Center Point public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 12, 2023
City Council
City Council considers electric rate opposition and wastewater project changes
The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions regarding utility rates, law enforcement contracts, and cemetery mowing. The council will also review multiple change orders for wastewater and stormwater quality projects.
- Resolution to oppose Alliant Energy's proposed electric rate increase
- Resolution to approve FY2025 Law Enforcement Services contract with Linn County Sheriff
- Wastewater Treatment Plant payment of $236,500.60 to Staab Construction
- Change order for Wastewater Collection System Reroute Improvements decreasing cost by $231,950.49
- Resolution to approve 2024 Cemetery Mowing Contract
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve opposing Alliant Energy’s proposed electric rate increase. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
Resolution to award 3-year Mowing Contract. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve 2024 Cemetery Mowing Contract. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve FY2025 contract for Law Enforcement Services with the Linn County Sheriff. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Change Order #6 for the Wastewater Collection System Reroute Improvements in the amount of a decrease of $231,950.49 for actual field quantities. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve project acceptance for the Wastewater Collection System Reroute Improvements. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Change Order #2 for the Stormwater Quality Project Aaron Crane in the amount of $27,365.00 for mobilization, dewatering, excavation. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Stormwater Quality Project, Tschigffrie Excavating in the amount of $1,100 for a miter end drain. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Stormwater Quality Project, Resource Environmental Solutions in the amount of $1875.00 for silt fence. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Stormwater Quality Project, Resource Environmental Solutions in the amount of $1875.00 for silt fence. Roll Call: Aye: Schnell, McLaughlin, Mann…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Nov 28, 2023
City Council
Center Point City Council to review employee benefits and staff pay
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding 2024 employee health and dental benefit renewals and a pay increase for the Deputy City Clerk. The meeting also includes an oath of office for Mayor Traer Morgan and Council Members Alicia Thomas and Mike LeClere.
- Resolution 2023-131: renewal of employee health and dental benefits for 2024
- Resolution 2023-132: Deputy City Clerk annual review and pay increase
- Board of Adjustment variance review for driveway setbacks at 123 Summit Street
- Oath of Office for Mayor Traer Morgan and Council Members Alicia Thomas and Mike LeClere
- Resignation of Alicia Thomas from the Board of Adjustments
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the renewal of the employee health and dental benefits for 2024. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Deputy Clerk annual review and pay increase. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Nov 14, 2023
City Council
Center Point City Council considers TIF certification and street closures
The City Council will meet to review various resolutions, including annual urban renewal reports and equipment sales. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a trash pick-up survey with Rudd Sanitation.
- Resolution 2023-127: FY2025 TIF Indebtedness Certification
- Resolution 2023-128: FY2023 Annual Urban Renewal Report
- Resolution 2023-129: Approval of City Equipment sales
- Resolution 2023-130: Main Street Holiday Street closures
- Discussion on trash pick up survey with Rudd Sanitation
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the FY2025 TIF Indebtedness Certification. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the FY2023 Annual Urban Renewal Report. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve the sales of City Equipment. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve the Main Street Holiday Street closures. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
[context] Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Oct 24, 2023
City Council
City Council to consider FY2023 Annual Finance Report
The Center Point City Council will meet to review the FY2023 Annual Finance Report and approve various licenses and permits. The meeting also includes a law enforcement report and opportunities for citizen comments.
- Resolution 2023-125: Approval of FY2023 Annual Finance Report
- Approval of Apple Creek Coffee Special Class B Retail Native Wine License
- Approval of Meader’s Meats Peddlers Permit
- Resolution 2023-125: Dale Cress Second Addition Final Plat
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were Paul Mann, Melissa McLaughlin and Nathan Schnell
2 absent
John Stuelke absent · Patric Engelken M absent
resolution to approve the FY2023 Annual Finance Report. Roll Call:
2 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve the FY2023 Annual Finance Report. Roll Call: Aye: Schnell, McLaughlin, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Stuelke, Engelken Old Business: None Citizen Comment: Carol Daubs…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Oct 10, 2023
City Council
Center Point City Council considers salt contract and administrator review
The Center Point City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including a contract for de-icing salt and an annual review for the City Administrator. The agenda also includes a payment for the Storm Water Quality Project and a review of a variance for 703 Pointer Circle.
