Oskaloosa public meetings in 2025

Other Meeting Notifications

The City Council will review its initial collective bargaining proposal with the Oskaloosa Association of Professional Firefighters Local 636 IAFF. The session is closed to the public under Iowa Code section 20.17(3). No other agenda items are listed.

• Initial collective bargaining proposal with Oskaloosa Association of Professional Firefighters Local 636 IAFF (closed session)

Other Meeting Notifications

The Oskaloosa City Council will meet to present an initial collective bargaining proposal to the Oskaloosa Association of Professional Firefighters. The meeting is postponed from Friday, December 26, 2025, to Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

• Negotiations with Oskaloosa Association of Professional Firefighters Local 636 IAFF
• Postponed meeting date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
• Closed session to follow initial proposal presentation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 122 North 1st Street. The commission will also review the 2026 annual work plan. Reports will be given on historical tours for the Oskaloosa app and on the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant. The meeting includes approval of the April 18, 2025 minutes and a citizens‑to‑be‑heard segment.

• Consider Certificate of Appropriateness for 122 North 1st Street
• Review the 2026 annual work plan
• Report on historical tours for Oskaloosa app
• Report on CORE Downtown Improvement Grant
• Approve April 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for three replacement signs and a relocated sign at 122 North 1st Street. The commission then unanimously adopted the proposed 2026 annual work plan, including forming a subcommittee for historic property surveying and retaining the historical document digitization project. The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 pm.

• Approved April 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 122 North 1st St signs (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 annual work plan with subcommittee formation and digitization project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:55 pm (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider a third‑reading ordinance to rezone the parcels at 953 and 1107 11th Avenue West from General Industrial and Residential districts to Limited Industrial and a Residential Planned Unit Development. A public hearing will address a special assessment for weed removal on private property. The council will also act on a resolution amending the employee handbook, adopt a revised city fee schedule, and approve several payment applications including $337,855.04 for the YMCA Natatorium Completion project.

• Ordinance rezoning 953 & 1107 11th Ave West (third reading)
• Public hearing on special assessment for weed removal (September 2025)
• Pay Application No.5 for $337,855.04 to Carl A. Nelson & Company for YMCA Natatorium Completion
• Resolution amending the Oskaloosa Employee Handbook
• Resolution adopting a revised City of Oskaloosa fee schedule

The Oskaloosa City Council approved the consent agenda and several payment applications totaling about $426,000. It also adopted an amendment to the employee handbook, a revised city fee schedule, levied a special assessment for weed removal (with the assessment removed for 401 K Avenue East) and waived abatement charges for that property. The council adopted a rezoning ordinance for parcels at 953 11th Ave West and 1107 11th Ave West, and approved an ordinance amending four code sections. All motions passed unanimously except one abstention on the rezoning due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application $49,400.00 to Western Specialty Contractors
• Approved Pay Application $337,855.04 to Carl A Nelson & Company
• Adopted amendment to the employee handbook (unanimous)
• Adopted revised city fee schedule (unanimous)
• Levy special assessment for weed removal; assessment removed for 401 K Avenue East (unanimous)
• Waived abatement charges for weed removal at 401 K Avenue East (unanimous)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance for 953 11th Ave West and 1107 11th Ave West (5‑yes, 1‑abstain)

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a study session to review the wastewater budget, including cash‑flow projections and capital improvement plans for FY 2026‑2031, as well as revenue and expense worksheets. The council will also discuss animal control matters before adjourning.

• Wastewater budget discussion
• Review of updated sewer cash‑flow document (12‑08‑2025)
• Review of FY 2026‑2031 wastewater capital improvement plans
• Review of wastewater revenue and expense worksheets (4‑year FY)
• Animal control discussion

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board will consider several specific actions, including approving an invoice for a new AWE computer, discussing a framed photo donation from the Ahrweiler family, and updating the meeting‑area fee and reservation policy. The board will also vote on removing the hotspot program and approve routine claims. Community members may speak for up to three minutes each.

• Approval of AWE Learning Invoice – new AWE computer, through McQuiston Trust
• Discussion and possible approval of framed photo – Ahrweiler Family
• Approval of changes to Meeting Area Policy – fee and room reservations changes
• Approval of removal of Hotspot Policy and agreement
• Approval of Trane Invoice – bi‑annual maintenance agreement for BAS building controls

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review financial reports and bills. The body is discussing the removal of underground tanks and the purchase of snow blades for a pickup truck.

• Removal of underground tanks
• Purchase of snow blades for pickup truck
• Review and approval of bills

The commission approved the November meeting minutes, the financial report, and payment of $4,292.71 in bills. It noted underground tank removal is scheduled for spring, accepted city-provided snow blades with future charging, and set the January 5, 2026 meeting date. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $4,292.71 (motion carried)
• Noted underground tank removal scheduled for spring
• Accepted city street department snow blades; airport to be charged when ordered
• Set January 5, 2026 meeting date (accepted by all)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will consider a public hearing on the sale of the property at 806 North H Street, including options to approve, reject, or counter‑offer the bid. Additional agenda items include a motion to purchase a drone for the Fire Department, an amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan for a $30,139 audio‑visual system for Council Chambers, and several zoning ordinance readings and rezoning proposals. The meeting also adopts a consent agenda covering routine items such as a $7,401.44 credit for the Natatorium project and updates to non‑union salary schedules.

• Public hearing on sale of 806 North H Street property – approve, reject, or counter‑offer
• Motion to purchase a drone for the Fire Department using donated funds
• Amendment to Capital Improvement Plan for a $30,139 audio‑visual system for Council Chambers
• Ordinance amendment to Urban Revitalization Area tax abatement sections 15.40.010‑15.40.040 (first reading)
• Rezoning proposals for 953‑1107 11th Avenue West and 807 North 11th Street/610 North 10th Street

The council adopted the consent agenda and accepted a $7,401.44 credit toward the Natatorium project. It approved the sale of the vacant city‑owned property at 806 North H Street to Bruce and Judy Street for $10,500. Several ordinances and rezoning actions were also approved, including amendments to the code and rezoning of properties on 11th Avenue West and North 11th Street. An amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan for a $30,139 audio‑visual system was adopted.

• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted $7,401.44 credit toward Natatorium project (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 25-12-182 revising position descriptions (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved sale of vacant property at 806 North H Street for $10,500 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved ordinance amending code sections 15.40.010‑040 (first reading) (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning of 953 & 1107 11th Ave West (second reading) (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved rezoning of 807 North 11th St & 610 North 10th St (third reading) (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved amendment to Capital Improvement Plan for new audio‑visual system, $30,139 (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review operational invoices and staff job descriptions. The board is deciding on a new phone system replacement and a partnership plan with United Way.

