Sheldon public meetings in 2022

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding a contract for the 7th Ave Storm Sewer improvements, approve plans and set a bid opening for the Airport Runway rehabilitation, and consider a resolution approving a new personnel manual. The council will also discuss the Emergency Services Task Force report and introduce preliminary discussions on Local Option Sales Tax and Urban Renewal/TIF budgets for FY23-24.

• Public hearing and contract award for 7th Ave Storm Sewer improvements
• Approve plans and specs for Airport Runway rehabilitation; set bid opening and public hearing
• Resolution approving new personnel manual
• Pay estimates totaling $935,585.69 and a deduct change order for water system improvements
• Consent agenda includes liquor license renewal for Brady's Pub and Hy-Vee beer permit amendment

The council awarded a $159,094.12 contract to Hulstein Excavating for the 7th Avenue storm sewer improvement project, approved a new personnel manual, and set a bid opening and public hearing for the airport runway rehabilitation project. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved a consent agenda including liquor license renewals, a new recreation director, and an ambulance affiliation agreement with Osceola County.

• Awarded $159,094.12 contract to Hulstein Excavating for 7th Ave storm sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved new personnel manual (unanimous)
• Set bid opening Jan 24, 2023 and public hearing Mar 1, 2023 for airport runway rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Hy-Vee beer permit, Brady's Pub liquor license, new recreation director Trevor Cast, ambulance affiliation with Osceola County, purchase of 421 3rd Ave, and sewer pay estimate #8 ($78,146.62) (unanimous)
• Approved deduct change order (-$12,278.30) and two pay estimates ($471,941.51 and $463,644.18) for water system improvements (unanimous)
• Confirmed Scott Meinecke as 1st Assistant Fire Chief and Chuck Ball as 2nd Assistant Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Heard emergency services task force report; group is in 'hibernation' with no action taken

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2022, covering appointments, consent agenda items, and new business. Key actions include appointing Brad Hindt as Fire Chief, promoting two police officers to sergeant, approving engineering services for 2023 street patching, and accepting a $1,140 volunteer fire assistance grant. The council will also receive the FY21-22 audit presentation and approve the final pay estimate for Crossroads Business Park Phase II.

• Resolution appointing Brad Hindt as Fire Chief
• Resolution authorizing promotion of Police Officer Greg Jacobsma to Sergeant
• Resolution authorizing promotion of Police Officer Eric Meinecke to Sergeant
• Resolution approving engineering services for 2023 street patching at E 6th St/23rd Ave and E 6th St/26th Ave
• Approve pay estimate #8 (final) for Crossroads Business Park Phase II in the amount of $59,953.36

The Sheldon City Council approved a clean audit for FY21-22, appointed Brad Hindt as Fire Chief, and promoted two police officers to sergeant. The council also approved engineering services for 2023 street patching at E 6th St/23rd Ave and E 6th St/26th Ave, and authorized a final pay estimate of $59,953.36 for Crossroads Business Park Phase II. The consent agenda included acceptance of a resignation from the Trails Committee and renewal of a beer and wine permit for Italian Cowboy.

• Approved Resolution R22-3846 appointing Brad Hindt as Fire Chief (3-0 vote).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, reappointments, and multiple resolutions.
• Approved Resolution R22-3847 for engineering services for 2023 street patching at E 6th St/23rd Ave and E 6th St/26th Ave.
• Approved Resolution R22-3849 promoting Police Officer Greg Jacobsma to Sergeant.
• Approved Resolution R22-3850 promoting Police Officer Eric Meinecke to Sergeant.
• Approved Resolution R22-3852 accepting a Volunteer Fire assistance grant agreement ($1,140).
• Approved pay estimate #8 (final) of $59,953.36 for Crossroads Business Park Phase II to Cleveringa Excavating.
• Approved the capital improvement plans for the city.

Emergency Services Task Force

The Sheldon Emergency Services Task Force will meet to review and provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the city's emergency services. The agenda includes a progress report from task force leadership and supporting information on fire, ambulance, and police services, including budgets, agreements, and rates. This is a working meeting to discuss findings and recommendations.

• Progress report & recommendation from Task Force leadership - Stan Vander Plaats & Krysten Haan
• Review of 5 & 15yr Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs)
• Review of FY22-23 Budget presentations and adopted budget
• Fire/EMA ordinance and rural fire funding resolution
• Fire and ambulance agreements with Carroll, Grant, Floyd, and Lynn Townships, plus Boyden and Sanborn ambulance affiliations

The task force unanimously approved its final recommendation letter to the City Council, which includes discussion of funding challenges, the need for a new SCAT building requiring $60,000+ per year, and improved interdepartmental cooperation. No binding decisions were made; the report is advisory only.

• Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted final recommendation report to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will consider approving plans and specifications for the 7th Ave storm sewer improvement project, setting a bid opening and public hearing. They will also vote on a change order and final pay estimate for the Downtown Alleys & Parking project, and discuss the Fire Chief position. The meeting includes routine consent items such as minutes, claims, and a liquor license renewal.

• Approve plans & specs for 7th Ave Storm Sewer improvements; set bid opening and public hearing
• Approve change order #4 for $80.00 and final pay estimate #4 for $36,834.65 for Downtown Alleys & Parking
• Accept resignations from Jake Kerr (Recreation Director) and Shane Nellis (Police Officer)
• Approve liquor license renewal for Crossroads Travel Plaza
• Approve Urban Renewal Report for FY 2021-2022

The council approved plans and specifications for the 7th Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements project, with a bid opening set for December 15 and a public hearing and award scheduled for December 21. They also approved a final change order and payment for the downtown alleys and parking lots project, and discussed the appointment of Brad Hindt as Fire Chief, scheduling a vote for December 7. The consent agenda was approved, including acceptance of resignations, a liquor license renewal, and the urban renewal report.

