Oskaloosa public meetings in 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 2024 and consider the proposed 2025 Annual Work Plan. A public comment period is included. No other substantive decisions are scheduled.

• Consideration and possible approval of the 2025 Annual Work Plan

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the 2025 Annual Work Plan unanimously. The Morgan Cabin renovation is now under City Council direction, with the Commission providing input. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussed for future action.

• Approved September 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Work Plan (unanimous)

City Council Study Sessions

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss emergency services jointly with Mahaska County. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Joint Emergency Services Discussion with Mahaska County

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider routine consent items including a revised fee schedule for 2025, liquor license applications, and several payments. Under regular agenda, they will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to modify the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment membership, and consider a motion to appoint Randy DeGeest as interim city manager at $200 per hour.

• Motion to appoint Randy DeGeest as interim city manager at $200/hour, 10-hour minimum per week
• Resolution adopting a revised fee schedule for the City of Oskaloosa for calendar year 2025
• Public hearing set for January 21, 2025, on a special assessment for nuisance abatement at 910 High Ave West
• Pay Application No. 1 for $36,885 to Western Specialty Contractors for repairs at NE Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Resolution accepting substantial completion of North 6th Street & C Avenue East Storm Sewer Improvements Project

The Oskaloosa City Council approved several items, including appointing Randy DeGeest as interim city manager at $200/hour, adopting a revised fee schedule, and approving an amended 28E agreement with Pella for the regional airport (4-3). They also adopted two urban renewal ordinances and approved payments for various projects.

• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for Walmart and Rosso & Wine (7-0)
• Approved $36,885 payment to Western Specialty Contractors for wastewater facility repairs (7-0)
• Approved $15,409.75 and $387.50 payments to SVPA for Natatorium and Early Childhood Center services (7-0)
• Approved auditing services agreement with Martens & Company for FY2025-2027 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-12-168 revising city fee schedule (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-12-173 amended 28E airport agreement with Pella (4-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 1477 and 1478 on urban renewal tax increment financing (7-0)
• Appointed Randy DeGeest as interim city manager at $200/hour (7-0)

City Council Study Sessions

The City Council will receive an update on the 30% design for the Water Resource Recovery Facility and discuss next steps. This study session has only this single item on the agenda.

• Receive update on 30% design for Water Resource Recovery Facility and discuss next steps

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on requesting an updated quote from AirCon for replacing Boiler #1 and approving a drain diagnosis and repair. Other routine items include consent agenda approval of utility invoices and maintenance, along with monthly reports.

• Approval to request an update quote from AirCon for replacement of Boiler #1
• Approval of drain diagnosis and repair
• Consent agenda includes MidAmerican invoices for utilities and Trane invoice for BAS preventive maintenance
• Community comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Monthly library board training as part of Tier 3 Accreditation requirement #8

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees approved allowing the director to request an updated quote for Boiler #1 replacement, provided it is $35,000 or less, and approved drain repairs that may exceed the $2,000 limit. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the Trane invoice for $2,491, and the December claims. No public comments were made, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including Trane invoice of $2,491 (motion passed)
• Approved director to request updated AirCon quote for Boiler #1, capped at $35,000 (motion passed)
• Approved drain diagnosis and repair, potentially over $2,000 (motion passed)
• Approved payment of December claims (motion passed)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss a development proposal from Ryan Companies, conduct public hearings on amended and proposed budgets, and consider resolutions for the Suffolk Road watermain loop including final plans and award. The consent agenda includes approval of invoices totaling $684,476.37 and financial statements. The board will also set meeting dates for 2025.

• Ryan Companies development proposal presented by Andy Moffitt
• Public hearing and Resolution #2429 amending FY24-25 budget
• Public hearing and Resolution #2430 establishing FY25-26 budget
• Public hearing and Resolutions #2427, #2428 for Suffolk Road watermain loop final plans and award
• Pay application #5 for $157,480.62 for transmission main improvements (Boomerang Construction)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss old business regarding a new fuel system, runway lights, and a new mower. The body will also review financial reports and approve bills.

• Review of new fuel system
• Review of runway lights
• Review of new mower
• Approval of bills
• Determination of January meeting date

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission held a routine meeting, approving the November minutes, the financial report, and bills totaling $1,917.89. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the new mower was reported delivered, and the next meeting was set for January 6.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved financial report
• Approved bills totaling $1,917.89
• Set next meeting for January 6

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to modify the membership of the Board of Adjustment. The body will also review the 2025 Development Review Schedule.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 17, 'Zoning', regarding Board of Adjustment membership
• Review of 2025 Development Review Schedule

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a regular meeting with items including formal acceptance of a $1,080,000 USDA grant for the Wastewater Improvement Project, completion approvals for the South H Street asphalt overlay and 2023 sanitary sewer projects, and second readings of ordinances to renew TIF designations for two urban renewal areas. The consent agenda includes a $42,921 payment for the North Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements, an executive recruitment contract with Hinson Consulting LLC, and a resolution to schedule a public hearing on amending zoning board membership.

• Formal acceptance of $1,080,000 USDA grant for Oskaloosa Wastewater Improvement Project
• Pay Application No. 4 for $42,921 to Wynn Company LLC for North Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Resolution accepting completion of South H Street Rehabilitation Asphalt Overlay Project by InRoads LLC
• Second reading of ordinance amending TIF for Oskaloosa urban renewal area
• First reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 13.08 (Sewage System) of municipal code

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board will discuss and vote on discontinuing magazine, newspaper, and genealogy database subscriptions, as well as approving annual service agreements with Beacon, Keomah Village, Leighton, and University Park. The board will also consider a new part-time custodian job description and the removal of the Friends logo art on the second floor. Consent agenda items include invoices for utilities, maintenance, and security installations.

• Approval of annual library service agreements with Beacon, Keomah Village, Leighton, and University Park
• Discussion and approval of discontinuing magazine subscriptions
• Discussion and approval of discontinuing newspaper subscriptions
• Discussion and approval of discontinuing genealogy database subscriptions
• Discussion and approval of removing Friends Logo Art on the 2nd floor wall

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a regular session on November 18, 2024, to discuss routine consent agenda items and several regular agenda items. Key actions include a public hearing on a special assessment for weed cutting, approval of the final plat for Krier Corner Subdivision, a 28E agreement with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, and first readings of two ordinances that would amend urban renewal area property tax provisions.