• Approval of MCG quote for a new phone system
• Changes to job descriptions and salaries for Youth Librarian and Administrative Assistant
• Approval of Partnership Plan with United Way
• Approval of AirCon invoice for boiler replacement
• Approval of Trane quote for BAS building controls annual maintenance

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider several routine consent agenda items and a set of regular agenda actions. Key decisions include approving a $973,576.98 payment to Carl A. Nelson & Company for the YMCA Natatorium Completion project and a $12,898.25 payment to SVPA for services at the Early Childhood and Recreation Center Natatorium. The council will also schedule public hearings on special assessments for weed cutting and a nuisance abatement, and will act on rezoning proposals for properties on 11th Avenue West and the vacation of a portion of South A Street.

• Approve payment of $973,576.98 to Carl A. Nelson & Company for YMCA Natatorium Completion
• Approve payment of $12,898.25 to SVPA for Natatorium services at the Early Childhood and Recreation Center
• Schedule public hearing on Dec 15, 2025 for a special assessment to fund city weed cutting
• Consider rezoning 953‑1107 11th Avenue West from General Industrial and R‑2 Residential to Limited Industrial and R‑2 PUD
• Consider vacation and sale of a 248.5‑ft × 66‑ft section of South A Street adjacent to 804 South A St

The council approved its consent agenda and several financial items, including a $12,898.25 payment to SVPA and a revised city fee schedule. It adopted an ordinance creating alternate enforcement for minor traffic violations and approved a tax increment financing plan for fiscal year 2026‑27. The council also levied a special assessment for weed removal at 921 North E Street, denied the sale of a South A Street parcel, and adopted a new tax increment financing program policy.

• Consent agenda approved (6-0)
• Payment of $12,898.25 to SVPA approved (6-0)
• Revised city fee schedule adopted (6-0)
• Ordinance adding alternate enforcement for minor traffic violations adopted (6-0)
• Tax increment finance for FY 2026‑27 approved (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Special assessment for weed removal at 921 North E Street approved (6-0)
• Vacation and sale of South A Street parcel denied (6-0)
• Tax increment financing program policy adopted (6-0)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board will discuss several financial and infrastructure items, including a pay application for transmission main improvements and the acceptance of the FY 2024‑2025 audit. It will consider a proposed amendment to the FY 2025‑26 budget and vote on Resolution #2521 to schedule a public hearing on that budget amendment. Additional items include a request from Oak Creek Mobile Home Park for a DNR water‑main permit and an amendment to the engineering agreement for the southeast connector watermain project.

• Pay Application #5 – Transmission Main Improvements, $158,641.68 (Cornerstone Excavating Division II, Garden & Associates)
• Acceptance of FY 2024‑2025 OMWD audit
• Proposed amended FY 2025‑26 Budget
• Resolution #2521 – set public hearing on FY 2025‑26 budget amendment
• Oak Creek Mobile Home Park request for OMWD approval of DNR water main permit

The board approved several financial items, including the consent agenda ($800,294.42), Pay Application #5 ($158,641.68), and the updated capital improvement plan. It also adopted resolutions to hold public hearings on FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 budget matters, denied a water main permit for Oak Creek Mobile Home Park, and approved an engineering agreement with Garden & Associates for the southeast connector watermain project.

• Approved consent agenda $800,294.42 (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)
• Approved Pay Application #5 $158,641.68 (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)
• Accepted FY 2024‑25 OMWD audit (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)
• Approved updated OMWD Capital Improvement Plan (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)
• Adopted Resolution #2521 for public hearing on FY 2025‑26 budget amendment (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)
• Adopted Resolution #2522 for public hearing on FY 2026‑27 budget request (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)
• Denied Oak Creek Mobile Home Park water main permit (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)
• Approved engineering agreement with Garden & Associates for southeast connector watermain project (Ayes: Erwin, Walling, Van Den Heuvel, Strasser; Nays: None)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will decide whether to vacate and sell a 148.5‑by‑66‑foot portion of South A Street next to 804 South A Street. It will also review a site‑plan application for personal animal raising at 1404 9th Avenue West. The commission will discuss updates to the city’s zoning code and approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Vacation and sale request for 148.5 ft × 66 ft segment of South A Street adjacent to 804 South A Street
• Site‑plan application for personal animal raising at 1404 9th Avenue West
• Review and discussion of the Oskaloosa zoning code (October 2025 update)
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted 6‑1 to recommend that the City Council approve the vacation and sale of a 148.5‑foot by 66‑foot segment of South A Street. It also approved a site‑plan application for a chicken and duck enclosure at 1404 9th Avenue West, allowing up to 14 small animals with a condition to submit detailed dimensions, unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:45 p.m.

• Approve October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of South A Street vacation to City Council (6-1)
• Approve site plan for up to 14 chickens and ducks with detailed coop dimensions condition (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission approved the minutes from the September meeting, the financial report, and bills totaling $12,442.24. It also approved the purchase of a pickup truck for $6,500 and the renewal of insurance with a $6,643.00 premium. A state grant of $15,000 for underground tank removal was approved, and the November 3, 2025 meeting date was confirmed.

• Approve bills totaling $12,442.24
• Purchase pickup truck for $6,500 (highest bid)
• Approve $6,643.00 annual insurance premium renewal
• State grant of $15,000 approved for underground tank removal
• Set November 3, 2025 as the next meeting date

The commission approved the October meeting minutes and the financial report. It accepted the new fuel system, paid $43,637.66 in bills, and approved a $42,891.76 final payment to Evora Energy. The commission accepted a $33,344.00 proposal to remove underground tanks and voted to submit the 2025 CIP data sheet, moving the runway lighting project to FY2027. The December 8, 2025 meeting date was set.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $43,637.66 (motion carried)
• Formally accepted new fuel system and approved final payment of $42,891.76 to Evora Energy (motion carried)
• Accepted United Contracting Services proposal to remove underground tanks for $33,344.00 (motion carried)
• Submitted 2025 CIP data sheet, moving runway lighting project to fiscal year 2027 (motion carried)
• Set December 8, 2025 as the next meeting date (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:51 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will adopt the consent agenda, approve the FY2025 audit and payments of $11,400 to Martens & Company and $850 to the Auditor of State, and hold a public hearing on rezoning 807 North 11th Street and 610 North 10th Street from R‑1 to PI district. The council will also schedule a November 17 public hearing for rezoning 953 and 1107 11th Avenue West, approve an anti‑degradation report for the Long‑Term Wastewater Facility Plan, and adopt the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program. Additional items include an amendment to the 2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan and an ordinance adding Chapter 10.77 – Alternate Enforcement Action to the municipal code.

