Solon public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the intent to acquire property for the wastewater treatment facility project. They also approved a storm sewer easement change and set a public hearing date for vacating a city street.
- Approved Resolution No. 22-49 to authorize property acquisition for the wastewater treatment facility project (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-50 to vacate a 30 foot storm sewer easement and replace it with a 25 foot easement (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 22-51 to set a January 4, 2023 public hearing date for vacating a city street (5-0)
- Approved the consent agenda, including December 7, 2022 minutes and building permits (5-0)
City Council
The Council approved a 10-year Fringe Area Agreement and a corresponding Future Land Use Map to plan for city growth. A resolution to acquire property for a new wastewater treatment facility was tabled following a public hearing. Several infrastructure payments and property purchase agreements were also approved.
- Approved Solon Fringe Area Agreement (5-0)
- Approved Future Land Use Map (5-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plat for The Grove Subdivision (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution 22-43 regarding property acquisition for wastewater treatment facility (5-0)
- Approved purchase agreements for 103, 105, and 113 E. North Street trailers (5-0)
- Approved $204,325.00 reimbursement for Trail Ridge Estates water main (5-0)
- Approved $13,556.90 for landscape repair at 332 N. Market (5-0)
- Set public hearing for December 21, 2022, to vacate a street (5-0)
City Council
City Council approved the purchase of a used snowplow and several annual financial and urban renewal reports. The council also approved a final plat for Old Mill Creek Part 5 and a revised site plan for North Market Square Phase 1.
- Approved purchase of 2009 Freightliner snowplow truck for $45,000
- Approved Old Mill Creek Part 5 final plat subject to punch list and $29,645.00 escrow (5-0)
- Approved revised site plan for North Market Square Phase 1 pending lighting review (5-0)
- Approved All Covered IT Service Agreement (5-0)
- Approved Fire House Project Change Order No. 49 for $1,054.93 (5-0)
- Approved annual appropriation payments (5-0)
- Approved FY24 TIF Certification (5-0)
- Approved FY22 Urban Renewal, Street Finance, and Annual Finance reports (5-0)
City Council
The Council approved several project payments and change orders for the Fire House and East Fifth Street projects. A request to revise the site plan for 130 Main Street to allow permanent rock landscaping was denied. A subdivision request for "The Grove" was referred to Planning & Zoning.
- Denied request to revise site plan at 130 Main Street to allow permanent rock (Council agreed to original plan)
- Approved sending "The Grove" 2-Mile Fringe Area subdivision request to Planning & Zoning (4-0)
- Approved $17,568.00 for storm pipe installation at Well #4 (4-0)
- Approved $14,225.00 audit cost for FY 22 with Kronlage and Olson (4-0)
- Approved East 5th Street Project Change Order No. 4 for $9,444.22 (4-0)
- Approved East 5th Street Project Change Order No. 5 credit of $5,680.50 (4-0)
- Approved East 5th Street Pay Estimate No. 6 for $221,851.05 (4-0)
- Approved Fire House Project pay estimate No. 16 for $41,733.78 and Change Order No. 47 for $679.01 (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on second readings of ordinances regarding ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts. The meeting also includes reviews of several project change orders and a wastewater treatment facility capacity report.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 473, 474, and 475 regarding ATV/UTV and golf cart requirements
- Site plan for change of use to a hair salon at 206 E Main Street
- East Fifth Street Project Pay Estimate No. 3 for $141,749.84 and signage change order for $2,975.50
- Fire House Project change orders No. 38, 39, and 40 totaling $19,357.51
- Beer and liquor license approvals for Casey's at 1200 S Market Street
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating regulations for ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts. The body is also reviewing several change orders for the Fire House project and a site plan for a hair salon at 206 E Main Street.
