Huxley, Iowa
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Council approves routine bills and infrastructure payments
The Huxley City Council will act on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, bills, and resolutions for water main replacement and public works facility projects. The council also plans to discuss lift assist and false alarm fees during a work session.
- Approve payment applications for N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement and Huxley Public Works Facility projects
- Approve reappointment of Ian Knutsen to the Park & Recreation Board
- Approve liquor license for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies (July and August)
- Set public hearing for S. 560th Ave Infrastructure Improvements — Phase 1 Project
- Discuss lift assist and false alarm fees during work session
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HUXLEY
HEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1, CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4. CONSENT AGENDA - These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
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Approve Minutes from the June 23" Regular City Council Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve the Treasurers Report for June
Approve Reappointment of lan Knutsen to the Park & Recreation Board
Approve Liquor License for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies 5-day permit July and August
Approve Resolution No. 26-080 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 3 for the N 2"
Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-081 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 8 for the Huxley
Public Works Facility Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-082 Resolution Approving the Transfer of Remaining Funds from the Oak
Boulevard Lift Station Project to the Sewer Capital Reserve Fund
Approve Resolution No. 26-083 A Resolution Designating the Official Public Posting Location for
Meeting Notices Pursuant to lowa Code Section 21.4
Approve Issuing Notice to Bidders and Set Public Hearing on Contract Documents, Estimate of Cost
for the S. 560" Ave Infrastructure Improvements — Phase 1 Project for August 11, 2026
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Council approves expansion of Huxley Urban Renewal Area and related tax financing
The Huxley City Council will vote on three public‑hearing resolutions: a FY 2026 budget amendment, a FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan, and an expansion of the Urban Renewal Area with associated tax‑increment financing. The council will also adopt Ordinance 563 to divide taxes for the new portion of the renewal area and set a date to consider a development agreement with VCS Huxley, LLC. Additional site‑plan resolutions for several private projects are also on the agenda.
- Approve Resolution 26-067 to amend the City of Huxley FY 2026 budget
- Approve Resolution 26-068 to adopt the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan
- Approve Resolution 26-069 to declare necessity and expand the Huxley Urban Renewal Area
- Approve Ordinance 563 to provide tax‑division for the June 2026 addition to the Urban Renewal Area
- Approve Resolution 26-070 to set a meeting date for a development agreement with VCS Huxley, LLC, including annual tax‑increment payments
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✓ Decided: Council approved FY 2026 budget amendment and multiple development plans
The Huxley City Council adopted the FY 2026 budget amendment (Resolution 26-067) and the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 26-068). It also approved the expansion of the Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 26-069) and a wage and stipend schedule for city employees and fire/EMS personnel (Resolution 26-066). Several site‑plan resolutions and Ordinance No. 563 on tax division were also approved.
- Approved FY 2026 budget amendment (Resolution 26-067) – all ayes
- Approved FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 26-068) – all ayes
- Approved expansion of Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 26-069) – all ayes
- Approved Ordinance No. 563 (division of taxes) third reading – all ayes
- Approved Consent Agenda, including fund transfer and economic‑development agreement – all ayes
- Approved VCS Huxley, LLC Site Plan (Resolution 26-073) – all ayes
- Approved Bioforge Labs, Inc. Site Plan (Resolution 26-076) – all ayes
- Approved wage and stipend schedule for city employees and fire/EMS (Resolution 26-066) – all ayes
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HUXLEY
HEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2, APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4, PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Amendment of Current Budget FY July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2026
1) Approve Resolution No. 26-067 A Resolution Approving the Amendment of the City of
Huxley Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
2. Public Hearing on Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
1) Approve Resolution No. 26-068 A Resolution Approving the City of Huxley Fiscal Years 2027-
2031 Capital Improvements Plan
3. Public Hearing on the Proposed Expansion of the Huxley Urban Renewal Area
1) Approve Resolution No. 26-069 Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban
Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of lowa and Approve Urban Renewal
Plan Amendment for the Expanded Huxley Urban Renewal Area
2) Approve Ordinance No. 563 An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on
Taxable Property in the June, 2026 Addition to the Huxley Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to
Section 403.19 of the Code of lowa 1 Reading with the option to waive the 24 and 3@
Readings
3) Approve Resolution No. 26-070 Resolution Setting a Date of Meeting at which it is Proposed
to Approve a Development Agreement with VCS Huxley, LLC Including Annual Appropriation
Tax Increment Payments
5. CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items an
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Echer, Murphy, Rigler, Roberts. Absent: Mulder.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Jeff Peterson – Public
Works Director, Nate Albaugh- Police Chief.
ALSO PRESENT: City Engineer Forrest Aldrich and City Attorney Erin Clanton.
AGENDA: Motion by Rigler; second by Roberts to approve agenda as posted. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ronnie Bartmess, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, was present to review and update Council regarding
Huxley activities.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 6:05 p.m., Mayor Kuhn opened the Public Hearing on Amendment of Current Budget FY July 1, 2025 –
June 30, 2026. No comments received from public.
Motion by Roberts; second by Rigler to close the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m. Ayes: Rigler, Echer, Roberts,
Murphy. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Murphy; second by Roberts to approve Resolution No.26-067 A Resolution Approving the
Amendment of the City of Huxley Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Ayes: Roberts, Rigler, Echer, Murphy. Nays:
None. Motion carried.
At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Kuhn opened the Public Hearing for the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan. No
comments received from public.
Motion by
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Huxley Council to consider budget amendment and 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan
The City Council will set public hearings for a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget amendment and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan. The body is also deciding on employee wages and a property rezoning at Blue Sky Commons.
