills, and the financial report, plus the manager's report. Old business includes the new fuel system, PMMIC underground tank insurance renewal, and new LED bulbs and fixtures. New business covers the CIP data sheet, capital equipment replacement schedule, and setting the December meeting date.

• New fuel system update
• PMMIC underground tank insurance renewal
• New LED bulbs and fixtures
• CIP data sheet review
• Capital equipment replacement schedule

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a regular session covering routine consent agenda items, including payments for the Edmundson Pond dredging and playground projects, a liquor license, and a TIF resolution. The regular agenda includes receiving the city audit report, a public hearing for a CDBG downtown facade grant, and a resolution for a brownfields assessment agreement. The meeting also includes discussion on using public park space for a storm siren.

• Pay Application No. 2: $366,919.07 to Caliber Concrete LLC for Edmundson Playground Improvement Project
• Pay Application No. 3: $11,025 to Iowa Dredging LLC for Edmundson Pond Dredging Project
• Payment of $25,175 to North American Specialty Insurance Company for YMCA landscaping
• Public hearing for CDBG Downtown Revitalization funds for Downtown Façade Improvement Project Phase IV
• Resolution approving professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant

City Council Study Sessions

The City Council is conducting a study session and a joint work session with MODES. No specific discussion topics or agenda items were listed in the provided document.

Civil Service Commission

The Oskaloosa Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider the results of new firefighter and police officer testing, and certify candidate lists for both positions. The commission will also elect a chairperson. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Certify candidate list for Firefighters
• Certify candidate list for Police Officers
• Election of a Chairperson
• Approve previous meeting minutes (August 10, 2023)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review routine utility invoices and an annual air conditioning maintenance agreement. The meeting also includes the approval of 2024 meeting dates, holiday closures, and the Annual Report to the State Library of Iowa.

• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices
• Approval of AirCon Maintenance Agreement for preventive maintenance
• Approval of 2024 Library Board meeting dates
• Approval of 2024 holiday closure dates
• Approval of Annual Report to State Library of Iowa

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 102 1st Avenue East and 117 1st Avenue West, and will review and discuss its Annual Work Plan for 2024. The agenda also includes reports on 2024 CLG grants, a letter to historic district owners, and the pending appointment of Linda Howard as an alternate member. The meeting is a regular business session with public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 102 1st Avenue East
• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 117 1st Avenue West
• Review and discussion of the 2024 Annual Work Plan
• Report on 2024 CLG grants and webinar
• Appointment of Linda Howard as alternate member (pending)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including payments for construction projects, liquor licenses, and financial reports. The regular agenda includes public hearings on nuisance abatement assessments, a resolution for a sole-source paving contract, and presentations on the library and code enforcement. The meeting will end with a closed session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Payment of $1,137.50 to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services
• Pay Application No. 2 of $40,547.50 to Iowa Dredging LLC for Edmundson Pond Dredging
• Pay Application No. 3 of $176,010.30 to Delong Construction for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project (Arbor Trace)
• Pay Application No. 3 of $454,497.33 to Jones Contracting Corp. for South 7th Street Project
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement assessments at 806 North H and 502 N Market

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approval of the agenda, minutes, invoices totaling $583,015.15, and September financial statements. A customer forum item requests board consideration for removal of penalties. The meeting also includes a general manager update and board updates.

• Consent agenda: invoices $583,015.15
• Consent agenda: financial statements for September 2023
• Customer forum: Janet Leweis requests penalty removal
• General manager update

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes, review the financial report and bills, and hear the manager's report. Old business includes the new fuel system and PMMIC underground tank insurance renewal; new business covers LED bulbs and fixtures and setting the November meeting date. The meeting is cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• New fuel system update
• PMMIC underground tank insurance renewal
• New LED bulbs and fixtures
• November meeting date
• Financial report and bills approval

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine items like claims, reports, and licenses. The regular agenda includes a motion to waive a developer default for the Oskaloosa Gateway Hotel, accept completion of a road repair project, and authorize debt certification for a private development agreement. The meeting also includes proclamations, community comments, and reports from staff and council.

• Waive developer default under Section 6.6 through July 1, 2024, for Oskaloosa Gateway Hotel, LLC, and continue TIF certification for Economic Development Grant
• Accept completion of Luminary Lane Surface Repair Project by Norris Asphalt Paving Co., LC, with final pay application of $80,367.85
• Authorize certification of debt under Iowa Code Section 403.19 for agreement with Marje, L.C.
• Approve Class E Retail Alcohol License renewal for Fareway Stores, Inc. #625, 311 3rd Avenue West, with auto-renewal
• Adopt Oskaloosa Employee Handbook and approve FY2023 Annual Report, Financial Report, and Urban Renewal Report

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will swear in Tony Hughes as a new trustee. The board will also consider updated library bylaws, capital improvement plans (CIPs), and a partnership with United Way.

• Swearing in of New Library Board Trustee – Tony Hughes
• Approval of Updated Library Board Bylaws
• Approval of Library CIPs
• Approval of Partnership with United Way
• Approval of MidAmerican, Trane, and AirCon invoices

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider routine consent agenda items including approval of minutes, financial reports, liquor license renewals, and several construction pay applications. They will also vote on agreements for animal shelter services and legal counsel, and discuss the FY2023 annual report.

• Pay Application No. 1: $43,035 to Norris Asphalt Paving Co. for Luminary Lane Surface Repair
• Pay Application No. 2: $121,984.75 to Delong Construction for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project (Arbor Trace)
• Pay Application No. 2: $238,790.09 to Jones Contracting Corp. for South 7th Street Project
• Resolution approving 28E Agreement with Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter
• Resolution approving legal services agreement with Heslinga, Dixon, & Hite law firm

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, one for 105 1st Avenue West (rear of 121 South Market Street) and one for 119 South Market Street. The meeting also includes approval of the May 19, 2023 minutes and a public comment period.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 105 1st Avenue West (rear of 121 South Market Street)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 119 South Market Street
• Approval of May 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and the manager's report. They will also discuss old business such as the new fuel system, DNR-mandated repairs, insurance renewal, and weed spraying, plus new business on underground tank insurance and the October meeting date.

• DNR mandated repairs to fuel system
• New fuel system discussion
• Insurance renewal
• PMMIC underground tank insurance renewal
• Spraying for weeds

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold the third and final reading of a new zoning code and map for the city and its 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council will also consider amending its ARPA fund resolution, approving several consent agenda items including payments for playground and pond projects, and discussing flags around City Square. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• Third reading of ordinance amending Title 17 'Zoning' to enact new zoning code text and map
• Resolution amending Resolution 22-01-10 establishing use of ARPA Special Fund
• Pay Application No. 1 of $169,326.63 to Caliber Concrete LLC for Edmundson Playground Improvement Project
• Pay Application No. 1 of $33,197.50 to Iowa Dredging LLC for Edmundson Pond Dredging Project
• Discussion on purchasing and placing flags around City Square

The City Council approved a new zoning code and map for the city and its 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council also authorized several payments for playground and recreation center projects and appointed a member to the Building Code Board of Appeals.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1465 enacting new zoning code text and map (6-0)
• Approved $169,326.63 payment to Caliber Concrete LLC for Edmunson Playground Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved $33,197.50 payment to Iowa Dredging LLC for Edmundson Pond Dredging Project (6-0)
• Approved $53,000.00 interim agreement for landscaping at the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (6-0)
• Approved two payments to SVPA for the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center totaling $3,234.50 (6-0)
• Appointed Scott Moore to the Building Code Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Approved 5-day Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for United Way of Mahaska County (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-09-117 approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Street Finance Report (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a site plan application for a hair salon expansion at 1210 B Avenue West. The agenda also includes approval of the August 8, 2023 meeting minutes, a citizens-to-be-heard period, and a review of the commission's attendance record.