- Ordinances No. 473, 474, and 475 regarding ATV/UTV and golf cart requirements
- Site plan for change of use to hair salon at 206 E Main Street
- Fire House Project Garling Change Orders No. 32 ($7,944.74), 34 ($546.21), 35 ($14,625.93), 36 ($746.48), and 37 ($2,189.27)
- Resolution No. 22-34 accepting the FY21 Audit
- Fire Agency Clerk contract for FY23
City Council
The City Council will consider draft ordinances for ATV, UTV, and golf carts following state law changes. The body is also reviewing several project pay estimates and change orders for city infrastructure and the fire house.
- Draft ordinances for ATV/UTV and golf carts
- East Fifth Street Project Change Order No. 1 for $16,900.00 and Pay Estimate No. 2 for $369,948.51
- Resolution No. 22-33 setting city employee salaries/wages for FY23
- Fire House Pay Estimate No. 12 for $194,206.22 and Change Order No. 29 for $1,610.43
- North Trunk Sewer Improvements Project final payment of $54,539.60
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on final readings for ordinances amending water and sewer service rates. The body will also review street closures for upcoming local events and project payments.
- Ordinance No. 471: Amending water service rates
- Ordinance No. 472: Amending sewer service rates
- East Fifth Street Project Pay Estimate No. 1 for Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete: $279,116.21
- Fire House Project Change Order No. 27 for Garling: $20,375.78
- Resolutions No. 22-30 and 22-31: Street closures for Big Rove Event and Solon Beef Days
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding water and sewer service rates. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the FY2022 budget amendment and discussion of multiple pay estimates and change orders related to the Fire House project.
- Ordinance No. 471: Water service rate amendments
- Ordinance No. 472: Sewer service rate amendments
- North Market Square Phase 2 - Ahsure Investments, LLC Developer's Agreement Amendment
- Prairie Equity Group site plan amendment
- Resolution No. 22-29: FY2022 Budget Amendment
City Council
The Solon City Council will discuss several ordinances regarding water and sewer service rates. The meeting also includes discussion on a watermain extension, equipment purchases, and multiple change orders for the Fire House Project.
- Ordinance No. 470: Third reading regarding tax division for Solon Urban Renewal Area
- Ordinance No. 471: First reading to amend water service rates
- Ordinance No. 472: First reading to amend sewer service rates
- Watermain extension from Trail Ridge Estates to Solon Recreation and Nature Area
- Fire House Project Change Orders: $12,327.00, $4,198.60, and $2,627.47
City Council
The City Council will discuss the issuance of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds for the East Fifth Street Project. Members are also considering a tax division ordinance for the Solon Urban Renewal Area and a developer's agreement for North Market Square Phase 2.
- Resolution No. 22-26: General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds for East Fifth Street Project
- Ordinance No. 470: Division of taxes for April 2022 addition to Solon Urban Renewal Area
- Resolution No. 22-27: Developer's Agreement for North Market Square Phase 2 with Ahsure Investments, LLC
- Fire House Project change orders No. 17-20 totaling $11,277.68
- Resolution No. 22-28: Street closure for Firefighters Breakfast on 5/29/22
City Council
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding urban renewal areas and economic development loans. The meeting includes discussion on construction plans for Old Mill Creek Part 5 and multiple pay estimates and change orders related to the Fire House project.
- Resolution No. 22-21: Awarding General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022A for the East Fifth Street Project
- Resolution No. 22-22: Economic Development Forgivable Loan to Mn Rentals, LLC
- Ordinance No. 470: Division of taxes for the April, 2022 Addition to the Solon Urban Renewal Area
- Fire House Project Pay Estimate No. 9 to Garling Construction: $400,973.71
- Three Fire House Change Orders to Garling: $7,682.84, $18,514.15, and $2,119.71
City Council
The Commission will review a site plan for H&V Storage at Fox Ridge Part 4, Lot 96. Members will also review and comment on an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan.
- Fox Ridge Part 4 Lot 96 H&V Storage Site Plan review
- Urban Renewal Plan Amendment review
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY2023 budget and a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement. The body will also consider resolutions to adopt the annual budget and approve a loan agreement.
