Altoona public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider several development plans and zoning amendments, including requests for Honda of Altoona and Newblood Development LLC. The meeting also includes approval of various construction payments for sewer and road projects.
- Public hearing for Honda of Altoona signage amendment at 950 Bass Pro Drive
- Zoning amendment request for 1250 1st Ave North to permit Automotive Service Stations
- Site plan approval for Christian Brothers Automotive
- Payment of $661,184.57 to Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. for 1st Avenue Reconstruction
- Payment of $126,981.80 to Graff Excavating Inc. for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer
City Council
The City Council will consider selling 0.31 acres of road right-of-way in Anderson Estates and approving plats for Eagle Knoll Estates. The meeting includes several payment applications for local construction projects and requests for alcohol licenses.
- Public hearing for sale of 0.31 acres of road ROW in Anderson Estates Plat No. 1
- Approval of preliminary and final plats for Eagle Knoll Estates Plat 2
- Payment of $574,040.35 to Iowa Sports Turf for Sam Wise Sports Complex Renovation Phase #3
- Payment of $227,839.30 to Alliance Construction Group for 8th Street SE Widening
- Utility bill relief request of $866.79 for 3123 Lakeview Dr SE
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding code amendments and the sale of road right-of-way. The meeting also includes several resolutions for urban renewal fund obligations and various construction payment applications.
- Public hearing for vacating and selling 0.31 acres of road ROW in Anderson Estates Plat No. 1
- Ordinance amending Chapter 55 sections 55.06 and 55.10
- Approval of Prairie Crossing Plat 9 preliminary plat and site plan for Lot P
- Payment applications totaling over $1.1 million for public works entrance, 1st Avenue reconstruction, and Spring Creek Park boat ramp
- Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund obligations including $3,201,050 for City's GO Annual Appropriation Urban Renewal Bonds
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Urban Renewal Area and a proposed development agreement with Graham Group, Inc. The meeting also includes approvals for various site plans, platting, and several construction payment applications.
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to the Altoona Urban Renewal Area
- Public hearing and resolution regarding a development agreement with Graham Group, Inc.
- Site plan approval for Meadowland Industrial Plat 1
- Final plat approval for Brook Ridge Plat 4
- Payment applications totaling over $1.8 million for various street and park projects
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests. One request involves changing 13.58 acres to light industrial use, and another involves changing 5.23 acres to single-family residential use.
- Rezoning request: 13.58 acres from A-1 to M-1 (JDH Investments, LLC and Signature Commercial Real Estate)
- Rezoning request: 5.23 acres from A-1 to R-1 (High Pointe Church)
- Site plan approval for High Pointe Church
- Pay App: $289,702.43 for 1st Avenue Reconstruction-Phase 111
- Pay App: $152,127.42 for Altoona Public Works Entrance Road, Phase 0
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on contracts for the Haines Park Splashpad Project. The meeting also includes discussions on bike trail expansion and several rezoning requests for industrial and residential use.
- Public hearing and contract awards for the Haines Park Splashpad Project
- Rezoning 13.58 acres from A-1 to M-1 for JDH Investments, LLC and Signature Commercial Real Estate
- Rezoning 5.23 acres from A-1 to R-1 for High Pointe Church
- Approval of Ziegler Industrial Park Plat 2 preliminary and final plats
- Payment applications totaling over $1.1 million for various city infrastructure projects
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings regarding property acquisition for the Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer and Adventureland Drive NW widening projects. The agenda also includes approving plats for Southeast Polk Middle School and reviewing several construction payment applications.
- Public hearing: Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 2 property acquisition
- Public hearing: Adventureland Drive NW Widening Project property acquisition
- Approval of preliminary and final plats for Southeast Polk Middle School
- Payment to Alliance Construction Group for 8th Street SE Widening: $322,616.27
- Payment to Sandstone Management LTD for Altoona Public Works Entrance Road: $294,729.03
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the city code for Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council compensation. The meeting also includes several pay applications for local construction projects and discussions on regional fire department agreements.
- Public hearings on Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and Council compensation amendments
- Change Order #2 for Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. (1st Avenue Reconstruction) for $44,566.67
- Pay application for Landmark Structures (North Water Tower) for $93,062.00
- Pay application for Graff Excavating, Inc. (Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer) for $287,633.51
- Intergovernmental agreement for a mobile ventilation unit with several surrounding cities
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding land use amendments and rezoning for 73.3 acres of industrial/office park land and 20 acres of residential development. The meeting also includes the consideration of several infrastructure payment applications and community development grants.