- Rezoning of Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 from M-1 (Industrial) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development)
- Resolution No. 26-066 establishing wages for city employees and Fire/EMS personnel
- Payment Application No. 2 for the N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
- Payment Application No. 7 for the Huxley Public Works Facility Project
- Liquor licenses for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies and Flight Bar & Grille
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✓ Decided: Council rezoned Heritage Petroleum property to Planned Unit Development
The council approved the consent agenda, which covered routine items such as the May 26 minutes, bill payments, liquor licenses for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies and Flight Bar & Grille, and several resolutions and payment applications. The council approved Ordinance No. 561, rezoning the Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 owned by Heritage Petroleum, LLC from M‑1 Industrial to R‑5 Planned Unit Development (2nd reading). The council also approved Ordinance No. 562, amending Section 63.04(4B) of the municipal code, completing all three readings with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
- Approved consent agenda (all items) – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
- Approved Ordinance No. 561 rezoning Heritage Petroleum property – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
- Approved Ordinance No. 562 first reading – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
- Waived 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
- Waived 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
- Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
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HUXLEY
NEARY OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4. CONSENT AGENDA - These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
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Approve Minutes from the May 26th Regular Council Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve the Treasurers Report for May
Approve Liquor License for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies 5-day permit
Approve Liquor License for Flight Bar & Grille Outdoor Service Area
Approve Resolution No. 26-061 A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment
to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for the City of Huxley, lowa
Approve Resolution No. 26-062 A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for the Adoption of the 2027-
2031 Capital Improvements Plan
Approve Resolution No. 26-063 A Resolution Correcting Resolution No. 26-055 Approving the
Transfer of Funds from the Tax Increment Financing Fund to Various City Funds in Accordance with
the FY26 Budget
Approve Resolution No. 26-064 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 2 for the N 2"4
Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-065 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 7 for the Huxley
Public Works Facility Project
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 6:00 PM
These minutes are as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk and are subject to City Council approval at the next regular council
meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the council, notice
posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Mulder called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Echer, Murphy, Mulder, Roberts, Rigler present. Mayor Kuhn absent
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Dave Haugland – City Administrator, Suzette Bartleson - Deputy City Clerk, Heather Denger – Parks and
Recreation Director, Travis Woodbeck – Fire Chief, Forrest Aldrich – Veenstra & Kimm, Erin Clanton – Brick Gentry
AGENDA: Motion – Murphy, second – Rigler to approve agenda after Dave Haugland request to removing Resolution 26-066
A Resolution Establishing Wages for City Employees and Stipends/Call Pay/Training Pay/Meeting Pay for Fire Department
and EMS Personnel Effective June 27, 2026. 5 Aye, 0 Nay. Motion Carried
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Speaker from Story County Community Foundation
CONSENT AGENDA: These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without separate
discussion unless a council member requests an item to removed or considered separately.
a. Approve Minutes from May 26, 2026
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve Treasurers Report for May
d. Approve Liquor License for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies 5-day
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Tue May 26, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Council to vote on rezoning Heritage Petroleum property at Blue Sky Commons
The Huxley City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 561, which would rezone Heritage Petroleum’s Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 from an Industrial (M‑1) district to a Planned Unit Development (R‑5) district. The meeting also includes routine resolutions transferring Tax Increment Financing revenues to housing and city funds, and accepting special warranty deeds from VCS Huxley, LLC and 120 South, LLC. Additional items are an ordinance amending no‑parking zones and a resolution setting a hearing date for the expanded Urban Renewal Area.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 561 to rezone Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 (M‑1 to R‑5)
- Resolution 26‑054: Transfer of Tax Increment Financing revenues to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund
- Resolution 26‑055: Transfer of Tax Increment Financing funds to various city funds per FY 26 budget
- Resolutions 26‑056 and 26‑057: Acceptance of special warranty deeds from VCS Huxley, LLC and 120 South, LLC
- Ordinance 560: Amendment to Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) of the city code
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✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of Blue Sky Commons property to Planned Unit Development
The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 561, changing the zoning of the Heritage Petroleum site from industrial (M‑1) to a Planned Unit Development (R‑5). The consent agenda and several resolutions—including acceptance of two special warranty deeds, setting a public‑hearing date for the urban‑renewal area, financing compliance, termination of a lot tie record, and the third reading of Ordinance 560—were also approved. Council directed the street superintendent to continue pursuing TAP grant funding for trails and sidewalks projects.
- Approved Ordinance 561 rezoning of Blue Sky Commons property (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-056 accepting special warranty deed from VCS Huxley LLC (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-057 accepting special warranty deed from 120 South LLC (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-058 setting public hearing date for expanded urban renewal area (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-059 establishing financing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-060 terminating record of Lot Tie for Outlot X, Iron Bridge (5-0)
- Approved third reading of Ordinance 560 amending Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) (5-0)
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HUXLEY
HEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1, CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
1.
Shannon Thiele - Ames Regional Economic Alliance
4. PUBLIC HEARING
1.
Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Huxley, lowa,
Chapter 165, to Allow a Rezoning of Property at Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 Owned by
Heritage Petroleum, LLC From M-1 (Industrial District) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development
District)
Approve Ordinance 561 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Huxley,
lowa, by Rezoning Property at Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 Owned by Heritage Petroleum,
LLC From M-1 (Industrial District) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development District) 1 Reading
5. CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
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Approve Minutes from May 12" City Council Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve Cigarette Licenses for Caseys #2474 and #2842
Approve Resolution No. 26-054 A Resolution Approving Transfer of Tax Increment Financing
Revenues to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund Pursuant to Development Agreements
Approve Resolution No. 26-055 A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Funds from the Tax Increme
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Echer, Mulder, Murphy, Rigler, Roberts. Absent: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Jeff Peterson – Public
Works Director, Travis Woodbeck- Fire Chief, Nate Albaugh- Police Chief, Mat Kahler- Street Superintendent,
Cathy VanMaanen- Library Director.
ALSO PRESENT: City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Motion by Mulder; second by Rigler to approve agenda as posted. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Shannon Thiele, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, was present to discuss the Story County Retraining
Program.
Dave Jensen, 1215 Willow, voiced concerns about the McDonald’s site, especially the lighting.
Marty Chitty, Story County Supervisor Candidate, asked everyone to vote in the primaries on June 2
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PUBLIC HEARING
At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Kuhn opened the Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code
of the City of Huxley, Iowa, Chapter 165, to Allow a Rezoning of Property at Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1
Owned by Heritage Petroleum, LLC From M-1 (Industrial District) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development District).
Corey Marshall, Snyder & Associates, gave an overview of the project.
Motion by R
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Tue May 12, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Council to consider workforce housing tax incentive for Republic LLC project
The Huxley City Council will vote on several business items, including professional services agreements, a capital equipment purchase, and a workforce housing tax incentive application. A consent agenda will cover routine approvals such as minutes, bill payments, and liquor and cigarette licenses. The council will also consider an ordinance amendment to the city code’s no‑parking zones.