• Public hearing on a resolution levying a special assessment against private property for weed cutting (August 2024 mowing).
• Resolution approving the final plat for the Krier Corner Subdivision.
• Resolution to approve a 28E agreement between the city and the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
• First reading of an ordinance amending ordinances 576, 1064, 1106, and 1364 regarding property taxes in the Oskaloosa urban renewal area.
• First reading of an ordinance providing for property taxes in the Edmundson North Urban Renewal Area.

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including invoices totaling $922,908.77. New business items include consideration of the FY2023-2024 audit, introduction of resolutions for public hearings on the amended FY24-25 and requested FY25-26 budgets, and multiple construction payments totaling over $372,000.

• Consent agenda invoices of $922,908.77
• Consideration of FY2023-2024 audit by Terpstra, Hoke and Associates
• Introduction of Resolution #2423 for public hearing on amended FY24-25 budget
• Change order #6 west connector loop, Drish Construction, $16,574.64
• Pay application #4 transmission main improvements, Boomerang Construction, $250,444.11

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1116 South 18th Street and a final plat application for the Krier Subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Site plan application for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1116 South 18th Street
• Final plat application for Krier Subdivision
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard (public comment opportunity)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review financial reports and discuss ongoing maintenance and equipment needs. The body is scheduled to address the status of the new fuel system, runway lights, and the maintenance hangar floor.

• Review of New Fuel System progress
• Discussion on replacing the runway light system
• Consideration of a new mower
• Discussion regarding the floor in the Maintenance Hanger
• Review of CIP Data Sheet

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Edmundson North Urban Renewal Plan and an amendment to the Oskaloosa Amended & Restated Urban Renewal Plan. The body will also consider several infrastructure payments and zoning changes.

• Public hearing for the Edmundson North Urban Renewal Plan
• Public hearing for Amendment No. 3 to Oskaloosa Amended & Restated Urban Renewal Plan
• $296,352.50 payment to Wynn Company, LLC for North Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• $117,719.03 payment to InRoads, LLC for South H Street Rehabilitation
• Rezoning of 1507 3rd Avenue East from Community Commercial to General Commercial

City Council Study Sessions

This is a study session with a single discussion item on emergency services. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is purely deliberative.

• City Council Discussion for Emergency Services

City Council Special Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approval of a liquor license application. The agenda contains only this item along with procedural roll call and agenda approval.

• Consideration of a liquor license application (memo referenced)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review operational policies, including rules for unattended youth and borrowing. The board is also deciding on computer purchases for FY 24/25 and the removal of long-overdue patron accounts.

• Approval of computer purchases for FY 24/25
• Policy updates for Borrowing & Circulation and Unattended Youth
• New policies for Community Events Board and Mobile Hotspots
• Approval of Johnson Control quote for 5-year Internal Pipe and Fire Protection Backflow Preventor
• Approval of LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities Round 2 Grant

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings on an alley vacation at 807 2nd Ave West and a development agreement with Gateway II, LLC, and will vote on second readings of a rezoning at 1507 3rd Avenue East and a parking restriction on Stadium Drive. Consent agenda items include payments totaling $184,953.02 for sewer improvements, pool restoration, and engineering, plus scheduling annexation hearings for properties near 1816 North 3rd Street.

• Public hearing and vote on development agreement with Gateway II, LLC for the TRIO Building project
• Public hearing on vacation and sale of a 120 ft by 16.5 ft alley section at 807 2nd Ave West
• Second reading of ordinance rezoning 1507 3rd Avenue East from CC Community Commercial to GC General Commercial
• Approval of Pay Application No. 2 ($178,823.01) to Wynn Company, LLC for North Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Resolution scheduling annexation hearing for November 18, 2024 for territory at 1816 N 3rd St, 2116 N 3rd St, 2301 Carbonado Rd

City Council Study Sessions

The City Council will conduct a tour of the Trio facility as the only substantive item on the study session agenda, followed by adjournment. No decisions or discussions of ordinances, budgets, or contracts are scheduled.

• Tour of Trio (no further details provided in the agenda)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees will review several construction payments and change orders for water main projects. The board is also introducing resolutions regarding health insurance contracts and penalties for late water bills.

• Pay Application #3 to Boomerang Construction for $701,734.29 (Transmission Main Improvements: Division1)
• Change order #3 to Boomerang Construction for $45,465.11 (Transmission Main Improvements: Division1)
• Pay Application #4 to Drish Construction for $20,059.12 (West Connector Loop)
• Resolution #2422 to change rules and regulations for penalizing late water bills
• Resolution #2423 to set a public hearing date for the Kwik star watermain loop

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss ongoing infrastructure projects and administrative reports. The body is reviewing the status of a new fuel system, runway lights, and a gas contract.

• Review of new fuel system construction status
• Discussion on replacement parts for runway lights
• Review of PMMIC application
• Discussion of LP gas contract
• Review of quotes for damaged gutters on house

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will discuss a rezoning request for 1507 3rd Avenue East and a construction contract for the Oskaloosa Recreation Center Natatorium. The meeting also includes several public hearing date settings for urban renewal and development agreements.

• Rezoning of 1507 3rd Avenue East from Community Commercial to General Commercial
• Construction manager contract with Carl A. Nelson & Company for the Recreation Center Natatorium
• Pay application of $88,907.80 to InRoads, LLC for South H Street Rehabilitation
• Proposed parking restriction ordinance for Stadium Drive
• Commercial Tax Abatement application for 2808 South 33rd Street

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a motion to find the proposed Edmundson North Urban Renewal Plan consistent with Oskaloosa's comprehensive plan. They also will discuss the vacation and sale of a 120-foot by 16.5-foot alley section adjacent to 807 2nd Ave West. Public comment will be heard, and minutes from the September 10 meeting will be approved.