• Authorize payment of $11,400 to Martens & Company, CPA, LLP and $850 to the Auditor of State
• Consider ordinance rezoning 807 North 11th Street and 610 North 10th Street to Public & Institutional district (public hearing and first reading)
• Schedule public hearing for Nov 17, 2025 on rezoning 953 and 1107 11th Avenue West to Limited Industrial and PUD districts
• Approve anti‑degradation report for the Long‑Term Wastewater Facility Plan
• Approve the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, an internal advance to the Tax Increment Revenue Fund, and payment of the FY2025 audit report. It also approved, on first reading, an ordinance rezoning 807 N 11th St and 610 N 10th St from residential to public/institutional use. Additional actions included adopting a downtown improvement grant program and amending the wastewater treatment plan.

• Approved consent agenda (all members AYES)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11-169 authorizing internal advance to Tax Increment Revenue Fund (all members AYES)
• Authorized payment of $11,400 to Martens & Co. and $850 to Auditor of State for FY2025 audit (all members AYES)
• Approved rezoning ordinance for 807 N 11th St and 610 N 10th St to Public & Institutional District on first reading (all members AYES)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11-170 scheduling public hearing for Nov 17 on rezoning of 953 & 1107 11th Ave West (AYES: 6, ABSTAIN: Drost, NAYS: none)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11-171 approving Anti‑Degradation Alternatives Analysis Report for Long‑Term Wastewater Facility Plan (all members AYES)
• Approved amendment to the 2022 Wastewater Treatment Facility Plan (all members AYES)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-11-172 approving the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program (all members AYES)

Library Board of Trustees

The Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees will consider updates to the Borrowing & Circulation Policy and set the 2026 holiday and meeting schedule. The board will also review several maintenance quotes and discuss a partnership with United Way.

• Changes to Borrowing & Circulation Policy for college students under 18
• Approval of 2026 holidays, board meetings, and quarterly late openings
• AirCon quotes for annual maintenance and replacement of Pump 1 and Pump 2
• Annual invoices for Kanopy video streaming and Bibliotheca self-check maintenance
• Discussion of partnership opportunities with United Way

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including payments for the Natatorium project and other services. It will also discuss and vote on public‑hearing resolutions for property sales, special assessments, rezoning proposals, and the adoption of the city‑wide housing revitalization plan. Additional updates will be given on the wastewater 28E agreement, the YMCA Natatorium progress, and the FY2025 annual report.

• Approve payment of $516,037.80 to Carl A. Nelson & Company for YMCA Natatorium Completion (Pay Application No.3)
• Approve payment of $9,350.11 to SVPA for services at the Early Childhood and Recreation Center Natatorium
• Approve payment of $34,094.18 to HR Green, Inc. for work on the 2023 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
• Schedule public hearing on rezoning 953 and 1107 11th Avenue West to Limited Industrial and Planned Unit Development
• Adopt the Amended and Restated City‑Wide Housing Urban Revitalization Plan

The council approved several payments for the Natatorium project, appointed a new member to the Municipal Housing Agency Board, and adopted the amended city‑wide housing urban revitalization plan. It also approved an ordinance adding a chapter on alternate enforcement for minor traffic violations, increased the city manager's salary, and authorized the sale of a 60‑foot parcel. A rezoning resolution passed with one abstention.

• Approved $9,350.11 payment to SVPA for Natatorium services (7‑0)
• Approved $516,037.80 payment to Carl A Nelson & Co. for Natatorium Completion (7‑0)
• Appointed Michelle Kent to the Municipal Housing Agency Board (7‑0)
• Adopted the amended city‑wide housing urban revitalization plan (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 10 to add alternate enforcement for minor traffic violations (7‑0)
• Adjusted City Manager salary from $165,000 to $170,000 per contract (7‑0)
• Approved sale of a 60‑foot parcel in Mahaska County (7‑0)
• Adopted rezoning resolution 25‑10‑164; Drost abstained (6‑0‑1)

City Council Study Sessions

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a study session to discuss the city's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program. The council will review the draft TIF policy after accepting comments from Ahlers. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Discussion of the TIF Program
• Review of OSKALOOSA DRAFT TIF POLICY – AHLERS COMMENTS ACCEPTED

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees will review financial statements and invoices totaling $767,726.49. The board is deciding on a pay application for infrastructure work and renewing employee insurance rates.

• Pay Application #4 for Cornerstone Excavating Division II Transmission Main Improvements: $147,254.75
• Invoices totaling $767,726.49
• Employee health insurance renewal rate
• Delta Dental insurance renewal rate

The Water Board approved the consent agenda, which included payables totaling $767,726.49. It also approved Pay Application #4 for the Cornerstone Excavating Division II Transmission Main Improvements in the amount of $147,254.75. The board approved the renewals of employee health insurance and Delta Dental insurance. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda with payables $767,726.49 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #4, Cornerstone Excavating Division II Transmission Main Improvements $147,254.75 (unanimous)
• Approved employee health insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Delta Dental insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider a request to vacate and sell a 50‑by‑16.5‑foot section of the alley next to 910 South D Street. It will review a preliminary plat for the Edmundson North Subdivision. Public hearings will be held on rezoning applications for 953 and 1107 11th Avenue West and for 807 North 11th Street with 610 North 10th Street. The body will also consider site‑plan applications for backyard chickens at 1100 4th Avenue East and seasonal pallet storage at 1703 3rd Avenue East.

• Vacation and sale of 50‑by‑16.5‑ft alley section adjacent to 910 South D Street
• Preliminary plat approval for Edmundson North Subdivision
• Rezoning of 953 & 1107 11th Avenue West to Limited Industrial and R‑2 PUD
• Rezoning of 807 N 11th St & 610 N 10th St to Public & Institutional District
• Site‑plan for personal chicken raising at 1100 4th Avenue East

The commission unanimously recommended the city council approve a vacation and sale of a small alley, a preliminary plat for the Edmundson North Subdivision, and rezoning of two property parcels with a Planned Unit Development. It denied a chicken‑raising site plan and approved a seasonal pallet‑storage site plan with specific conditions. All motions passed unanimously except the pallet‑storage approval, which was 8‑0 with one abstention.

• Recommended approval of vacation and sale of 50‑ft by 16.5‑ft alley at 910 South D Street (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Edmundson North Subdivision, contingent on PUD approval (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning of 953 & 1107 11th Avenue West to LI and R‑2 PUD (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning of 807 North 11th St & 610 North 10th St to PI district (unanimous)
• Denied site plan for four chickens at 1100 4th Avenue East (unanimous)
• Approved seasonal pallet storage site plan at 1703 3rd Avenue East with conditions; vote 8‑0, Warrick abstained

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss the new fuel system and underground tank removal. The meeting may be cancelled if a quorum is not present.

• Review and approve bills
• New Fuel System change order
• Removal of Underground Tanks
• PMMIC Insurance Renewal
• November meeting date

The commission approved the September meeting minutes, the financial report, and payment of bills totaling $12,442.24. It accepted a $15,000 state grant to remove underground tanks and approved the PMMIC insurance renewal with a $6,643 annual premium. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025.

