Altoona public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider a development agreement with Robinson, Inc. and a contract for the Adventureland Drive Water Transmission Main Project. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding a refinancing loan and various infrastructure and utility matters.
- Public hearing on a General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Loan Agreement
- Development agreement with Robinson, Inc. involving tax increment payments
- Contract award for Adventureland Drive Water Transmission Main Project
- Pay App #7 for Altoona Fire Station in the amount of $524,909.29
- Pay App #7 for Public Works Facility in the amount of $2,493,935.43
The City Council approved a development agreement with Robinson, Inc. for a manufacturing project and awarded a contract to Wynn Company LLC for the Adventureland Drive Water Transmission Main Project. The council also authorized a refinancing plan for 2016C Bond Notes expected to save $1.3 million. Additionally, the council approved various consent agenda items, including construction payments and utility relocation agreements.
- Approved refinancing 2016C Bond Notes (5-0)
- Approved Robinson, Inc. development agreement (5-0)
- Awarded $235,758 water main contract to Wynn Company LLC (5-0)
- Approved $2,493,935.43 payment for Public Works Facility (5-0)
- Approved $524,909.29 payment for Fire Station (5-0)
- Approved $168,836 MidAmerican Energy relocation agreement (5-0)
- Approved $93,994 MidAmerican Energy relocation agreement (5-0)
- Set public hearings for January 5, 2026 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding updates to several building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire codes. The agenda also includes resolutions for various industrial site plans and water utility projects.
- Public hearings for updates to Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Codes
- Approval of preliminary and final plats for Robinson NW Industrial Plat 1
- Site plan approvals for Altoona Water Treatment Plant and Altoona Well NO.5
- Payment application of $164,739.50 to Jasper Construction for Townsend Park Watershed Improvements
- Payment application of $357,424.06 to Sternquist Construction for 9th Street NE Reconstruction Project
The City Council approved updates to several city ordinances, including building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, housing, and fire codes. The council also approved site plans for a new water treatment plant, Well No. 5, and the Robinson NW Industrial project. Additionally, the council authorized public improvements for the north industrial area and approved various consent agenda items, including construction payments and liquor permits.
- Approved updates to building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and housing codes (4-0)
- Approved updated fire code ordinance (4-0)
- Authorized public improvements for north industrial area (4-0)
- Approved Robinson NW Industrial preliminary and final plats (4-0)
- Approved site plans for water treatment plant and Well No. 5 (4-0)
- Approved $164,739.50 payment to Jasper Construction (4-0)
- Approved $357,424.06 payment to Sternquist Construction (4-0)
- Approved five liquor and beer permit applications (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings on adding a new water supply protection chapter and amending sign code rules for interstate signs, then consider related ordinances. The council will also approve a final plat for Prairie Landing Plat 2 and a consent agenda that includes multiple pay applications, urban renewal fund obligations, and setting future public hearings for building and fire code updates.
- Public hearing and ordinance to add Chapter 89 Water Supply Protection
- Public hearing and ordinance to amend Chapter 159.05E for changeable copy signs in C-7 zoning
- Resolution to approve final plat for Prairie Landing Plat 2
- Pay App #6 – The Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works - $2,546,928.64
- Pay App #6 – DCI Group Inc. – Altoona Fire Station - $363,014.70
The Altoona City Council approved two ordinances: adding Chapter 89 for water supply protection and amending Chapter 159 to allow changeable copy signs in the C-7 zoning district. Both passed unanimously (4-0) on all readings. The council also approved the final plat for Prairie Landing Plat 2 and a consent agenda with multiple pay applications and resolutions.
- Adopted Chapter 89 Water Supply Protection ordinance (4-0)
- Amended Chapter 159 Sign Code to allow changeable copy signs in C-7 district (4-0)
- Approved final plat for Prairie Landing Plat 2 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps and resolutions (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings on expanding the urban renewal area and a development agreement with PC Power Center LLC, then vote on resolutions to establish the renewal area and approve the agreement with tax increment payments. The council will also consider several plats and site plans for residential and industrial developments, plus a consent agenda covering bills, contracts, permits, and public hearings.
- Public hearing and resolution to expand Altoona Urban Renewal Area and approve plan amendment
- Development agreement with PC Power Center LLC authorizing annual tax increment payments
- Preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge West and final plat for Magnolia Plat 1
- Site plan for McDonald's at 126 Edwin W Skinner PKWY SE
- Consent agenda includes change order #3 for Shive-Hattery on Public Works Facility and tobacco/alcohol permit transfers
The Altoona City Council voted 4-0 to declare necessity and expand the Urban Renewal Area by about 250 acres, and approved a development agreement with PC Power Center LLC authorizing annual tax increment payments. The council also approved several plats and site plans, including a McDonald's at 126 Edwin W Skinner PKWY SE, Magnolia Plat 1 (27 single-family lots), and Meadowlands Industrial Plat 2. All items passed 4-0; Mayor O'Connor and Councilmember Mertz were absent.