• Consider motion on Edmundson North Urban Renewal Plan conformity with Plan Osky comprehensive plan
• Consider vacation and sale of north-south alley section at 807 2nd Ave West (120 ft x 16.5 ft)
• Citizens to be Heard period for public input
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to waive the public sidewalk installation requirement at 2063 245th Street. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Variance request to waive sidewalk installation at 2063 245th Street
• Approval of August 27, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a nomination for the Russell House at 211 Hillcrest Drive for the National Register of Historic Places. The commission will also discuss an update to the City Square Commercial Historic District Design Guidelines. Other agenda items include approval of July 19, 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Consider nomination of Russell House (211 Hillcrest Drive) for National Register of Historic Places
• Discuss City Square Commercial Historic District Design Guidelines update project

City Council Regular Meetings

The council will consider a consent agenda with routine items and several regular agenda items, including a $162,376.54 payment for interior punch list work at the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center, a resolution to fund a new K9 vehicle, and an ordinance amending sewer late fees. A public hearing is scheduled for a rezoning at 1507 3rd Avenue East and for vacation of an alley at 807 2nd Avenue West.

• Payment of $162,376.54 to North American Specialty Insurance Company for interior punch list at ECE and Recreation Center
• Approval of $12,316.61 to SVPA for services at ECE and Recreation Center and $8,419.51 for Natatorium
• Revised fee schedule for City of Oskaloosa, including adjusted building permit fees
• Resolution scheduling a public hearing for rezoning at 1507 3rd Avenue East on October 7
• Ordinance amending sewer late fee charges (third reading)

The Oskaloosa City Council approved a revised fee schedule, the 2024 fiscal year urban renewal report, and several resolutions including scheduling public hearings for a rezoning application and an alley vacation/sale. It also adopted an ordinance amending sewer late fee charges and authorized the use of donated and forfeiture funds for a new K9 vehicle. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members absent.

• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal for Pizza Den (5-0)
• Approved $12,316.61 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services (5-0)
• Approved $8,419.51 payment to SVPA for Natatorium services (5-0)
• Approved release of $2,650.00 retainage to North American Specialty Insurance Company (5-0)
• Approved grant application to Golden Goose Club (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-09-132 adopting revised fee schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-09-134 scheduling public hearing for rezoning at 1507 3rd Avenue East (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-09-138 authorizing use of donated and forfeiture funds for new K9 vehicle (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone property at 1507 3rd Avenue East from CC Community Commercial to GC General Commercial. The application is from Breman Tree Service. The commission will also consider approving minutes from July 2, 2024, and review the attendance record.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1507 3rd Ave E from CC Community Commercial to GC General Commercial
• Application from Breman Tree Service
• Documents include rezoning memo, application, zoning map, and Plan Osky excerpts
• Approval of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of attendance record

City Council Study Sessions

The City Council will hold a study session that is a joint work session with the Oskaloosa School Board. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond the meeting itself.

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees is meeting to review financial statements and invoices. The board will consider payments for transmission main improvements and the West Connector Loop. Other business includes a service line warranty program and a watermain development agreement with Kwik-Star.

• Pay Application #2 to Boomerang Construction for $1,264,382.35 (Transmission Main Improvements: Division 1)
• Pay Application #3 to Drish Construction for $142,584.15 (West Connector Loop)
• Invoices totaling $1,966,876.95
• NLC Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe
• Kwik-Star watermain-development agreement

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to review financial reports and discuss ongoing projects including a new fuel system and runway lights. The body will also consider a capital equipment replacement schedule and an LP Gas contract.

• Review of new fuel system (FAA grant approved, completion date May 31, 2025)
• Discussion on runway lights and AWOS system repairs
• Consideration of requests to fly radio controlled model airplanes
• Review of capital equipment replacement schedule
• Discussion of LP Gas contract

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission approved a motion to allow model airplane operations on airport property under specific conditions, including prior permission from airport staff, use only on surplus ramp and grass areas at the user's own risk, and no interference with aviation activity. The commission also approved the minutes, financial report, and bills totaling $1,020.20. The LP gas contract was tabled pending information from Allied Gas, and the next meeting was set for October 7, 2024.

• Approved minutes of August meeting
• Approved financial report
• Approved bills totaling $1,020.20
• Allowed model airplane operations with conditions (permission required, surface ops only on surplus ramp/grass, no interference, formal letter of understanding for regular groups)
• Left capital equipment replacement schedule as is
• Tabled LP gas contract pending info from Allied Gas
• Set October meeting date for October 7, 2024

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding a contract for the North 6th Street & C Avenue East Storm Sewer Improvements Project, and vote on a resolution supporting a development agreement with Edmundson North, LLC for a project at Ironwood Place. Other items include amending late fees on sewer bills, approving a downtown master plan update contract, and routine consent agenda items such as payments and liquor license extensions.

• Resolution supporting proposed terms of a Development Agreement between the city and Edmundson North, LLC (Ironwood Place project)
• Public hearing and contract award for the North 6th Street & C Avenue East Storm Sewer Improvements Project
• Second reading of ordinance amending City Code Section 13.08.570 to change late fee charges on sewer bills
• Approval of agreement with Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development Inc. for Downtown Master Plan and Historic District Design Guidelines update
• Payment of $56,940.29 to North American Specialty Insurance Company for ECE and Recreation Center exterior punch list work

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance application from Ed Peck. The request concerns the maximum size and front yard placement of an accessory building.

• Variance application for accessory building size and placement at 2316 Newport Ave

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Ed Peck's variance request to build a 2,016-square-foot accessory building in the front yard, exceeding the maximum size limit. The approval includes a stipulation that no other accessory building can be constructed on the property, and notes Peck's awareness that the building may need to be demolished if Newport Avenue is selected for the new bypass.

• Approved variance for 2,016 sq ft front-yard accessory building (unanimous)
• Stipulated no other accessory building can be constructed on property
• Noted Peck's awareness of potential demolition if Newport Avenue becomes bypass route
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to staff job descriptions and the borrowing and circulation policy. The board will also consider a repair quote for Boiler #1 and review monthly claims and invoices.

• Revisions to Custodian and Administrative Assistant job descriptions
• Revisions to Borrowing and Circulation Policy
• AirCon quote for repairs to Boiler #1
• Invoices for MidAmerican utilities, Demco processing supplies, and AirCon boiler repairs
• Monthly Library Board Training for Tier 3 Accreditation

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider selecting Carl A. Nelson & Company as Construction Manager at Risk for the Recreation Center Natatorium Completion Project, hold a public hearing on weed cutting special assessments, and take first reading of an ordinance amending sewer late fee charges. The consent agenda includes approval of FY2024 financial reports, liquor licenses, and payments for the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center.