• Site plan application for hair salon expansion at 1210 B Avenue West
• Approval of August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard period
• Review of commission attendance record

The Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a building addition to a hair salon. The project includes new retail and storage space, a public sidewalk, and two street trees.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for hair salon expansion at 1210 B Avenue West (unanimous)

City Council Study Sessions

This is a City Council study session with a single agenda item: collaboration with Mahaska County. No decisions or specific proposals are listed; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion on collaboration with Mahaska County

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss proposed changes to the board's bylaws. The meeting also includes a vote on an MCG agreement for 30 MB private side service.

• Review of proposed changes to Library Board of Trustee Bylaws
• Approval of MCG Agreement for 30 MB Private Side Service
• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices
• Announcement of a new Library Board Trustee

The Library Board of Trustees approved a five-year agreement with MCG to increase internet service from 10MB to 30MB. The board also approved August utility invoices and general claims. Proposed changes to the board bylaws were reviewed and will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved MCG Agreement for 30MB Private Side Service
• Approved MidAmerican invoices totaling $3,110.68
• Approved payment of August claims
• Approved review of proposed changes to Library Board of Trustee Bylaws
• Approved July meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Oskaloosa Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to reduce the minimum side street setback at 1229 C Avenue East, with resolutions to approve or deny available. The board will also hear a report on the zoning code update project and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Variance request to reduce side street setback at 1229 C Avenue East
• Resolution to approve variance
• Resolution to deny variance
• Report on zoning code update project
• Approval of May 23, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce the minimum side street setback at 1229 C Avenue East. This allows a 32’ x 140’ addition to an existing 3-story clinic building. The board also approved the May 23, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved variance to reduce side street setback at 1229 C Avenue East (unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings on alley and street vacations, a weed-cutting assessment, and consider a site plan for a Musco downtown business campus and parking expansion. They will also vote on a new zoning code (2nd reading) and approve several contracts and pay applications, including for sewer and street projects.

• Public hearings on vacation/sale of alley sections at 806 S M St, 210 2nd Ave W, and street across from 216 2nd Ave W
• Resolution approving Musco site plan for downtown business campus and parking expansion
• Ordinance amending Title 17 Zoning for new code text and map (2nd reading)
• Pay applications: $188,912.25 (Delong Construction), $227,254.25 (KLC Construction), $45,237.47 (Jones Contracting)
• Resolution for Iowa DOT temporary configuration on US Highway 63/South Market St

The Council approved a new zoning code and map on second reading and authorized several downtown improvements, including a business expansion and facade project. Multiple payments for sewer and street projects were approved, and several alley and street sections were vacated and sold.

• Approved new zoning code text and map on second reading (7-0)
• Approved site plan for downtown business and parking expansion in 200 block of 2nd Avenue West (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $188,912.25 payment to Delong Construction, Inc. for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project (7-0)
• Approved $227,254.25 payment to KLC Construction, Inc. for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project (7-0)
• Approved $45,237.47 payment to Jones Contracting Corp. for South 7th Street Project (7-0)
• Approved vacation and sale of alley adjacent to 806 South M Street (7-0)
• Approved vacation and sale of alleys near 210 2nd Avenue West and street across from 216 2nd Avenue West (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved professional services agreement with Curtis Architecture & Design PC for Downtown Façade Improvement Project Phase IV (7-0)

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine consent items, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a resolution to set a public hearing for the SRF transmission main project, a construction permit for Ridge Development, and a request to waive tap fees. The board will also revisit the T-Mobile water tank proposal and receive updates from the general manager.

• Resolution #2306 setting a public hearing for SRF transmission main project
• Construction permit for Ridge Development (Old Post Office)
• Chamber of Commerce request to waive tap fees
• T-Mobile water tank proposal tabled from June 2023
• Invoices totaling $563,737.77

The Board approved a construction permit for Ridge Development and set a public hearing for the SRF transmission main project. They also authorized an independent test of a customer's meter and approved payables totaling $563,737.77.

• Approved consent agenda and payables of $563,737.77 (3-0)
• Directed General Manager to conduct independent test of Ms. Axtell’s meter
• Adopted Resolution #2306 to set a public hearing for SRF transmission main project (3-0)
• Approved construction permit for Ridge Development (Old Post Office) (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission approved application and testing schedules for patrol officers, lateral certified patrol officers, and firefighters. The commission also decertified a previous patrol officer list.

• Approved January 18, 2023, minutes (unanimous)
• Decertified patrol officer certified list dated January 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated schedule and process for lateral certified patrol officer testing (unanimous)
• Approved application process and timeline for patrol officer testing (unanimous)
• Approved application process and timeline for firefighter testing (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three requests to vacate and sell public alley and street segments, and a site plan for a downtown business campus and parking expansion by Musco. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Vacate and sell 200 ft by 16 ft alley section adjacent to 806 South M Street
• Vacate and sell 8,192.25 sq ft of alley near 210 2nd Avenue West
• Vacate and sell 1,090 sq ft of 2nd Avenue West across from 216 2nd Avenue West
• Site plan for Musco downtown business campus and parking expansion

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended several alley and street vacations to the City Council. The commission also recommended approval of a site plan for a Musco Sport Lighting MDF office expansion and parking garage.

• Recommended vacation and sale of alley adjacent to 806 South M Street to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended vacation and sale of 8,192.25 square feet of alley near 210 2nd Avenue West to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended vacation and sale of 1,090 square feet of 2nd Avenue West to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Musco downtown business campus and parking expansion site plan to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Study Sessions

This City Council study session consists solely of a tour of the renovated post office, followed by adjournment. No formal decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on the agenda, making it a procedural and informational gathering.

• Tour of the renovated Post Office

Airport Commission

The Commission approved payments for bills and a second weed spraying application. Members also authorized a three-year storm water permit renewal and a winter LP gas contract.

• Approved bills totaling $26,204.23
• Approved second weed spraying application from Nutrient Ag Solutions for $1,363.72
• Approved three-year storm water discharge general permit renewal for $350.00
• Approved contract for 5,000 gallons of LP gas at $1.54 per gallon
• Approved July 3, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like claims, liquor licenses, and street/alley vacation public hearings. The main agenda includes a first reading of a new zoning code, agreements for a park and recreation plan, a Clow Valve economic development agreement, and contracts for Edmundson Pond dredging and Luminary Lane paving. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• First reading of ordinance to enact new zoning code text and map for city and 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Resolution approving agreement with Iowa State University's Community Design Lab for a Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution approving cost share agreement with Mahaska County Conservation Board for park plan
• Resolution approving contract with Iowa Dredging, LLC for Edmundson Pond dredging
• Resolution approving contract with Norris Asphalt Paving Co., LLC for Luminary Lane surface repair

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to enact a new zoning code text and map. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, financial support for regional planning, and a site plan for a recreation facility.