- Approve Resolution No. 26-050: Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for construction review and engineering services for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates Plat 1 subdivision
- Approve Resolution No. 26-051: Purchase of dump body for the Huxley Street Department's F‑550 FY 2026 Capital Improvements Plan
- Approve Resolution No. 26-052: Professional Services Agreement with Confluence, Inc. for preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Huxley
- Approve Resolution No. 26-053: Support of Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Application for a housing project by Republic, LLC in Huxley
- Approve Ordinance 560: Amendment to City Code Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones)
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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple contracts and supports workforce housing tax incentive
The Huxley City Council approved its consent agenda and a series of resolutions. Actions included hiring engineering and planning firms, purchasing a dump body for street improvements, supporting a workforce housing tax incentive for Republic LLC, and engaging a financial advisor. The council also approved a business support program for Fabled Popcorn Co and amended the city code to create new no‑parking zones. All votes were unanimous with no recorded nays.
- Approved professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates – unanimous
- Approved purchase of dump body for Street Department FY 2026 capital plan – unanimous
- Approved professional services agreement with Confluence, Inc for comprehensive city plan – unanimous
- Approved support for workforce housing tax incentive application for Republic, LLC – unanimous
- Approved Business Support Program application for Fabled Popcorn Co – unanimous
- Engaged PFM for financial advisor services regarding bond sales – unanimous
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 560 amending Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) – unanimous
- Approved payment application for N 2nd Avenue water main replacement project – unanimous
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1, CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLC COMMENT (5 Minutes Time Limit)
4. CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
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Approve Minutes from the April 28'" Regular Council Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve the Treasurers Report for April
Approve Liquor License for Dollar General (Ownership Update) and Lucky Wife Wine Slushies
Approve Cigarette License for Dollar General
Approve Resolution No. 26-048 Resolution Setting the Date for the Public Hearing for Amending the
Current City Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
Approve Resolution No. 26-049 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 1 for the N 2"4 Avenue
Water Main Replacement Project
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Approve Resolution No. 26-050 Resolution Approving Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra
& Kimm, Inc for Construction Review and Engineering Services for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates Plat 1
Subdivision
Approve Resolution No. 26-051 Resolution Approving Purchase of Dump Body for the Huxley Street
Department's F-550 FY 2026 Capital Improvements Plan
Approve Resolution No. 26-052 A Resolution Approving Professional Services Agreement with
Confluence, Inc for the Preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the Cit
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Echer, Mulder (via phone), Murphy, Rigler. Absent: Roberts.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Mat Kahler- Street
Superintendent, Cathy Van Maanen- Library Director, Travis Woodbeck- Fire Chief, Nate Albaugh- Police
Chief.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Motion by Echer; second by Rigler to approve agenda as posted. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dylan Kline, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, was present to voice the Alliance’s support for the Resolution
of Support for the housing tax incentives for Republic LLC.
Marty Chitty, Supervisor Candidate for District #2 indicated he was present to receive an update on Huxley.
Cindy Drummond, 512 N. 2
nd Ave requested that the Council reconsider installing sidewalks on her street.
Brittany Grady, 527 Preston relayed information about the upcoming Farmers’ Markets to be held every
Thursday beginning June 4
th. All but one will take place in Railroad Park.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve Minutes from April 28th Regular City Council Meeting
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve Treasurers Report for April
d. Approve Liq
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
City Council approves FY 2027 budget
The Huxley City Council will vote on the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. A consent agenda will cover routine approvals such as minutes, bill payments, liquor and cigarette permits, and several project payments. Additional business items include grant funding for Heritage Coffeehouse, a wastewater facility study, site plan approvals, and a rezoning hearing for a Heritage Petroleum property. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a work session on campus parcel matters.
- Approve Resolution 26-038 – FY 2027 budget adoption
- Approve Resolution 26-042 – Economic Development Grant to Heritage Coffeehouse + Venue, LLC
- Approve Resolution 26-043 – Authorization of Wastewater Facility Study
- Approve Resolution 26-044 – Kwik Star #1945 site plan, 403 Anthem Dr.
- Approve Resolution 26-047 – Public hearing to consider rezoning Heritage Petroleum property from M-1 to R-5
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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2027 budget and several development actions
The Huxley City Council adopted the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. It also approved a series of development-related resolutions, including site plans, a wastewater study, and a rezoning hearing. The council gave first reading to an ordinance changing no‑parking zones. All actions were carried by recorded votes.
- Approved FY 2027 budget (Resolution 26-038) – ayes: Mulder, Roberts, Rigler, Echer; nay: Murphy
- Authorized Economic Development Business Support Grant to Heritage Coffeehouse (Resolution 26-042) – ayes: Rigler, Murphy, Roberts, Mulder, Echer
- Authorized Wastewater Facility Study (Resolution 26-043) – ayes: Murphy, Echer, Roberts, Mulder, Rigler
- Approved Kwik Star #1945 site plan, 403 Anthem Drive (Resolution 26-044) – ayes: Mulder, Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Rigler
- Approved revised construction plans for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates (Resolution 26-045) – ayes: Roberts, Rigler, Murphy, Mulder, Echer
- Approved Heritage Petroleum site plan with amendment (Resolution 26-046) – ayes: Echer, Mulder, Murphy, Roberts, Rigler
- Set public hearing for rezoning Heritage Petroleum property to R‑5 (Resolution 26-047) – ayes: Mulder, Roberts, Echer, Rigler, Murphy; hearing scheduled for May 26
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 560 amending Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) – ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler
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HUXLEY
WEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
4. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4. PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Mayor Opens Hearing: FY 27 Budget
1) Approve Resolution No. 26-038 Resolution Approving the Proposed Annual Budget for the
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027
5. CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
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Approve Minutes from April 14" City Council Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve Treasurers Report for March
Approve Liquor License for Mavrik - Ownership Amendment
Approve Cigarette Permit for Dollar General
Approve Resolution No. 26-039 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 6 for the Huxley
Public Works Facility Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-040 Resolution Approving Partial Payment Application No. 6
(FINAL) for the Nord Kalsem Park Splash Pad Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-041 Resolution Approving Certificate of Completion for the Nord
Kalsem Park Splash Pad Project
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
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Approve Resolution No. 26-042 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of Economic Development
Business Support Grant Dollars to Heritage Coffeehouse + Venue, LLC
Approve Resolution No. 26-043 A Resolution Authorizing a Wastewater
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Echer, Mulder, Murphy, Rigler, Roberts. Absent: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Jeff Peterson – Public
Works Director, Heather Denger-Park & Recreation Director, Travis Woodbeck- Fire Chief, Nate Albaugh-
Police Chief.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Motion by Mulder; second by Roberts to approve agenda as posted. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Marty Chitty, candidate for Story County Supervisor, was present to introduce himself and talk about the
Heart of Iowa Trail.