• Approved Resolution R22-3845 for 7th Ave Storm Sewer Improvements plans and specs (unanimous)
• Approved change order #4 ($80) and final pay estimate #4 ($36,834.65) for downtown alleys and parking lots (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including resignations of Jake Kerr and Shane Nellis, liquor license renewal for Crossroads Travel Plaza, and Resolution R22-3844 for urban renewal report (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Fire Chief to December 7 meeting; motion carried 3-0-1 (Barahona abstained, Hindt recused)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes hiring a police officer, accepting a $28,461.95 federal grant, and approving the annual financial report. They will also consider new business items on ambulance affiliation with Sanborn and joining a regional Special Response Team. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Resolution approving hiring of Trent Morton as full-time Police Officer
• Resolution approving US Dept of Justice grant award of $28,461.95 to Police Dept
• Resolution establishing 911 Ambulance service charges
• Accept retirement notice from Fire Chief Dennis Kruger effective November 30, 2022
• Resolution approving ambulance affiliation agreement with Sanborn's Ambulance Team

The Sheldon City Council approved several resolutions, including an ambulance affiliation agreement with Sanborn's Ambulance Team and the Police Department's membership in a regional Special Response Team. The consent agenda, which included hiring a new police officer, adopting the annual financial report, and accepting the fire chief's retirement, was also approved with one abstention.

• Approved consent agenda including hiring Trent Morton as full-time police officer, adopting FY 2021-2022 annual financial report, and accepting Fire Chief Dennis Kruger's retirement (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution R22-3842 for ambulance affiliation agreement with Sanborn's Ambulance Team (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3843 for Police Department membership in regional Special Response Team (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3837 formalizing Hotel/Motel tax distribution (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R22-3839 adopting O'Brien County Transportation Agreement and Contingency Plan (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R22-3841 establishing 911 ambulance service charges to Sanborn (consent agenda)
• Approved beer permit renewal for HyVee Fast & Fresh (consent agenda)
• Approved liquor license renewal for HyVee Store (consent agenda)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss the Hwy 18/34th Ave traffic signal and intersection improvements, following a bid opening on October 13. They will also consider approving the closeout of the 16th Street project, receive a report on insurance review, and act on several consent agenda items including grant agreements and pay estimates.

• Public hearing and discussion on Hwy 18/34th Ave traffic signal and intersection improvements
• Resolution approving FY23 Federal State grant agreement for Airport fuel system improvements - Phase 2
• Approve pay estimate #7 for collection system improvements in the amount of $109,207.25
• Approve pay estimate #5 (final) for Rainbow Drive in the amount of $37,520.58
• Resolution authorizing no parking sign between 101 & 201 34th Ave, east side

The Sheldon City Council awarded a $757,051.23 contract to Hulstein Excavating for a traffic signal and intersection improvement project at Highway 18 and 34th Avenue/Runger Avenue. The council also approved the closeout of the 16th Street project, a state grant for airport fuel system improvements, and affirmed Perspective Insurance as the city's agent of record for ICAP and IMWCA. All votes were unanimous with four members present.

• Awarded $757,051.23 traffic light contract to Hulstein Excavating (4-0)
• Approved closeout of 16th Street project with $92,518 final reimbursement from IA DOT (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R22-3833 for FY23 federal state grant agreement for airport fuel system improvements (4-0)
• Approved pay estimate #7 for $109,207.25 to Bainbridge Construction for collection system improvements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R22-3834 authorizing no parking sign on 34th Ave east side (4-0)
• Approved pay estimate #5 for $37,520.58 to Cleveringa Excavating for Rainbow Drive project (4-0)
• Affirmed Perspective Insurance as agent of record for ICAP and IMWCA (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and financial reports (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial meeting to consider four requests: three variances and one special exception. The board will also approve minutes from its August 31, 2022 meeting. Decisions can be appealed to court but not to the City Council.

• Variance for two canopies (front setback) at 200 N 18th Ave - Village Northwest Unlimited (Light Industrial zoning)
• Variance for garage expansion (front setback) and fence (height) at 806 Washington Ave - Nathan & Kristi Punt (Residential Multiple zoning)
• Variance for accessory shed in front yard at 305 Washington Ave - Hugh & Valerye Ehlers (Residential Single zoning)
• Special Exception for Warehouse at 109 North C Street - NOYB, LLC (Arterial Commercial zoning)

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment approved all four requests on the agenda: a front-yard variance for two canopies at Village Northwest Unlimited, a garage expansion and fence height variance at 806 Washington Ave, an accessory shed at 305 Washington Ave with a fence completion deadline, and a special exception for a warehouse at 109 N C Street. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the minutes from August 31, 2022.

• Approved front-yard variance for two canopies at 200 N 18th Ave (Village Northwest Unlimited) (5-0)
• Approved garage expansion and fence height variance at 806 Washington Ave (Nathan & Kristi Punt) (5-0)
• Approved accessory shed at 305 Washington Ave (Hugh & Valerye Ehlers) with fence completion by Dec 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved special exception for warehouse at 109 N C Street (NOYB, LLC) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 31, 2022 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and consider awarding contracts for water system improvements on 16th St/Country Club Rd, including a pipeline and an elevated tank. The council will also take up a second reading of a fireworks ordinance amendment and consider a TIF application for Family Dollar at 909 Park St, which the applicant has requested to table. Several consent agenda items include payments for downtown projects and a liquor license renewal.