• Approved first reading of ordinance for new zoning code and map (7-0)
• Approved site plan for recreation and entertainment facility at Gateway Commercial Park (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved contract with Iowa Dredging, LLC for Edmundson Pond dredging (7-0)
• Approved contract with Norris Asphalt Paving Co., LLC for Luminary Lane surface repair (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Clow Valve and Iowa Economic Development Authority for High Quality Jobs Program (7-0)
• Approved agreements with ISU Community Design Lab and Mahaska County Conservation Board for comprehensive park plan (7-0)
• Approved financial support for Area 15 Regional Planning Commission and RPA 15 (7-0)
• Approved $350.00 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will discuss and vote on routine financial matters, including utility bills and software maintenance fees. They will also hold an election for the board president.

• Approval of MidAmerican Invoice(s) - Monthly utilities
• Approval OverDrive Invoice - Annual BRIDGES service fee
• Approval of LibLime Invoice - Annual KOHA circulation software maintenance
• Approval of Pronunciator Invoice - Annual online language learning program fee
• Election of Library Board President

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 17, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, financial reports, liquor licenses, and several resolutions scheduling public hearings. The regular agenda includes a code enforcement quarterly report, final payments for wastewater treatment facility electrical improvements and a park masonry project, and a site plan approval for a recreation and entertainment facility. The council will also receive reports from city staff and council members.

• Resolution scheduling Aug. 7 public hearing for new Title 17 Zoning ordinance and zoning map
• Pay Application No. 5 of $134,543.69 to KLC Construction for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project
• Resolution approving site plan for recreation/entertainment facility on Lots 1-2, Gateway Commercial Park Subdivision
• Final pay applications: $3,201.20 and $6,237.10 to Jetco for wastewater plant electrical projects; $6,500 to Josiah Updegraff for Edmundson Park masonry
• Public hearings scheduled for weed cutting assessments and nuisance abatement at 502 North Market

The City Council approved several infrastructure payments and scheduled public hearings for a new zoning code and nuisance assessments. A site plan for a recreation and entertainment facility at Gateway Commercial Park was tabled.

• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for Hot Shotz Bar & Grill and Statesmen Lanes (5-0)
• Approved $134,543.69 payment to KLC Construction, Inc. for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-07-88 to submit a proposal to the Walter L. McQuiston Trust (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 7, 2023, for a new municipal zoning code and map (5-0)
• Scheduled hearings for special assessments regarding weed cutting and nuisance abatement at 502 North Market (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for charges of selling tobacco to a minor against Oskaloosa Quickstop (5-0)
• Accepted completion of electrical improvements at Northeast and Southwest Wastewater Treatment Facilities (5-0)
• Approved $6,500.00 final payment to Josiah Updegraff for Edmundson Park masonry work (5-0)

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to approve routine items and hear public comment. They will consider engineering proposals for the west connector loop and GIS hosting, and will reorganize the board by electing a chairman and secretary.

• Invoices totaling $620,687.19
• Kevin Hempel, Beacon of Hope Project development at 121 N. Market
• West connector loop engineering proposal from Garden & Associates
• GIS hosting proposals from HR Green and Garden & Associates
• Reorganization of Board of Trustees, election of Chairman and Secretary

The Water Board approved a consent agenda including payables and entered into two agreements with Garden & Associates for engineering and GIS hosting. The board also elected new officers for the Board of Trustees.

• Approved consent agenda with payables of $620,687.19 (4-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Garden & Associates for West connector loop (4-0)
• Approved GIS hosting agreement with Garden & Associates (4-0)
• Elected Tony Erwin as Board Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Kevin Tacke as Board Secretary (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to adopt a new municipal zoning code (Title 17), and will also review a site plan for a recreation and entertainment facility in Gateway Commercial Park. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and hearing citizen comments.

• Public hearing on ordinance adopting new Title 17 Zoning code
• Site plan for recreation/entertainment facility on Lots 1-2, Gateway Commercial Park Subdivision
• Approval of June 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a new municipal zoning code and map. The commission also recommended approval of a site plan for a 46,000 square foot recreation and entertainment facility.

• Recommended adoption of draft zoning code and map to City Council (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of site plan for Oskaloosa Entertainment Venue to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and bills. Old business includes a new fuel system, repainting runways and taxiways, taxiway patching, DNR-mandated fuel system repairs, insurance renewal, weed spraying, and a mowing contract. New business is setting the August meeting date.

• New fuel system
• Repaint runways and taxiways
• Taxiway patching project
• DNR mandated repairs to fuel system
• Insurance renewal

The Commission approved the payment of bills totaling $79,962.03 and a quote for weed spraying. Members also noted the completion of runway repainting and taxiway patching projects. A hay mowing contract was agreed upon at $33.00 per bale.

• Approved bills totaling $79,962.03
• Approved Nutrient Ag Solutions quote for weed spraying ($1,944.44)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Agreed to hay mowing contract at $33.00 a bale

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 3, 2023, with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, claims, a liquor license, surplus property disposal, and a transportation grant agreement. The main action items are a resolution to amend the city manager's employment agreement term and a resolution to approve a software services agreement with Cloudpermit for building permits and code enforcement. The meeting also includes community comments, announcements of vacancies on city boards, and reports from staff and council members.

• Resolution amending the term of the Employment Agreement with the Oskaloosa City Manager
• Resolution affirming agreement with Cloudpermit, Inc. for software services for building permits, inspections, and code enforcement
• Approval of claims for June 2023
• Approval of a liquor license application
• Resolution allowing disposal of surplus city-owned equipment

The City Council approved an amended employment agreement for City Manager Amal Eltahir and a software services agreement with CloudPermit, Inc. The council also authorized the disposal of surplus equipment and accepted IDOT block grant funding.

• Approved consent agenda including June 2023 claims and Rock Island Tap outdoor service extension (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07-84 to dispose of surplus city-owned equipment (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07-85 approving IDOT surface transportation block grant funding (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07-86 amending City Manager Amal Eltahir's employment agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07-87 affirming software services agreement with CloudPermit, Inc. (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review routine utility and maintenance invoices and consider the Rock Snake Project for the Reading Garden. The meeting also includes updates on committee reports and a policy review timeline.

• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices
• Approval of Trance invoice for HVAC preventive maintenance
• Renewal of annual maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls for fire and intrusion alarms
• Approval of Rock Snake Project in the Reading Garden
• Approval of Policy Review Timeline

The Board approved using $2,100 in Golden Goose funds for concrete pads in the Reading Garden and authorized a community 'Rock Snake' project. Members also adopted a new 4-year policy review schedule and approved several maintenance invoices via a consent agenda.