Tim Wood, 410 Westwood Drive, was present to present a vision for the park to be located in the Westview
Heights subdivision.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Kuhn opened the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 27 Budget. City Clerk/Finance Officer
Barrick gave a brief overview of the key points in the budget.
Motion by Mulder; second by Rigler to close the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m. Ayes: Rigler, Echer, Mulder,
Roberts, Murphy. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Echer; second by Mulder to approve Resolution No. 26-038 Resolution Approving the Proposed
Annual Budget for the
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Council to approve plans and award contract for US HWY 69 North Side Trail
The Huxley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the plans, specifications, contract form, and cost estimate for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail project. It will then vote on two resolutions: one to adopt those documents (Resolution 26-034) and another to award the construction contract (Resolution 26-035). The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as a new police officer hire, a liquor license, and cigarette permits.
- Approve Resolution 26-034 adopting plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail
- Approve Resolution 26-035 awarding the construction contract for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail
- Approve hiring of new police officer Ryan Sills
- Approve liquor license for Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue, LLC
- Approve cigarette permits for Fareway and Maverik
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✓ Decided: Council approved US HWY 69 North Side Trail contract and hired a new police officer
The council adopted the plans and awarded the construction contract for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail project by unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda, which included a liquor license for Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue, LLC, cigarette permits for Fareway and Maverik, and the hiring of Police Officer Ryan Sills. Additionally, the council approved an amended water‑tank lease agreement and issued Arbor Day and Week of the Young Child proclamations.
- Approved Resolution No. 26-034 adopting plans, specifications, and contract form for US HWY 69 North Side Trail (4 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-035 awarding construction contract for US HWY 69 North Side Trail (4 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved Consent Agenda items – minutes, bill payments, liquor license for Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue, LLC, cigarette permits for Fareway and Maverik, public hearing date, and hiring Police Officer Ryan Sills (all ayes, no nays)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-037 amending and restating Water Tank Lease Agreement (4 ayes, 0 nays)
- Proclaimed April 25 as Arbor Day (motion carried, all ayes)
- Proclaimed the week of April 11‑17 as the Week of the Young Child (motion carried, all ayes)
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HUXLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3, PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4, PUBLIC HEARING
a. Mayor Opens Hearing: Plans, Specifications, Proposed Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the
Construction of the US HWY 69 North Side Trail Project
1) Approve Resolution No. 26-034 Resolution Adopting the Plans, Specifications, Form of
Contract and Estimate of Cost
2) Approve Resolution No. 26-035 Resolution Making Award of Construction Contract for the
US HWY 69 North Side Trail Project
5. CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
a. Approve Minutes from March 24" Public Hearing on the Tax Levy and the March 24" Regular City
Council Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve Liquor License for Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue, LLC
Approve Cigarette Permits for Fareway and Maverik
Approve Resolution No. 26-036 Resolution Setting the Date for the Public Hearing on the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget and Capital Improvements Plan for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027
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f. Approve the Hiring of New Police Officer — Ryan Sills
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Arbor Day Proclamation
b. Week of the Young Child Proclamation
c. Approve Resolution No. 26-037 A Resolution Approvin
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Rigler, Echer, Roberts. Absent: Mulder.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Jeff Peterson – Public
Works Director, AJ Strumpfer- Wastewater Superintendent, Heather Denger-Park & Recreation Director.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Will Weber.
AGENDA: Motion by Roberts; second by Murphy to approve agenda as posted. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Leonard Larson, Palestine Lutheran Church, asked council to keep their minds open and consider
alternatives while solutions are explored regarding the proposed roundabout at Highway 210 and 560
th
Street.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Kuhn opened the Public Hearing for the Plans, Specifications, Proposed Form of
Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Construction of the US HWY 69 North Side Trail Project. Administrator
Haugland gave an overview of the project and IDOT procedures.
Motion by Rigler; second by Murphy to close the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. Ayes: Rigler, Echer, Roberts,
Murphy. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Echer; second by Rigler to approve Resolution No. 26-034 Resolution adopting the Plans,
Specification
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
Public Hearing Proposed Property Tax Levy
Huxley City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2027 property tax levy
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2027. This is the primary item of business for the March 24 meeting.
- Public hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY 2027
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✓ Decided: City council approves agenda, closes hearing, and adjourns meeting
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, closed the public hearing on the proposed property tax levy, and adjourned. No substantive action on the levy was taken.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing at 5:35 p.m. (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:36 p.m. (unanimous)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 5:30 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY 2027
4. ADJOURNMENT
For more information on this and other agenda items, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 515-597-2561 or visit
the Clerk’s Office, City Administration Building at 515 N. Main Ave. Council agendas are available to the public at
www.huxleyiowa.org or at the City Clerk’s Office on Monday morning preceding Tuesday’s council meeting.
Council meetings are live streamed and available for viewing on YouTube.
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer, Roberts. Absent: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Jake Hanks – Water
Superintendent.
AGENDA: Motion by Mulder; second by Rigler to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Kuhn opened the public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for FY2027. City
Clerk Barrick presented several graphs showing the effect of the proposed property tax levy. There was no
public present. Motion by Rigler; second by Roberts to close public hearing at 5:35 p.m. All ayes. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Roberts; second by Rigler to adjourn meeting at 5:36 p.m. All ayes. Motion
carried.
___________________________________
Attest: David Kuhn, Mayor
_____________________________________
Barbara Barrick, City Clerk
Tue Mar 24, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Huxley City Council to set public hearing for US HWY 69 North Side Trail
The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including water main replacements and water treatment plant improvements. The meeting includes a presentation on a proposed compensation plan and a work session on public works budgets.
- Public hearing for US HWY 69 North Side Trail construction
- Construction contract and fund transfer for N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
- Site plan approval for Northpark Row, LLC at 908 US HWY 69
- Payment application and professional services agreement for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project
- Proposed compensation plan presentation by Hinson Consulting, LLC
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✓ Decided: Council approved contract and funding for N 2nd Avenue water main replacement
The council approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution No. 26-024 authorizing the construction contract and bonds for the N 2nd Avenue water main replacement, and Resolution No. 26-025 transferring funds for the project. Additional business items approved were an amended plat of survey, a site plan for Northpark Row LLC, and several actions related to the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved Consent Agenda, including water main contract and bond resolutions (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-028 amending plat of survey for parcels (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-029 approving Northpark Row LLC site plan (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-033 amendment to professional services agreement for water treatment plant, $25,337 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-030 change order No. 3 for water treatment plant improvements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-031 pay application No. 41 (final) for water treatment plant improvements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-032 certificate of completion for water treatment plant improvements (5-0)
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HUXLEY
HEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:00 pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4. CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
a.
b
c.
d.