• Public hearings and contract awards for water system improvements (16th St/Country Club Rd)
• 2nd reading of ordinance amending fireworks code
• TIF application for Family Dollar - CBC DT, LLC at 909 Park St (requested tabling)
• Pay estimate #3 for $377,499.03 and change order #3 for $20,201.30 for Downtown alleys & parking project
• Pay estimate #3 for $29,202.05 and change order #3 for $38,801 for Downtown HMA project

The council awarded a $1,996,900 contract to Maguire Iron for a pedestal-style elevated water tank and a $564,315.50 contract to Hulstein Excavating for a pipeline project on 16th Street. Both bids were approved unanimously. The council also approved the second reading of an ordinance amending fireworks regulations and waived the third reading. A TIF application for Family Dollar was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Awarded $1,996,900 elevated tank contract to Maguire Iron (unanimous)
• Awarded $564,315.50 pipeline contract to Hulstein Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of fireworks ordinance and waived third reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including DGR Engineering amendment, AGP railroad closure, RUT report, pay estimates for downtown projects, SCAT applicants, and liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Noted Family Dollar TIF application withdrawn; no action taken

Emergency Services Task Force

The Sheldon Emergency Services Task Force is meeting to identify and discuss goals for the city's emergency services, including police, ambulance, fire, and EMA. The meeting will focus on compiling a list of goals without going into depth until the list is more complete. Department reports and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Proposed Special Response team membership for police
• SCAT ambulance scope, funding, transfer revenues, rates, staffing, and space
• Fire equipment, staffing, and space
• EMA coordination and process review
• Public comment

The task force met to discuss reports from police, fire, ambulance, and EMA. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only. Topics included a new fire truck, police equipment, and facility space needs.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting (motion by Ruden, seconded by Sachen)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public forum, consent agenda, and several new business items. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance amending fireworks regulations and a public hearing on the proposed Bethel site redevelopment, which involves a major subdivision and a development agreement. The development agreement hearing is recommended to be postponed by the City Attorney.

• First reading of ordinance amending fireworks code
• Public hearing on Bethel site redevelopment (major subdivision) north of 7th St between 6th & 7th Ave
• Contract for Development and Minimum Assessment Agreement for Bethel site (hearing postponed per City Attorney)
• Resolution approving $100,000 grant agreement with Iowa DNR for Crossroads Trail project
• Approve parade route for Sheldon High School homecoming on Sept 30

The council approved the preliminary and final plats for the Bethel Crossing Townhomes subdivision, a 14-unit project on the former Bethel Church site. A public hearing on the contract for development and minimum assessment was postponed because documents were not ready. The council also approved the first reading of an amended fireworks ordinance and entered closed session to discuss potential real estate purchase, taking no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including parade route for Sheldon High School homecoming and $100,000 DNR grant for Crossroads Trail (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending fireworks code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3828 approving preliminary and final plats for Bethel Crossing Townhomes subdivision (unanimous)
• Postponed public hearing on Bethel site contract for development and minimum assessment agreement
• Entered closed session to discuss potential real estate purchase (unanimous); no action taken

Emergency Services Task Force

The Sheldon Emergency Services Task Force is meeting to hear reports from the EMA, Fire, Police, and Ambulance departments, select leadership, and begin discussing goals. The committee will provide recommendations to the City Council, but operates informally without formal votes.

• Reports from EMA, Fire, Police, and SCAT
• Select Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of goals
• Public comment period
• Review of fire agreements and SCAT rates

The Emergency Services Task Force met for introductions, department reports, and leadership selection. Stan Vander Plaats was selected as chair and Krysten Haan as vice chair by consensus. The meeting adjourned early due to an emergency call, with no formal votes or decisions taken.

• Selected Stan Vander Plaats as chair by consensus
• Selected Krysten Haan as vice chair by consensus
• Heard reports from EMA, Fire, and SCAT; Police report deferred
• Discussed goals including recruitment, essential service designation, and regional collaboration

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council approved a consent agenda including $3.5 million in general obligation capital loan notes, multiple pay estimates for downtown alleys, HMA project, Rainbow Drive, collection system improvements, and Crossroads North Phase II. They also approved a TIF application for Family Dollar, set public hearings for Bethel site redevelopment, and approved plans for a traffic signal at Highway 18 and 34th Avenue.

• Approved $3,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #2 for downtown alleys at $199,809.70 and change order #2 (net $0) to Beck Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #2 for downtown HMA project at $264,585.78 and change order #2 for 6 extra days to Blacktop Services (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #4 for Rainbow Drive at $90,992.88 and change order #1 for $3,420.48 to Cleveringa Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #6 for collection system improvements at $60,572.00 to Bainbridge (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimate #7 for Crossroads North Phase II at $226,218.56 to Cleveringa Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved TIF Application for Family Dollar at 909 Park St, subject to future minimum assessment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved plans and specs for traffic signal at Highway 18 and 34th Avenue/Runger Avenue, set bid opening for October 13, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment will consider four variance requests, including a large redevelopment at the former Bethel Church site requiring multiple zoning variances, a sign size variance for Children's World, a deck/fence variance, and parking/setback variances for a property at 909 Park St. The board is a quasi-judicial body; its decisions can be appealed to court but not to the City Council.

• Variance for deck/fence at 312 W 10th St (Heavy Industrial zoning) for Jennifer Sundstrom
• Variance for replacement sign at 1221 E 6th St (Children's World): proposed 120" x 40" vs. 36" x 36" code limit
• Multiple variances for former Bethel Church Site (CAP, LLC) including setbacks, lot sizes (e.g., Lot 2 at 2,763 sf vs. 10,000 sf required), and lot widths
• Parking variance at 909 Park St (CBC DT, LLC) to allow 26 spaces instead of 35, plus 6' rear setback instead of 25'
• Approve minutes of May 16, 2022

The Board of Adjustment approved a series of variances for the redevelopment of the former Bethel Church site into 14 lots with multi-family units, including reduced setbacks and lot sizes, over one dissenting vote. It also approved a deck variance at 312 W 10th St, a sign size variance for Children's World, and variances for a Family Dollar at 909 Park St. All decisions were made as recorded, with no items denied or tabled.

• Approved deck variance for 5-foot encroachment at 312 W 10th St (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved sign variance for 120" x 40" sign at 1221 E 6th St (7-0)
• Approved 7 variances for Bethel Church redevelopment including reduced setbacks and lot sizes (6-1)
• Approved variances for 26 parking spaces and 6-foot rear setback at 909 Park St (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Sheldon Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the preliminary and final zero-foot lot line subdivision plats for a 1.7-acre parcel on the former Bethel Church property, located on the north side of 7th St between 6th Ave and 7th Ave. The project by CAP, LLC would create 14 lots and a common area with two four-plex units and one six-plex unit, plus a private street. The vote was 8-1, with Commissioner Wagner dissenting. The decision is contingent on City Council approval, and related variances will be considered by the Board of Adjustment on August 31.