• Selection of Carl A. Nelson & Company as Construction Manager at Risk for the Oskaloosa Recreation Center Natatorium Completion Project
• Public hearing on resolution levying special assessment against private property for weed cutting (May 2024 mowing)
• First reading of ordinance amending City Code Section 13.08.570 on late fee charges for sewer bills
• Approval of payments totaling $10,595 ($4,150 + $6,445) to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center
• Approval of 5-day Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mahaska Chamber & Development Group for event on September 4, 2024

The Oskaloosa City Council unanimously approved the FY2024 financial report, selected a Construction Manager at Risk for the Recreation Center Natatorium completion project, and approved several other resolutions and payments. The council also approved a special event liquor license, a weed-cutting special assessment, and the first reading of a sewer late fee ordinance amendment.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, financial reports, and liquor license renewals/new license (7-0)
• Approved 5-day Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Mahaska Chamber event on Sept 4, 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-122 approving FY2024 financial report (7-0)
• Approved $4,150 payment to SVPA for Natatorium services (7-0)
• Approved $6,445 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-123 scheduling hearing for weed-cutting special assessment (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-124 levying special assessment for weed cutting (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-125 selecting Construction Manager at Risk for Natatorium project (7-0)

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Edmundson Golf Course. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda item.

• Edmundson Golf Course discussion

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss the recent hiring process and the temporary suspension of civil service requirements to fill vacancies. The body will also consider approving an accelerated schedule and process for upcoming Police Officer testing.

• Discussion of recent hiring process
• Discussion of temporary suspension of Civil Service requirements to fill vacancies
• Proposed accelerated schedule and process for Police Officer testing

The Oskaloosa Civil Service Commission approved an accelerated testing schedule and process for patrol officer applicants, requiring a minimum test score of 80%. The commission also discussed a state law change that could temporarily suspend certification requirements if approved by the City Council. No applicant list was certified because none of the five applicants completed all testing.

• Approved May 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated patrol officer testing process with 80% minimum score (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider a variance application from Seth Waddell, representing Kwik Star / Kwik Trip, for a parking lot setback requirement at 1510 A Avenue West and 1509 High Avenue West. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Consider variance application for parking lot setback at 1510 A Avenue West and 1509 High Avenue West

The Oskaloosa Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance requested by Kwik Star to reduce the parking lot setback from 10 feet to 4 feet (a 6-foot variance) on property at 1510 A Avenue West and 1509 High Avenue West. The board also approved the May 28, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 6-foot parking lot setback variance for Kwik Star (unanimous)
• Approved May 28, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board will consider routine consent items including $870,415.27 in invoices and financial statements. New business includes a resolution to set the assistant general manager salary, approval of the job description, and multiple pay applications and change orders for water main construction projects totaling over $257,000. A customer forum addresses a sewer issue from a previous I&I program.

• Consent agenda includes invoices totaling $870,415.27
• Customer forum: Barry Algood, 801 North B, discusses sewer issue from city's I&I program
• Introduction of Resolution #2401 setting assistant general manager salary
• Pay Application #2, Drish Construction, $154,475.45 for West Connector Loop
• Pay Application #1, Boomerang Construction, $97,137.50 for Transmission Main Improvements

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a voluntary contribution of $275,325.68 to the Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission for FY2024 services. Public hearings will be held on final plans for 2nd Ave West improvements and the South H Street Overlay project, with contract award also on the agenda. The council will also consider amending the city code to allow late fee charges on sewer bills and will hold closed sessions for real estate and litigation discussions.

• Consider resolution for $275,325.68 voluntary contribution to Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission
• Public hearing and resolution approving final plans for 2nd Ave West improvements
• Public hearing, resolution, and contract award for South H Street Overlay Project
• Consideration of amending City Code Section 13.08.570 to assess late fee charges on sewer bills
• Consent agenda includes pay application of $102,252.61 to Blommers Construction for North G and North 4th Street Reconstruction

The Oskaloosa City Council approved the consent agenda, a $102,252.61 payment to Blommers Construction for the North G and North 4th Street Reconstruction Project, and several resolutions including the 2024 fiscal year street finance report, acceptance of speed feedback signs, and contract award to Inroads, LLC for the South H Street Rehabilitation Asphalt Overlay Project. The council also approved grant applications, a tobacco hearing date, and a storm sewer project hearing, and held closed sessions for real estate and litigation discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including June 2024 financial reports and July 2024 claims (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-111 approving 2024 fiscal year street finance report (6-0)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License renewal for Oskaloosa Eagles Aerie 276 (6-0)
• Approved $102,252.61 payment to Blommers Construction for North G and North 4th Street project (6-0)
• Approved grant applications with George Daily Family Trust and Golden Goose Club (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-112 accepting ownership of five speed feedback sign assemblies (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-08-121 awarding contract to Inroads, LLC for South H Street asphalt overlay (6-0)
• Approved $275,325.68 voluntary payment to EMA 911 for FY2024 services (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission meets Monday, August 5, to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will receive a manager's report and discuss old business on the new fuel system and runway lights. New business includes a discussion on model airplanes and setting the September meeting date.

• Old business: new fuel system update
• Old business: runway lights status
• New business: model airplane operations at the airport
• New business: scheduling the September meeting date
• Review and approve bills

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items including invoices, job description revisions, and a quote for three duress (panic) buttons. The board also has unfinished business regarding monthly training for Tier 3 accreditation.