Approve Minutes from March 10th City Council Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve Treasurer’s Report for February
Set Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications, Proposed Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for
Construction of the US HWY 69 North Side Trail for the City of Huxley, lowa
Approve Resolution No. 26-024 Resolution Approving Construction Contract and Bonds for the
N 2"? Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-025 Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for the N 2"
Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-026 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 5 for the
Huxley Public Works Facility Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-027 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 for the Project
Services Agreement for the Huxley Public Works Facility Project
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
a.
b.
Brent Hinson, Hinson Consulting, LLC - Presentation of Proposed Compensation Plan
Approve Resolution No. 26-028 A Resolution Approving an Amended Plat of Survey for
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer, Roberts. Absent: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Travis Woodbeck- Fire
Chief, Cathy VanMaanen – Library Director, Jeff Peterson, Jake Hanks- Water Superintendent, Mat Kahler-
Street Superintendent, AJ Strumpfer- Wastewater Superintendent.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Mayor Kuhn requested that item (g) under Business Items be moved to follow item (c). Motion by
Echer; second by Roberts to approve agenda as amended. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Brad Lewis, representing Palestine Lutheran Church was present to ask Council to keep them informed
about the planned roundabout at the corner of 210/560th so that the church would know how it affects
them.
Travis Tolliver reminded everyone present that the Hop and Shop event would take place on Saturday from
8:00 am to noon.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve Minutes from March 10th City Council Meeting
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve Treasurer’s Report for February
d. Set Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications, Proposed Form of contract and Estimate of Cost for
Constr
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Huxley Council to consider water main contract and fire truck purchase
The City Council will decide on a construction contract for the N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project and the purchase of a replacement brush attack truck. The body will also discuss budgets for the library, administration, and parks and recreation.
- Construction contract for N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
- Purchase of Huxley Fire & Rescue Brush Attack Truck 606 replacement
- Liquor license for Dollar General
- Larson Park Grading Plan Project FY 2026
- MOU with Vortex Cold Storage, LLC
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✓ Decided: Council approves fire truck purchase and several capital projects
The council approved its agenda and a consent agenda that included a liquor license for Dollar General and the award of the N 2nd Avenue water main contract. Item (e) regarding a new municipal financial advisor was tabled until April 14. The council also approved the Larson Park grading plan, the purchase of a new fire‑and‑rescue brush attack truck with related disposition of the old truck, and an MOU with Vortex Cold Storage.
- Agenda approved (unanimous)
- Consent agenda approved without item (e) (5‑0)
- Item (e) tabled until April 14 (6‑0)
- Resolution 26‑022 Larson Park grading plan approved (5‑0)
- Resolution 26‑023 Fire & Rescue brush truck purchase approved with amendment (5‑0)
- MOU with Vortex Cold Storage approved (5‑0)
- Liquor license for Dollar General approved (5‑0)
- Resolution 26‑021 award of water main contract approved (5‑0)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4, CONSENT AGENDA - These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
a, Approve Minutes from the February 24" Regular Council Meeting and the March 3 Budget Work
Session
. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve Liquor License for Dollar General
d. Approve Resolution No. 26-021 Resolution Making Award of the Construction Contract for the N 2"
Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
e. Approve Underwriting Engagement Letter with UMB
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Approve Resolution No. 26-022 Resolution Approving Larson Park Grading Plan Project FY 2026
Capital Improvement Plan
b. Approve Resolution No. 26-023 Resolution Approving the Purchase of the Huxley Fire & Rescue
Brush Attack Truck 606 Replacement FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
c. Approve MOU with Vortex Cold Storage, LLC
6. DEPARTMENT, COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS
7. WORK SESSION BUDGET
a. Library, Park & Recreation and Administration
8. ADJOURNMENT
For more information on this and other agenda items, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 515-597-2561 or visit the
Clerk’s Office, City Administration Building at 515 N Main Ave. Council agendas are available to the public at
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Mulder, Rigler (via phone), Echer, Roberts. Absent:
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Travis Woodbeck- Fire
Chief, Cathy VanMaanen – Library Director, Jeff Peterson- Public Works Director, Heather Denger-Park & Rec
Director.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Motion by Mulder; second by Echer to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Marty Chitty, candidate for Story County Supervisor, was present to introduce himself and indicated that he
looked forward to working with Huxley.
Dr. David Esenmann, representing Palestine Church, was present to present concerns regarding the
proposed roundabout at Hwy 210 and 560
th St., and asked Council to keep him apprised of any discussions.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve Minutes from February 24th Regular City Council meeting and March 3rd Budget Work
Session
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve Liquor License for Dollar General
d. Approve Resolution No. 26-021 Resolution Making Award of the Construction Contract for the N 2nd
Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
e. Approve Underwriting Engageme
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
Budget Work Session
✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and adjourned; no budget actions taken
The Huxley City Council approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. Council members reviewed operating and capital budgets for Police, Fire, and Ambulance departments but did not approve any budget items. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved agenda (all ayes)
- Adjourned meeting (all ayes)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. BUDGET WORKSHOP
1. Police
2. Fire
3. Ambulance
4. Other
4. ADJOURNMENT
For more information on this and other agenda items, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 515-597-2561 or visit the
Clerk’s Office, City Administration Building at 515 N. Main Ave. Council agendas are available to the public at
www.huxleyiowa.org or at the City Clerk’s Office on Monday morning preceding Tuesday’s council meeting. Council
meetings are live streamed and available for viewing on YouTube.
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a budget work session on the above date pursuant to rules
of the council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00
pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Echer, Roberts, Rigler. Absent: Mulder.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Nate Albaugh- Police
Chief, Travis Woodbeck- Fire Chief, Joe Fangmann-Fire Captain.
AGENDA: Motion by Rigler; second by Echer to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
BUDGET WORK SESSION:
Council reviewed and discussed the following operating and capital budgets with Department Heads:
• Police
• Fire
• Ambulance
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Roberts; second by Echer to adjourn meeting at 7:31 p.m. All ayes. Motion
carried.