• Major subdivision of 1.7-acre parcel into 14 lots and common area, Residential Multiple (RM) zoning
• Preliminary and Final Plat approved for zero-foot lot line subdivision
• Project includes two four-plex units and one six-plex unit with a 26-foot private street
• Vote: 8-1 (Wagner nay)
• Contingent on City Council approval; variances to be heard by Board of Adjustment on Aug 31

The commission considered a major subdivision of a 1.7-acre parcel for redevelopment of the former Bethel Church site by CAP, LLC. The preliminary and final plat divides the property into 14 lots and common area in Residential Multiple zoning. The minutes do not record a vote or final decision; the item was considered but the outcome is not stated in the provided text.

• Approved minutes of March 30, 2022 (unanimous, no roll call recorded)
• Considered major subdivision of 1.7-acre parcel into 14 lots & common area for CAP, LLC (no vote or decision recorded in minutes)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will consider a $3.5 million general obligation capital loan, approve plans for 2022 water system improvements, and hear a presentation on redeveloping the former Bethel Church site. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, claims, liquor license renewals, a police vehicle purchase, and a change order for Crossroads North Phase II.

• Resolution to accept proposal for $3,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022
• Approve plans and specs for 2022 Water System Improvements (Schedule 1 pipeline, Schedule 2 elevated tank); set bid openings for Sept 29 and public hearings for Oct 5
• Presentation on redevelopment of former Bethel Church site (north of 7th St between 6th & 7th Ave)
• Liquor license renewal and temporary license for Langer's Bar & Grill (Sept 3, 2022)
• Authorize purchase of police vehicle; approve change order #1 for Crossroads North Phase II

The council approved $3.5 million in general obligation capital loan notes, plans and specs for the 2022 Water System Improvements (including a 500,000-gallon elevated tank and 6,800 feet of pipe), and authorized moving forward with redevelopment of the former Bethel Church site into 14 townhomes. A temporary liquor license for Langer's Bar & Grill on September 3 was approved 4-1. The council also directed the city manager to draft a fireworks ordinance with shorter allowed periods.

• Approved $3.5M General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved plans and specs for 2022 Water System Improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized moving forward with redevelopment of former Bethel Church site into 14 townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Langer's Bar & Grill on September 3, 2022 (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, FY21-22 transfers, liquor license renewal, change order #1 for Crossroads North Phase II ($937.50), police vehicle purchase, snow trackers route, and P&Z appointment (unanimous)
• Directed city manager to draft fireworks ordinance with shorter allowed periods (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Recreation Trail project, approve $3.5 million in general obligation capital loan notes, and act on several consent agenda items including liquor license renewals, pay estimates for construction projects, and a new police officer hire. The council will also discuss a $200,000 grant for a traffic signal at Hwy 18/34th Avenue and receive a water tower design update.

• Award contract for Recreation Trail project (bid opened Aug 2)
• $3,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022
• Pay estimate #3 for Rainbow Drive: $204,803.37
• Pay estimate #6 for Crossroads North Phase II: $80,038.48
• Hire Greg Jacobsma as full-time Police Officer

The Sheldon City Council approved the consent agenda, including $3.5M in general obligation capital loan notes, and awarded the Crossroads Trail contract to Cory Jurgens Construction for $384,618.45. They also approved a $200,000 Iowa DOT grant for a traffic signal at 34th Avenue and Highway 18, and approved a water tower design with black and orange trim. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including $3.5M GO capital loan notes (unanimous)
• Awarded Crossroads Trail contract to Cory Jurgens Construction for $384,618.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Iowa DOT U-STEP agreement for $200,000 toward traffic signal at 34th Ave/Hwy 18 (unanimous)
• Approved water tower design with black/orange trim and lighting (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Greg Jacobsma as full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Approved stop signs at 7th St/5th Ave and affirmed no parking signs at 11th St/5th Ave (unanimous)
• Accepted Tom Fuoss' resignation from P&Z Commission (unanimous)
• Approved pay estimates totaling $417,403.52 for various projects (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to authorize up to $3.5 million in general obligation capital loan notes for the East Side Water Tower and up to $2.4 million for Western Avenue improvements. The council will also vote on a zoning administration and code enforcement agreement with Planning Solutions, LLC, and the purchase of real estate from Mark and Karen Wagner. Consent agenda items include an engineering agreement for 7th Ave storm services improvements and acceptance of Police Sergeant Todd Wood's retirement.

• Public hearing and resolution for $3,500,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for East Side Water Tower
• Public hearing and resolution for $2,400,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for Western Ave
• Resolution approving zoning administration and code enforcement agreement with Planning Solutions, LLC (Steve Hallgren)
• Resolution approving purchase of real estate owned by Mark and Karen Wagner, including urban renewal cost advancement
• Consent agenda: engineering agreement for 7th Ave storm services improvements; retirement of Police Sergeant Todd Wood effective Sept 30, 2022

The Sheldon City Council approved a zoning administration and code enforcement agreement with Planning Solutions, LLC, and approved the purchase of real estate from Mark and Karen Wagner. It also authorized up to $3.5 million in general obligation capital loan notes for the East Side Water Tower and up to $2.4 million for Western Ave. improvements, with design to proceed now and notes likely issued in FY24-25. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, engineering agreement for 7th Ave storm services, and retirement notice for Sgt. Todd Wood (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3808: Zoning administration and code enforcement agreement with Planning Solutions, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3809: Purchase of real estate owned by Mark and Karen Wagner (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3810: Advancement of costs for urban renewal project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3811: Issuance of up to $3,500,000 GO capital loan notes for East Side Water Tower (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3812: Issuance of up to $2,400,000 GO capital loan notes for Western Ave. improvements (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will consider consent items including appointments, street closures, and pay estimates, and will discuss new garbage contracts and a recreation trail project. They will also set public hearing dates for financing the East Side Water Tower and Western Ave projects, and address the July 5 storm with a disaster declaration and emergency funds.