• Approved September meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $12,442.24 (motion carried)
• Approved $15,000 state grant for underground tank removal (motion carried)
• Approved PMMIC insurance renewal and $6,643 annual premium (motion carried)
• Set November 3, 2025 as the next meeting date (motion carried)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will consider a consent agenda including payments for the YMCA Natatorium project and contracts for pool repairs at Edmundson Pool. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a housing revitalization plan and a closed session regarding litigation.

• Approval of Pay Application No.2 ($194,057.43) for YMCA Natatorium
• Contract with Western Specialty Contractors for Edmundson Pool repairs
• Resolution for roof replacement at Edmundson Pool
• Public hearing on amended city-wide housing revitalization plan
• Closed session to discuss litigation strategy

The council approved the consent agenda, a $194,057.43 payment to Carl A. Nelson & Company, and several resolutions covering pool repairs, roofing, grant acceptance, and professional services. It also approved liquor‑license updates for Gateway II, LLC and scheduled a public hearing on the city‑wide housing urban revitalization plan. The council postponed the repayment expectation for the Burrell development agreement and authorized an amendment to extend the construction deadline. Staff was directed to redesign the 8th Avenue West reconstruction project to a 27‑foot roadway with a south‑side sidewalk.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous AYES)
• Approved Pay Application No. 2 for $194,057.43 to Carl A. Nelson & Company (unanimous AYES)
• Adopted resolutions for pool repairs, roof projects, grant acceptance, and professional services agreements (unanimous AYES)
• Approved liquor‑license updates for Gateway II, LLC (5 AYES, 1 abstain)
• Adopted resolution to schedule public hearing on city‑wide housing urban revitalization plan (unanimous AYES)
• Postponed repayment expectation and authorized amendment to Burrell development agreement (5 AYES, 2 NAYS)
• Directed staff to revise 8th Avenue West reconstruction design to 27‑foot roadway with sidewalk (5 AYES, 2 NAYS)
• Approved closed session to discuss legal strategy in pending litigation (unanimous AYES)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a variance application submitted by Moyer Elite. The request seeks to remove or delay certain development requirements for the property at 2063 245th Street. The board will discuss the application after approving the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. No other items are listed.

• Consider variance request from Moyer Elite for 2063 245th Street
• Approve July 22, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes

The board unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes. It also unanimously approved a one-year extension to install the south sidewalk and pave the parking lot at 2063 245 th Street. A variance waiving the east-side sidewalk requirement was approved by a 4‑yes to 3‑no vote.

• Approved July 22, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for south sidewalk and parking lot paving at 2063 245 th Street (unanimous)
• Approved variance waiving east-side sidewalk requirement at 2063 245 th Street (4 YES, 3 NO)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to levy a special assessment against private property for city‑performed weed cutting and removal. The Council will also consider a resolution to authorize advancement of costs for the Urban Renewal Project under the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant program, and a resolution to amend the Complete Streets Policy. A monthly update on the YMCA Natatorium Completion project will be presented, and routine consent‑agenda items such as a $9,147 payment to SVPA for Natatorium services will be approved.

• Public hearing on resolution levying a special assessment for weed cutting (June 2025 mowing assessment)
• Resolution authorizing advancement of costs for the Urban Renewal Project (CORE Downtown Improvement Grant)
• Resolution amending the Complete Streets Policy
• Monthly update on the YMCA Natatorium Completion project
• Approval of $9,147 payment to SVPA for services on the Natatorium at the Early Childhood and Recreation Center

The council approved the consent agenda and a $9,147 payment to SVPA for natatorium services. It adopted several resolutions, including amendments to the SVPA agreement, the 2025 financial and urban renewal reports, and authorizing a special assessment for weed cutting. The special assessment was levied against private property, and an amendment to the Complete Streets policy passed 4‑2. All other items were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $9,147 payment to SVPA for natatorium services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-144 amending SVPA agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-145 approving FY 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-146 approving FY 2025 urban renewal report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-148 levying special assessment for weed removal (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-149 authorizing advancement of urban renewal costs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-09-150 amending Complete Streets policy (4 AYES, 2 NAYS)

City Council Study Sessions

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss animal control. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Animal control discussion

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to discuss the status of a new fuel system and the removal of underground tanks. The body will also review a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) data sheet and plan for winter LP gas.

• Review of new fuel system
• Removal of underground tanks
• Purchase of a 2006 1 1/2 ton Ford Truck from the City for $5,500.00
• CIP Data Sheet
• LP Gas procurement for winter

The commission approved the August meeting minutes, the financial report, and payment of $15,339.86 in bills. It approved a $4,960.30 change order for a new fuel system, a $5,500 purchase of a truck, and the CIP data sheet with minor changes. The commission set the next meeting for October 6 and noted a gas price offer from Allied Gas.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $15,339.86 in bills (motion carried)
• Approved $4,960.30 change order for new fuel system (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of truck for $5,500 (motion carried)
• Approved CIP data sheet with minor changes (motion carried)
• Noted proposal for underground tank removal costing $33,344 and plan to apply for up to $15,000 grant (motion carried)
• Set October meeting date for Monday, October 6 (motion carried)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board of Trustees will discuss a loan agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority and a project scope modification for the south Market to Fox Run/southeast connector watermain loop. The board will also review invoices and transmission main improvement payments.

• Resolution #2520 for $1,144,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025
• Modification of scope for south Market to Fox Run/southeast connector watermain loop
• Change Order #1 for Cornerstone Excavating (Division II Transmission Main Improvements) for $44,162.65
• Pay Application #3 for Cornerstone Excavating (Division II Transmission Main Improvements) for $69,052.80
• Invoices totaling $666,290.30

The Water Board approved the consent agenda payables of $666,290.30. It adopted Resolution #2520 authorizing a $1,144,000 water revenue capital loan. The board also approved a scope modification for the south Market to Fox Run watermain loop, Change Order #1 for $44,162.65, and Pay Application #3 for $69,052.80. All motions passed with four ayes and no nays.

• Approved consent agenda payables $666,290.30 (ayes: Erwin, Strasser, Van Den Heuvel, Walling; nays: none)
• Approved modification of scope for south Market to Fox Run/southeast connector watermain loop (ayes: Erwin, Strasser, Van Den Heuvel, Walling; nays: none)
• Adopted Resolution #2520 authorizing $1,144,000 water revenue capital loan notes (ayes: Erwin, Strasser, Van Den Heuvel, Walling; nays: none)
• Approved Change Order #1, Cornerstone Excavating Division II Transmission Main Improvements, $44,162.65 (ayes: Erwin, Strasser, Van Den Heuvel, Walling; nays: none)
• Approved Pay Application #3, Cornerstone Excavating Division II Transmission Main Improvements, $69,052.80 (ayes: Erwin, Strasser, Van Den Heuvel, Walling; nays: none)

City Council Regular Meetings

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a revised Strategic Plan and a resolution regarding a private development agreement with One West LLC. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure payments and engineering agreements for road repairs.