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Attest: David Kuhn, Mayor
_____________________________________
Barbara Barrick, City Clerk
Tue Feb 24, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
City Council adopts plans and cost estimate for N 24 Avenue water main replacement
The council held a public hearing on the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the N 24 Avenue water main replacement and approved Resolution 26-015 adopting those documents. Routine consent‑agenda items were approved, including minutes, bill payments, and resolutions on the FY 2027 property‑tax levy, a financial‑auditor contract, and a payment application for the public‑works facility. The council also considered several business items, such as rezoning a property from A-1 to R-5, extending a moratorium on shipping‑container building permits, and approving a plat survey. Department reports and work‑session discussions on a financial‑advisor presentation, a portable‑storage ordinance, and brush‑truck needs were also presented.
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 26-015 for N 24 Avenue water main replacement (plans, specs, contract, cost estimate)
- Ordinance 556 rezoning property owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from A-1 (Agricultural Holding) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development)
- Resolution 26-020 extending moratorium on issuance of building permits for shipping containers
- Resolution 26-016 setting date for public hearing on FY 2027 proposed property‑tax levy
- Resolution 26-017 engaging services of a financial auditor for fiscal years 26, 27, and 28
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✓ Decided: Council rezoned property from agricultural to planned unit development
The Huxley City Council unanimously approved a rezoning that changes a parcel from an Agricultural Holding District (A‑1) to a Planned Unit Development District (R‑5). It also adopted the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the North 2nd Avenue water main replacement. Additional unanimous approvals included several resolutions on property‑tax hearing dates, a financial auditor, a payment application for the public works facility, and a plat survey for designated parcels.
- Approved Resolution 26-015 adopting plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for N. 2nd Ave water main replacement (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 556 rezoning property from A‑1 to R‑5 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-019 plat survey for Tract A, Parcel D and Parcel E in Section 31 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-020 extending amatorium on building permits for shipping containers (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-016 setting date for FY2027 property tax levy public hearing (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-017 engaging financial auditor for fiscal years 2026‑2028 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-018 payment application No. 4 for Huxley Public Works Facility Project (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including minutes, payment of bills, Treasurer’s report, and the above resolutions (5-0)
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HUXLEY
HEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Proposed Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the
N 2"4 Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
2. Approve Resolution No. 26-015 Resolution Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and
Estimate of Cost
CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
1. Approve Minutes from February 10" City Council Meeting and February 17" City Council Budget Work
Session
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve Treasurers Report for January
Approve Resolution No. 26-016 Resolution Setting the Date for the Public Hearing on Fiscal Year
2027 Proposed Property Tax Levy
5. Approve Resolution No. 26-017 Resolution Engaging the Services of a Financial Auditor for Fiscal Years 26,
27, and 28
6. Approve Resolution No. 26-018 Resolution Approving Payment Application No. 4 for the Huxley Public
Works Facility Project
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
1.
Approve Ordinance 556 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Huxley, lowa by
Rezoning Property Owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from A-1
(Agricultural
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the council, notice posted at
City Hall and to the website.
Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Mulder, Riger, Echer, Roberts all present. Absent: none.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator David Haugland, City Clerk Barb Barick, Police Chief Nate
Albaugh, Fire Chief Travis Woodbeck, Public Works Director Jeff Peterson.
CONSULTANTS PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich (via phone).
AGENDA: Motion by Mulder; second by Rigler to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dr. David Eisenmann, representing Palestine Lutheran Church, was present to discuss concerns and possible
solutions for the proposed roundabout at Highway 210 and 560th Street.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. At 6:11 p.m., Mayor Kuhn opened the public hearing on Plans, Specifications, Proposed Form of
Contract and Estimate of Cost for the N. 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement project. Lenny Larsen,
ISG Engineer commented that pending references, they would have a recommendation for the Council
at the March 10th meeting. Motion by Rigler; second by Echer to close the public hearing. All ayes.
Motion carried. Public Hearing closed at 6:14 p.m.
2. Motion by Mulder; second by Rigler to approve Resolution No. 26-015 RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FO
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Budget Workshop
City council to discuss four scenarios for police levy increase
The Huxley City Council will hold a budget workshop to review four proposed scenarios for the 2026-2027 tax levy, ranging from a slight decrease to a 9.46% increase, to fund a potential new police officer position.
- Four proposed levy scenarios for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Scenario 1: Levy decrease of 0.0069%
- Scenario 4: Levy increase of 9.4641%
- Analysis of police officer staffing levels compared to similar cities
- Discussion on using employee benefits levy for general fund wages
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✓ Decided: Council kept tax levy unchanged and tasked staff with budget analysis
The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It decided to keep the tax levy at the prior year’s level while reviewing budget line items for possible cuts to fund an additional police position. Staff were directed to compile tax‑levy data from comparable cities and to create a graph of departmental budget versus actual expenditures. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Kept tax levy unchanged (consensus)
- Directed staff to prepare tax‑levy comparison for surrounding cities
- Requested graph of budget vs. actual expenditures per department
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. BUDGET WORKSHOP
a. Tax Levy
b. Other
4. ADJOURNMENT
For more information on this and other agenda items, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 515-597-2561 or visit the
Clerk’s Office, City Administration Building at 515 N. Main Ave. Council agendas are available to the public at
www.huxleyiowa.org or at the City Clerk’s Office on Monday morning preceding Tuesday’s council meeting. Council
meetings are live streamed and available for viewing on YouTube.
Increase/decrease
SCENARIO 1 over prior year
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Levy $ 11.68114
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Levy $ 11.68087
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Levy $ 11.68006 -0.0069%|
Increase/decrease
SCENARIO 2 over prior year
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Levy $ 11.68114
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Levy $ 11.68087
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Levy $ 12.22856 4.6888%
Increase/decrease
SCENARIO 3 over prior year
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Levy $ 11.68114
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Levy $ 11.68087
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Levy $ 12.58776 7.7639%|
SCENARIO 4
Increase/decrease
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Levy $ 11.68114 over prior year
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Levy $ 11.68087
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Levy $ 12.78636 9.4641%
SCENARIO 1:
¢ No additional position-staff levels remain as they are
e General Fund budget is a zero budget
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSESSION MINUTES
Tuesday, February January 13, 2026
These minutes are as recorded by the City Clerk and are subject to City Council approval at the next regular
council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a workshop on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Echer, Roberts, Rigler. Absent: Mulder.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Nate Albaugh- Police
Chief.
AGENDA: Motion by Rigler; second by Murphy to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Council discussed raising the tax levy, with members pointing out that it has not been raised in several years.