• Approved $2,100 for 5 concrete pads in the Reading Garden (Passed)
• Approved 'Rock Snake' project in Reading Garden pending written agreement (Passed)
• Approved 4-year policy review timeline (Passed)
• Approved MidAmerican invoices totaling $3,190.09 (Passed)
• Approved Trane HVAC maintenance invoice for $2,372.00 (Passed)
• Approved Johnson Controls maintenance renewal for $3,985.21 (Passed)
• Approved AirCon invoice (Passed)
• Scheduled annual Board/Staff Meet and Greet for July 26 (Passed)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for the South 7th Street Improvements Project, including final plans and a contract award. They will also vote on ordinances to increase electric and gas franchise fees for MidAmerican Energy, and on a vacant buildings code. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as liquor licenses, financial reports, and several pay applications.

• Public hearing and resolution for South 7th Street Improvements Project (final plans, contract, estimated cost)
• Ordinance to increase electric franchise fee with MidAmerican Energy (3rd reading)
• Ordinance to increase gas franchise fee with MidAmerican Energy (3rd reading)
• Resolution to adopt FY2024 insurance package for $310,142
• Resolution to approve site plan for One West mixed-use building at Gateway Commercial Park

The City Council adopted a new vacant buildings code and updated franchise fees for electric and natural gas. The council approved a contract for the South 7th Street Improvements Project and denied a request to vacate an alley at 1311 South 2nd Street.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1461 establishing a Vacant Buildings Code (6-0)
• Approved contract to Jones Contracting Corp for South 7th Street Improvements Project (6-0)
• Denied vacation and sale of alley adjacent to 1311 South 2nd Street (5-1)
• Approved $310,142 insurance proposal for FY2024 plus $3,889.51 premium for lower deductibles (6-0)
• Approved $172,375.12 payment to KLC Construction for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1464 changing 'Downtown Residential' to 'Mixed Use Residential' (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 payment to Seda Consulting for training and MPO fee (6-0)
• Approved FAA grant agreement for Oskaloosa Municipal Airport (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two main items: a request to vacate and sell a section of alley adjacent to 1311 South 2nd Street, and a site plan for a mixed-use building at Gateway Commercial Park. The commission will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive a zoning ordinance update.

• Vacation and sale of 56.2 ft by 16.5 ft alley section near 1311 South 2nd Street
• Site plan for mixed-use building at Gateway Commercial Park (One West project)
• Zoning ordinance update report
• Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying a request to vacate an alley near 1311 South 2nd Street. The commission also recommended approval for a 3-story mixed-use building at Gateway Commercial Park, pending a City Council zoning code amendment.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of alley vacation and sale adjacent to 1311 South 2nd Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of site plan for 3-story mixed-use building at Gateway Commercial Park, subject to City Council zoning code amendment (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to review routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss old business including the new fuel system, repainting runways and taxiways, taxiway patching, and DNR-mandated fuel system repairs. New business includes a proposed transfer of up to $55,500 from the airport fund to the fuel tank project fund, insurance renewal, topping off LP tanks, weed spraying, a mowing contract, and planning for the future. The meeting will be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• Transfer up to $55,500 from airport fund 660 to new fuel tank project fund 664
• Review and approve bills
• DNR mandated repairs to fuel system
• Repaint runways and taxiways
• Contract for mowing hay

The Commission approved a fund transfer for a new fuel tank and authorized the airport's liability insurance renewal. They also approved paying bills totaling $2,196.59 and requested a top-off of LP tanks. Planning for the future was tabled until July.

• Approved transfer of up to $55,000.00 from airport fund 660 to new fuel tank project fund
• Approved airport liability policy annual premium of $5,400.00
• Approved payment of bills totaling $2,196.59
• Approved request for Allied Gas to top off LP tanks
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Tabled planning for the future until July meeting

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council approved several ordinances, including a zoning change to allow 'Mixed Use Residential' in business districts and the establishment of a Vacant Buildings Code. The council also authorized payments for road work and early childhood education services. Multiple liquor license updates and renewals were approved.

• Approved $95,262.26 payment to Minturn, Inc. for Three Lane Conversion and Traffic Signal Installation Project (6-0)
• Approved $3,194.77 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance changing 'Downtown Residential' to 'Mixed Use Residential' in business districts (6-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance establishing a Vacant Buildings Code (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1460 amending parking regulations (6-0)
• Approved second readings of ordinances increasing franchise fees for MidAmerican Energy Company electric and natural gas (6-0)
• Appointed Scottie Moore, Brant Bollman, and Samantha Mead to the Public Library Board of Trustees (6-0)
• Approved 5-day Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Hy-Vee Oskaloosa at Downtown Park (6-0)

City Council Special Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a closed session with legal counsel to discuss strategy on a pending or imminent litigation matter. Following the closed session, the council will consider approval of an interim agreement concerning construction at the Oskaloosa Early Childhood YMCA. The agenda also includes standard items like roll call and agenda approval.

• Closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.c to discuss litigation strategy with legal counsel
• Consider approval of interim agreement concerning construction at the Oskaloosa Early Childhood YMCA
• Open session action on any item discussed in closed session

The City Council approved an interim agreement for the completion of construction at the Oskaloosa Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center. The council also held a closed session to discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Approved June 1, 2023 Agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to hold closed session for legal strategy (5-0)
• Approved interim agreement for construction at Oskaloosa Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a variance to waive the public sidewalk installation requirement for Outlot One of Van Zetten Subdivision. The decision was based on exceptional topographic conditions and practical difficulties associated with the property.

• Approved variance to waive sidewalk requirement for Outlot One of Van Zetten Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will review several personnel and operational items. The agenda includes decisions on pay increases for the Director and part-time staff, as well as the approval of a library technology plan for 2023 through 2026.

• Part-time pay increase for FY 23/24
• Director pay increase for FY 23/24
• Library Technology Plan July 2023 to June 2026
• Final approval of location for Giant Chairs in Reading Garden
• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices and Bibliotheca software update invoice

The Board approved a 7% pay increase for part-time staff and a 5% increase for the Director. Members also adopted a new technology plan for 2023-2026 and updated 13 library policies. Additional approvals included utility and equipment invoices and the placement of donated chairs in the Reading Garden.

• Approved 7% pay increase for part-time library staff
• Approved 5% pay increase for the Director
• Approved Library Technology Plan for July 2023 – June 2026
• Approved revisions to eight policies and affirmations of five policies
• Approved $1,845.19 for MidAmerican invoices
• Approved $6,030.79 for Bibliotheca self-check machine upgrades
• Approved placing donated Adirondak chairs on the north side of the Reading Garden
• Approved payment of May claims

City Council Special Meetings

This special meeting of the Oskaloosa City Council was cancelled, with notice given at 1:30 PM on May 22, 2023. The agenda had included setting a public hearing date for the South 7th Street Paving & Reconstruction Project, a closed session on litigation strategy, and approval of an interim agreement for construction at the Oskaloosa Early Childhood YMCA.