- Rezoning 73.3 acres from Medium-Density Residential to Light Industrial/Office Park
- Rezoning 20 acres from Agricultural to Planned Unit Development for Meadow Brook Ridge
- Pay App: TD&I Cable Maintenance – Phase 1 Fiber Project for $412,782.88
- Pay App: Jackson Creek Enterprises, Inc. – 2022 Water Main Replacements for $189,972.55
- Pay App: Alliance Construction Group – 8th Street SE Widening for $98,571.88
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including renovations to the Sam Wise Sports Complex and the Spring Creek Park South Pond. The meeting also includes discussions on road widening, land rezoning requests, and the issuance of a $5,265,000 urban renewal bond.
- Sam Wise Sports Complex Field Renovation Phase 3 Project
- 8th Street Widening Project and 8th Street SW Road Project
- Spring Creek Park South Pond Boat Ramp & Parking Lot Project
- $5,265,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bond, Series 2023
- Rezoning 73.3 acres from Agricultural to Limited Industrial
City Council
The City Council will meet to appoint Michelle Sloan to a vacant council seat and hold a public hearing regarding the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2023. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for 1.43 acres from ASI Holdings and several payment approvals for city projects.
- Appointment and swearing in of Michelle Sloan to a vacant council seat
- Public hearing for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2023
- Rezoning 1.43 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to M-1 (Light Industrial) by ASI Holdings
- Sewer fee waiver request for 2138 26th Avenue SW in the amount of $441.90
- Pay apps for O&J Coatings, Inc. ($142,500.00) and Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc. ($144,375.09)
City Council
The City Council will vote on residential garbage and recycling rates effective July 1, 2023. The meeting includes several plat approvals, pay applications for infrastructure projects, and a public hearing request for a rezoning of 1.43 acres.
- Set residential garbage and recycling rates effective July 1, 2023
- Public hearing for rezoning 1.43 acres from C-2 to M-1 by ASI Holdings
- Pay Application for Landmark Structures (North Water Tower): $137,750.00
- Pay Application for Graff Excavating, Inc. (Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 1): $55,995.56
- Pay Application for Granite Excavating LLC (Townsend Park Watershed Improvements-Phase I): $85,499.97
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including the 8th Street SE Widening Project and a Public Works entrance driveway. The meeting includes public hearings regarding flood plain management, a voluntary annexation of 72.377 acres, and a rezoning request for 78.48 acres.
- 8th Street SE Widening Project contract and bond approval
- Public Works Entrance Driveway Project contract and bond approval
- Rezoning 78.48 acres from A-1 to M-1 for Opus Development Company, LLC
- Voluntary annexation of approximately 72.377 acres
- Amendments to Chapter 177 regarding Flood Plain Management
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider ordinances to amend utility billing deposits and delinquent bill red tag fees. The meeting also includes public hearings for development agreements with Gateway East Business Center, LLC and I-80 Business Park, LLC.
- Public hearing and ordinance for utility billing deposit amounts (Chapter 92.10)
- Public hearing and ordinance for delinquent bill red tag fees (Chapters 98.12 and 92.06)
- Development agreement and tax increment revenue pledging for Gateway East Business Center, LLC
- Amended development agreement and tax increment revenue pledging for I-80 Business Park, LLC
- Payment applications totaling over $1.2 million for various construction projects
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Altoona Urban Renewal Area and the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on temporary regulations for RAGBRAI 2023 and a federal grant application for the Sam Wise Youth Complex.
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to the Altoona Urban Renewal Area
- Ordinance establishing temporary regulations and permits for RAGBRAI 2023
- Public hearing and resolution for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment
- $142,078.50 contract with JAS Construction for concrete paving at the Altoona Fire Station
- Grant application for charging infrastructure at Sam Wise Youth Complex requiring at least 20% matching funds
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings regarding mobile food vendor regulations and a C-7 zoning amendment. The meeting also includes several resolutions for road and sewer reconstruction projects and various payment applications.
- Public hearing and ordinance for mobile food vending (Chapter 122)
- C-7 zoning amendment public hearing and resolution
- Pay application for AVR Excavating Inc. ($163,649.05) for Spring Creek Park South Bank Stabilization
- Pay application for Graff Excavating Inc. ($379,616.20) for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer
- Pay application for Landmark Structures ($46,882.50) for North Water Tower
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 1st Ave Reconstruction Project and the establishment of a Muchikinock Creek sanitary sewer connection fee district. The agenda also includes site plan re-approvals for Facebook data centers and the potential sale of city-owned land near 10th Ave SE.