- Approved expansion of Urban Renewal Area by ~250 acres (4-0)
- Approved development agreement with PC Power Center LLC with TIF payments (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge West (4-0)
- Approved site plan for McDonald's at 126 Edwin W Skinner PKWY SE (4-0)
- Approved final plat for Magnolia Plat 1, 27 single-family lots on 16.09 acres (4-0)
- Approved preliminary, final plat and site plan for Meadowlands Industrial Plat 2 (4-0 each)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Spring Creek MidAm within two miles of city (4-0 each)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, permits, and Nov 17 public hearings (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances amending the zoning code to add a definition for shipping containers and to require basements in new detached single-family homes. The council will also vote on a preliminary plat for Brookhaven Estates and approve several consent agenda items, including construction pay applications and a demolition contract.
- Public hearing and ordinance to add shipping container definition to Chapter 165
- Public hearing and ordinance to require basements in new detached single-family homes (Chapter 168)
- Resolution to approve Preliminary Plat for Brookhaven Estates
- Pay App #5 for Altoona Public Works Facility: $2,233,171.79
- Demolition quote from DeCarlo Demolition for 302 3rd Avenue SW: $29,950.00
The Altoona City Council approved two zoning ordinances: one defining shipping containers as temporary structures and another requiring basements for all new detached single-family homes starting January 1, 2026. The council also reapproved the preliminary plat for Brookhaven Estates and passed a consent agenda covering various infrastructure payments and project service amendments.
- Approved zoning amendment defining shipping containers (5-0)
- Approved zoning amendment requiring basements for new homes (5-0)
- Reapproved preliminary plat for Brookhaven Estates (5-0)
- Approved $2,233,171.79 payment to Hansen Company for Public Works Facility (5-0)
- Approved $300,146.73 payment to Sternquist Construction for 9th Street project (5-0)
- Approved $29,950 demolition quote for 302 3rd Avenue SW (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including various project payments and permits (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on several items, including the voluntary annexation of approximately 960 acres east of the city, the Adventureland Drive water storage tank painting project, and an easement payment from Mid-American. The council will also vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts, pay applications, and agreements, and set public hearings for zoning code amendments.
- Public hearing and resolution to annex ~960 acres east of Altoona, including land without owner's consent
- Public hearing and resolutions for Adventureland Drive Water Storage Tank Painting Project
- Public hearing on Mid-American easement payment for land in Greenway Park
- Consent agenda includes pay apps: 8th Street SW Reconstruction ($246,498.40), Fire Station ($317,789.83), Olde Town Plaza ($78,137.50)
- Set public hearings for zoning amendments on shipping container definition and basement requirements
The Altoona City Council approved a voluntary 80/20 annexation of approximately 960 acres east of the city limits, following a public hearing. Council members also approved plans, contracts, and award for the Adventureland Drive Water Storage Tank Painting Project to Viking Industrial Painting for $155,700.00. Additionally, the council approved site plans for the Meta campus, granted an electrical easement to MidAmerican Energy, and passed the consent agenda containing various bills, pay applications, and public hearing settings.
- Proclaimed October 5-11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week (5-0)
- Approved voluntary annexation of approximately 960 acres into corporate limits (5-0)
- Approved plans, specifications, form of contract, contract/bond, and award for Adventureland Drive Water Storage Tank Painting Project to Viking Industrial Painting for $155,700.00 (5-0)
- Approved MidAmerican Energy Company electric easement in Greenway Park for $992.00 (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Meta PCI-7 and conversion of ATN-7 to permanent structure (5-0)
- Approved conditional site plan for temporary structures on the Meta campus (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay applications, professional services agreements, and liquor permits (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council is holding public hearings and considering rezoning 73.35 acres from agricultural to conditional industrial use, approving plans and contracts for the Phase 2 Fiber Deployment Project, and acting on a site plan amendment for Hy-Vee. The consent agenda includes payments for public works projects, setting public hearings for an annexation and easement payment, and various agreements and resolutions.