• Set hearing for $2,400,000 GO Capital Loan Notes for East Side Water Tower
• Set hearing for $3,500,000 GO Capital Loan Notes for Western Ave
• Approve pay estimate #2 for Rainbow Drive Reconstruction ($315,387.73)
• Approve pay estimate #3 for Airport fuel farm ($3,758.94 to Acterra Group)
• Discuss 5-year garbage contracts with De Kruif Sanitation and Schwarz Sanitary Services

The Sheldon City Council approved new solid waste agreements with De Kruif Disposal and Schwarz Sanitary Service, set residential garbage rates, and scheduled removal of the downtown recycling container by January 2024. It also set public hearings for July 20 on financing for the East Side Water Tower ($3.5M) and Western Avenue ($2.4M), and approved storm damage fund releases after the July 5 storm. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved solid waste agreement with De Kruif Disposal (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste agreement with Schwarz Sanitary Service, subject to signing (unanimous)
• Set residential garbage rates (unanimous)
• Set removal of downtown recycle container by week of Jan 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Set July 20 hearing for $2.4M GO bonds for Western Ave (unanimous)
• Set July 20 hearing for $3.5M GO bonds for East Side Water Tower (unanimous)
• Released $10,000 from LOST and $15,000 from TIF for storm damage (unanimous)
• Approved plans for Sheldon Crossing Recreation Trail, set Aug 3 hearing (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan and a budget amendment for fiscal year 21-22. The council will also vote on consent items including a change order for the Downtown HMA re-surfacing project and a grant agreement with Children’s World. Additionally, the council will review updates on the Western Ave design and East Side water tower construction financing.

• Public hearing on Amendment No. 7 to the Amended and Restated Sheldon Urban Renewal Plan
• Public hearing on Budget Amendment for FY 21-22
• Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Grant Agreement with Sheldon Community Day Care Center and Nursery, Inc. d/b/a Children’s World
• Change Order #1 (Time only) for Downtown HMA re-surfacing project
• Resolution setting wages and benefits effective July 1, 2022

The Sheldon City Council approved the consent agenda, including the Turf 28E agreement, a construction easement, and wage/benefit resolutions. It also approved a grant agreement with Children's World, insurance renewals with Unum and ICAP, an urban renewal plan amendment, and a budget amendment. The council discussed financing for the Western Ave project and water tower, and held a closed session on litigation with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, financial reports, and change order #1 for Downtown HMA re-surfacing (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-3788 for Turf 28E agreement with NCC & Sheldon School District (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-3789 for temporary construction easement and settlement with Mastbergen Trust (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-3790 setting wages and benefits effective July 1, 2022 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-3791 grant agreement with Sheldon Community Day Care Center (Children's World) (all ayes)
• Approved Unum life/disability insurance renewal for FY 2022-2023 (all ayes)
• Approved ICAP property/casualty insurance renewal for FY 2022-2023 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-3792 adopting Amendment No. 7 to Urban Renewal Plan (all ayes)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council approved the Celebration Days request allowing alcohol in City Park on a 3-1 vote, with Councilman Snyder dissenting. The council also approved a worker's compensation renewal, a property tax exemption for Prairie Trail Phase II, and the second reading of a Fire Department ordinance. In closed session, they granted City Manager Kooiker an additional personal day per year.

• Approved Celebration Days request with alcohol in City Park (3-1)
• Approved worker's compensation renewal with IMWCA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-3787 for Prairie Trail Phase II property tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approved second reading and waived third reading of Fire Department ordinance O-22-3273 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including cigarette permit renewals and $101,707 pay estimate for Rainbow Drive (unanimous)
• Granted City Manager Kooiker one additional personal day per year (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed major subdivision on East 9th St, a budget amendment, and a second reading of an ordinance increasing sewer rates. They will also consider first readings of ordinances updating Fire Department and Airport Commission codes, and approve several resolutions including new ambulance rates and a minimum assessment for a property.

• Public hearing and resolution for Jinkinson 3rd Addition (major subdivision) on East 9th St
• 2nd reading of ordinance amending sewer rates effective July 1, 2022
• Resolution implementing new ambulance rates effective June 1, 2022
• Pay request #5 for Crossroads North Phase II: $107,643.08
• Pay estimate #5 for Sewer Collection System Improvements: $118,854.50

The Sheldon City Council approved a second reading of an ordinance amending sewer rates for FY 2022-2023, waiving the third reading. It also approved the preliminary and final plat for Jinkinson's 3rd Addition on East 9th Street, a budget amendment, and several resolutions and agreements. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with one member absent.

• Approved sewer rate ordinance O22-3271 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat of Jinkinson's 3rd Addition (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment #2 for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of fire department ordinance (5-0)
• Approved airport commission ordinance O22-3272, waiving second and third readings (5-0)
• Approved minimum assessment of $75,000 for 711 11th St. (5-0)
• Approved minimum assessment of $125,000 for Impressions Property LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including pay requests totaling $226,497.58 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment approved a special exception to move a house from 511 W Park St to 3217 Marsh Ave, despite a letter from Northwest Iowa Community College asking for denial. The board also approved a variance for an accessory building at 3080 Nest Ave, amended conditions for 711 11th St, and extended a repair deadline for 315 W 8th St.

• Special exception approved to relocate a house to 3217 Marsh Ave with stipulations for signage and tree planting
• Variance approved for accessory building at 3080 Nest Ave: 21-foot height and 1,728 sq ft (code allows 18 ft and 1,200 sq ft)
• Amended requests approved for 711 11th St: $75,000 minimum assessment increase starting Aug 25, 2029, and single-family dwelling by that date
• Extension granted until Aug 30, 2022, for repairs at 315 W 8th St, with noncompliance leading to non-grandfathered non-conforming use

The Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for a relocated residential structure at 3217 Marsh Ave, a variance for an accessory building at 3080 Nest Ave, and amendments to a previous ruling at 711 11th St. The board also received an update on an appeal of an enforcement action at 315 W 8th St. All decisions were made as recorded in the minutes.