• Approval of Walsh Door & Security quote for three duress (panic) buttons, one per floor
• Revisions to Information Technology job description
• Revisions to Part-time Library Assistant job description
• Consent agenda includes MidAmerican, BRIDGES, and Johnson Control invoices
• Monthly Library Board Training for Tier 3 accreditation requirement

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees approved revisions to two job descriptions, a $3,499 duress button installation quote, and routine invoices. They also approved the consent agenda and July claims. No public input was received, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved revisions to Information Technology Job Description (motion passed)
• Approved revisions to Part-Time Library Assistant Job Description (motion passed)
• Approved Walsh Door & Security quote for three duress buttons at $3,499 (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda including BRIDGES subscription ($3,073.92) and Johnson Control invoice ($4,343.88) (motion passed)
• Approved payment of July claims (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing storefront and wood-framed awning at 203 High Avenue East (Jaarsma Bakery). The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for replacing storefront and awning at 203 High Avenue East (Jaarsma Bakery)
• Consideration of June 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard for public input

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Jaarsma Bakery at 203 High Avenue East to replace its storefront and awning with historically accurate designs, conditioned on using colors from a historic palette. The color selections will be reviewed by a subcommittee. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Jaarsma Bakery storefront and awning replacement, conditioned on historic color palette (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings on the vacation and sale of an alley section at 606 3rd Ave East, the conveyance of property to Oskaloosa Family Flats LLC in the Urban Renewal Area, and nuisance abatement assessments at 813 South 12th and 316 N 2nd. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a $2,983.75 payment for the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center, change orders for the South 7th Street Reconstruction Project, and acceptance of work on the Edmundson Playground Improvement Project. The council will also consider an engineering services agreement for the North 6th Street Storm Sewer Replacement and hold a closed session for litigation strategy.

• Public hearing: vacation and sale of a 60 ft by 16.5 ft alley section at 606 3rd Ave East
• Public hearing: resolution to convey real property to Oskaloosa Family Flats LLC and approve purchase, sale, and development agreement in Urban Renewal Area
• Public hearings: special assessments for nuisance abatement at 813 South 12th and 316 N 2nd
• Consent agenda: Change Order No.1 (-$16,821.72) and Pay Application No.7 ($14,197.88) to Jones Contracting Corp. for South 7th Street Reconstruction
• Consider agreement with Garden and Associates for engineering services for North 6th Street Storm Sewer Replacement

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees will review invoices totaling $927,103.62 and discuss several West Connector Loop projects. The agenda includes an engineering agreement with Garden & Associates and a pay application for Drish Construction. The board will also consider a Kwik-Trip proposal regarding watermain relocation.

• Kwik-Trip proposal for watermain extension relocation
• Engineering agreement with Garden & Associates for High Avenue west water main connector
• Pay Application #1 for West Connector Loop, Drish Construction ($386,337.15)
• Change order #2 for culvert installation at West Connector Loop ($2,775)
• Change Order #3 for West Connector Loop (-$13,797.25)

Airport Commission

The commission will review the airport's financial report and discuss progress on the new fuel system and runway lights. Members will also address insurance renewals and upcoming meeting dates.

• Updates on the new fuel system and runway lights
• Discussion regarding insurance renewal
• Review of the airport's financial report
• Approval of bills

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve May 7, 2024 meeting minutes. The commission will also consider the vacation and sale of a section of the east-west alley adjacent to 606 3rd Ave East.

• Vacation and sale of a 60 foot by 16.5 foot section of the east-west alley near 606 3rd Ave East
• Approval of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will review the Parks Vision Plan and identify contractors for the Natatorium Completion Project. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Morgan Cabin assessment and an evaluation of the City Manager's performance.

• $102,034.75 payment to Blommers Construction Inc. for North G and North 4th Street Reconstruction
• Acceptance of the Parks Vision Plan
• Identifying contractors for the Oskaloosa Recreation Center Natatorium Completion Project
• Master professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, INC.
• Adoption of a revised city fee schedule

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will hold elections for Board President and committee assignments. The board is also reviewing revisions to the Youth Librarian and Full-time Library Assistant job descriptions. Additionally, members will discuss the use of the Roets Memorial Fund.

• Election of Library Board President
• Revisions to Youth Librarian and Library Assistant job descriptions
• Approval of Roets Memorial Fund Use
• Johnson Controls fire alarm and sprinkler service agreement
• Approval of invoices for utilities, roofing repairs, and maintenance

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for proposed signage at 115 1st Avenue West. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 17, 2024 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for proposed signage at 115 1st Avenue West
• Approval of May 17, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will review a proposal for FY2025 property and liability insurance costing $480,569 and proposed improvements to Stadium Drive. The council is also conducting a third reading of an ordinance regarding peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants. Several routine items, including permit approvals and committee appointments, are on the consent agenda.

• Proposal for FY2025 property, liability, and workers compensation insurance totaling $480,569
• Proposed public improvements to Stadium Drive by the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation
• Third reading of an ordinance amending rules for peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants
• Payments to SVPA for work on the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center totaling $4,462.50
• Public hearings scheduled for July 15, 2024, regarding nuisance abatements at 316 North 2nd and 813 South 12th

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees will consider a possible award for the Well #32 rehabilitation project. The meeting also includes an update on the West Connector Loop Easement and the introduction of Resolution #2420 regarding a contract with Drish Construction.

• Possible award for Well #32 rehabilitation
• Update on West Connector Loop Easement issue
• Introduction to Resolution #2420 for a contract with Drish Construction
• Review of invoices totaling $916,769.64

Airport Commission

The commission will continue discussions regarding the new fuel system and runway lights. New business includes reviewing contracts for hay mowing and managing weed spraying and propane refills.

• Updates on the $758,629.23 fuel system project
• Discussion of runway light repairs
• Contract for mowing hay
• Weed spraying and LP tank maintenance

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills, and will discuss old business items such as the new fuel system, runway lights, flagpole, and painting cabinets. New business includes spraying for weeds, topping off LP tanks, a contract for mowing hay, and setting the July meeting date. The meeting may be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• New fuel system: contract awarded to Evora Energy for $758,629.23, contingent on FAA funding 90%
• Runway lights: Atwood Electric bid $32,550.96 for new regulator; seeking grant funds
• Flagpole repair bid from AKG Construction for $1,200.00
• Contract for mowing hay to be discussed
• Spraying for weeds and topping off LP tanks

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, claims, and liquor licenses, plus several public hearings and resolutions on property sales and development agreements. Key actions include selling city-owned land, rejecting bids for another property, and approving agreements with Oskaloosa Family Flats LLC and Oskaloosa Gateway Hotel LLC.