- Resolution No. 22-17 FY23 Budget Adoption
- Garling Pay Estimate No. 8 for Fire House project in the amount of $410,037.33
- Resolution No. 22-18 regarding a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement
- Resolution No. 22-19 for road closures for the American Legion event on May 14, 2022
- IT Infrastructure quote for a new firewall and server for City Hall
City Council
The City Council will review bids for the East Fifth Street Project and discuss a developer's agreement for North Market Square Phase 2. The body is also considering setting public hearing dates for an Urban Renewal Plan amendment and a loan agreement for up to $2,500,000.
- Resolution No. 22-13: Awarding East Fifth Street Project bid to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete
- Resolution No. 22-14: Developer's Agreement for North Market Square Phase 2 with Ahsure Investments, LLC
- Resolution No. 22-15: North Market Square Phase 2 site plan
- Resolution No. 22-17: Proposal to borrow up to $2,500,000 via General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement
- Resolution No. 22-16: Setting April 6, 2022, as the public hearing date for Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the FY23 budget maximum levy and rate, as well as plans for the East 5th Street reconstruction. The body will also consider TIF funding for 112 E. Main Street and a rezoning request for the Bartlett Property.
- Public hearing on FY23 Budget Maximum Levy and Rate
- Public hearing on East 5th Street Reconstruction plans and cost estimate
- TIF funding request for 112 E. Main Street Building
- Rezoning and subdivision request for 4926 180th Street NE (Bartlett Property)
- Fire House Project change orders No. 11 ($1,459.77) and No. 12 ($1,494.05)
City Council
The City Council will consider several development agreements, including the E&J Mixed Use building and Spartan Hollow subdivision. The meeting also includes discussion on law enforcement agreements and various construction project payments.
- FY23 Law Enforcement Agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department
- Site plan for 212 E Main Street law office
- E&J Mixed Use building developer's agreement and site plan
- Spartan Hollow Subdivision preliminary plat
- North Trunk Sewer Improvements Project $30,200 credit change order
City Council
The Solon City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. No formal votes or final decisions are scheduled for this session.
- FY23 Budget work session
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure payments and land use plans. The meeting includes a work session on the FY23 Budget and a proposed public hearing for the FY23 Maximum Levy.
- Pay Estimate No. 6 for Fire House Project: $296,699.03
- Pay Estimate No. 4 for North Trunk Sewer Project: $173,677.97
- Site plan for remodel of 212 E Main Street
- Resolution No. 22-05 regarding 2022 Connection Fee Adjustment
- Spartan Hollow Preliminary Plat Update and Fringe Area Future Land Use Map Draft
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting for a work session. The primary focus of the meeting is the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.
- Work session on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on development agreements and plats for Saddleback Estates and Old Mill Creek Part 5. The body will also review conditional use permits for storage units and a mixed-use building. Additionally, the council will discuss the FY2022 2nd Quarter Fiscal Update and FY2023 budget requests.
- Resolution No. 22-01 and 22-02: Saddleback Estates Planned Area Development Agreement and PAD
- Resolution No. 22-03 and 22-04: Old Mill Creek Fifth Addition Developer's Agreement and Preliminary Plat
- Conditional Use Permit for H&V Enterprises for storage units on Lot 97 in Fox Ridge Part 4
- Conditional Use Permit for John Schmidt for a mixed-use building at 400 E. Main Street
- Beer and Liquor License Approval for El Sol LC0037370
City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially act on several development resolutions and conditional use permits. The meeting includes budget previews for FY2023 and a fiscal update for the second quarter of FY2022.
- Resolution No. 22-01 and 22-02: Saddleback Estates Planned Area Development Agreement and PAD
- Resolution No. 22-03 and 22-04: Old Mill Creek Fifth Addition Developer's Agreement and Preliminary Plat
- Conditional Use Permit for H&V Enterprises for storage units on Lot 97 in Fox Ridge Part 4
- Conditional Use Permit for John Schmidt for a mixed-use building at 400 E. Main Street
- Beer and Liquor License Approval for El Sol LC0037370