• Approved special exception for relocated residential at 3217 Marsh Ave
• Approved variance for accessory building size and height at 3080 Nest Ave
• Approved amendments to previous ruling at 711 11th St
• Received update on appeal of enforcement action at 315 W 8th St

Regular City Council Meeting

The Council will review a first reading of an ordinance for a recommended 4% sewer rate increase effective July 1, 2022. The meeting also includes a public hearing and resolutions regarding an easement for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, Inc.

• First reading of ordinance amending sewer rates with a recommended 4% increase
• Public hearing and resolutions for Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, Inc. easement
• Approval of 2022-2024 auditing contract to Williams & Co.
• Renewal of liquor license for Caseys General Store at 1401 Park Street
• New liquor license for Durangos at 926 3rd Ave

The Sheldon City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending sewer rates effective July 1, 2022, with a recommended 4% increase, except no increase for apartment and trailer park sewer fees. The council also approved a vintage bike parade on June 23, 2022, and granted easements to Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including hirings, permits, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved vintage bike parade on June 23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of sewer rate ordinance with 4% increase (unanimous)
• Approved easement to Lewis & Clark Regional Water System (unanimous)
• Approved temporary access license with Lewis & Clark Rural Water System (unanimous)

Consultation meeting with Affected Taxing Entities

The City of Sheldon is holding a required consultation meeting with affected taxing entities to review Amendment #7 to its Urban Renewal Plan. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is an opportunity for officials from the Sheldon School District, O'Brien & Sioux Counties, and Northwest Iowa Community College to provide input. The public hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM during the regular City Council meeting.

• Review of Amendment #7 to the Urban Renewal Plan
• Information on previous two amendments (April 15, 2020 and June 2, 2021)
• Consultation meeting required by Iowa Code
• Public hearing set for June 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM

The City of Sheldon held a required consultation meeting with affected taxing entities to review Amendment #7 to the Urban Renewal Plan. No formal action was taken, as this was an input-gathering session. Officials discussed TIF increment release, affordable housing, and tower design costs. The public hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2022.

• No action taken at consultation meeting
• Public hearing set for June 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions related to a CDBG-CV grant application for upstairs housing at 321 9th St, including adopting a housing needs assessment and endorsing the application. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as liquor license renewals, pay estimates for the airport fuel farm and sewer improvements, and several resolutions for agreements and hearings. The council will also discuss a fire department request for no on-street parking at 11th St & 5th Ave and approve hiring a Crossroads Pavilion assistant general manager.

• Public hearings and resolutions on CDBG-CV application for 321 9th St upstairs housing
• Pay estimate #2 for airport fuel farm: $24,482.94 to Acterra Group
• Pay request #4 for Sewer Collection System Improvements: $142,476.25
• Liquor license renewals for Stammer Liquor Corp, Fareway Store, La Pasada Mexican Restaurant & Bar
• Temporary closure of Garfield Ave near Sheldon Christian School on May 5

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review requests for a special exception and variance for an addition at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Clinic. The board will also consider a digital sign variance for Christian Retirement Home and a request to amend a previous ruling regarding 711 11th St.

• Special Exception & Variance for addition to health clinic at 800 Oak St
• Variance for digital sign at 1414 Elm Ct
• Amendment request to previous ruling for 711 11th St

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment approved a special exception and variance for a 4,400 sq ft addition to the Sanford Sheldon Medical Clinic at 800 Oak St, despite its residential zoning. The board also approved a variance for a larger digital sign at the Christian Retirement Home at 1414 Elm Ct. A request to amend a previous ruling for 711 11th St was tabled for further review.

• Approved special exception and variance for Sanford clinic expansion (unanimous)
• Approved variance for digital sign at Christian Retirement Home (unanimous)
• Tabled request to amend ruling for 711 11th St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2022 (unanimous)

Fast Act Applications

Northwest Iowa Planning & Development (NWIPD) will hold an annual meeting to review FY2023-26 applications for federal transportation funding. The meeting focuses on the allocation of funds for the City of Sheldon and the surrounding 9-county region.

• Review of FY2023-26 FAST Act applications
• Discussion of background information regarding funding

The Region 3 Transportation Technical Committee, hosted by NWIPD, reviewed and voted on FY2023-26 FAST Act funding applications. It approved most county and city project requests, denied two, and tabled a Sioux Center request that was later partially funded. The committee also selected Todd Uhl as chairperson.

• Approved NWIPDC project #006 for $38,000
• Approved Dickinson County project #010 for $750,000
• Approved Orange City project #001 for $883,500
• Denied Sioux Center additional request for $750,000
• Approved Buena Vista County project #004 for $500,000
• Approved Sioux County project #002 for $715,000
• Approved Clay County project #005 for $1,200,000
• Denied Storm Lake project #009 for $1,140,000

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for two perpetual easements (MidAmerican Energy and AG Processing), a request to close 7th St during a church demolition, and a CDBG grant application for housing at 321 9th St. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, claims, and appointments. A possible closed session is scheduled to discuss employee conditions.

• Perpetual underground communications easement to MidAmerican Energy Company
• Perpetual easement to AG Processing, Inc.
• Request to close 7th St (6th Ave to 7th Ave) during Bethel church demolition
• CDBG grant application for 321 9th St upstairs housing (three residential units)
• Resolution approving July 1, 2022 Fireworks agreement

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a request for the Jinkinson 3rd Addition. The proposal involves a major subdivision of a 3.97-acre parcel into three residential single-family lots.

• Jinkinson 3rd Addition: Preliminary and Final Plat for 3 lots
• Subdivision of 3.97-acre parcel east of 1940 E 9th St

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will discuss a request to waive $40,053.24 in land sales revenue for the Cobblestone Inn & Suites Hotel Development Project. The Council will also consider grant applications and engineering agreements for the airport runway rehabilitation project.