• Public hearing and resolution to sell 807 2nd Avenue West to Alan Van WaardHuizen for $7,000
• Public hearing to reject all bids for 115 South M Street
• Resolution to set bidding procedures for conveying property in the Urban Renewal Area to Oskaloosa Family Flats LLC
• Resolution to approve First Amendment to development agreement with Oskaloosa Gateway Hotel LLC
• Consent agenda includes $2,537.50 payment to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services

City Council Study Sessions

This is a procedural study session with a single agenda item: a tour of the renovated post office. No decisions or discussions are listed. The meeting will adjourn after the tour.

• Tour of the renovated post office

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review proposed revisions to Behavior & Conduct and Borrowing & Circulation policies. The meeting also includes discussions on floor covering repairs, the Moyer Bequest Fund, and various utility and service invoices.

• Revisions to Behavior & Conduct and Borrowing & Circulation policies
• Approval of floor covering for damaged area on second floor
• Approval of Moyer Bequest Fund use
• MidAmerican utility invoices
• ProQuest annual invoice for Genealogy Databases

Board of Adjustment

The Oskaloosa Board of Adjustment will consider a request for a variance to reduce the minimum front yard setback at 315 South H Street. The board will also approve minutes from the April 23, 2024 meeting and hear public comments.

• Variance request to reduce minimum front yard setback at 315 South H Street
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024 meeting
• Citizens to be Heard

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to sell city-owned property at 2075 Highway 63 to the Iowa DOT. They will also vote on several resolutions, including employee benefit programs for FY2025, interim agreements with a surety and contractor for the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center, a swim lesson management agreement with the YMCA, and a professional services agreement for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, liquor licenses, a $25,000 pay application for the South 7th Street project, and a fund transfer of up to $97,035.

• Public hearing and resolution for sale of 2075 Highway 63 to Iowa DOT
• Resolution adopting employee benefit and insurance programs for FY2025
• Interim agreements 2B and 2C with surety and Graphite Construction for ECE and Rec Center
• 2024 swim lesson management agreement with Mahaska County YMCA at Edmundson Pool
• Professional services agreement with Garden and Associates for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for exterior painting at 103 High Avenue East / 110 North Market, submitted by JKAT Integrity Team LLC. The meeting also includes approval of March minutes, reports on the 2024 Preserve Iowa Summit, historic landmark plaques, and a review of the 2024 work plan.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for painting at 103 High Avenue East / 110 North Market (JKAT Integrity Team LLC)
• Approval of March 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Information on 2024 Preserve Iowa Summit (June 6-8, Mount Pleasant)
• Report on Historic Landmark plaque and sign model drawing
• Review of HPC Work Plan for 2024

City Council Study Sessions

This is a study session where the City Council will discuss city/county collaboration. The agenda contains only this single work session item and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• City/County Collaboration Work Session

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and several new items. They will consider a resolution setting pay increases and additional PTO for staff, an engineering agreement for Well 32 rehabilitation, a change order for the West Connector Loop, and an update to the Emergency Response Plan.

• Resolution #2419 setting percentage pay increase for all OMWD staff and allowing 8 more hours PTO through evaluation for FY 25-26
• Engineering agreement for Well 32 rehabilitation with Garden & Associates
• Change order #1 for West Connector Loop, $4,750
• Emergency Response Plan update
• Invoices totaling $636,500.38

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider decertifying the current Police Officer hiring list. The body will also review a proposed schedule and process for upcoming police officer testing scheduled for August 2024.

• Decertification of current Police Officer hiring list
• Approval of upcoming Police Officer testing schedule and process

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan application for a car wash as an accessory use to a proposed Kwik Star fuel station and convenience store at 1510 A Avenue West. The meeting also includes approval of the April 2, 2024 minutes, a public comment period, and reports. No other substantive items are listed.

• Site plan for car wash accessory to Kwik Star at 1510 A Avenue West
• Approval of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard public comment period

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding a contract for the North G St. & North 4th St. Reconstruction Project, and will also consider authorizing a Construction Manager at Risk for the Recreation Center Natatorium Completion Project. The consent agenda includes routine items such as claims, liquor licenses, property sale hearings, and policy amendments. Several public hearings are scheduled for June 3, 2024, regarding the sale of city-owned properties.

• Public hearing and contract award for North G St. & North 4th St. Reconstruction Project
• Resolution authorizing Construction Manager at Risk for Oskaloosa Recreation Center Natatorium Completion Project
• Resolution supporting Workforce Housing Tax Credits application for One West housing development by Commercial Edge Construction LLC
• Ordinance to remove special speed restriction on South 7th St and 5th Avenue East (3rd reading)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 5.24 Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants (first reading)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will hold a public hearing and consider bids for a new fuel system, a project with a $524,000 budget. The commission will also review the financial report, approve bills, and discuss runway lights and a flagpole repair. The meeting may be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• Public hearing and bid consideration for new fuel system (project budget $524,000)
• Review and approve bills
• Discussion of runway lights (faulty circuit board, possible replacement regulator)
• Flagpole repair bid from AKG Construction not yet submitted
• Painting cabinets in the airport house

Board of Adjustment

The Oskaloosa Board of Adjustment will consider two property requests: a revision to the conditional use permit for a self-storage facility at 1717 9th Avenue East, and a variance to reduce minimum side and rear yard setbacks at 1107 11th Avenue West. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Conditional use permit revision for Oskaloosa Self Storage at 1717 9th Avenue East
• Variance request to reduce side and rear yard setbacks at 1107 11th Avenue West
• Approval of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard public comment period

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on revisions to several library policies, approve 4% pay increases for part-time staff and the director, and discuss requests from Oskaloosa Main Street and a possible Teen Zone committee. The board will also handle routine items like utility and software invoices and monthly claims.

• Approval of revisions to policies on borrowing, credit cards, makerspace, 3D printer, meeting rooms, proctoring, and sex offenders
• Approval of 4% annual pay increase for part-time library employees
• Approval of 4% annual pay increase for library director
• Discussion and decision on request from Oskaloosa Main Street
• Discussion and decision on forming ad hoc committee for Teen Zone

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY2025 budget and tax levy, as well as the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2025-2029. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as financial reports, liquor licenses, payments, and project completions. The council will also consider several ordinances, including speed and parking changes and a historic landmark designation.

