Winterset public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved Ordinance #650 regarding the division of taxes for the Arbor Park Urban Renewal Area (Plat 4). Council also set a public hearing date for a proposed ordinance prohibiting the unlawful use of engine and compression brakes.
- Approved Ordinance #650 for Arbor Park Urban Renewal Area tax division (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-47 to set a public hearing for 'Jake Brake Ordinance' (5-0)
- Approved $168,561.19 in claims (5-0)
- Approved liquor license renewals for Hy-Vee and The Drift (5-0)
- Rescheduled first January meeting to January 3, 2023 (5-0)
Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees
The Board adopted a new water utility usage rate structure and a monthly surcharge. They also updated the countersignature requirements for checks over $10,000 and approved a final payment for a generator contract.
- Approved Resolution #12192022 adjusting water utility usage rates and adding an $18.00 monthly surcharge (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #12192022A requiring countersignatures from Andrew Barden or Cindy Bush on checks over $10,000 (3-0)
- Approved $55,614.95 final payment to Farabee Mechanical for generator contract (voice vote)
- Approved list of utility claims for electric and water departments (3-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a new long-range Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan following a public hearing. Council also authorized a professional services agreement for wastewater treatment facility design and approved $241,787.54 in claims.
- Adopted new Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with Fox/Strand Engineering for wastewater treatment facility design (5-0)
- Approved $241,787.54 in claims (5-0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for Sports Page Bar Grill (5-0)
- Appointed Laura Luckinbill to the Airport Board (5-0)
- Reappointed Dave LaGrange and Tom Leners to the Airport Board (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including previous meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Jerry Mitchel to keep a newly constructed ADA deck that is 5 feet from the existing garage, where 10 feet of building separation is required. The board will also approve minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.
- Variance request for ADA deck at 508 E Lane Street
- Deck is 5 feet from garage, requiring 10 feet of separation
- Building permit is in process
The Board approved a variance for a homeowner to keep a newly constructed deck and ADA ramp at a 5-foot separation from a garage. The board also discussed the issue of work being performed without permits.
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved variance for deck/ADA ramp building separation of 5 feet (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission approved the adoption of a new Comprehensive Plan and Master Parks Plan following a presentation by Confluence. A lot reconfiguration for a property at 2214 196th Ct was also approved.
- Approved adoption of new Comprehensive Plan and Master Parks Plan (voice vote, all in favor)
- Approved plat of survey for lot reconfiguration at 2214 196th Ct (voice vote, all in favor, Pashek abstained)
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the budget for the calendar year ending December 31, 2023, following a public hearing. The board also approved an electric project change order and set a future hearing for water rate increases.
- Adopted CY 2023 budget via Resolution #11212022 (3-0)
- Approved $8,200 electric project change order from Harold K. Scholz (voice vote)
- Scheduled water rate increase public hearing for December 19, 2022
- Approved utility claims for electric and water departments (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
- Approved minutes from October 17 and November 7, 2022 meetings (voice vote)
City Council
The City Council approved the 2023 budget for Winterset Utilities and passed resolutions regarding TIF certifications and the 2022 street finance report. The council also authorized the installation of cameras and a panic button.
- Approved Winterset Utilities calendar year 2023 budget (5-0)
- Approved installation of cameras and panic button (5-0)
- Approved Res. No. 2022-43 for FY 2023-2024 TIF certification and tax rebate appropriations (5-0)
- Approved Res. No. 2022-44 accepting the FY 2022 City Street Finance Report (5-0)
- Approved $160,584.29 in claims (5-0)
- Re-appointed Jason Kleemeier to the Park & Recreation Board (5-0)
- Approved new tobacco license for Oasis Wine & Spirits for January – June 2023 (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a land use reclassification from agricultural to residential and reduced the interest rate on a sewer revenue bond. The council also passed an ordinance prohibiting shooting blinds and the discharge of firearms at the water reservoir.
- Approved Ordinance #648 prohibiting shooting blinds and firearms at the water reservoir (All Aye)
- Approved Ordinance #649 reclassifying Parcel ID 400073020010000 from Agricultural to Residential District (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 2022-42 reducing Sewer Revenue Bond interest rate from 3.00% to 1.75% (All Aye)
- Approved $219,536.68 in claims (All Aye)
- Approved Consent Agenda including a Class E Liquor License for Oasis Wine & Spirits and reappointment of Kevin Johnson to the Tree Commission (All Aye)
- Directed Administrator and Attorney to draft an Engine Brake Ordinance
Winterset Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees
The Board reviewed the preliminary CY 2023 budget and reached a consensus to make no changes to it. The Board also scheduled the formal budget hearing.
- Approved the meeting agenda (Voice vote)
- Consensus reached to make no changes to the preliminary CY 2023 Budget
- Set CY 2023 budget hearing date for November 21, 2022 (Voice vote)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from Gene and Nancy Stephenson for a covered patio at 68 E Buchanan Street that encroaches 0 ft into the required 5-ft side setback. The structure is already built without a building permit.
- Variance request for a covered patio at 68 E Buchanan Street to allow 0-ft setback (5 ft required)
- Structure already built; no building permit obtained
- Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting
The Board of Adjustment denied a variance request for a covered detached patio built without a permit at 68 E Buchanan Street. The structure violated requirements for building separation and property line setbacks.
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes
- Denied variance for covered detached patio at 68 E Buchanan Street
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider three separate variance requests regarding property setbacks. These requests involve a residential deck, a commercial building addition, and a camper carport.
- Variance request for a deck at 1022 W South St
- Variance request for a 40 x 30 ft addition at 1016 N 10th St
- Variance request for a covered carport at 212 N 15th Ave
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit for a home business and two variance requests for property additions. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning setbacks or usage rules.
- Special Use Permit for an e-commerce home occupation at 5219 Cedar Lane
- Variance request for a 10 x 12 ft shed at 922 W Court Ave to allow 2 ft setbacks from west and south property lines
- Variance request for a building addition at 303 E Madison to allow a side yard setback of approximately 20 feet from the east property line
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit application from Chris Fairholm. The proposal involves converting a building into an indoor parking lot facility intended for downtown business workers and shop owners.
- Special Use Permit for indoor parking at 116 W Green Street
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two Special Use Permit applications for residential pools. The board will also review and approve minutes from the July 7, 2022 meeting.
- Special Use Permit application for a pool at 210 W Filmore St
- Special Use Permit application for a pool at 124 W Lane St