• Meeting cancelled on 5/22/2023
• Resolution to set public hearing for South 7th Street Paving & Reconstruction Project
• Closed session under Iowa Code 21.5.1.c for litigation strategy
• Interim agreement for construction at Oskaloosa Early Childhood YMCA

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for exterior changes to historic buildings. The first involves window replacements at 105-109 High Ave East, and the second involves windows and wood trim at 123 North Market Street. The commission will also discuss the status of the Morgan Cabin.

• COA application for 105-109 High Ave East (Town Square Dental, H&R Block) regarding window replacements
• COA application for 123 North Market Street (former Oskaloosa Herald building) regarding windows and wood trim
• Discussion regarding the Morgan Cabin

The Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for window replacements on High Avenue East and North Market Street. The board also discussed restoration options for the Morgan Cabin now owned by the city.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 10 window replacements at 105-109 High Ave East (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window and trim work at 123 North Market Street (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to increase franchise fees for gas and electric utilities, approve the voluntary annexation of school district property, and adopt a vacant buildings code. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as pay applications, financial reports, and a grant application. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 3-lane conversion project and resolutions on employee benefits and nuisance abatement.

• Public hearing and ordinance to increase gas franchise fee with MidAmerican Energy
• Public hearing and ordinance to increase electric franchise fee with MidAmerican Energy
• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of Oskaloosa Community School District property at 2098 Suffolk Road
• Ordinance establishing a Vacant Buildings Code (1st reading)
• Pay application No. 3 of $110,318.75 to KLC Construction for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project

The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the city charter and approved multiple payments for sewer and park projects. The council also scheduled public hearings for zoning changes and alley sales, and approved the annexation of school district property.

• Approved $110,318.75 to KLC Construction, Inc. for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project (7-0)
• Approved $13,100.00 to Josiah Updegraff for Edmundson Park Masonry Work (7-0)
• Approved $5,297.53 to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (7-0)
• Approved $26,870.00 for a Signature LaserFlow system from GPM Environmental Solutions, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1459 to amend the City Charter (7-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Oskaloosa Community School District property at 2098 Suffolk Road (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved special assessment against property at 316 N 2nd for nuisance abatement (6-0)
• Approved first reading of an ordinance establishing a Vacant Buildings Code (6-0)

City Council Special Meetings

The City Council met for a special session to enter a closed session regarding legal strategy for a pending matter. No other substantive actions were taken during the open session.

• Approved motion to hold closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.c. (6-0)

City Council Special Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving an ordinance that would amend the city charter by removing Article VI and modifying Section 7.2 to comply with Iowa law, along with making conforming changes. The agenda includes only this item, plus approval of the agenda itself. No other business is listed.

• Resolution to approve ordinance amending the city charter (removing Article VI, modifying Section 7.2)
• Charter amendment is to comply with Iowa law
• Supporting documents: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHARTER.DOCX and COMMUNICATION 20230503 CITY CHARTER.DOCX

The Oskaloosa City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to amend the city charter by removing Article VI and modifying Section 7.2 to comply with Iowa law. The vote was 6-1, with Ossian dissenting. The agenda for the May 4 special meeting was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 4, 2023 agenda (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend city charter by removing Article VI and modifying Section 7.2 (6-1)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend Title 17 (Zoning), changing the “Downtown Residential” land use type to “Mixed Use Residential” and allowing it in all business districts. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of the March 7, 2023 minutes, and a period for citizens to be heard.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 17, Zoning
• Change 'Downtown Residential' land use type to 'Mixed Use Residential'
• Proposed change would allow the use in all business districts
• Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended a code amendment to change 'Downtown Residential' land use to 'Mixed Use Residential' in all business districts. This change is intended to accommodate a proposed 3-story building project and align with the city's comprehensive plan.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of code amendment to allow Mixed Use Residential in all business districts (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss old and new business, including a new fuel system, repainting runways and taxiways, a taxiway patching project, and DNR-mandated repairs to the fuel system. The meeting will be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• DNR-mandated repairs to fuel system
• New fuel system
• Repaint runways and taxiways
• Taxiway patching project
• June meeting date

The Commission approved a bid for DNR-mandated fuel system repairs and authorized the payment of bills. Members also approved the financial report and the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved $22,125 bid from United Contracting Services for DNR mandated fuel system repairs
• Approved payment of bills totaling $23,939.58
• Approved financial report
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings and consider awarding a contract for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project, set public hearings on proposed increases to MidAmerican Energy electric and gas franchise fees, and introduce ordinances restricting parking on North J Street and North 2nd Street. The agenda also includes presentations on the Downtown Façade Improvement Project Phase III, a proposed vacant buildings ordinance, and a discussion on animal control. Several proclamations and routine consent agenda items are scheduled.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve final plans and award contract for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project
• Resolutions setting public hearings on ordinances to increase electric and natural gas franchise fees with MidAmerican Energy
• First reading of ordinance to add no-parking restrictions on North J Street
• First reading of ordinance to add no-parking restrictions on North 2nd Street
• Presentation on proposed vacant buildings ordinance

The City Council approved the final plans and awarded the 2023 Sanitary Sewer project contract to DeLong Construction, Inc. Council also set public hearings for increasing franchise fees for electric and natural gas services. A proposed no-parking restriction on North 2nd Street was declined.

• Awarded 2023 Sanitary Sewer project contract to DeLong Construction, Inc (7-0)
• Approved final plans and estimated cost for 2023 Sanitary Sewer project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-05-57 to set public hearing on increasing MidAmerican Energy electric franchise fee (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-05-58 to set public hearing on increasing MidAmerican Energy natural gas franchise fee (7-0)
• Declined ordinance for no-parking restrictions on North 2nd Street (7-0)
• Approved Class B Retail Alcohol License for DOLGENCORP, LLC dba Dollar General #2070 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to amend Chapter 10.48 Parking Regulations on first reading (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 2023 payment of claims (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review committee reports and routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes discussions regarding staff entrance railing painting and potential changes to the board meeting schedule.

• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices
• Approval of ProQuest annual invoice for Genealogy databases
• Approval of Lake Painting invoice for 1st and 3rd floor painting project
• Approval of painting staff entrance railings
• Approval of Long Overdue Fees/Fines Letter

The Board approved a consent agenda including utility and database invoices and a painting project for the 1st and 3rd floors. Members also approved painting staff entrance railings and updated letters regarding overdue fees and fines. The Board agreed to excuse Administrative Assistant Ver Steegh from meetings due to a school schedule conflict.

• Approved MidAmerican utility invoice for $1,453.12
• Approved ProQuest Genealogy Databases renewal for $3,286.17
• Approved Lake Painting invoice for $14,900.75
• Approved painting of exterior staff entrance railings
• Approved updated overdue fees/fines/materials letters
• Approved payment of April claims
• Decided to excuse Administrative Assistant Ver Steegh from attending meetings

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2023, covering routine consent items and several public hearings. Key actions include approving a $124,625.56 payment for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project, setting public hearings for a property annexation and nuisance abatements, and considering plans for the Edmundson Playground improvements. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Arbor Day and reports from city staff.