Council discussed the need for an additional position with Police Chief Albaugh. Consensus of the council
was to keep the levy the same as the prior year and review all line items in the budget to determine if
enough expenses could be cut to afford an additional police position.
Council also directed staff to prepare and present information regarding tax levies in surrounding
communities as well as cities of similar size. They also requested a graph of budget and actual expenditures
for the last few years per department. Clerk Barrick advised that budget books would be ready the next day.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Roberts; second by Echer to adj
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Council to consider rezoning a property from agricultural to planned‑unit development
The Huxley City Council will vote on a rezoning ordinance that changes a parcel owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from Agricultural Holding District (A‑1) to Planned Unit Development (R‑5). Additional business includes amendments to speed‑regulation code, an engineering contract for South 560 Avenue improvements, an application for state economic‑development assistance, and a solid‑waste reclamation agreement with the City of Ames. Routine items such as minutes, bill payments and a liquor license for Maverick are on the consent agenda.
- Ordinance 556: Rezone property at 210 & 560 Ave from A‑1 to R‑5
- Ordinance 559: Amend Chapter 63 Speed Regulations
- Resolution 26‑012: Engineering agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for South 560 Avenue infrastructure improvements
- Resolution 26‑013: Application for Economic Development Assistance Program grant funds
- Resolution 26‑014: Solid waste reclamation, recycling and disposal agreement with City of Ames
zoningtransportationinfrastructureeconomic-developmentsolid-waste
✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of Brendeland property from agricultural to planned unit development
The council approved a rezoning change for property owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell, moving it from the A-1 Agricultural Holding District to the R-5 Planned Unit Development District. It also moved forward Ordinance 559 on speed regulations through all three readings, and adopted several resolutions for engineering services, economic‑development grants, and a solid‑waste agreement with Ames. The council gave the park department authority to purchase a shade structure using park funds.
- Approved rezoning of Brendeland property from A-1 to R-5 (ayes: Roberts, Rigler, Murphy, Echer; nays: none)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 559 (Speed Regulations) (ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts; nays: none)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 559 (ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Rigler, Echer; nays: none)
- Approved third reading of Ordinance 559 (ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts; nays: none)
- Approved Resolution 26-012 Engineering Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Rigler, Echer; nays: none)
- Approved Resolution 26-013 Application for Economic Development Assistance Grant (ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts; nays: none)
- Approved Resolution 26-014 Agreement with City of Ames for solid waste reclamation, recycling and disposal (ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Rigler; nays: none)
- Authorized purchase of a shade structure using park operational funds (Council agreed to proceed)
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HUXLEY
——"WEART OF THE PRAIRIE —
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4. CONSENT AGENDA - These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one Roll Call Vote
without separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered
separately.
a.
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Approve Minutes from January 27" Regular Council Meeting and February 4" Special Council
Meeting
Approve Payment of Bills
Approve Liquor License for Maverick
Approve Resolution No. 26-010 Resolution Approving Story County Dispatching Services Contract
Approve Resolution No. 26-011 Resolution to Approve Proposal for Engineering Services with Bolton
& Menk, Inc. for the Design of a 10’ Bike Path Along Highway 69 Extending South from Campus Dr.
to the Anthem Development
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
Approve Ordinance 556 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Huxley, lowa, by
Rezoning Property Owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from A-1
{Agricultural Holding District) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development District) 2°? Reading with the option
to waive the 3 Reading
Approve Ordinance 559 An Ordinance Amending the City Code of Huxley, lowa, by Amending
Chapter (63) Speed Regulations 1* Reading with the option to waive the 2" and 3 Readings
Approve Resolution No. 26-012 Resol
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
These minutes are as recorded by the City Clerk and are subject to City Council approval at the next regular
council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Echer, Roberts, Rigler. Absent: Mulder.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Nate Albaugh- Police
Chief, Travis Woodbeck- Fire Chief, Cathy VanMaanen – Library Director, A.J. Strumpfer, Wastewater
Superintendent, Heather Denger-Park & Rec Director.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Motion by Echer; second by Roberts to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Scott Brendeland, Jessica Soash, Cindy Drummond, and Patrick O’Conner, all residing in the 500 block of N.
2nd Avenue, were present to voice their disagreement with installing sidewalks in that area as a part of an
upcoming street project.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve Minutes from January 27th Regular City Council meeting and February 4th Special City
Council Meeting
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve Liquor License for Maverik
d. Approve Resolution No. 26-010 Resolution Approving Story County Dispatching Services Contract
e. Approve Resolution No.
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
City Council to vote on a liquor license for Flight Bar & Grill
The council will consider approving a liquor license application for Flight Bar & Grill. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Approve liquor license for Flight Bar & Grill
liquor-licensebusinesscouncilpermits
✓ Decided: Council approves liquor license for Flight Bar & Grille
The Huxley City Council approved its agenda unanimously. It then approved a liquor license for Flight Bar & Grille with three votes in favor and none against. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved agenda as presented (3 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved Liquor License for Flight Bar & Grille (3 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adjourned meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2:00pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE FLIGHT BAR & GRILL
4. ADJOURNMENT
For more information on this and other agenda items, please call the City Clerk's Office at 515-597-2561 or visit
the Clerk's Office, City Administration Building at 515 N. Main Ave. Council agendas are available to the public at
www.huxleyiowa.org or at the City Clerk's Office on Monday morning preceding Tuesday's council meeting.
Council meetings are live streamed and available for viewing on YouTube.
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
These minutes are as recorded by the City Clerk and are subject to City Council approval at the next regular
council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn (via phone) called the meeting to order at
2:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Roberts (via phone), Rigler. Absent: Mulder and Echer.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Barb Barrick - City Clerk
AGENDA: Motion by Rigler; second by Murphy to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE FLIGHT BAR & GRILLE
Motion by Murphy; second by Rigler to approve Liquor License for Flight Bar & Grille. Ayes: Murphy, Rigler,
Roberts. Nays: None. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Rigler; second by Murphy to adjourn meeting at 2:04 p.m. All ayes. Motion
carried.
___________________________________
Attest: David Kuhn, Mayor
_____________________________________
Barbara Barrick, City Clerk
Tue Jan 27, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Huxley Council to hold public hearing on rezoning for cold storage facility
The City Council will consider rezoning property at the corner of 210 and 560th from agricultural to a planned unit development district. The body is also reviewing several city ordinances regarding speed, parking, and stop signs, as well as various municipal project payments.