- Resolution 2023-122: Bulk De-Icing Salt from Skyline (125 tons at $115.00 per ton)
- Tschiggfrie Pay App #3 for Storm Water Quality Project ($199,204.08)
- Resolution 2023-121: City Administrator annual review and rate increase
- Resolution 2023-124: CDBG-DR contract amendment for fortified silver roof mitigation
- Resolution 2023-120: Denison 2nd Addition Final Plat
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve City Administrator Taylor annual review and rate increase. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve FY24 Bulk De-Icing Salt from Skyline for 125 tons at $115.00 a ton. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to award bid for ball field lights. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve CDBG-DR contract amendment for fortified silver roof mitigation measures. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Sep 12, 2023
City Council
Center Point Council to consider budget amendments and utility policy changes
The City Council will discuss several resolutions including a budget amendment hearing and updates to the bulk water utility policy. The meeting also includes discussions regarding garbage collection issues and sewer bill reductions.
- Resolution 2023-107: Set public hearing for FY24 Budget Amendment #1
- Resolution 2023-108: Approve changes to Bulk Water Utility Policy
- Resolution 2023-110: Approve budgeted mower purchases for Public Works
- Fire Station change order #10 for $2,795.65 (concrete replacement)
- Tschiggfrie Pay App#2 for Storm Water in the amount of $185,726.29
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✓ Decided: Council sets Jan 1 2024 deadline for 35‑gallon trash cans
The council approved the consent agenda (4‑0) and reduced sewer charges for 1308 Main Street to average usage (4‑0). It adopted a new garbage‑can policy requiring all trash cans to be no larger than 35 gallons after Jan 1 2024, with a transition period allowed. The meeting also included reports on finances, public works, and other city departments.
- Consent agenda approved (4‑0)
- Sewer charge reduction for 1308 Main St approved (4‑0)
- Garbage‑can size rule enforced after Jan 1 2024 (no vote recorded)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were Paul Mann, Patric Engelken, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
3 absent
Traer Morgan absent · John Stuelke. M absent · S Mann absent
resolution to set the public hearing for the FY24 Budget Amendment #1 for the 26th day of September 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve changes to the Utility Policy- Bulk Water. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to set Public Hearing for the disposal of city property, steel building located at 1025 Franklin Street for the 26th day of September, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve budgeted mower purchase for the Public Works Department. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Fire Station change order #10 in the amount of $2,795.65 for damaged concrete replacement. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve pay application #27 for the Fire Station in the amount of $11,465.08. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve warranty deed execution for property pertaining to CP Assisted Living/Mustang Lane 2nd Addition. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the sale of city property, lift station generator. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve 3rd Reading and Final Reading of Ordinance #509 Floodplain Management. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve 2nd Reading of Ordinance #510 Sidewalks. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
that the cost of the sirens is increasing and neither of Center Points two sirens are owned by the city and neither are within the city limits. There is some concern about replacement of the sirens…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Tue Aug 22, 2023
City Council
Center Point City Council discusses sidewalk ordinance and staff wages
The City Council will hold a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 510 regarding sidewalks. The council also plans to consider a resolution setting staff wages for fiscal year 2024.
- First Reading of Ordinance 510 (Sidewalks)
- Second Reading of Ordinance 509 (Floodplain Management)
- Resolution 2023-106 to set FY24 City Hall staff wages
- Update on PEAK Construction Fire Station
- Possible closed session regarding the sale of real estate
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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY24 staff wages and updates city ordinances
The City Council approved staff wages for the 2024 fiscal year and passed a floodplain management ordinance. The council also conducted a first reading of a new sidewalk ordinance following a public hearing.
