Pella City Council to weigh $345M Imagine More urban renewal plan, TIF district
The Pella City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan, a $345 million proposal from Central College that could add up to 1,350 rental housing units and $22.3 million in public infrastructure. The hearing also covers a blight designation and use of tax increment financing. Recent meetings laid groundwork: the Planning and Zoning Commission considered recommending the plan, and the Airport Committee voted on runway expansion options, though meeting minutes for both are not yet published.
Planning and Zoning Commission considers Imagine More plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission met June 22 to consider a recommendation to the City Council on the Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the April meeting and a proclamation recognizing Commissioner Julio Chiarella for 33 years of service. No public hearings were scheduled. Minutes have not been published; the commission's recommendation is not yet known.
Airport Committee votes on runway options
On June 26, the Airport Committee voted on a preliminary Airport Layout Plan requiring land acquisition, as well as three options: extending the runway, widening it to 100 feet, and adding a crosswind runway. The committee also discussed a 2026 CIP grant status and a new fundraising foundation for land acquisition. A presentation on landing and take-off performance was given by Kyle Reynolds and Zach Riggs. Meeting minutes have not been published, so the outcomes of the votes are not available.
Comprehensive Plan technical review
On Monday, July 6, the Comprehensive Plan Technical Advisory Committee will review draft chapters of the city's Comprehensive Plan, including transportation, mobility, and safety; city utilities and facilities; parks and recreation; and implementation.
City Council to hear public testimony on Imagine More, vote on other items
On Tuesday, July 7, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan. The agenda includes resolutions to approve a blight designation and adopt tax increment financing for the plan. The council will also vote on a project management administration policy for the community center renovation, acceptance of public improvements for the Prairie Ridge West subdivision, and adoption of an economic development and redevelopment incentive policy. On the consent agenda are a Class E alcohol license renewal for Hy-Vee and special event permits for Library Summer Games, BBQ Bash, and the Dan Sorenson 5K.
Coming up
- Monday, July 6: Comprehensive Plan Technical Advisory Committee, draft chapters review.
- Tuesday, July 7: City Council public hearing on Imagine More plan and TIF, plus other resolutions.
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