- Public hearing for rezoning property at the corner of 210 and 560th to R-5 for a cold storage facility
- Payment of Economic Development Business Support Program funds to Finski’s LLC
- Approval of compensation study and plan proposal with Hinson Consulting, LLC
- Notice to bidders for the 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
- Ordinances amending speed regulations, stop/yield requirements, and no parking zones
zoningeconomic-developmentroadspublic-worksordinances
✓ Decided: Council approved multiple ordinance readings and key resolutions
The Huxley City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for property at 210 & 560th. It then completed first, second, and third readings of Ordinances 556, 557, and 558, amending speed, stop‑or‑yield, and no‑parking rules. Several resolutions, including a SCADA system upgrade and an economic‑development payment, were also adopted.
- Approved first reading of rezoning Ordinance 556 (210 & 560th property) – Ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts, Mulder; Nays: none
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 556 (speed regulations) – Ayes: Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer, Roberts; Nays: none
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 556 (speed regulations) – Ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler; Nays: none
- Approved third reading of Ordinance 556 (speed regulations) – Ayes: Rigler, Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder; Nays: none
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 557 (stop or yield required) – Ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer; Nays: none
- Approved third reading of Ordinance 557 – Ayes: Rigler, Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder; Nays: none
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 558 (no parking zones) – Ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer; Nays: none
- Approved third reading of Ordinance 558 – Ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler; Nays: none
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HUXLEY
HEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:00pm
City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALLTO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
2. APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
4, PUBLIC HEARING
a. Hearing to Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Huxley, lowa, Chapter
165 to Allow a Rezoning of Property at the Corner of 210 and 560"" Owned by Merle Dean
Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from A-1 (Agricultural Holding District) to R-S
(Planned Unit Development District)
1. Approve Ordinance 556 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of
Huxley, lowa, By Rezoning Property Owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis
Brendeland and Megan Russell from A-1 (Agricultural Holding District) to R-5
(Planned Unit Development District) 1 Reading
5. CONSENT AGENDA- These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
a. Approve Minutes from January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve Treasurers Report for December
d. Approve Liquor License for Dollar General
e. Approve Resolution No. 26-005 Approving Payment Application No. 3 for the Huxley Public Works
Facility Project
Approve Resolution No. 26-006 Street Light Resolution
g. Approve Resolution No. 26-007 Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Local Option
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
These minutes are as recorded by the City Clerk and are subject to City Council approval at the next regular
council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Echer, Roberts, Mulder, Rigler. Absent: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Nate Albaugh- Police
Chief, Travis Woodbeck- Fire Chief, Jeff Peterson- Public Works Director, Cathy VanMaanen – Library
Director, A.J. Strumpfer, Wastewater Superintendent.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Motion by Mulder; second by Rigler to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Travis Tolliver, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, gave an overview of recent activities in Huxley and
outlined upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. Mayor Kuhn opened the public hearing to Consider Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
the City of Huxley, Iowa, Chapter 165 to Allow a Rezoning of Property at the Corner of 210 and
560th Owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from A-1
(Agricultural Holding District) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development District) at 6:05 p.m.
Cory Larson, 16575 NE 22nd Street presented his o
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Huxley Council to consider rezoning and preliminary plat for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates
The City Council will decide on a preliminary plat for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates and a volunteer reception center for emergency response. Members will also set a public hearing for a rezoning request at the SE corner of 210 and 560. Work sessions are scheduled to discuss Larson Field and lighting at the US Hwy 69 roundabout.
- Rezoning of property at SE corner of 210 and 560 from A-1 to R-5
- Preliminary Plat for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates
- Liquor licenses for Casa Azteca, Finski’s, and Casey’s
- Resolution No. 26-001 Street Light Resolution
- Payment of bills totaling $400,584.44
zoningland-useemergency-responseliquor-licensesinfrastructure
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HUXLEY
HEART OF THE PRAIRIE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 6:00pm
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: ROLL CALL
APPROVE AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AMENDED
PUBLIC COMMENT (5 Minute Time Limit)
CONSENT AGENDA - These are routine business items and will be acted upon by one roll call vote without
separate discussion unless a council member requests an item to be removed or considered separately.
a. Approve Minutes from December 16th Regular Council Meeting
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve the CIRTPA Policy and TTC Primary and Alternate Committee Members
d. Approve Liquor License for Casa Azteca
e. Approve Liquor License for Finski’s
f. Approve Liquor License Casey’s (change in ownership)
g. Approve Re-Appointment of Shelby Ebel and Gordy Mosher to Planning & Zoning Board
h. Approve Appointment of Uriah Hansen to Planning & Zoning Board
i. Approve Resolution No. 26-001 Street Light Resolution
j. Approve Resolution No. 26-002 A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance
Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Huxley, lowa, Chapter 165, to Allow a Rezoning of
Property at the SE Corner of 210 and 560" Owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and
Megan Russell from A-1 (Agricultural Holding District) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development District)
BUSINESS ITEMS
a. Approve Resolution No. 26-003 Approving Volunteer Reception Center for Emergency Response
b. Approve Resolution No
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HUXLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
These minutes are as recorded by the City Clerk and are subject to City Council approval at the next regular
council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING: The Huxley City Council held a meeting on the above date pursuant to rules of the
council, notice posted at City Hall and to the website. Mayor Kuhn called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL: Murphy, Echer, Roberts, Mulder, Rigler. Absent: None.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: David Haugland- City Administrator, Barb Barrick - City Clerk, Nate Albaugh- Police
Chief, Travis Woodbeck- Fire Chief, Jeff Peterson- Public Works Director, Heather Denger-Park and Rec
Director.
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Erin Clanton, and City Engineer Forrest Aldrich.
AGENDA: Motion by Mulder; second by Echer to approve agenda as presented. All ayes. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve Minutes from December 16
th City Council meeting
b. Approve Payment of Bills
c. Approve CIRTPA Policy and TTX Primary and Alternate Committee Members
d. Approve Liquor License for Casa Azteca
e. Approve Liquor License for Finski’s
f. Approve Liquor License Casey’s (change in ownership)
g. Approve Re-Appointment of Shelby Ebel and Gordy Mosher to Planning & Zoning Board
h. Approve Appointment of Uriah Hansen to Planning & Zonin Board
i. Approve Resolution No. 26-001 Street Light Resolution
j. Approve Resolution No. No. 26-002 A Resolution Setting a Public
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