- Approved Resolution 2023-106 to set City Hall FY24 staff wages (4-0)
- Approved 2nd Reading of Ordinance #509 Floodplain Management (4-0)
- Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 510-Sidewalks (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss the sale of real estate (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 510- Sidewalks. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to set City Hall FY24 staff wages. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to set City Hall FY24 staff wages. Roll Call: Aye: Stuelke, Mann, McLaughlin, Schnell Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken Possible Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5…
3 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to set City Hall FY24 staff wages. Roll Call: Aye: Stuelke, Mann, McLaughlin, Schnell Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken Possible Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5…
3 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
To approve 2 nd Reading of Ordinance #509 Floodplain Management. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
ordinance about Solar panels, and the importance of protecting the city from the solar panels moving in. Mayor Mogan said the council has taken necessary steps in the past to show the opposition of…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Aug 8, 2023
City Council
Center Point City Council to discuss floodplain changes and fire station payments
The City Council will hold a public hearing on floodplain management ordinance changes and consider several construction-related resolutions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding street closures for a block party and updates on the PEAK Construction Fire Station project.
- Public Hearing for Ordinance 509 regarding Floodplain Management changes
- Resolution 2023-90: Pay application #26 to Peak Construction for $41,242.62
- Resolution 2023-100: Approval of CDBG grant documents for Mustang Lane Apartment
- Resolution 2023-102: Change Order #1 for Aaron Crane Construction storm water improvements ($5,612.25 credit)
- Resolution 2023-103: Purchase of water/sewer controls from Jetco Electric not to exceed $98,013.00
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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure payments and CDBG grant for apartments
The City Council approved several resolutions for infrastructure projects, including payments for the new fire station and water/sewer controls. The council also approved a CDBG grant for the Mustang Lane Apartment project and the first reading of a floodplain management ordinance.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 509 regarding Floodplain Management (5-0)
- Approved $41,242.62 payment to Peak Construction for Fire Station project (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-98 to set public hearing for Ordinance 510 (Sidewalks) for Aug 22 (5-0)
- Approved FY23 Street Finance Report (5-0)
- Approved CDBG grant documents for Mustang Lane Apartment (5-0)
- Approved $98,013.00 purchase of water/sewer controls from Jetco Electric (5-0)
- Approved $10,000.00 change order for Rathje Construction (5-0)
- Approved a $5,612.25 credit for Storm Water Quality Improvements with Aaron Crane Construction (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 509- Floodplain Management. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve pay application # 26 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station project in the amount of $41,242.62. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to set public hearing for Ordinance #510 Sidewalks Chapter 136 of the City Code of Ordinances for the 22nd day of August, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the FY23 Street Finance Report. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the CP Assisted LC, Development Agreement Grant Award, Mortgage Form, Disaster Recovery Promissory Note, Lease and Rent Assignments, and Rental Covenant for the Mustang Lane…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Storm Water Quality Improvements with Aaron Crane Construction in the amount of a credit of $5,612.25. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the purchase of water/sewer controls from Jetco Electric not to exceed $98,013.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve CO#7 in the amount of $10,000.00 to Rathje Construction. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to award tree removal bid. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
to approve it because of the danger of contamination of the aquafer. Shoop said that is will end up being the County and the DNR that can approve it. Stuelke said that when Palo started the water…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Jul 25, 2023
City Council
Center Point Council to discuss water main projects and assisted living agreement
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding construction payments, including a $41,242.62 payment to Peak Construction. The meeting also includes discussions on a development agreement for CP Assisted Living, LC and a sewer waiver request for 415 Main Street.
- Resolution 2023-90: $41,242.62 pay application to Peak Construction
- Resolution 2023-94: $44,619.15 credit for Lewis Access Water Main replacement
- Resolution 2023-97: Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC
- Public hearing setting for Floodplain Ordinance #509
- Bid award for the Dog Park Fence
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✓ Decided: City Council approves development agreement for Center Point Heights Assisted Living
The Council approved a development agreement for a new 55-plus assisted living community and awarded a dog park fence bid to a local company. Members also approved a sewer waiver for a resident and reappointed three Library Board members. A payment to Peak Construction was tabled due to lack of progress.