• Pay Application No. 2 of $124,625.56 to KLC Construction for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project
• Resolution scheduling public hearing for annexation at 2089 263rd Street
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement assessments at 502 North Market and 713 3rd Ave E
• Resolution approving plans for Edmundson Playground Park Improvements and re-bid authorization
• Resolution establishing FY2024 salary schedule for nonunion employees

City Council established the FY2024 salary schedule for nonunion employees and approved plans for Edmundson Playground Park improvements. The council also authorized a grant application and processed several property nuisance assessments.

• Approved FY2024 salary schedule for nonunion employees (6-0)
• Approved $124,625.56 payment to KLC Construction for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project (6-0)
• Approved $2,445.00 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (6-0)
• Approved plans for Edmundson Playground Park improvements (6-0)
• Authorized Edmundson Park Playground improvements to be re-bid (6-0)
• Approved application for 2023 Healthy City Grant (5-1)
• Levied special assessment for nuisance abatement at 502 North Market (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 15, 2023, regarding annexation of 2098 Suffolk Road (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission held a special meeting to discuss options for a new fuel farm. The agenda contained no other substantive business items, contracts, or votes. The meeting was scheduled to be cancelled if a quorum was not present.

• Discussion of options for a new fuel farm

The Commission decided to apply for a design-only grant for a new fuel system and rebid the project next spring. They also approved hiring United Contracting Services for mandated fuel tank repairs.

• Approved applying for a design-only grant and rebidding the fuel system project next spring
• Approved hiring United Contracting Services for fuel tank repairs for a maximum of $26,000.00

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will review its financial reports and approve bills for the period ending February 28, 2023. The meeting includes action items for the new fuel system bid award, the taxiway patching project, and repainting runways and taxiways. The commission will also discuss repairing a gutter on the airport house and setting the date for the May meeting.

• Award bid for new fuel system
• Review taxiway patching project
• Repaint runways and taxiways
• Repair gutter on house
• Set May meeting date

The Commission rejected the lowest bid for a new fuel system and approved $19,669.41 in bills. The FAA agreed to amend a grant to include $45,975 for repainting runways and taxiways.

• Rejected low bid from Acterra Group, LLC for fuel system ($767,884.68)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $19,669.41
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to amend the FY2023 budget, adopt the FY2024 budget and tax levy, and approve the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2024-2028. They will also consider accepting completion of the Façade Improvement Project Phase III with payments totaling $47,331.38, and an agreement with Mahaska County for a pavement overlay on Old Highway 163. The agenda includes routine consent items and a rezoning request.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend FY2023 budget
• Public hearing and resolution to adopt FY2024 budget and levy tax
• Resolution adopting Capital Improvement Plan FY2024-2028
• Acceptance of Façade Improvement Project Phase III with payments: $44,281.54 to Christner Contracting, $1,298.59 to Area 15, $1,751.25 to Curtis Architecture
• Ordinance rezoning 212 2nd Avenue West from CC to DC (3rd reading)

The City Council approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2024 and the Capital Improvement Plan for 2024 through 2028. The council also amended the current fiscal year budget and approved several infrastructure and zoning projects.

• Approved Resolution 23-04-45 amending the budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04-46 adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2024 and levying tax (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04-47 adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04-48 accepting work by Christner Contracting, Inc. for Downtown Façade Improvement Project Phase III and payments to Area 15 Regional Planning Commission ($1,298.59) and Curtis Architecture and Design ($2,817.50) (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-04-49 for a PCC pavement overlay project agreement with Mahaska County along Old Highway 163 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1458 rezoning property near 212 2nd Avenue West from Community Commercial to Downtown Commercial (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Christine Kerr dba The Klub, LLC at 607 High Avenue West (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a request for a conditional use permit to allow interior convenience storage at 1717 3rd Avenue East. The approval is subject to five specific regulations regarding facility activities, driveways, hazardous materials, front yards, and landscaped buffers.

• Approved conditional use permit for convenience storage at 1717 3rd Avenue East (4-0-1)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed new fuel system and to award a bid for the system. The meeting will be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 2:15 p.m.

• Public hearing for proposed new fuel system
• Awarding bid for new fuel system

The Commission held a public hearing and approved the plan specifications and contract form for a new fuel system. The bid acceptance deadline was delayed by one week to allow bidders more time to gather information. The project has a proposed completion date of May 31, 2024.

• Closed public hearing for proposed new fuel system
• Approved plan specifications and form of contract for proposed new fuel system

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review several policy updates including borrowing, circulation, and collection development. The meeting also includes a review of the Library Director and discussion of new service items.

• Approval of updated Makerspace price list
• Approval of overdue fees, fines, and materials letters
• Approval of extending DVD checkout periods
• Approval of starting a Library of Things collection
• Annual review of the Library Director

The Board approved the creation of a 'Library of Things' collection and updated the Borrowing and Circulation and Collection Development policies. Members also approved the annual review and continued employment of Director Marion Gaughan.

• Approved $1,634.37 for MidAmerican utility and Reading Garden invoices
• Approved $621.00 Swank Movie License quote for a 3-year term
• Approved updated Makerspace Price List
• Approved overdue fees/fines/materials letters (final approval set for April)
• Approved extending DVD checkout periods
• Approved starting a Library of Things collection
• Approved updated Borrowing and Circulation and Collection Development policies
• Approved annual review and continued employment of Director Marion Gaughan

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider consent agenda items including routine approvals, a $17,783.92 payment for the Façade Improvement Project Phase III, and liquor license renewals. The regular agenda includes public hearings on nuisance abatement assessments at three properties, a resolution to set a public hearing for the FY2024 budget and FY2023 amendment, and a resolution to schedule a public hearing for the Capital Improvement Plan (FY2024-2028). The council will also consider a site plan for a facilities building at 604 2nd Avenue West, a rezoning at 212 2nd Avenue West, and a sewer ordinance amendment.

• Payment of $17,783.92 to Christner Contracting, Inc. for Façade Improvement Project Phase III
• Public hearings for nuisance abatement assessments at 316 N 2nd, 757 N E, and 840 7th Ave E
• Resolution to set public hearing for FY2024 budget and FY2023 amendment
• Resolution to set public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan FY2024-2028
• Site plan approval for facilities operation building at 604 2nd Avenue West

The Council adopted the proposed FY2023 budget amendment and FY2024 budget for public hearing. It also approved several special assessments for nuisance abatement and authorized bids for sewer and playground projects.

• Approved $17,783.92 payment to Christner Contracting, Inc. for Façade Improvement Project Phase III (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-03-37, 23-03-38, and 23-03-39 levying special assessments for nuisance abatement at 316 N 2nd, 757 N E, and 840 7th Ave E (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-03-35 to set public hearing and advertise bids for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-03-41 to set public hearing and advertise bids for Edmundson Park playground equipment (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-03-42 for proposed FY2023 budget amendment and FY2024 budget (7-0)
• Approved site plan for facilities operation building at 604 2nd Avenue West (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved zoning change for property near 212 2nd Avenue West from Community Commercial to Downtown Commercial (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1457 amending Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 regarding the sewage system (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan application for a facilities operation building at 604 2nd Avenue West, and will also consider removing a member under the attendance policy. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a citizens-to-be-heard period.