• Adopt FY2025 budget and tax levy (public hearing)
• Adopt Capital Improvement Plan FY2025-2029 (public hearing)
• Approve $237,703 voluntary contribution to EMA 911
• Designate Chuck and Emily Russell House, 211 Hillcrest Ave, as historic landmark
• Remove special speed restriction on South 7th St and 5th Ave East

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a proposed water rate increase, with a public hearing scheduled. The board will also introduce several resolutions, including one to establish new water rates effective April 15, 2024, and another to approve a loan agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority. Routine items on the consent agenda include invoices totaling $587,929.40 and financial statements for March 2024.

• Public hearing on proposed water rate increase
• Resolution #2414 establishing water rates effective April 15, 2024
• Resolution #2416 approving loan agreement with Iowa Finance Authority
• Resolution #2417 approving final plan, specs, and contract for a project
• Invoices totaling $587,929.40

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan application for Jefferson School Lofts at 613 South B Street. The meeting also includes approval of the March 5, 2024 minutes, a citizens-to-be-heard period, and a review of the attendance record.

• Site plan application for Jefferson School Lofts at 613 South B Street
• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard period
• Review of commission attendance record

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to review routine items including minutes, financial reports, and bills. Under old business, they will discuss the new fuel system, runway lights, and flagpole repair. The meeting may be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• New fuel system: FAA funding delay may postpone bid letting until April
• Runway lights: still seeking replacement circuit board
• Flagpole: no repair bid received from AKG Construction yet
• May meeting date to be set
• February bills totaling $1,952.71 were approved

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 appointments, plus several public hearings and resolutions. Key actions include approving final plans for the North Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, awarding its contract, and rezoning 1413 South Market Street to high-density residential. The council will also consider designating the Chuck and Emily Russell House as a historic landmark and amending speed and parking regulations.

• Public hearing and contract award for North Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
• Rezone 1413 South Market Street from RR Rural Residential to R-3 High Density Residential (2nd reading)
• Ordinance designating Chuck and Emily Russell House at 211 Hillcrest Avenue as historic landmark (2nd reading)
• Resolution for North G and North 4th Street Reconstruction Project public hearing and bid advertisement
• Payment of $58,350 to Iowa Dredging LLC for Edmundson Pond Dredging Project

City Council Special Meetings

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will consider the proposed property tax rate and levy for the fiscal year 2025 budget.

• Public hearing for proposed fiscal year 2025 property tax rate and levy

City Council Special Meetings

The City Council is meeting to consider a resolution adopting a proposed budget amendment for FY2024 and the proposed budget for FY2025. The body will also set the dates for the required public hearings regarding these budgets.

• Proposed FY2024 budget amendment
• Proposed FY2025 budget
• Scheduling of public hearings for budget reviews

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, committee reports, and several action items. The board will consider approving utility and service invoices, adding or disposing of eight art pieces found in storage, a late opening for staff training, and the director's annual review, which may be held in closed session.

• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices
• Approval of Trane invoice for controller panel replacement
• Approval of OCLC cataloging services invoice
• Approval for adding or disposing of eight art pieces
• Discussion and approval of director's annual review (possible closed session)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a rezoning application for 1413 South Market Street, changing it from rural residential to high-density residential. The council will also consider several routine consent agenda items, including a liquor license, a $5,250 payment to SVPA, and a mowing contract. Other regular agenda items include a nuisance abatement assessment, a credit card software agreement, pavement repairs, a parking restriction, and a historic landmark designation.

• Rezone 1413 S. Market St. from RR to R-3 High Density Residential (public hearing & 1st reading)
• Special assessment for nuisance abatement at 806 North H (public hearing)
• Contract with TK Concrete for Fox Run pavement repairs
• 3-hour parking restriction on 2nd Ave East (1st reading)
• Designate Russell House at 211 Hillcrest Ave as local historic landmark (1st reading)

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a study session on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 4:30 P.M. in Council Chambers. The sole agenda item is a joint work session regarding the SE Connector project, followed by adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Joint work session on SE Connector project
• Meeting held at City Hall, 220 S. Market Street
• Contact city manager's office for accommodations (641.673.9431)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a property at 117 1st Avenue West. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period. This is a routine meeting with one substantive item for review.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for 117 1st Avenue West
• Approval of February 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (Citizens to be Heard)
• Meeting held at City Hall, 220 S. Market Street

Agendas and Minutes

The Building Code Board of Appeals will meet to review emergency escape requirements. The board is considering appeals for two specific residential addresses.

• Appeal regarding emergency escape requirements for 1007 Gurney
• Appeal regarding emergency escape requirements for 1015 2nd Avenue West

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 1413 South Market Street from RR Rural Residential to R-3 High Density Residential. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting, hear citizen comments, and conduct miscellaneous business including election of officers and reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1413 South Market Street from RR to R-3
• Application by Pivotal Housing for rezoning
• Site plan and retracement plat for 1413 South Market Street
• Approval of February 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of officers

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a study session with a single agenda item: a discussion and update on the wastewater facility project. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the session is for discussion only.

• Wastewater facility project update discussion

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and receive the manager's report. Old business includes updates on the new fuel system, runway lights, and flagpole repair. New business is setting the April meeting date.

• New fuel system: engineering agreement approved in February for $22,238.93; bid date set for March
• Runway lights: still seeking replacement circuit board
• Flagpole: AKG Construction to inspect and bid on repair
• Bills totaling $4,010.94 approved in February
• Meeting will be cancelled if no quorum by 4:45 p.m.

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2024, with a consent agenda that includes routine items like minutes, liquor licenses, claims, and a pay application. The regular agenda includes a grant application for traffic safety, and final readings of ordinances amending wastewater treatment and stormwater drainage utility fees. The council will also set a public hearing for a rezoning request at 1413 South Market Street.

• Rezoning hearing set for March 18 for 1413 South Market Street (RR to R-3)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 13.08.570 (A) - Wastewater Treatment Works (3rd reading)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8.28 – Stormwater Drainage Utility (3rd reading)
• Grant application with Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB)
• Pay Application No. 2 for $25,175 to North American Specialty Insurance Company for Mahaska County YMCA Landscape Agreement

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving invoices, a painting contract, and a digital services agreement. They will also consider updates to the library's strategic plan and its timeline. Most committees did not meet, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices
• Approval of Lake Painting invoice for 2nd floor and stairway painting
• Approval of BRIDGES agreement for eBooks, eMagazines, and digital audiobooks
• Update to Civic Engagement section of Strategic Plan
• Update to Strategic Plan timeline

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider routine consent items including financial reports, liquor licenses, and payments, plus set public hearings for the FY2025 tax levy and North Park sewer project bids. Regular agenda items include public hearings on a nuisance abatement assessment, an alley vacation and sale, and a real estate sale, along with second readings of stormwater and wastewater ordinances. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation strategy.