- Approved Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC (5-0)
- Awarded Dog Park Fence bid to K&D Fencing (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2023-90 payment of $41,242.62 to Peak Construction (5-0)
- Approved sewer waiver for 415 Main Street by averaging last 12 months of charges (5-0)
- Reappointed Library Board Members Richard Whitehead, DeEtta Andersen, and Christina Lahr (5-0)
- Approved annual review and pay increase for Parks and Recreation Director Anderson (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-94 credit of $44,619.15 for Lewis Access Water Main replacement (5-0)
- Approved delinquent account write-off (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve pay application #26 to Peak Construction in the amount of $41,242.62. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to reappoint Library Board Members, Richard Whitehead, DeEtta Andersen, Christina Lahr. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to award bid for the Dog Park Fence. Ryan advised K&D Fencing’s bid was $55 above the other bid. Suggest to go with K&D since a local company out of Center Point. Council discussed the…
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the annual review and pay increase for Parks and Recreation Director Anderson. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve change order #2, Lewis Access Water Main replacement for Rathje Construction in the amount of a credit of $44,619.15. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve letter of acceptance for the Lewis Access Water Main Replacement Project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve delinquent account write-off. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
Tue Jul 11, 2023
City Council
Center Point Council to consider annexation and wastewater contract change
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B property and a proposed development agreement with Cp Assisted, LC. The council will also consider a contract change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Public hearing for voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B property on Lewis Access Road
- Public hearing on Proposed Development Agreement with Cp Assisted, LC
- Resolution 2023-88: $32,428.00 contract change order for Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Resolution 2023-86: Setting pay for FY2024 Library Staff
- Approval of MJ’s Dawg House Class C Retail Alcohol License
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✓ Decided: City Council approves voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B properties
The City Council approved the voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B properties on Lewis Access Road. Other approved actions included setting FY2024 library staff pay and a wastewater plant contract change order. A proposed development agreement with Cp Assisted, LC was discussed but will be addressed at a future meeting.
- Approved voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B Properties via Resolution 2023-85 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-86 to set FY2024 Library Staff pay (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-87 to renew Iowa Income Offset Program (4-0)
- Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Change Order #6 for $32,428.00 via Resolution 2023-88 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
2 absent
Patric Engelken M absent · S Mann absent
resolution to approve the voluntary annexation of the Heaton Trust B Properties. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to set pay for FY2024 Library Staff. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve renewal with Iowa Income Offset Program. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Change Order #6 in the amount of $32,428.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Change Order #6 in the amount of $32,428.00. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Stuelke, Schnell, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Tue Jun 27, 2023
City Council
Center Point Council considers urban renewal and site plan approvals
The City Council will review an urban renewal amendment for tax increment financing support to CP Assisted, LC. The meeting also includes discussions on a final site plan for Lewis Access Outfitters and a sewer waiver request.
- Public hearing for Urban Renewal Amendment regarding tax increment financing for CP Assisted, LC
- Fire Station Project Pay App #25 in the amount of $12,049.05
- Resolution 2023-81 approving final site plan for Lewis Access Outfitters
- Sewer waiver request from Russell Bjork at 512 Park Ave.
- Board of Adjustment special exception for 6 miniature hooved animals at 1431 Franklin Street
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✓ Decided: City Council approves Urban Renewal Amendment and Lewis Access Outfitters site plan
The City Council approved an Urban Renewal Amendment for tax increment financing and the final site plan for Lewis Access Outfitters. The council also approved FY2023 yearend transfers and set a public hearing date for a development agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC.