• Payment of $85,594.40 to Carl A. Nelson & Company for YMCA Natatorium Completion
• Rezoning of 1201 C Avenue East from R-1 Suburban Residential to PI Public and Institutional
• Engineering agreements with Garden and Associates for 9th Avenue East, Burlington Road, North A Street, and North C Street
• Public hearing scheduling for the vacation and sale of an alley adjacent to 910 South D Street
• Loan payment from Oskaloosa Housing Trust Fund to Jefferson School Lofts LP

The council adopted an ordinance changing the zoning of 1201 C Avenue East from R‑1 suburban residential to a public and institutional district. It also approved several payments and contracts for the natatorium, sewer and pavement projects, and authorized a loan to the Jefferson School Lofts senior housing project. Additional actions included scheduling a public hearing on an alley sale, removing one agenda item, and adopting a resolution supporting a private development agreement with One West LLC.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved $7,579.60 payment to SVPA for Natatorium services (6-0)
• Approved $85,594.40 payment to Carl A Nelson & Company for Natatorium Completion Project (6-0)
• Approved $4,664.50 payment to Wynn Company, LLC for North Park Sanitary Sewer Improvements (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning 1201 C Avenue East to public and institutional district (6-0)
• Removed Item F – Elected Official Pledge of Professional Civility from agenda (5-1)
• Motion to remove Item B – reconsider private development resolution failed (2-3-1)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑09‑140 supporting terms with One West LLC, linking grant reduction to Iowa Brownfields Tax Credits (3-2-1)

City Council Study Sessions

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss proposed changes to the Complete Streets Policy. The meeting focuses on reviewing revised streets and sidewalk policies.

• Discussion on proposed changes to the Complete Streets Policy

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved a $2,950 French Drain repair for the building's front entrance and a $1,386.26 Dell computer upgrade. It also approved the routine Consent Agenda invoices totaling $5,556.52 and authorized payment of the August claims. All motions passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved $2,950 French Drain project (motion passed)
• Approved $1,386.26 Dell computer quote (motion passed)
• Approved Consent Agenda: $3,247.54 MidAmerican invoice (motion passed)
• Approved Consent Agenda: $752.46 Naviant invoice (motion passed)
• Approved Consent Agenda: $1,556.52 AirCon invoice (motion passed)
• Approved payment of August claims (motion passed)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a pay application for storm‑sewer work, and several resolutions updating library positions, special assessments, a rezoning, and the FY 2026 budget. It also approved liquor‑license renewals and a new license, while a resolution for the 8th Ave West reconstruction project failed. All votes were recorded as unanimous unless noted otherwise.

• Approved consent agenda (including $39,308.44 additional claims and a retail tobacco license) – unanimous
• Approved Pay Application No. 2 to KLC Construction, LLC for $21,612.76 storm‑sewer improvements – unanimous
• Adopted revised city library position descriptions (Resolution 25‑08‑123) – unanimous
• Adopted resolution amending the current budget for FY ending June 30 2026 (Resolution 25‑08‑126) – unanimous
• Adopted special assessment levy on Nationstar Mortgage LLC property at 921 N E St (Resolution 25‑08‑128) – unanimous
• Adopted special assessment levy for city‑performed weed cutting (Resolution 25‑08‑129) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1201 C Ave E from R‑1 to PI district (Ordinance) – unanimous
• Approved liquor‑license renewals for Oskaloosa Gateway Hotel and Danlee Corp and new Class E license for Kwik Trip – unanimous with one abstention

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board approved the consent agenda with payables totaling $921,167.51. It then approved Pay Application #2 to Cornerstone Excavating for $332,531.82 and adopted Resolution #2519 authorizing principal‑forgiveness documents for the Division I transmission main project. The board also appointed Tom Walling as Secretary and Tony Erwin as Chairman before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda payables of $921,167.51 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #2 to Cornerstone Excavating, $332,531.82 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2519 authorizing principal‑forgiveness documents for Division I transmission main (unanimous)
• Tabled modification of scope for south Market to Fox Run southeast connector watermain loop (unanimous)
• Continued high service pump motor project (variable frequency drives) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Tri‑Corr leak detection equipment (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Walling as Board Secretary and Tony Erwin as Board Chairman (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended the City Council approve the vacation and sale of a 16.5‑by‑120‑foot alley at 511 North B Street. It unanimously approved the site plan for a product‑reliability building at 500 High Avenue West. The commission voted 8‑1 to retain Commissioner Robb Beane.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve alley vacation and sale at 511 N B St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for product reliability building at 500 High Ave West (unanimous)
• Retained Commissioner Robb Beane (8-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council adopted the FY2026 budget amendment and approved a zoning change for 1201 C Avenue East. It also adopted multiple resolutions, including an urban‑renewal agreement, a temporary suspension of civil‑service meeting requirements, and the use of LMI set‑aside funds. A tie vote on the 8th Avenue West reconstruction contract left that project pending.

• Approved FY2026 budget amendment (AYES: Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian; NAYS: None)
• Approved zoning ordinance rezoning 1201 C Avenue East (AYES: Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian; NAYS: None)
• Adopted urban renewal/economic development agreement with Ahlers & Cooney (AYES: Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian; NAYS: None)
• Approved temporary suspension of civil service meeting requirements for one year (AYES: Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian; NAYS: None)
• Approved use of LMI set‑aside funds for option 3d and option 2b (AYES: Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian; NAYS: None)
• Approved disposal of surplus city‑owned equipment (AYES: Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian; NAYS: None)
• Appointed Wilton Wright to Library Board of Trustees (AYES: Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian; NAYS: None)
• Tie vote on final plans for 8th Avenue West reconstruction (AYES: Caligiuri, Drost, Ibrahim; NAYS: Almond, Holmberg, Ossian) – matter postponed