- Public hearing to rezone 73.35 acres from A-1 to conditional M-1 for Melvin Quinn
- Resolution to approve plans, contract, and award for Phase 2 Fiber Deployment Project
- Site plan amendment for Hy-Vee at 108 8th Street SW
- Pay App #4 to Hansen Company for Altoona Public Works Facility - $1,434,983.55
- Set public hearing for 80/20 annexation of ~960 acres east of Altoona boundary
The Altoona City Council approved a rezoning of 73.35 acres from agricultural to conditional limited industrial, despite no specific development plan. They also approved plans, contract, and award for the Phase 2 Fiber Project to Price Industrial Electric for $497,269.29. The council repealed an expired TIF district and approved a Hy-Vee site plan amendment for a pharmacy drive-thru. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Mertz absent.
- Approved rezoning 73.35 acres from A-1 to conditional M-1 (4-0)
- Approved Phase 2 Fiber Project plans, contract, and award to Price Industrial Electric for $497,269.29 (4-0)
- Repealed expired TIF district ordinance (4-0)
- Approved Hy-Vee site plan amendment for pharmacy drive-thru at 108 8th St SW (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including change order and pay apps (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a 2025 Franchise Fee Loan Agreement and Guaranty not exceeding $800,000 for improvements at Terrace Hills Golf Course. The council will also consider an AIA agreement for a Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment and bond for the Altoona Fire Station, waive a sewer fee, and act on a consent agenda including change orders, pay applications, tax abatements, and event requests.
- Public hearing and resolution for $800,000 loan for Terrace Hills Golf Course improvements
- Consider AIA agreement for Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment and bond for Altoona Fire Station
- Waive sewer fee of $340.38 for resident at 522 18th Street SE
- Change Order #9 for 8th Street SE Widening: $(80,990.03) credit
- Set public hearing for rezoning 73.35 acres from A-1 to conditional M-1 (Melvin Quinn request)
The Altoona City Council approved a $11,483,093.27 guaranteed maximum price contract for the construction of Fire Station #26. Additionally, the council authorized a loan agreement and guaranty for Terrace Hills Golf Course improvements and waived a $340.38 sewer fee for a resident due to a water leak. Various infrastructure payments, event requests, and permit renewals were also approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved $11.48M contract for Fire Station #26 (4-0)
- Approved $800k loan agreement for Terrace Hills Golf Course (4-0)
- Waived $340.38 sewer fee for 522 18th Street SE (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including infrastructure payments and permits (4-0)
- Set public hearing for Phase 2 Fiber Project on Sept 15 (4-0)
- Set public hearing for 73.35-acre rezoning request on Sept 15 (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to approve plans, contracts, and awards for the Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2 Project. They will also vote on a site plan for SLP2 (Meadowland Industrial) at 1120 9th Street NE. The consent agenda includes payments, agreements, and permits, including a $70,990.18 pay application for the 9th Street NE Reconstruction Project and a resolution for a franchise fee loan up to $800,000 for Terrace Hills Golf Course improvements.
- Public hearing and resolutions for Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2 Project
- Site plan approval for SLP2 (Meadowland Industrial) at 1120 9th Street NE
- Pay App #2 to Sternquist Construction for $70,990.18 (9th Street NE Reconstruction)
- Resolution setting hearing for 2025 Franchise Fee Loan Agreement up to $800,000 for Terrace Hills Golf Course
- Professional services agreements for new Fire Station testing and asbestos abatement at 302 3rd Ave SW
The Altoona City Council approved the plans, contract, and award for the Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2 Project to Jasper Construction Services, Inc. for $231,810.00, below the $400,000 construction budget and the $248,540.00 engineer's estimate. The council also approved a site plan for an 8,000-square-foot fabrication facility by SLP2 Properties LLC at 1120 9th Street NE, with one abstention. A consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, agreements, and liquor permits was approved 5-0. Mayor O'Connor was absent; Mayor Pro Tem Boka presided.
- Approved plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2 (5-0)
- Approved contract and bond for Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2, subject to deficiencies (5-0)
- Awarded Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2 contract to Jasper Construction Services, Inc. for $231,810.00, subject to deficiencies (5-0)
- Approved site plan for SLP2 (Meadowland Industrial) 8,000 sq ft fabrication facility at 1120 9th Street NE (4-0-1, Stewart abstained)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, AIA amendment for Sam Wise Phase 4 ball field, TEAM Services agreement for Fire Station testing, franchise fee loan hearing date (up to $800,000 for Terrace Hills Golf Course), Kirkham Michael engineering agreement, R.I.S.E. grant endorsement, REW asbestos abatement at 302 3rd Ave SW, and four alcohol permits (5-0)
- Approved August 4, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
- Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
- Adjourned at 6:38pm (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider several resolutions and consent agenda items, including approving a site plan for Duerson Roofing, preliminary and final plats for GHolds Plat 1, and a sewer fee waiver. The consent agenda includes multiple pay applications totaling over $1.9 million for various construction projects, as well as appointments, permits, and setting a public hearing for the Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2 project.