• Request to waive $40,053.24 in land sales revenue for Cobblestone Inn & Suites Hotel
• Grant applications and engineering services agreement for airport runway rehabilitation
• Change order #1 for collection system improvements in the amount of $7,840.90
• Pay request #3 for Sewer Collection System Improvements in the amount of $77,666.30
• Public hearing for the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Sheldon City Council approved resolutions to apply for FAA grants for the rehabilitation of Runway 15/33 and to enter into an engineering agreement with DGR Engineering for the project. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including claims, financial reports, and various resolutions. A public hearing was held and closed for the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was then approved. The council also approved waiving $40,053.24 in land sales revenue for the Cobblestone Inn & Suites hotel project.

• Approved FAA grant application for runway 15/33 rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with DGR Engineering for runway rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, financial reports, and multiple resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved Hazard Mitigation Plan for O'Brien, Sioux, and Osceola counties (unanimous)
• Waived $40,053.24 in land sales revenue for Cobblestone Inn & Suites project (unanimous)
• Set public hearings for April 6, 2022, on easements and street closure
• Accepted resignation of Airport Commissioner Kellie Einck effective May 10, 2022
• Confirmed Housing Review Board reappointments and new appointment of Ken Snyder

Board of Adjustment

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial meeting to consider several zoning requests, including a special exception for pet services, variances for a principal structure and a setback, amendments to a previous ruling, and an appeal of an enforcement action. The board will also receive an update on a prior enforcement action and a special exception request for a city water tower. No action is planned on a report about Iowa DOT's denial of a Hwy 60 sign permit.

• Special exception for pet services at 205 9th St (John Daniels & Andy Lee)
• Variances for additional principal structure at 100 16th St (Steve & Sharon Holz)
• Setback variance for 615 7th Ave for egress window (Poppema Sikma Construction for Mary Ruyter)
• Appeal of enforcement action at 315 W 8th St (Wayne & Debbie Den Hartog)
• Special exception for water tower at NE Corner of 16th St/Country Club Rd (City of Sheldon)

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment approved a special exception for pet services at 205 9th St, variances for a garage at 100 16th St and egress windows at 615 7th Ave, an appeal for occupancy at 315 W 8th St, a shed approval at 229 N 5th Ave, and a special exception for a water tower. A request to amend a previous ruling at 711 11th St was tabled at the owners' request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special exception for pet services at 205 9th St (all ayes)
• Approved variances for additional principal structure at 100 16th St (all ayes)
• Approved setback variance for egress windows at 615 7th Ave (all ayes)
• Tabled request to amend previous ruling at 711 11th St
• Approved occupancy by May 1, 2022 for 315 W 8th St (all ayes)
• Approved shed at 229 N 5th Ave contingent on $200 fee and ongoing compliance (all ayes)
• Granted special exception for water tower at 16th St/Country Club Rd (all ayes)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY22-23 budget, and also consider a new fire protection agreement with Carroll Township. The consent agenda includes several routine items such as claims, licenses, and personnel actions. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a potential real estate purchase.

• Resolution adopting new 28E agreement with Carroll Township for fire protection
• Resolution approving FY22-23 Budget
• Approval of Special Class C Liquor License for Krull LTD d/b/a Main St 3 Theater
• Approval of Fire Applicant Jason Stegeman
• Closed session to discuss potential purchase of real estate

The Sheldon City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved a consent agenda covering multiple items, including a fire protection agreement with Carroll Township, a grant application, and several licenses. A closed session on potential real estate purchase resulted in no action.

• Approved FY22-23 budget via Resolution R22-4746 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 28E fire protection agreement with Carroll Township (unanimous)
• Approved engagement agreement with Ahlers & Cooney to update Children's World Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Recreation Department grant application (unanimous)
• Set March 16, 2022 public hearing for Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved special class C liquor license for Krull LTD d/b/a Main St 3 Theater (unanimous)
• Approved class C beer permit amendment for Hy-Vee C Store ownership (unanimous)
• Accepted Marie Kruger's resignation from City Clerk's office (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY22-23 budget and property tax maximums. The Council will also consider a development agreement with LK Enterprises LLC and an amendment to engineering services for the 16th St water tower.

• Public hearing for LK Enterprises LLC development and assessment agreement
• Resolution approving FY22-23 Maximum Property Tax Dollars
• L-OST budget adjustment for batting cages
• Pay estimate #1 for Airport fuel system - Phase 1
• Amendment to 16th St water tower and pipeline engineering services agreement

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including hiring a police officer and accepting a resignation. They awarded a $751,800.08 contract for the 2022 Rainbow Drive project to Cleveringa Excavating. The council also set a public hearing for the FY22-23 budget and appointed interim EMA directors. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including CAASA agreement, Floyd Township fire protection 28E agreement, Ahlers & Cooney engagement, hiring Shane Nellis as full-time police officer, accepting EMA Director resignation, sewer pay request #2 ($71,471.35), and liquor license renewal for J&B Bar (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-4737 setting Feb 16, 2022 public hearing on FY22-23 budget max levy (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-4738 awarding $751,800.08 Rainbow Drive project contract to Cleveringa Excavating (all ayes)
• Approved appointments of Wayne Barahona as interim EMA Director and Mitch Giese as interim Assistant Director (4-0, Barahona abstained)
• Administered oath of office to Police Officer Shane Nellis
• Closed public hearing on Rainbow Drive project with no comments (all ayes)
• Entered closed session to discuss employment conditions; no action taken after
• Adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

City Council Budget Workshop

The Sheldon City Council is holding a two-day budget workshop to review the FY22-23 budget, including department presentations and revenue/expense projections. They will also consider funding requests from various organizations, with amounts ranging from $250 to $25,000, funded through local option sales tax or tax increment financing. The workshop is a discussion and review session; no final budget approval occurs at this meeting.