• Payment of $75,000 to On Track Construction for North Park Sanitary Sewer Extension
• Payment of $7,262.50 to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services
• Payment of $11,920.00 to United Leak Detection for Mahaska County YMCA services
• Public hearing on nuisance abatement assessment at 806 North H
• Public hearing on vacation and sale of alley section adjacent to 801 South C Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider designating the Chuck and Emily Russell House at 211 Hillcrest Avenue as a historic landmark. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of minutes, a citizens-to-be-heard period, and roll call.

• Consider designation of the Chuck and Emily Russell House, 211 Hillcrest Avenue, as a historic landmark
• Approval of January 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard period

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission will consider vacating and selling a 121-foot by 12-foot section of the east-west alley adjacent to 801 South C Street. The agenda also includes approval of the October 3, 2023 meeting minutes, a citizens-to-be-heard period, and a report on Planning & Zoning training. No other substantive items are listed.

• Vacation and sale of 121 ft x 12 ft alley section near 801 South C Street
• Approval of October 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard period
• Planning & Zoning training report

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, the financial report, and bills. They will also discuss old business items including the new fuel system, a request from John Deere, runway lights, a parking lot light, and a flagpole repair, plus set the March meeting date.

• New fuel system update
• Request from John Deere
• Runway lights issue (dim in sleep mode, bad circuit board, NOTAM filed)
• Light over parking lot not working
• Flagpole repair (broken pulley, possibly spring)

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $283,644.94 contribution to Mahaska County Emergency Management. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two new police officers and a notice of intent to fill a Ward 4 Council vacancy.

• Swearing in of Police Officers Cale Holmberg and Richard Fortney
• Resolution to contribute $283,644.94 to Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission
• Approval of commercial and residential tax abatements in the urban revitalization area
• First reading of ordinances amending wastewater treatment and stormwater drainage codes
• Payment of $1,837.50 to SVPA and $3,750 to the Greater Des Moines Partnership

Board of Adjustment

The Oskaloosa Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a conditional use permit and a sidewalk variance for property at the northwest corner of 9th Avenue and South 17th Street. The board will also elect officers for 2024, approve minutes, and review attendance policy.

• Conditional use permit for property at NW corner of 9th Ave and S 17th St
• Variance to sidewalk installation requirement on same property
• Election of officers for 2024
• Approval of November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of attendance record and policy

City Council Special Meetings

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY2024 Budget Amendment and the FY2025 Budget in general.

• Discussion of FY2024 Budget Amendment
• Discussion of FY2025 Budget

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, committee reports, and claims. They will vote on removing the homebound patron service policy, updating the digital learning section of the strategic plan, and choosing an accent paint color for the second floor. Most committee reports indicate no meetings were held, and the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of removal of Service to Homebound Patron Policy
• Approval of update to Digital Learning Section of Strategic Plan
• Approval of accent paint color for 2nd floor
• Approval of MidAmerican utility invoices
• Monthly Library Board Training for Tier 3 Accreditation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider its Certified Local Government Annual Report for 2023, elect officers for 2024, and hear reports. The agenda also includes approval of the November 17, 2023 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Consideration of the Certified Local Government Annual Report for 2023
• Election of officers for 2024
• Approval of November 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be Heard public comment period

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding a study session to discuss stormwater and wastewater topics. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM at City Hall.

• Stormwater discussion
• Wastewater discussion

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, financial reports, liquor licenses, and several public hearings. The main regular agenda item is a proposal to sell city-owned real estate at 204 North C Street and schedule a public hearing. The council will also consider authorizing the city manager to negotiate an IT services agreement with Konica Minolta.

• Proposal to sell city-owned real estate at 204 North C Street and schedule a public hearing
• Authorize city manager to negotiate IT services agreement with Konica Minolta
• Pay application No. 6 for $7,169.89 to Delong Construction for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Project (Arbor Trace)
• Payment of $1,925.00 to SVPA for Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center services
• Public hearings scheduled for alley vacation at 801 South C Street and nuisance abatements at 607 G Ave W and 806 North H

Water Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Water Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine consent items and discuss new business, including a proposed resolution to authorize up to $3,750,000 in water revenue capital loan notes. The board will also review a bond counsel engagement letter, a post-issuance compliance policy, a GIS data request, and the Iowa DNR's 2023 sanitary survey report.

• Invoices totaling $510,023.99
• Resolution #2402: authorization of up to $3,750,000 water revenue capital loan notes
• Resolution #2401: post-issuance compliance policy
• Bond counsel engagement letter with Ahlers & Cooney
• Iowa DNR 2023 Sanitary Survey Report

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to review routine items like minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss old business including the new fuel system and a request from John Deere to test equipment on airport land. New business includes runway lights, a parking lot light, a flagpole, FCC license renewal, and setting the February meeting date. The meeting will be cancelled if a quorum is not present by 4:45 p.m.

• New fuel system update
• John Deere request to test equipment on unused area north of north taxiway
• Runway lights discussion
• Light over parking lot
• FCC license renewal

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a study session to discuss presentations from partner agencies regarding their FY24 reports and FY25 budget requests. This is a discussion-only meeting, with no formal votes expected. The agenda includes only this single substantive item before adjournment.

• Discussion of external entities' FY24 reports and FY25 budget requests

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 2, 2024, to consider routine consent agenda items, including claims, minutes, and appointments, and to act on a resolution for engineering services for the 2024 Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting also includes community comments and reports from city staff and council members.

• Resolution approving professional services agreement with Garden and Associates, LTD. for engineering services for reconstruction of North G St. & North 4th St. from High Ave. to A Ave. (2024 Street Reconstruction Project)
• Resolution declaring official intent to reimburse city expenditures with future debt (Treasury Regulation 1.150-2)
• Payment of claims for December 2023
• Liquor license application approval
• Appointments to boards and commissions, including Emergency 911 Board representative