- Resolution to approve site plan for Duerson Roofing at 242 Adventureland Drive NE
- Resolution to approve GHolds Plat 1 preliminary and final plats
- Consider waiving sewer fee of $269.02 for resident at 302 9th Street SE
- Pay App #3 for Altoona Public Works Facility: $1,067,965.30
- Set public hearing for Townsend Park Watershed Improvements Phase 2 on Aug 18
The City Council approved a site plan for a new office and warehouse at 242 Adventureland Drive NE. The council also approved both the preliminary and final plats for GHolds Plat 1, which includes a 3.113-acre lot and a 67.74-acre outlot.
- Approved Duerson Roofing site plan at 242 Adventureland Drive NE (4-0)
- Approved GHolds Plat 1 preliminary plat (4-0)
- Approved GHolds Plat 1 final plat (4-0)
- Denied sewer fee waiver request for 302 9th Street SE (4-0)
- Approved July 21 and July 28, 2025, meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved various pay applications and change orders via consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved appointments of Amanda Eggers to Library Board and Dan Dove to P&Z Board (4-0)
- Approved Sam’s Bar & Grill Class C Retail Alcohol License (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings on a public improvement project that may require property acquisition and on proposed changes to the fireworks code (Chapter 161.04). They will also consider a resolution authorizing the improvement project, an ordinance revising the fireworks code, and a site plan for Equipment Share. The agenda includes several consent agenda items, including construction pay applications and various agreements.
- Public hearing and resolution for public improvement project possibly acquiring agricultural land
- Public hearing and ordinance revising Chapter 161.04 Fireworks
- Site plan approval for Equipment Share
- Pay App #1 to Sternquist Construction for $316,621.46 (9th Street NE Reconstruction Phase 2B)
- Pay App #11 to Absolute Group for $328,022.31 (8th Street SW Reconstruction Phase 2)
The council held public hearings and approved a resolution authorizing a public improvement project that may require acquisition of agricultural land for new water lines from Sam Wise Park to a new water treatment plant, including potential use of eminent domain. They also passed a fireworks ordinance aligning with state law, approved a site plan for Equipment Share, denied a red tag fee waiver, and approved the consent agenda.
- Approved resolution authorizing public improvement with possible land acquisition (4-0)
- Approved fireworks ordinance revision aligning with Iowa Code 727.2 (4-0)
- Approved site plan for Equipment Share at 2439 20th Ave NW (4-0)
- Denied red tag fee waiver for resident at 2805 6th Ave SE (3-1)
- Approved consent agenda including change order, pay apps, and various agreements (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider appointing Kyle Mertz to a temporary council vacancy, approve State Revolving Fund financing for water system improvements, and approve site plans for the Meta PEMB closeout and the new Fire Station #26. The agenda also includes consent items with multiple construction pay applications and public hearings on water improvements and fireworks code changes.
- Resolution to appoint Kyle Mertz to fill temporary council vacancy due to military service
- Public hearing and resolution for State Revolving Fund financing of water system improvements
- Site plan approval for Altoona Fire Station #26 at 2300 25th St NW
- Pay applications totaling $997,888.09 (Concrete Connection, On Track Construction, Synergy Contracting, Hansen Company)
- Public hearing set for July 21 on changes to Chapter 161.04 Fireworks
The Altoona City Council appointed and swore in Kyle Mertz to fill a temporary military vacancy and approved site plans for Fire Station #26 and the Meta Campus PEMB closeout. The council also held a public hearing regarding water system improvements and approved the consent agenda, including bills, pay applications, and various liquor permits.
- Appointed Kyle Mertz to fill temporary council vacancy (4-0)
- Approved June 16, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
- Approved State Revolving Fund and Environmental Information Document for water system improvements (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Meta PEMB closeout subject to deficiencies (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Altoona Fire Station #26 at 2300 25th St NW subject to deficiencies (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay applications, plats of survey, and liquor permits (5-0)
- Set public hearing for July 21st to consider changes to Chapter 161.04 Fireworks
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider purchasing real estate at 302 3rd Avenue SW from Moss River Holdings, approve Construction Manager at Risk contracts for the Sam Wise Youth Complex Phase 4 improvements, and review an AIA agreement for the Public Works Facility. The agenda also includes a final plat approval, handbook updates, a sewer fee waiver request, and a consent agenda with pay applications and other routine items.
