Oskaloosa Council approves tobacco permit, fireworks; upcoming meetings eye tax levy, road work
The Oskaloosa City Council met June 25 and approved a retail tobacco permit and a fireworks display for the Southern Iowa Fair, both in unanimous votes. No other recent meetings produced final decisions; a June 22 Library Board meeting was an agenda-only session.
The next two weeks bring several consequential items before city boards, including a proposed special election on a capital improvements tax levy and a public hearing on the Burlington Road Reconstruction Project.
Recent decisions
City Council – June 25
The council voted 6-0 to approve a FY2027 Retail Tobacco Permit for Cork & Bottle. It also voted 6-0 to authorize a fireworks show during the Southern Iowa Fair. The meeting adjourned unanimously (6-0).
Library Board – June 22
The Library Board of Trustees met to elect a President and Vice President, appoint committee members, and review annual invoices for services including Pronunciator online language service and Johnson Controls fire alarm maintenance. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions are available to report.
Upcoming meetings
City Council – July 6
The council will hold a regular meeting at which it will discuss calling a special election to establish a capital improvements reserve fund. Other notable items include:
- Public hearing and contract award for Burlington Road Reconstruction Project
- Proposed $484,858.00 contribution to Mahaska County 911 Center for FY2027
- Payment of $184,330.99 to TK Construction for sanitary sewer improvements (8th Ave W to 4th Ave W)
- Proposed 3-hour parking restriction on South 7th Street
- Rezoning hearing for 1714 3rd Avenue East to Limited Industrial PUD
The council will also hold a study session on the same day for an Iowa League of Cities training on effective city council and municipal operations. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled for that session.
Airport Commission – July 7
The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will discuss renewing the farm lease at the airport (expiring February 28, 2027). The agenda also includes inspection of hangar doors with estimated repairs of $8,000–$10,000, an update on fuel tank removal, insurance renewal, and allocation of unspent grant money.
Planning and Zoning Commission – July 7
The commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 1714 3rd Avenue East, proposing to change the designation from Limited Industrial to a Planned Unit Development. It will also consider a request to vacate and sell a 60-foot by 8.25-foot segment of the east-west alley near 706 High Ave East.
Coming up
- **July 6:** City Council regular meeting (special election, Burlington Road, 911 funding) and study session
- **July 7:** Airport Commission (farm lease, hangar repairs)
- **July 7:** Planning and Zoning Commission (rezoning 1714 3rd Ave E, alley vacation)
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