- Approved Resolution 2023-80 for Urban Renewal Amendment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-81 for Lewis Access Outfitters final site plan (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-82 for FY2023 yearend transfers (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-83 to set public hearing date for CP Assisted Living, LC development agreement (5-0)
- Approved reduction of sewer bill for Russell Bjork to average normal usage (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve Urban Renewal Amendment for the Center Point Urban Renewal Area. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the final site plan for Lewis Access Outfitters. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve FY2023 yearend transfers. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
to approve a Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC, including annual appropriation tax increment payments. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
to approve a Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC, including annual appropriation tax increment payments. Roll Call: Aye: Engelken, Mann, Stuelke, McLaughlin, Schnell Nay: None…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Wed Jun 14, 2023
City Council
Center Point City Council considers street contracts and TIF rebate
The City Council will meet in a special session to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including street striping and trail paving. The agenda also includes a $26,990.79 TIF rebate appropriation and a renewal of the Nixle notification system agreement.
- $26,990.79 FY23 TIF Rebate for Rick & Belinda O’Brien
- $17,431.70 street striping contract with Weikert Contracting, Inc
- $1,361.37 annual renewal for Nixle Notification System with City of Ely
- $2,561.00 trail paving at Fross Park by Pate Asphalt System
- Public hearing set for July 11, 2023, regarding Heaton Trust B Property annexation
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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure and road maintenance contracts
The City Council approved several resolutions for street striping, chip and seal projects, and tree removal. They also authorized a TIF rebate and scheduled a public hearing for a voluntary property annexation.
- Approved FY23 TIF Rebate for Rick & Belinda O’Brien for $26,990.79 (4-0)
- Renewed 3-year Nixle Notification System agreement with City of Ely for $1,361.37 annually (4-0)
- Approved FY24 street striping contract with Weikert Contracting, Inc for $17,431.70 (4-0)
- Approved FY23 & FY24 street chip & seal project with Prairie Road Builders not to exceed $180,000.00 (4-0)
- Approved FY23 & FY24 tree removal project with Cody’s Tree Service for $11,200.00 (4-0)
- Set public hearing for voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B Property for July 11, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved hiring and pay for seasonal employee (4-0)
- Approved additional trail paving at Fross Park from Pate Asphalt System for $2,561.00 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council Members present were John Stuelke, Paul Mann (virtual), Melissa McLaughlin, Patric Engelken
1 absent
Nathan Schnell. M absent
resolution to approve the annual appropriation of the FY23 TIF Rebate for Rick & Belinda O’Brien in the amount of $26,990.79. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to renew 3-year agreement with the City of Ely for Nixle Notification System in the amount of $1,361.37 annually. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve FY24 street striping contract with Weikert Contracting, Inc in the amount of $17,431.70. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve FY23 & FY24 street chip & seal project with Prairie Road Builders not to exceed the budgeted amount of $180,000.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve FY23 & FY24 tree removal project with Cody’s Tree Service in the amount of $11,200.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution setting public hearing for the voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B Property’s for the 11th day of July 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to hire and set pay for seasonal employee. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve additional trail paving at Fross Park from Pate Asphalt System in the amount of $2,561.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve additional trail paving at Fross Park from Pate Asphalt System in the amount of $2,561.00. Roll Call: Aye: Engelken, Stuelke, McLaughlin, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None Absent…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Tue Jun 13, 2023
City Council
Center Point Council considers TIF rebate and street maintenance contracts
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding annual appropriations, street striping, and seasonal hiring. The agenda also includes a sewer charge waiver request and updates on the Peak Construction Fire Station.
- $26,990.79 TIF Rebate appropriation for Rick & Belinda O’Brien
- $17,431.70 street striping contract with Weikert Contracting, Inc.
- $1,361.37 annual renewal of Nixle Notification System agreement with Ely
- $2,561.00 trail paving at Fross Park by Pate Asphalt System
- Public hearing for voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B Property
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Tue May 23, 2023
City Council
Center Point Council considers cemetery landscaping and trail extension funding
The City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding capital equipment funds, employee reviews, and a memorandum of understanding with CP Assisted Living, LC. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment.