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission approved the July meeting minutes, the financial report, and payment of $5,220.39 in bills. It accepted the renewal of the Classic Aviation contract and voted to buy a 2006 Ford truck from the City for $5,500. The commission also postponed formal acceptance of the new fuel system until the September meeting and directed removal of old fueling equipment.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $5,220.39 (motion carried)
• Reviewed and accepted Classic Aviation contract renewal (term Aug 4 2025‑Dec 31 2030) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2006 1½‑ton Ford truck for $5,500 (motion carried)
• Directed Shawn McInish to remove old above‑ground fueling equipment after underground tanks are removed
• Decided to wait until September meeting before formally accepting new fuel system
• Adjourned meeting at 5:03 p.m. (motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved several capital projects, including a $200,000 budget for an elevator replacement, a $38,000 budget for boiler replacement, a $100,000 budget for roof replacement, and a $25,811 invoice for skylight repairs. The board also approved routine invoices totaling $8,336.52 and authorized payment of July claims. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda and MidAmerican invoice $3,279.41 (General Fund line 6371)
• Approved OCLC FirstSearch invoice $483.19 (Northup Individual Memorial Funds line 6502)
• Approved OverDrive BRIDGES invoice $3,073.92 (General Fund line 6502)
• Approved LibLime KOHA maintenance invoice $2,500.00 (General Fund line 6490)
• Approved SGH Concepts skylight invoice $25,811 (Memorial Fund Moyer Bequest line 6727)
• Approved Elevator Replacement project budget $200,000 (Bass Estate Memorial Funds line 6727)
• Approved Boiler Replacement project budget $38,000 (Bass Estate Memorial Funds line 6727)
• Approved Roof Replacement project budget $100,000 (Bass Estate Memorial Funds line 6727)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a variance allowing the maximum accessory building size to increase from 1,200 sq ft to 1,728 sq ft on Norwalk Circle, parcel ID 1108200015. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance to increase accessory building size to 1,728 sq ft on Norwalk Circle parcel 1108200015 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council approved the consent agenda, two payments for the Natatorium project, and a grant to the Golden Goose Club. It appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission, adopted resolutions for a trust proposal, a street right‑of‑way vacation, and an ordinance on weed‑cutting assessments. All motions passed with unanimous or majority votes.

• Approved consent agenda (items 1‑3) (7‑0)
• Approved $15,295.48 payment to Carl A Nelson & Co. for Natatorium work (7‑0)
• Approved $28,069.88 payment to Carl A Nelson & Co. for Natatorium work (7‑0)
• Appointed Kelsey Veldhuizen to Planning and Zoning Commission (term to 4/30/2030) (7‑0)
• Approved grant application to the Golden Goose Club (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing proposal to the Walter L. McQuiston Trust (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution vacationing 2.14 acres of street right‑of‑way along Gateway Drive (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance revising Chapter 8.20.060 on weed‑cutting assessments (first reading) (7‑0)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board approved the consent agenda containing payables of $918,781.29. It also approved Pay Application #1 for Cornerstone Excavating, covering the Division II transmission main at $173,224.90. No action was taken on the Division I transmission main principal forgiveness, the GM update, or the Board of Trustees update. The meeting was adjourned at 3:21 pm.

• Approved consent agenda with payables $918,781.29 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #1, Cornerstone Excavating, Division II transmission main $173,224.90 (unanimous)
• No action taken on principal forgiveness for Division I transmission main
• No action taken on GM update
• No action taken on Board of Trustees update
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously recommended that the city council approve the rezoning of 1201 C Avenue East from R‑1 Suburban Residential to PI Public and Institutional to expand Mahaska Health Hospital parking. It also unanimously recommended vacating and selling 2.14 acres of right‑of‑way along Gateway Drive for new development. No action was taken on the attendance‑policy removal discussion, and the meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1201 C Ave East to PI district (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of vacation and sale of 2.14 acres on Gateway Drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:02 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The council approved the consent agenda, several liquor license renewals, and multiple payment applications. It rejected the bid for the city‑owned property at 806 North H Street and failed to approve final plans for the 8th Avenue West Reconstruction project. The revised Strategic Plan was adopted and a $466,565.28 contribution to the Mahaska County 911 Center was approved.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved four Class C retail alcohol license applications (unanimous)
• Approved $2,384.93 payment to Carl A Nelson & Co. for Natatorium project (unanimous)
• Approved $102,193.67 payment to KLC Construction for storm sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for city‑owned property at 806 North H Street (5-2)
• Failed resolution to approve final plans for 8th Avenue West Reconstruction (1-5)
• Adopted revised Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $466,565.28 contribution to Mahaska County 911 Center (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The commission approved the June meeting minutes, the financial report, and payment of bills totaling $18,938.23. It authorized weed‑spraying of the concrete surface for $2,434.71 and renewed liability insurance for three years at $6,210 annually, raising the total premium to $6,468. The commission also approved removal of the old fueling system by Shawn McInish at no charge and set the next meeting for Monday, August 4.

• Approved June meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $18,938.23 (motion carried)
• Approved weed‑spraying of concrete surface for $2,434.71 (motion carried)
• Approved three‑year liability insurance renewal at $6,210 per year (motion carried)
• Approved removal of old fueling system by Shawn McInish at no charge (motion carried)
• Approved August 4 as the date for the next meeting (motion carried)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion carried)

City Council Special Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council adopted the special meeting agenda. It approved Resolution 25-06-99 to transfer funds. It also approved Resolution 25-06-100 amending the construction‑manager‑at‑risk contract for the recreation center natatorium. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Special Meeting Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-06-99 authorizing transfer of funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-06-100 amending natatorium construction contract (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved its consent agenda invoices and the minutes. It adopted revised internet policy language, purchased an OCLC FirstSearch subscription, and authorized a July 23 board‑staff meet‑and‑greet. The Board also approved June claim payments and elected Diana Pearson as President and Tony Hughes as Vice President.

• Approved Library Board agenda and minutes (subject to corrections) – motion passed
• Approved June invoices: MidAmerican $3,064.43 (General Fund), Pronunciator $1,200 (General Fund), Johnson Controls $4,734.87 (Library Maintenance Fund), Trane $2,620 (Library Maintenance Fund) – motion passed
• Approved Internet Policy changes – motion passed
• Approved purchase of OCLC FirstSearch subscription $489.19 from Memorial funds – motion passed
• Approved July 23 Board‑Staff Meet & Greet – motion passed
• Approved payment of June claims – motion passed
• Elected Diana Pearson as Board President – motion passed
• Elected Tony Hughes as Vice President – motion passed

City Council Regular Meetings

The council approved the consent agenda, several payments, and adopted multiple resolutions including a revised fee schedule and a fund transfer. It also approved the vacation and sale of a city alley and gave final approval for a purchase‑sale‑development agreement with Industrial Development, LLC. Additionally, the council authorized a special election to fill the vacant council seat and added a second school resource officer to the police department.