• Site plan for facilities operation building at 604 2nd Avenue West
• Removal of a commission member pursuant to attendance policy
• Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the approval of a site plan for a 13,000 SF facilities operation building at 604 2nd Avenue West. The commission also voted to retain a member who had exceeded the attendance policy absence limit.

• Recommended approval of site plan for 13,000 SF Musco facilities building at 604 2nd Avenue West (Unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Voted to retain Robb Beane on the commission despite attendance policy (Unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council approved the voluntary annexation of property at 2098 Suffolk Road and a zoning change for property near 212 2nd Avenue West. Other actions included approving a pavement overlay project and a contract amendment for mowing services.

• Approved voluntary annexation of Oskaloosa Community School District property at 2098 Suffolk Road (6-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning change for 212 2nd Avenue West from CC to DC (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved agreement with Mahaska County for PCC pavement overlay on Old Highway 163 (6-0)
• Approved contract amendment with L.A. Lawncare for mowing and trimming services (6-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 'Sewage System' (6-0)
• Approved grant application with Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (6-0)
• Approved $2,307.00 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services (6-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for MK Golf Shops, Inc. and Rock Island Tap LLC, and a new license for Southern Iowa Fair & Exposition (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission met on March 2, 2023, to review financial reports and approve bills. The agenda included updates on ongoing infrastructure projects such as taxiway patching, a new fuel system, and runway repainting. The meeting also covered a Corvette Club event and the scheduling of the April meeting.

• Review of taxiway patching project status
• Discussion of new fuel system installation
• Review of runway and taxiway repainting project
• Approval of bills and financial reports for the Airport Fund
• Scheduling of the April meeting date

The Commission approved the February 6 meeting minutes and the financial report. They authorized the payment of bills totaling $8,542.89. A public hearing for the new fuel system is scheduled for March 27.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Approved payment of bills totaling $8,542.89
• Scheduled public hearing for new fuel system for March 27 at 2:00 pm
• Set next meeting date for April 3

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider Tier Level 3 State Library Accreditation and the removal of a dividing wall in Room A/B. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for utility invoices, database renewals, and garden updates.

• Approval of State Library Accreditation – Tier Level 3
• Removal of the dividing wall in Room A/B
• ProQuest Genealogy Databases annual renewal
• Bridges eBooks, Digital Audiobook, and eMagazines annual renewal
• MidAmerican utility invoices and AirCon quarterly maintenance

The Board approved moving forward with a pollinator-friendly rain garden in the Reading Garden using cost-share funding via the Friends group. Other actions included approving utility and subscription invoices, submitting state accreditation documents, and removing a dividing wall in Room A/B.

• Approved rain garden and native plantings project (Motion passed)
• Approved submittal of State Library Accreditation documents (Motion passed)
• Approved removal of dividing wall in Room A/B (Motion passed)
• Approved MidAmerican invoices totaling $4,629.12 (Motion passed)
• Approved AirCon maintenance invoice for $1,526.50 (Motion passed)
• Approved ProQuest subscription renewal for $3,286.17 (Motion passed)
• Approved Bridges renewal for $2,727.18 (Motion passed)
• Approved payment of January claims (Motion passed)

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council approved the FY2024 maximum property tax dollars and an application for Clow Valve to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The council also denied the vacation and sale of an alley adjacent to 701 2nd Avenue East. Several resolutions were adopted to schedule hearings for property rezoning and nuisance abatement assessments.

• Approved FY2024 Maximum Property Tax Dollars (7-0)
• Denied vacation and sale of alley adjacent to 701 2nd Avenue East (7-0)
• Approved Clow Valve application to Iowa Economic Development Authority (6-0)
• Approved $24,837.73 for Police Department in-car computers (6-0)
• Approved $22,053.90 to Christner Contracting for Façade Improvement Project Phase III (6-0)
• Approved $2,755.00 to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend sewage system municipal code (5-1)
• Scheduled public hearing for rezoning near 212 2nd Avenue West (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone property near 212 2nd Ave W from CC Community Commercial to DC Downtown Commercial, and a request to vacate and sell a section of alley adjacent to 701 2nd Ave E. The commission will also select officers for 2023 and review attendance.

• Public hearing: Rezone 212 2nd Ave W from CC Community Commercial to DC Downtown Commercial
• Public hearing: Vacate and sell 265.5 ft by 16.5 ft section of east-west alley adjacent to 701 2nd Ave E
• Selection of 2023 officers
• Review of attendance record

The commission recommended approval for a rezoning request by Gridco, LLC to resolve split-zoning on the Musco campus. It also approved a partial alley vacation near 701 2nd Avenue East. Officers for 2023 were selected.

• Recommended approval to Council for rezoning property near 212 2nd Ave W from CC to DC (Unanimous)
• Approved vacation of western 205.5 feet of alley adjacent to 701 2nd Avenue East (Unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Elected RD Keep as chair and Pam Blomgren as vice chair for 2023 (Unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to discuss ongoing projects including taxiway patching, a new fuel system, and repainting runways and taxiways. They will also consider a washing machine in the house and set the March meeting date. The agenda is largely routine, with no major new decisions listed.

• Taxiway patching project update
• New fuel system update
• Repaint runways and taxiways
• Washing machine in house
• March meeting date

The Commission approved a grant amendment to repaint runway 13/31 and taxiways B and C. Members also authorized the purchase of new laundry appliances and scheduled a special meeting for a new fuel system bid.

• Approved bills totaling $12,367.25
• Approved application for grant amendment to repaint runway 13/31 and taxiways B and C
• Approved $1,209.00 purchase of washer and dryer from Van Roekel Appliance
• Scheduled special meeting for fuel system public hearing and bid award for March 27 at 2:00 pm
• Rescheduled March meeting to Thursday, March 2nd
• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council adopted several labor agreements with PPME Local 2003 and Oskaloosa Professional Fire Fighters Local 636. The council also scheduled public hearings for property annexation, alley sale, and maximum property tax dollars.

• Approved labor agreements with PPME Local 2003 (Police and Mixed) and Oskaloosa Professional Fire Fighters Local 636 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 6, 2023, regarding annexation of 2098 Suffolk Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for vacation and sale of alley adjacent to 701 2nd Avenue East (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for City of Oskaloosa maximum property tax dollars (unanimous)
• Approved $29,587.12 to Christner Contracting, Inc. and $1,202.93 to Area 15 Regional Planning Commission for Façade Improvement Project Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day building permit extension for Domino’s Pizza to April 14, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved residential tax abatement applications for Urban Revitalization Area (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Harry Anderson Post #34 and Oskaloosa Watering Hole (unanimous)

City Council Special Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a closed session with legal counsel about pending litigation, and to take possible action on the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center project contract, including potentially declaring the contractor in default. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and agenda approval.

• Closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.c to discuss litigation strategy
• Possible action on Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center project contract
• Consideration of declaring contractor in default for failure to fulfill obligations

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-01-10 declaring Graphite Construction in default on the Oskaloosa Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center project. The council also held a closed session to discuss legal strategy regarding pending litigation.