- Public Hearing for Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (Resolution 2023-64)
- Cemetery landscaping project approval (Resolution 2023-65)
- Transfer of Public Works Capital Equipment funds into a new CD (Resolution 2023-66)
- Early closure and reopening of Parks Capital Equipment reserve CD (Resolution 2023-67)
- $1,500.00 agreement with Fehr Graham for trail extension concept and funding (Resolution 2023-71)
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✓ Decided: City Council approves cemetery landscaping and trail extension study
The City Council approved a landscaping project for the cemetery and a feasibility study for a Cedar Valley nature trail extension. The council also authorized several financial transfers into CDs and approved employee pay increases.
- Approved cemetery landscaping project with Banes Landscaping not to exceed $8,540 (5-0)
- Approved closure of 3 Public Works Capital Equipment Accounts and transfer of funds to a new 11-month CD at 4.5% interest (5-0)
- Approved early closure of Parks Capital Equipment reserve CD to open a new 11-month CD at 4.5% interest (5-0)
- Approved annual review and pay increase for Employee Tritle (5-0)
- Approved annual review and pay increase for Employee Aberle (5-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with CP Assisted Living, LC (5-0)
- Approved $1,500 agreement with Fehr Graham for a trail extension concept and funding study (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the cemetery landscaping project with Banes Landscaping not to exceed $8,540. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve closure of 3 -Public Works Capital Equipment Accounts and transfer of Capital Equipment Cash Funds into a new CD at Keystone Bank for 11 months at an interest rate of 4.5%. Roll…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the early closure of Parks Capital Equipment reserve CD and to open new 11-month CD at Keystone Bank with a rate of 4.5%. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the annual review and pay increase for Employee Tritle. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve the annual review and pay increase for Employee Aberle. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with CP Assisted Living, LC. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Agreement Services with Fehr Graham for the concept and funding of trail extension in the amount of $1500.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Agreement Services with Fehr Graham for the concept and funding of trail extension in the amount of $1500.00. Roll Call: Aye: Stuelke, Mann, Schnell, McLaughlin, Engelken Nay…
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
that the Legion is still going to donate to the Veterans Memorial at the Cemetery, but they are trying to obtain a large piece of equipment to design it around and agree with proceeding with the…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Pro-tem absent
Tue May 9, 2023
City Council
Center Point Council to consider rezoning and school district cost-sharing
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a parcel from agricultural to residential use. The council will also consider an agreement with the Center-Point Urbana School District for turf painting equipment and a relocation agreement with Palo Outdoors.
- Rezoning of Plat of Survey No. 2711 from A-1 to R-1
- Cost-sharing agreement with school district for Turf Tank machine, not to exceed $4,400 annually
- Agreement with City of Palo regarding relocation of Palo Outdoors
- Approval of Mustang Lane 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat
- Fire Station Pay App #24 for $232.75
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✓ Decided: City Council approves rezoning and several new service agreements
The City Council approved the rezoning of a parcel from agricultural to residential use. They also authorized a cost-sharing agreement for a line painting machine and an agreement regarding the relocation of Palo Outdoors to Center Point.
- Approved rezoning of Part of Parcel B, P.O.S. No. 1306 from A-1 to R-1 (4-0)
- Approved 28E agreement with Center-Point Urbana School District for Turf Tank painting machine, not to exceed $4,400 annually (4-0)
- Approved agreement with City of Palo regarding relocation of Palo Outdoors to Center Point (4-0)
- Approved Mustang Lane 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat (4-0)
- Approved RFP for tree removal (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were: John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, and Melissa McLaughlin
1 absent
Patric Engelken M absent
resolution to approve the rezoning of Part of Parcel B, P.O.S. No. 1306, City of Center Point. From A‐1 (Agricultural District) to R‐1 (Residential Single‐Family District). Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
Resolution 2023‐60. Approval to enter into a 28E agreement with Center‐Point Urbana School District on 40/60 cost sharing of the Turf Tank Autonomous Line Painting Machine. Not to exceed $4400.00…
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
that the current city of residence has to provide council‐approved acknowledgment. This prevents any thoughts of purging a business from a neighboring community. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
Resolution 2023‐62 Approval of Mustang Lane 2 nd Addition Preliminary Plat Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve RFP for tree removal. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnel yea
resolution to approve RFP for tree removal. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Mann, Stuelke, Schnel Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken Old Business: None Citizen Comment: None Council Comment…
1 absent
Deputy Clerk absent
Tue Apr 25, 2023
City Council
City Council considers rezoning and pay applications
The City Council will review several pay applications for the Fire Station and Wastewater Plant. The meeting also includes a resolution to set a public hearing for a residential rezoning request.