• Approved consent agenda (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim AYES)
• Approved Rock Island Tap outdoor service area extension for July 4‑6, 2025 (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim AYES)
• Approved payment of $28,559.03 to Carl A Nelson & Co. for Natatorium work (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim AYES)
• Approved payment of $29,760.81 to SVPA for Natatorium services (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim AYES)
• Adopted revised city fee schedule (Resolution 25-06-89) (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim AYES)
• Approved vacation and sale of 16‑ft × 480‑ft alley adjacent to 1011 N 3rd St (Resolution 25-06-95) (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian AYES)
• Approved final determination and execution of purchase‑sale‑development agreement with Industrial Development, LLC (Resolution 25-06-96) (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian AYES)
• Authorized special election to fill vacant council seat (Resolution 25-06-98) (Almond, Caligiuri, Hermsen, Holmberg, Ibrahim, Ossian AYES)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board approved a consent agenda covering payables of $1,238,718.38. It adopted Resolutions #2514 through #2518, including a public hearing for the SRF‑financed transmission main, a debt issuance intent, final plans for the Division II transmission main, the award to Cornerstone Excavating, and a contract for the Highway 63 water‑main relocation. The board also released retainage for the Division I transmission main and the Suffolk Rd/Kwik Star water main.

• Approved consent agenda payables $1,238,718.38 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2514 to hold public hearing for SRF‑financed transmission main (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2515 to declare intent to issue debt for municipal water utility reimbursements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2516 approving final plans, specifications, contract form and cost for Division II transmission main (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2517 awarding Division II transmission main project to Cornerstone Excavating (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2518 approving contract signing and bond for Highway 63 water‑main relocation (unanimous)
• Approved retainage release for Division I transmission main improvement (unanimous)
• Approved retainage release for Suffolk Rd/Kwik Star water main (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes without correction. It also approved the vacation and sale of an approximately 16‑foot by 480‑foot section of the north‑south alley adjacent to 1011 North 3rd Street, forwarding the recommendation to the city council for its June 16 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vacation and sale of the full‑length alley (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council approved a consent agenda and a series of resolutions unanimously, covering naming deposits, economic‑development funding, purchasing policy, regional‑planning support, infrastructure projects, and contracts. The council also appointed Andy Holmberg as an At Large Council Member to fill the vacancy left by Charlie Comfort, with a 4‑2 vote. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (including correction to May 19 minutes) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06-78 "Naming Depositories" – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06-79 authorizing use of public funds for economic development – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06-80 amending the purchasing policy – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06-81 providing financial support to Area 15 Regional Planning Commission – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06-84 setting public‑hearing date and advertising bids for 8th Avenue West reconstruction – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06-85 affirming contract with TK Concrete, Inc. for Summer 2025 Foxrun Lane pavement repair – unanimous
• Appointed Andy Holmberg as At Large Council Member to fill vacancy – vote 4‑2 (ayes: Caligiuri, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim; nays: Almond, Ossian)

Airport Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May meeting, the financial report, and payment of bills totaling $582,517.06. It approved spraying concrete surfaces only for weed control and authorized negotiating a hay mowing price of $32 per bale (down to $30 if needed). The renewal of the Classic Aviation contract was tabled until July, and the July 7 meeting date was accepted.

• Approved May meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $582,517.06 (motion carried)
• Approved spraying concrete surfaces only for weed control (motion carried)
• Approved request to negotiate hay mowing price $32 per bale, $30 if needed (motion carried)
• Tabled renewal of Classic Aviation contract until July meeting (motion carried)
• Set July meeting date for Monday, July 7 (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 p.m. (motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved several invoices totaling over $53,000, including the $33,957 boiler replacement and a $2,500 additional cost for relocating the boiler. It also repealed the old Behavior & Conduct policy, adopted a new Library Use policy, renamed the Teacher Card policy, and approved revisions to multiple other library policies.

• Approved $33,957 AirCon invoice for Boiler #1 replacement (CIP FY 24/25)
• Approved $2,500 additional cost for boiler relocation (Not to Exceed)
• Approved $15,000 Mahaska Insulation LLC invoice for sidewalk replacement
• Approved $1,920.95 MidAmerican invoices for Library and Reading Garden
• Approved $1,979.24 Watson Label invoice for barcode supplies
• Repealed Behavior & Conduct policy and adopted Library Use policy
• Renamed Teacher Card policy to Educator Card policy
• Approved changes to Borrowing & Circulation, Collection Development, Credit Card, Employee Dress, Unattended Youth, and Youth Programming policies

City Council Regular Meetings

The council approved a $2,810,000 general‑obligation capital loan and the accompanying tax levy to fund city projects. It also approved the vacation and sale of a portion of an alley, and authorized the City Manager to operate a side business. Additional actions included adopting a revised public works director position description, renewing a liquor license, and supporting a workforce‑housing tax‑credit application.

• Approved $2,810,000 capital loan and tax levy (6‑0)
• Approved vacation and sale of alley adjacent to 901 E Ave West (6‑0)
• Approved City Manager operating side business Local Government Careers LLC (4‑2)
• Approved workforce‑housing tax‑credit support (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted revised position description for Public Works Director (6‑0)
• Renewed Class C retail alcohol license for Bridget’s Public House (6‑0)
• Approved payment $147,766.42 to Wynn Company for North Park sewer project (6‑0)
• Approved payment $41,365.71 to Carl A Nelson & Co. for Natatorium work (6‑0)

Water Board of Trustees

The Water Board approved the consent agenda covering $512,391.89 in payables and declined payment of a Vanderlinden landscaping invoice. It adopted resolutions to hold a public hearing for a SRF‑financed transmission main and to authorize a loan and issuance of up to $1,150,000 water‑revenue capital notes. The board also approved the 2026 Emergency Response Plan and several small change orders and pay applications.

• Approved consent agenda payables $512,391.89 (unanimous)
• Declined payment of Vanderlinden landscaping invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Ahlers & Cooney as SRF bond counsel (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2512 to set public hearing for SRF transmission main project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2513 authorizing loan and issuance of up to $1,150,000 water‑revenue capital notes (unanimous)
• Approved Revised 2026 Emergency Response Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #7 for Transmission Main Project – $3,000 credit (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Application #2 to Delong Construction – $28,994.33 (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the vacation and sale of a 256.5‑foot by 16.5‑foot section of the east‑west alley adjacent to 901 E Ave West, with the city retaining an easement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vacation and sale of 256.5‑ft × 16.5‑ft east‑west alley adjacent to 901 E Ave West, retaining easement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council approved the consent agenda, which included two Class C retail alcohol licenses. It authorized multiple payments to Carl A Nelson & Co. for the Natatorium Completion Project and adopted several resolutions, notably a loan for the Jefferson School Lofts senior housing project and acceptance of the downtown master plan. An ordinance amendment on parking zones tied 3‑3 and will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda, including two Class C retail alcohol licenses (Travelin’ Sips Mobile Bar and The Klub House) – vote 6-0
• Approved six payments totaling $182,097.88 to Carl A Nelson & Co. for Natatorium Completion Project – vote 6-0
• Adopted Resolution authorizing GIS mapping services – vote 6-0
• Adopted Resolution affirming contract with TK Concrete, Inc. for manhole adjustments – vote 6-0
• Adopted Resolution ratifying grant submittal to DOJ Byrne Justice Assistance Grant – vote 6-0
• Adopted Resolution authorizing loan from Oskaloosa Housing Trust Fund for Jefferson School Lofts senior housing project (default Dec 31, 2026, 5% interest) – vote 6-0
• Adopted Resolution accepting Downtown Master Plan and design standards for City Square Commercial Historical District – vote 6-0
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 10.48.240 “No Parking Zones” resulted in a tie vote (3-3); matter will be placed on next agenda