• Approved January 25, 2023 agenda (6-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss legal strategy on pending litigation (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-01-10 declaring Graphite Construction in default on the Oskaloosa Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center project (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit to allow a members-only recreational club with meeting facilities in an R-2 zoning district. The approval includes specific restrictions on operating hours and exterior vehicle storage. The board also elected its officers for 2023.

• Approved conditional use permit for Recreational Club at 604 North B Street (unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Tim Murry as chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Royce Spoelstra as vice chair for 2023 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will consider approving paint colors for the first and third floors, as well as routine consent agenda items including utility and maintenance invoices. All committee reports indicate no meetings were held.

• Approval of paint color choices for 1st and 3rd floors.
• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices.
• Approval of Trane bi-annual preventative maintenance invoice.
• Approval of Trane Maintenance Agreement for 2023.
• Monthly Library Board Training as unfinished business.

The Board approved the placement of a $24,617.88 estate donation into the Memorial Account. Members selected paint colors for the first and third floors and approved several maintenance invoices. The Board also approved the payment of December claims with a $500 fund transfer.

• Placed $24,617.88 Lois Roets estate check into the Memorial Account
• Approved MidAmerican utility invoices totaling $2,084.55
• Approved Trane preventative maintenance invoice for $1,575.00
• Approved 2023 Trane Maintenance Agreement for $4,744.00
• Approved paint colors Whirlpool, Santorini Blue, Haven, and Greenfield for first-floor columns
• Approved repainting main walls and third-floor columns in current colors
• Approved December claims with $500 moved from Library Maintenance Fund to General Fund line 6727
• Approved December meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes from October 21, 2022, and elect its officers for 2023. The body will also consider the 2022 Certified Local Government Annual Report and discuss the 2023 Preserve Iowa Summit event. No specific property reviews, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Election of officers for 2023
• Consideration of the 2022 Certified Local Government Annual Report
• Discussion of the 2023 Preserve Iowa Summit event

The Commission approved the 2022 Certified Local Government Annual Report and the 2023 work plan with corrections. The body also elected its 2023 officers and appointed a secretary pro tem. Members discussed digitizing Paradise Block historical documents and attending the 2023 Preserve Iowa Summit.

• Approved October 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Mark Tennison as chair and Janel Campbell as vice chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Cheryl Benson as Secretary Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 annual report and 2023 work plan with corrections (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Oskaloosa Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider the results of new police officer testing, with the goal of certifying a candidate list. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on the hiring process for police officers.

• Approve minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
• Consider results of new officer testing and certify candidate list for Police Officers

The commission approved the minutes from November 1, 2022. Based on a blind list of test results presented by Police Chief Ben Boeke, the commission certified four candidates for patrol officer positions.

• Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Certified Joshua Metzger as patrol officer candidate (unanimous)
• Certified Zachary Leonard as patrol officer candidate (unanimous)
• Certified Stephanie Nuno as patrol officer candidate (unanimous)
• Certified Ethan Fogle as patrol officer candidate (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council approved a development agreement with Christner Properties, L.L.C. and authorized a grant application for the US 63 – IA 23 Connector Project. The council also approved several infrastructure payments and scheduled hearings for property nuisance assessments.

• Approved development agreement with Christner Properties, L.L.C. (4-0)
• Authorized application for Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy Grant for US 63 – IA 23 Connector Project (4-0)
• Approved $126,982.00 payment to KLC Construction, Inc. for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Project (4-0)
• Approved $2,262.51 payment to Minturn, Inc. for 3-Lane Conversion and Traffic Signal Installation Project (4-0)
• Approved $5,038.33 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center (4-0)
• Scheduled hearings for special assessments regarding weed cutting and nuisance abatement at 328 North Market and 816 D Ave West (4-0)
• Re-appointed Kelli Van Egmond and Carol Peterson to the Municipal Housing Agency (4-0)
• Approved liquor license updates for Hy-Vee, Inc. and The Klubhouse LLC (4-0)

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a study session to review design options for the wastewater plant. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only item.

• Presentation of wastewater plant design options

City Council Special Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY2023 budget amendment and the FY2024 budget in general. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion of FY2023 Budget Amendment
• Discussion of FY2024 Budget in general

The City Council approved funding contributions for the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, Oskaloosa Chamber, Forest Cemetery, and 10-15 Transit for FY24. These funds total $206,000 and will be drawn from the General Fund reserve. The Council also discussed the FY2023 budget amendment and proposed FY2024 budget and tax levy.

• Approved $65,000 contribution to Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter (5-1)
• Approved $46,000 contribution to Oskaloosa Chamber and Painting with the Lights (5-1)
• Approved $85,000 contribution to Forest Cemetery (5-1)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to 10-15 Transit (Osky Rides) (5-1)

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a consent agenda and a closed session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel. Following the closed session, the board will consider a tentative settlement agreement in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c) to discuss litigation strategy
• Consideration of tentative settlement agreement in open session

Other Meeting Notifications

This is a notification of a closed-session meeting where the City of Oskaloosa will exchange initial collective bargaining proposals with the Oskaloosa Association of Professional Firefighters Local 636 IAFF. The negotiations are closed to the public under Iowa Code section 20.17(3). No other business is on the agenda.

• Exchange of initial collective bargaining proposals with Oskaloosa Association of Professional Firefighters Local 636 IAFF (AFL-CIO)
• Closed negotiations session to follow

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports and bills, and hear the manager's report. Old business includes the taxiway patching project and new fuel system; new business covers repainting runways and taxiways and setting the February meeting date. The meeting will be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• Taxiway patching project update
• New fuel system discussion
• Repaint runways and taxiways proposal
• February meeting date scheduling
• Financial report and bill approval

The Commission accepted an engineering agreement with Garden & Associates, Ltd. for a new fuel system. The board also approved the financial report and payment of bills. No action was taken on runway repainting.

• Approved engineering agreement with Garden & Associates, Ltd. for $55,000.00 in design services and up to $24,215.94 for construction services
• Approved bills totaling $5,796.71
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Set next meeting date for February 6th

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council denied a request to change the zoning of 604 North B Street from residential to mixed use. The council also approved two parking regulation ordinances and a wastewater facility plan amendment.

• Denied rezoning of 604 North B Street from R-2 to UC Mixed Use Urban Corridor District (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1455 amending parking regulations (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1456 amending parking regulations (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-01-01 amending Fox Strand wastewater facility plan agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-01-02 fixing public hearing date for Christner Properties, L.L.C. agreement (6-0)
• Approved transfer of K-9 ownership to Oskaloosa Police Department (6-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Walmart Inc. and new license for Sodexo America LLC (6-0)
• Approved appointments for Mayor Pro Tem and various city and county boards (6-0)

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a study session to discuss the amended FY2023 budget, the FY2024 budget, and funding requests from outside entities. The agenda includes requests from the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group, Forest Cemetery, Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, and Ottumwa Transit Oskaloosa Rides. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of FY2023 amended budget and FY2024 budget
• Funding request from Mahaska Chamber and Development Group
• Funding request from Forest Cemetery
• Funding request from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter
• Funding request from Ottumwa Transit Oskaloosa Rides for FY2024