- Fire Station Pay Application #23: $35,088.76
- Wastewater Plant Pay Application #17: $115,520.00
- Resolution 2023-57: Rezoning Plat of Survey No. 2711 from A-1 to R-1
- Resolution 2023-56: Dye Benion Legion Cinco de Mayo Celebration request
- Resolution 2023-58: Employee Rawson annual review and pay increase
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✓ Decided: Council approves Cinco de Mayo event and schedules rezoning hearing
City Council approved a request for the Dye Benion Legion to hold a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a residential rezoning request and approved an employee pay increase.
- Approved Resolution 2023-56 for Dye Benion Legion Cinco de Mayo Celebration (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-57 to set May 9, 2023, public hearing for rezoning Plat of Survey No. 2711 from A-1 to R-1 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-58 for employee Rawson annual review and pay increase (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Decided to move public hearing settings, board appointments, financial reports, certain plats, budgeted purchases, and previously discussed policies to the consent agenda
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were: John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
2 absent
Patric Engelken. M absent · S Mann absent
resolution to approve the Dye Benion Legion Cinco de Mayo Celebration requests. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to set Public Hearing for the request to rezone Plat of Survey No. 2711 of Center Point from A-1 (Agriculture District) to R-1 (Residential Single-Family District) for the 9th day of May…
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve employee Rawson annual review and pay increase. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
[context] Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Apr 18, 2023
City Council
Council to consider $10.1 million sewer revenue improvement bonds
The Center Point City Council will hold a special session to consider Resolution 2023-56. This resolution involves authorizing an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2023.
- Resolution 2023-56: $10,164,764.76 Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2023
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✓ Decided: City Council approves $10.1M in sewer revenue bonds
The City Council approved Resolution 2023-56 to authorize an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement. This action provides for the issuance and payment of Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2023.
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-56 for $10,164,764.76 Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
1 absent
Patric Engelken. M absent
resolution authorizing and approving an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $10,164,764.76 Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds…
3 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution authorizing and approving an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $10,164,764.76 Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Apr 11, 2023
City Council
Council considers $10.8 million sewer loan and several water quality contracts
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment and a proposed sewer revenue loan not to exceed $10,855,000. The meeting also includes decisions on multiple stormwater construction contracts and Planning and Zoning Commission appointments.
- Public hearing for FY2023 Budget Amendment #2
- Proposed sewer revenue loan agreement not to exceed $10,855,000
- $257,789.00 construction contract for Mustang Lane Wetland
- $719,512.80 construction contract for Fross Park Practices
- $248,404.48 construction contract for Vegetation Establishment & Maintenance
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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple storm water quality project contracts
The City Council approved several construction contracts for storm water quality projects and authorized an amended sewer revenue loan. The council also approved the FY2023 Budget Amendment #2 and the 2023 Pork Days request.