Airport Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting and the financial report. They authorized payment of bills totaling $104,797.38. A $7,750 bid from AKG Construction to fix wind damage to the old T‑hangar was accepted. The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $104,797.38 (motion carried)
• Accepted AKG Construction bid of $7,750 for storm‑damage repairs (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:43 p.m. (motion carried)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board approved the three‑percent annual pay increase for FY 25/26 for part‑time employees and for the Library Director, with the Director’s increase passing 4‑to‑1. The Board also approved the Director’s practicum without using vacation time, paid the April invoices ($1,786.08) and fire‑monitoring quote ($4,734.87), and authorized a $1,946.70 purchase of Watson labels. Additionally, the Board accepted payment of April claims and noted Trustee Sarah Kienzler’s resignation effective May 1.

• Approved three‑percent pay increase for part‑time employees (motion passed)
• Approved three‑percent pay increase for Library Director (passed 4‑1)
• Approved Director Gaughan may complete practicum without using vacation (motion passed)
• Approved payment of April invoices totaling $1,786.08 (motion passed)
• Approved Johnson Controls fire and intrusion monitoring quote $4,734.87 (motion passed)
• Approved Watson Labels quote $1,946.70 for 30,000 labels (motion passed)
• Approved payment of April claims (motion passed)
• Recorded resignation of Trustee Sarah Kienzler effective May 1, 2025

City Council Regular Meetings

The Oskaloosa City Council approved the consent agenda and then adopted the FY2026 annual budget and tax levy. It also adopted the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, approved several infrastructure contracts, and made appointments to the regional airport agency. All actions were approved by the council members present.

• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Adopted FY2026 annual budget and tax levy (7‑0)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan FY2026‑2030 (7‑0)
• Approved contract award for B Avenue West & North H Street storm sewer improvements (7‑0)
• Approved FY2026 salary schedule for nonunion employees (7‑0)
• Approved vacation and sale of 60‑ft × 16.5‑ft alley adjacent to 407 South C St (7‑0)
• Approved vacation of 66‑ft × 20‑ft portion of South B Street (6‑0‑1 abstain)
• Appointed Mayor David Krutzfeldt to South Central Regional Airport Agency (5‑2)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 21, 2025 meeting. During the final review of the draft Design Standards for the City Square Commercial Historic District, the commission reached consensus on several revisions, including classifying Chapter 7 as a guideline and moving it to the appendix. Additional recommendations were adopted on document branding, footer text, chapter numbering, map corrections, photo replacements, and accessibility‑related text colors. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to present Chapter 7 as a guideline rather than a standard
• Recommended moving Chapter 7 to the appendix
• Agreed to include full document title in the footer of every page
• Recommended adding chapter numbers and titles to each page header/footer
• Suggested correcting the district map, adding missing lots, a north arrow, and street names
• Approved replacement of specific photos (pg. 35 storefront window; pg. 57 replace identifiable business image and add new trash‑can enclosure photo)
• Recommended moving Chapter 6 into Chapter 5 and adjusting text colors for accessibility

Water Board of Trustees

The board approved the consent agenda covering $852,956.39 in payables. It adopted five resolutions establishing depositories, credit card and investment policies, a 4% wage scale increase, and updates to the FY 2025‑26 handbook. The board also approved the final plans, contract and award for the Division II Transmission Main Project, a DNR water main permit for a mall parking lot, and a $93,079.10 pay application to Delong Construction.

• Approved consent agenda payables $852,956.39 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2505 establishing OMWD depositories (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2506 establishing OMWD credit card policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2508 setting 4% FY 2025‑26 wage scale increase (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2510 approving final plans and cost estimate for Division II Transmission Main Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2511 awarding Division II Transmission Main Project (5-0)
• Approved DNR permit for mall parking lot water main (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #1 to Delong Construction $93,079.10 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the site plan for a six‑unit townhouse development at 901‑907 E Avenue West. It also approved the vacation of a 66‑foot by 20‑foot segment of South B Street and the vacation and sale of a 60‑foot by 16.5‑foot east‑west alley at 407 South C Street. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 6‑unit townhouse site plan at 901‑907 E Avenue West (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of 66‑ft × 20‑ft segment of South B Street (unanimous)
• Approved vacation and sale of 60‑ft × 16.5‑ft alley adjacent to 407 South C Street (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meetings

The council adopted several resolutions, including awarding the contract for the 8th Avenue West sanitary sewer improvements and rezoning a property on 11th Avenue West. It also approved final plans and specifications for the sewer project, set a public hearing date for the Capital Improvement Plan, re‑appointed a civil service commissioner, and adopted a resolution to dispose of surplus equipment. The appointment of airport agency representatives was postponed to April 21.

• Approved contract award for 8th Ave West sanitary sewer project (5-0)
• Adopted rezoning of 1115 11th Ave West to General Commercial (4-0-1)
• Re‑appointed Andy Holmberg to Civil Service Commission (5-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus city‑owned equipment (5-0)
• Set time/place for public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan FY26‑30 (5-0)
• Approved final plans, specs, contract, cost for 8th Ave West sanitary sewer project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including liquor license renewals (5-0)
• Postponed appointment of South Central Regional Airport Agency representatives to April 21

Airport Commission

The Oskaloosa Airport Commission approved the March meeting minutes, approved the financial report, and authorized payment of bills totaling $44,418.28. The commission set the next meeting for Monday, May 5, and agreed to inform the City Clerk of interest in purchasing a 2006 Ford F‑350 truck. It also decided to contact the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce about hosting the 2026 Fly Iowa Event. All motions were carried.

• Approved March meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $44,418.28 in bills (motion carried)
• Set May meeting date for Monday, May 5 (accepted)
• Decided to inform City Clerk of interest in purchasing 2006 Ford F‑350 truck
• Decided to contact Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce about 2026 Fly Iowa Event
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council Special Meetings

The council approved the special‑meeting agenda unanimously. It then adopted Resolution No. 25‑03‑37, which amends the FY2025 budget, adopts the FY2026 budget, and sets a date for a public hearing, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 24, 2025 special‑meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2025 budget amendment and FY2026 budget, set public hearing date (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council Special Meetings

The council voted to approve the special meeting agenda with all five members in favor. A public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax rate and levy was held, but no decision was made. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)