• Funding requests include NW Iowa Regional Housing Trust ($1,753.56 LOST), Mid-Sioux Opportunity ($250 LOST), RIDES ($20,000 TIF), NCC/LLRC Wellness Center ($25,000 LOST), Golf ($7,000 LOST), Upper Des Moines Opportunity ($3,300 LOST), SCDC 150th Anniversary ($15,000 LOST), CAASA ($500 LOST), Children's World ($25,000 TIF), OCEDC ($6,173.44 TIF)
• Department presentations scheduled for Ambulance, City Attorney, Crossroads Pavilion, EMA, Fire, Library, Police, Regional Airport, SCDC, Public Works (Cemetery, Parks, Recreation & Pool, Streets, Water, Wastewater), City Clerk, City Manager
• Review of Mayor/Council goals from December 2019 (18 pages)
• Discussion of property tax revenue, revenues, expenses, transfers, emergency depreciation, local option sales tax, hotel/motel tax, estimated balances, TIF, bonding capacity/debt
• Key budget dates: public hearing and approval on March 2, 2022; budget certified to County Auditor by March 31, 2022

The Sheldon City Council held a two-day budget workshop for FY22-23, reviewing department requests and proposed expenditures. No final budget was approved; the council reached consensus to keep the employee benefits levy at the current level and to include a new full-time zoning/EMT position in the budget, pending future council approval. The proposed property tax levy is 14.99961, a slight drop from the current 15.01845.

• Consensus to keep employee benefits levy at current fiscal year level
• Full-time zoning/EMT position included in budget, to be brought back for council approval
• Pavilion part-time position kept in budget
• EMA officer pay increase subject to future wage resolution
• Consensus to leave LOST allotment for splashpad in budget
• Discussed option on Granstra land at $32,000/acre until 12/31/22

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold public hearings and consider awarding contracts for the Downtown HMA Resurfacing and Downtown Alleys & Parking projects, following bid openings on January 18. The consent agenda includes several routine items, such as approving minutes, claims, financial reports, and agreements with Mid Sioux Opportunity and Upper Des Moines Opportunity. The council will also accept the retirement notice of Police Sergeant David Dykstra, effective July 1, 2022.

• Public hearing and resolution to award contract for Downtown HMA Resurfacing Project
• Public hearing and resolution to award contract for Downtown Alleys & Parking project
• Resolution authorizing advancement of costs to fund demolition and clean-up of 315 W 8th St
• Resolution approving outdoor pool operational changes for Spring/Summer 2022
• Accept retirement notice from Police Sergeant David Dykstra, effective July 1, 2022

The Sheldon City Council approved two construction contracts: $377,888.35 to Blacktop Service Company for the 2022 HMA resurfacing project and $624,356.70 to Beck Excavating for the 2022 PCC alley reconstruction project. Both were approved unanimously after public hearings with no comments. The council also accepted the retirement notice of Police Sergeant David Dykstra, effective July 1, 2022, and approved the consent agenda including several resolutions.

• Approved $377,888.35 contract to Blacktop Service Company for HMA resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $624,356.70 contract to Beck Excavating for PCC alley reconstruction (5-0)
• Accepted retirement notice from Police Sergeant David Dykstra, effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, financial reports, liquor license renewal, and resolutions R22-4726 through R22-4730 (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review several requests for zoning variances including a billboard on Highway 60 and industrial upgrades. The meeting also includes an appeal regarding an enforcement action at 229 N 5th Avenue.

• Size and setback variance for a non-digital billboard on Highway 60 by Verde Outdoor Media
• Variances for AGP upgrades at W 7th/W 8th St and Railroad Ave
• Acreage and subdivision limit variance at 5059 330th St
• Setback variances for condominium storage units at 408 W 10th St and 907 & 919 Western Ave
• Appeal of enforcement action at 229 N 5th Avenue

The Sheldon Board of Adjustment approved all requested variances and permits on the agenda, including a billboard sign permit, multiple variances for AGP's facility upgrades, a lot split and home relocation, condominium storage units, and a retail strip mall. The board also held open an enforcement appeal for a property at 229 N 5th Ave, requiring the owner to clean up and address code violations.

• Approved sign permit for Verde Outdoor Media billboard on Highway 60 (unanimous)
• Approved 6 variances for AGP upgrades on W 7th/W 8th St and Railroad Ave (unanimous)
• Approved lot split and home relocation at 5059 330th St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved setback variances for condominium storage units at 408 W 10th St, 907 & 919 Western Ave (unanimous)
• Held open enforcement appeal for 229 N 5th Ave; owner must clean up and fix sheds (unanimous)
• Approved setback and timeframe variances for retail strip mall near 131 34th Ave (unanimous)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Sheldon City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to adopt new ward boundaries, replacing one passed in December 2021, and will consider rescinding the old ordinance. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a new zoning map, pay requests for sewer and road projects, and several appointments. Other business includes a presentation of the FY20-21 audit and resolutions on an early retirement agreement and the city attorney's compensation.

• Public hearing and 1st reading of ordinance to adopt new ward boundaries (replaces O21-326)
• Resolution adopting new zoning map
• Pay request #1 for Sewer Collection System Improvements (NCC & Thorman Lift Stations)
• Pay request #3 for Crossroads North Phase II
• Resolution authorizing advancement of costs for urban renewal project on Walter Nelson property (Hubbard St)

The Sheldon City Council approved the consent agenda including pay requests for sewer and road projects, adopted a new zoning map, and approved resolutions for urban renewal costs and a collective bargaining amendment. The council also held a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending ward boundaries, rescinding the previous ordinance. Additionally, the council accepted the FY20-21 audit, approved an early retirement agreement for a police officer, and reappointed the city attorney.

• Approved consent agenda including pay request #1 to Bainbridge Construction for $88,006.10 (all ayes)
• Approved pay request #3 to Cleveringa Excavating for $80,848.35 (all ayes)
• Adopted new zoning map via Resolution R22-4721 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-4719 for urban renewal cost advancement for Walter Nelson property (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O22-3270 amending ward boundaries, waived second and third readings (all ayes)
• Rescinded Ordinance O21-3269 regarding ward boundaries (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution R22-4724 for early retirement agreement with Police Officer Rob Hegenbarth (all ayes)
• Reappointed City Attorney Micah Schreurs for 3 years via Resolution R22-4725 (all ayes)