- Public hearing for 1st Ave Reconstruction Phase 3 Project contract and costs
- Ordinance to establish Muchikinock Creek Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee District #1
- Sale of 0.64 acres of city land south of Edwin W Skinner Parkway SE
- Site plan re-approval for Facebook Data Center PCI 3-4 and PCI 5-6
- Payment of $655,418.07 to Granite Excavating for Townsend Park Watershed
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY24 Budget and a resolution to adopt the annual budget with a tax rate of 10.75369. The council will also consider a third reading for a 36.04-acre conditional rezoning request and several land use resolutions.
- Public hearing for FY24 Budget adoption
- Third reading of conditional rezoning for 36.04 acres from A-1 to M-2
- Preliminary Plat approval for Townhomes at Scenic Ridge
- Site Plan approval for Oakhill Industrial Park P 1, L 5 Site Improvements
- Contract award for Water Tank Painting Project
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding several rezoning requests for industrial and manufacturing use. The meeting also includes discussions on amending the Altoona Comprehensive Plan and the Revitalization Area Plan.
- Land use amendment for 36.04 acres from Light Industrial/Office to General Industrial
- Rezoning of 36.04 acres from A-1 to M-2
- Rezoning of 40 acres from A-1 to M-1
- Rezoning of 204.31 acres from A-1 to M-1
- 2023 Amendment to the Altoona Revitalization Area Plan
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider several rezoning requests and land use map amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for corn sculptures and approval for various community special events.
- Arts and Cultural Commission request for $26,700.00 for 20 corn sculptures
- Rezoning requests for approximately 36.04, 40, and 204.31 acres
- Payment of $98,037.00 to Granite Excavating for Townsend Park Watershed
- Payment of $752,096.00 to Graff Excavating for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer
- Approval of Gateway East Business Center plat and site plan resolutions
City Council
The Council will consider several professional services agreements for utility and road projects. The meeting also includes discussions on the Brush Pile Program and various local permits.
- Professional Services Agreement for Public Works Utility and Entrance Road Project
- Change Order 13 for Synergy Contracting Inc – 1st Ave Reconstruction Phase II ($12,595.40)
- Pay App for Synergy Contracting – 1st Ave Reconstruction Phase II ($11,965.63)
- Sewer fee waiver request for 136 7th Ave Ct NE ($2,199.68)
- Beer and Liquor Permits for Dollar General #7234 and Claxons Smokehouse & Grill
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the maximum proposed property tax levy and an amendment to Chapter 24. The council is also reviewing plans, contracts, and costs for the Spring Creek Park South Pond Bank Stabilization Project.
- Public hearing for maximum proposed property tax levy
- Spring Creek Park South Pond Bank Stabilization Project contract and cost approval
- $86,926.00 contract for Enabling Gardens Hydrant Project 2023
- Final Plat approvals for Altoona Homes Plat 1 and Eagle Knoll Estates Plat 2
- $166,250.00 payment application for Townsend Park Watershed
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding rezoning requests for 78.36 acres of agricultural land to industrial and 5.38 acres for a townhome development. The meeting also includes the consideration of several grant applications and infrastructure payments.
- Rezoning 78.36 acres from A-1 to M-1 for Lemar Koethe
- Rezoning 5.38 acres east of Altoona Smiles for townhome development
- Pay App: Graff Excavating, Inc for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer ($130,073.53)
- Pay App: Iowa Sports Turf for Sam Wise Youth Complex ($18,559.70)
- Grant application: IDALS for Tuscany Pond Improvements ($500,000)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings regarding changes to water and wastewater service charge rates. The meeting also includes several appointments to city commissions and the approval of various construction payments and easements.
- Public hearing and ordinance for Water Service Charges (Chapter 92.02)
- Public hearing and ordinance for Wastewater Service Charges (Chapter 98.10)
- Approval of $25,828.12 pay app for Landmark Structures - North Water Tower
- Approval of $43,051.64 change order for Synergy Contracting Inc. - 1st Ave Reconstruction Ph 2
- Approval of $188,294.75 pay app for Jackson Creek - Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements Ph4