- Resolution to purchase real estate at 302 3rd Avenue SW from Moss River Holdings
- Construction Manager at Risk contracts with Opus Design Build and Elder Corp. for Sam Wise Youth Complex Phase 4
- AIA agreement A133 from Hansen Company for Public Works Facility GMP amendment
- Final plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Twinhomes
- Sewer fee waiver request for $2,887.76 at 600 4th Street SE
The council approved the purchase of 302 3rd Avenue SW from Moss River Holdings for $185,000, with closing set for July 1. It also approved CMAR contracts for Sam Wise Youth Complex Phase 4, an amendment to the Public Works Facility GMP, the final plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Twinhomes, and updates to the employee handbook. A sewer fee waiver request for $2,887.76 was approved. The consent agenda, including pay applications and a settlement agreement, was approved.
- Approved purchase of 302 3rd Avenue SW for $185,000 (4-0)
- Approved CMAR contracts with Opus Design Build and Elder Corp for Sam Wise Youth Complex Phase 4 (4-0)
- Approved AIA agreement A133 with Hansen Company for Public Works Facility GMP amendment (4-0)
- Approved final plat for Spring Creek Ridge West Twinhomes subject to deficiencies (3-1)
- Approved updates to City of Altoona Employee Handbook (4-0)
- Approved sewer fee waiver of $2,887.76 for 600 4th Street SE (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps, SS4A grant resolution, settlement agreement, tax abatements, event request, and beer/liquor permit (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will continue a public hearing and consider ordinances and resolutions related to a proposed 373.34-acre industrial rezoning by IALCO entities, including a development agreement and the issuance of $45.86 million in general obligation urban renewal bonds. The council will also act on a consent agenda covering payments, rate increases, permits, and other routine items.
- Rezone 373.34 acres from A-1 to conditional M-1 for IALCO Polk County LLCs
- Authorize $39,305,000 GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025A
- Authorize $6,555,000 GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025B
- Pay App #4 to On Track Construction for SE Sanitary Sewer Extension: $380,147.25
- Resolutions to increase Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Rates
The council approved a rezoning of 373.34 acres from agricultural to conditional limited industrial, with restrictions excluding heavier industrial uses, and authorized a development agreement with IALCO Polk County entities for data centers. It also approved issuing $39,305,000 (Series 2025A) and $6,555,000 (Series 2025B) in general obligation urban renewal bonds, authorizing tax levies for repayment. The consent agenda, including pay applications, rate increases, and various agreements, was approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning 373.34 acres from A-1 to conditional M-1 (4-0)
- Approved development agreement with IALCO Polk County entities for data centers (4-0)
- Approved $39,305,000 GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025A (4-0)
- Approved $6,555,000 GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025B (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps, rate increases, and agreements (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on a FY25 budget amendment, adopting a new code of ordinances, rezoning 373.34 acres from agricultural to conditional industrial, and approving contracts for water main replacement and other projects. The council will also consider a five-year firefighter union agreement and several other items.
- Rezone 373.34 acres from A-1 to conditional M-1 for IALCO Polk County LLCs
- Adopt new Code of Ordinances for the City of Altoona
- Approve FY25 Budget Amendment
- Water Main Replacement 2025 Project: approve plans, contract, and award
- Sell General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025A and 2025B
The Altoona City Council approved a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Story Construction for water system improvements and Water Treatment Plant #4, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $33,684,535.00. They also awarded $42,665,000 and $7,125,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds to Hilltop Securities, and approved the FY25 Budget Amendment and the updated Code of Ordinances. A request to rezone 373.34 acres from A-1 to conditional M-1 was continued to June 2, 2025, and a sewer fee waiver request was denied.
- Approved CMAR contract with Story Construction for water improvements and Water Plant #4 ($33,684,535.00) (5-0)
- Awarded $42,665,000 GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025A to Hilltop Securities (5-0)
- Awarded $7,125,000 GO Urban Renewal Bonds Series 2025B to Hilltop Securities (5-0)
- Approved FY25 Budget Amendment (5-0)
- Adopted Code of Ordinances (5-0)
- Continued IALCO rezoning public hearing to June 2, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved Water Main Replacement 2025 Project plans, contract, and award (5-0)
- Denied sewer fee waiver request for 706 3rd Avenue SE ($785.08) (4-1)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider approving preliminary and final plats for LPL Plat 2, amend a tourism agreement with Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, and decide on waiving sewer and snow removal fees. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts, bond sale resolutions, public hearings, and easement acceptances.
- Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for LPL Plat 2
- Resolution approving Final Plat for LPL Plat 2
- Waive sewer fee of $697.24 for 964 Robin Circle
- Waive snow removal fee of $125.00 for 1604 Bennett's Way
- Pay App #3 for SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1: $549,017.73
The Altoona City Council approved the preliminary and final plats for LPL Plat 2, a 7.78-acre development with four buildable lots and a private drive. The council also approved an amended 28E agreement with the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, lowering the city's payment percentage. Two fee waiver requests were denied: a $697.24 sewer fee and a $125 snow removal fee. The consent agenda was approved, including multiple pay applications and resolutions.
- Approved preliminary plat for LPL Plat 2 (5-0)
- Approved final plat for LPL Plat 2 (5-0)
- Approved amended 28E agreement with CVB (5-0)
- Denied sewer fee waiver for 964 Robin Circle (4-1)
- Denied snow removal fee refund for 1604 Bennett's Way (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps and resolutions (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt the annual budget for the year ending June 30, 2026, with a tax rate of 10.75001, and to approve plans, contracts, and awards for the 9th Street NE Reconstruction Phase 2B project. The council will also hold a public hearing to rezone a 3.31-acre parcel at 6101 NE 62nd Avenue from A-1 to M-1 for a future fire station site, and consider a site plan for a pediatric clinic, an agreement for the Public Works Facility, and a consent agenda with various items.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt FY2026 budget (tax rate 10.75001)
- Public hearings and resolutions for 9th Street NE Reconstruction Phase 2B (plans, contract, award)
- Public hearing to rezone 3.31 acres at 6101 NE 62nd Avenue from A-1 to M-1 (future fire station)
- Site plan approval for BeWell Pediatric Clinic at 1210 1st Avenue North
- Consent agenda includes change order and pay apps for 8th Street projects, SVPA scope amendment ($2,500), Allender Butzke agreement ($117,511.42), and alcohol license renewals
The Altoona City Council approved the FY2026 annual budget with a property tax rate of $10.75001, and authorized the 9th Street NE Reconstruction Phase 2B project with a $1,626,793 contract to Sternquist Construction. The council also rezoned a 3.31-acre parcel at 6101 NE 62nd Avenue from A-1 to M-1 for a future fire station site, and approved a site plan for the BeWell Pediatric Clinic at 1210 1st Avenue North. All votes were 4-0 except the site plan, which was 3-0-1 with one abstention.
- Adopted FY2026 annual budget with tax rate $10.75001 (4-0)
- Approved plans, contract, and award for 9th Street NE Reconstruction Phase 2B to Sternquist Construction for $1,626,793 (4-0)
- Rezoned 6101 NE 62nd Avenue from A-1 to M-1 for future fire station (4-0)
- Approved site plan for BeWell Pediatric Clinic at 1210 1st Avenue North (3-0-1)
- Approved AIA A133 amendment for Public Works Facility GMP (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps, change order, and alcohol permits (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution on a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement for capital improvements. They will also discuss seasonal fees for the Aquatic Park and management fees for the Aquatic Park and Townsend Community Center, and consider several plats, a site plan, and consent agenda items including pay applications and policy changes.
- Public hearing on General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement
- Seasonal and management fees for Aquatic Park and Townsend Community Center
- Preliminary and final plat approval for Eastpointe Parkway Plat 8
- Site plan for High Pointe Church at 431 Edwin W. Skinner PKWY SE
- Pay apps: On Track Construction $228,738.55; Des Moines Dirt Worx $52,522.18; Absolute Concrete $84,199.76
The Altoona City Council approved a preliminary and final plat for Eastpointe Parkway Plat 8, a site plan for High Pointe Church, and a footing drain grant up to $8,400 for 304 11th Street SE. The council also took additional action on a $7.5 million General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and approved the consent agenda, which included bill payments, event requests, and an update to the early retirement policy.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved March 17, 2025 and March 24, 2025 Council Minutes (5-0)
- Proclaimed National Library Week April 6-12, 2025
- Took additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for 'Eastpointe Parkway Plat 8' (4-0-1)
- Approved final plat for 'Eastpointe Parkway Plat 8' subject to legal documents (4-0-1)
- Approved site plan for High Pointe Church at 431 Edwin W. Skinner PKWY SE subject to deficiencies (5-0)
- Approved footing drain grant program funding up to $8,400.00 for Rich and Shana Palmer at 304 11th Street SE (4-1)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings on expanding the Urban Renewal Area and amending the Haines House, then consider related resolutions and an ordinance to rezone properties. They will also vote on extending the City Administrator's contract and several consent agenda items, including a $13,204.92 payment for Spring Creek North Pond bank stabilization.
- Public hearing and resolution to expand Urban Renewal Area and approve plan amendment
- Public hearing for amendments to the Haines House
- Ordinance to rezone properties per Chapter 165 zoning map change
- Pay App #5 to RW Excavating Solutions for $13,204.92 (Spring Creek North Pond)
- Agreement with JCG Land Services for Sam Wise Drainage/1st Street E property acquisition
The City Council approved an amendment to expand the Altoona Urban Renewal Area to allow capital projects to be funded by urban renewal bonds. The council also approved a zoning map amendment and a consent agenda including several alcohol licenses.
- Approved expansion of Altoona Urban Renewal Area (5-0)
- Approved zoning map amendment to rezone certain properties (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, and 28E Agreement for Suburban Emergency Response Team (5-0)
- Approved $13,204.92 payment to RW Excavating Solutions, LC for Spring Creek North Pond Bank Stabilization (5-0)
- Approved Class C and E Retail Alcohol Licenses for Monterrey LLC, Big Steer Restaurant, Fireside Grille, LLC, Git N Go #47, and Flip’N Jacks (5-0)
- Approved Special Class C (BW) license for Lucky Wife Slushes for Beer & Wine Fest 6-4-25 (5-0)
- Approved March 3, 2025, Council Minutes (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and vote on an 80/20 annexation of about 800 acres in an urbanized area, including land without owner consent, to create uniform boundaries. They will also consider plans, specifications, contracts, and awards for the Olde Town Plaza Project and the Spring Creek Soccer Park turf replacement. The consent agenda includes various approvals, pay applications, and event requests.
- Public hearing and resolution for voluntary annexation of ~800 acres in urbanized area
- Olde Town Plaza Project: public hearing, plans, contract, and award resolutions
- Spring Creek Soccer Park turf replacement: public hearing, plans, contract, and award resolutions
- Pay App Change Order #1 for Prairie Heritage Civic Center Plaza Pond Improvements - $61,040.00
- Pay App #1 for Prairie Heritage Civic Center Plaza Pond Improvements - $99,600.38
The Altoona City Council approved a voluntary annexation of about 836.4 acres in an urbanized area, including land without owners' consent, after a public hearing where some residents spoke for and against it. The council also approved plans and awarded contracts for the Olde Town Plaza Project (low bid $366,000) and the Spring Creek Soccer Park turf replacement (low bid $441,628.40), and approved site plans for a Chase Bank and a new Public Works Facility. All votes were recorded as 5-0.
- Approved 80/20 annexation of ~836.40 acres, including land without owners' consent (5-0)
- Approved plans, specs, contract and estimated costs for Olde Town Plaza Project (5-0)
- Awarded contract and bond for Olde Town Plaza Project, low bid $366,000 by Concrete Connections LLC (5-0)
- Approved plans, specs, contract and estimated costs for Spring Creek Soccer Park turf replacement (5-0)
- Awarded contract and bond for Spring Creek turf replacement, low bid $441,628.40 by Midwest FieldTurf (5-0)
- Approved Chase Bank site plan at 3410 8th St. SW subject to deficiencies being met (5-0)
- Approved Altoona Public Works Facility site plan at 1511 17th Ave SW subject to deficiencies being met (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, easements, and event requests (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider a resolution accepting a $54,887 proposal from Underground Company for the Post Office Alley Storm Sewer Extension, and a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract with DCI Group. The consent agenda includes several public hearings, grant applications, and permit approvals. This is a regular meeting with both action items and routine approvals.
- Resolution accepting $54,887 proposal from Underground Company for Post Office Alley Storm Sewer Extension
- Consider Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract with DCI Group
- Set public hearings for March 3, 2025 on Olde Town Plaza Project and Spring Creek Soccer Park Turf Replacement
- Set public hearing for FY 2026 Property Tax on March 24, 2025 at 6:15 pm
- Consider cigarette/tobacco permit for ABC Smoke Altoona at 415 Center Place Suite D
The City Council approved a $54,887 proposal for a storm sewer extension and a construction manager contract for Fire Station #26. A consent agenda was passed covering various permits, grant applications, and public hearing dates.
- Approved $54,887 proposal from The Underground Company for Post Office Alley Storm Sewer Extension (4-0)
- Approved CMAR contract with DCI Group for Fire Station #26 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, and tax abatement requests (4-0)
- Set public hearing for Olde Town Plaza Project for March 3, 2025 (4-0)
- Set public hearing for Spring Creek Soccer Park Turf Replacement for March 3, 2025 (4-0)
- Set public hearing for FY 2026 Property Tax for March 24, 2025 (4-0)
- Approved cigarette/tobacco permit for ABC Smoke Altoona (4-0)
- Approved alcohol licenses for Git-N-Go Store #17 and Casa Agave Mexican (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider several items, including a preliminary plat for Magnolia Plat 1, a site plan for Red Anchor Asian Buffet, a sewer fee request, and a consent agenda with multiple contracts and a public hearing for a proposed 80/20 annexation of approximately 800 acres. The meeting also includes a meritorious service award and citizen comments.
- Resolution to approve preliminary plat for Magnolia Plat 1
- Site plan for Red Anchor Asian Buffet at 2421 Adventureland Drive NW
- Sewer fee request from resident of 2016 14th Street SW for $186.66
- Public hearing set for March 3, 2025, on 80/20 annexation of ~800 acres
- Contracts for Prairie Heritage Civic Center Plaza Pond improvements and water projects
The Altoona City Council approved a preliminary plat for Magnolia Plat 1, which includes 27 single-family lots and a park on 16.09 acres. The council also approved a site plan for an 8,500-square-foot restaurant at Red Anchor Asian Buffet. Additionally, the council waived a $186.66 sewer fee for a resident of 2016 14th Street SW.
- Approved preliminary plat for Magnolia Plat 1 (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Red Anchor Asian Buffet at 2421 Adventureland Drive NW (5-0)
- Waived $186.66 sewer fee for resident of 2016 14th Street SW (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Sam Wise Field Phase 4 services and 8th Street SW improvements (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions for a planned unit development amendment for Meadow Vista West Plat 3 Outlot Z, a site plan for a Starbucks at 501 8th St SW, and preliminary and final plats for A&J Jones Plat 2. The consent agenda includes multiple pay applications, a funding application support resolution, a professional services agreement, and various easement acceptances.
- Public hearing and resolution for Meadow Vista West Plat 3 Outlot Z planned unit development amendment
- Site plan approval for Starbucks at 501 8th St SW
- Preliminary and final plat approvals for A&J Jones Plat 2
- Pay apps: Reilly Construction ($3,824.00 and $121,837.76) and Sandstone Management ($69,208.50)
- Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for $12,200.00
The City Council denied a development plan amendment for Meadow Vista West and approved a site plan for a Starbucks location. The council also approved preliminary and final plats for A&J Jones Plat 2 and passed a variety of items via the consent agenda.
- Denied development plan amendment for Meadow Vista West Plat 3, Outlot Z (5-0)
- Approved Starbucks site plan at 501 8TH ST SW subject to entrance widening and attorney review (3-2)
- Approved preliminary plat for A&J Jones Plat 2 (5-0)
- Approved final plat for A&J Jones Plat 2 subject to deficiencies being met (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $12,200 Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (5-0)
- Approved purchase agreement for one Pumper Velocity Truck from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved funding applications to US DOT for 1st Avenue South Reconstruction Project (5-0)
- Approved new Class B liquor license for JC Grocery’s LLC dba Mini Tapatia (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1 project, an urban renewal plan amendment, and development agreements with Sunstone Investments and TAP Holdings. They will also approve various appointments and routine consent agenda items.
- Public hearing and resolutions for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1
- Public hearing and resolution to amend the Altoona Urban Renewal Area
- Development agreement with Sunstone Investments, LLC authorizing tax increment payments
- Development agreement with TAP Holdings, LLC
- Consent agenda includes pay apps: $8,227.06 (JAS Concrete), $193,593.73 (change order), $257,651.62 (Absolute Concrete)
The Altoona City Council approved plans, a contract, and an award for the Southeast Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1 Project, awarding the contract to On Track Construction, LLC for $2,123,420. The council also approved an urban renewal plan amendment and a development agreement with Sunstone Investments, LLC with a reimbursement amount not to exceed $17.5 million, alongside numerous appointments and consent agenda items.
- Approved agenda, minutes, and claims (4-0)
- Approved plans, specifications, contract, bond, and award for Southeast Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 1 to On Track Construction, LLC for $2,123,420 (4-0)
- Approved Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Altoona Urban Renewal Area (4-0)
- Approved ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied in the Altoona Urban Renewal Area across all readings (4-0)
- Approved development agreement with Sunstone Investments, LLC with a reimbursement cap of $17.5 million (4-0)
- Approved development agreement with TAP Holdings, LLC (4-0)
- Approved Mayor's appointments, Council appointments, and received and filed Mayor's assignments (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps, grant applications, public improvements acceptance, and liquor licenses (4-0)