- Approved FY2023 Budget Amendment #2 (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Sponsored Water Quality Projects plans and costs (5-0)
- Approved amended Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement up to $10,855,000 (5-0)
- Approved Center Point Lions 2023 Pork Days request (5-0)
- Approved water/sewer bill consideration for Maria & Chad Griswold (5-0)
- Re-appointed Brendan Chase to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
- Appointed Valerie Sleege to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
- Awarded storm water contracts: Aaron Crane Construction ($257,789.00), Tschiggfrie Excavating ($719,512.80), and Resource Environmental Solutions LLC ($248,404.48) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve FY2023 Budget Amendment #2. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the 2023 Sponsored Water Quality Projects. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve taking additional action to enter into an amended Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve the Center Point Lions 2023 Pork Days request. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
To approve the Center Point Lions 2023 Pork Days request. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Mann, Stuelke, Schnell, Engelken Nay: None Abstention: None
4 absent
None Maria absent · Chad Griswold absent · S Stuelke absent · sewer bill absent
resolution to re-appoint Brendan Chase to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to appoint Valerie Sleege to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to award bid and approve construction contract for Storm Water Quality Projects- Mustang Lane Wetland to Aaron Crane Construction in the amount of $257,789.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to award bid and approve construction contract for Storm Water Quality Projects – North, East, and South Fross Park Practices to Tschiggfrie Excavating in the amount of $719,512.80. Roll…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to award bid and approve construction contract for Storm Water Quality Projects – Vegetation Establishment & Maintenance to Resource Environmental Solutions LLC in the amount $248,404.48…
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Fehr Graham for the Stormwater Quality Improvement Construction Engineering. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Fehr Graham for the Stormwater Quality Improvement Construction Engineering. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Schnell, Mann, Engelken…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Mar 28, 2023
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on FY2024 budget, consider $10.8M sewer loan
The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2024 budget and consider a resolution to approve it. They will also consider resolutions to set a public hearing for a sewer revenue loan of up to $10,855,000, approve the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Plan, and approve a preliminary plat for Mackerman First Addition. The council will also discuss the Lewis Access and Downtown Street Light project.
- Public Hearing for FY2024 Budget and Resolution 2023-42
- Resolution 2023-43: Set public hearing for sewer revenue loan up to $10,855,000
- Resolution 2023-44: Approve 2023-2033 Comprehensive Plan
- Resolution 2023-45: Approve Preliminary Plat for Mackerman First Addition
- Fire Station Project pay applications #21 ($131,378.50) and #22 ($2,402.60)
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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY2024 budget and 10-year Comprehensive Plan
The City Council approved the FY2024 budget and the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Plan. Council also approved a preliminary plat for the Mackerman First Addition and set a public hearing for a sewer revenue loan.
- Approved FY2024 Budget via Resolution 2023-42 (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2033 City of Center Point Comprehensive Plan via Resolution 2023-44 (5-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat for Mackerman First Addition via Resolution 2023-45 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-43 to set public hearing for Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement up to $10,855,000 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2023-42. The FY2024 Budget. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
Resolution 2023-43 setting the Public Hearing on proposal to enter into an amended Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed…
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
Resolution 2023-44 approval of the 2023-2033 City of Center Point Comprehensive Plan. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
Resolution 2023-45 the Preliminary Plat for Mackerman First Addition. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
that the commission made the recommendation for the Plat to be redrawn, because they are following the City’s Zoning Code, but the Council superseded their recommendation, making it seem as if they…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Mar 14, 2023
City Council
City Council considers fire equipment purchase and infrastructure projects
The City Council will review several resolutions including a $220,000 air pack purchase for the Fire Department and a $12,000 hydraulic study. The meeting also includes third and final readings of four city ordinances.
- Purchase of Fire Department Air Packs from Ed M. Feld Equipment not to exceed $220,000
- Approval of Wakema Hydraulic Study with Fehr Graham for $12,000.00
- Paving of the Elanor Fross Trail
- Third and final readings of Ordinances #505, #506, #507, and #508
- Setting a public hearing for the FY2023 Budget Amendment #2 for April 11, 2023
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✓ Decided: City Council approves $220,000 for fire department air packs
The City Council approved several grants, infrastructure projects, and city ordinances. They also authorized the purchase of fire department equipment and set public hearing dates for the FY2023 budget amendment and a storm water project.
- Approved purchase of Fire Department Air Packs from Ed M. Feld Equipment not to exceed $220,000 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-37 for Wakema Hydraulic Study with Fehr Graham for $12,000 (5-0)
- Approved paving of the Elanor Fross Trail (5-0)
- Approved CDBG Grant and IDALS Grant Contract for Water Quality Initiative Project (5-0)
- Approved Excessive Force Policy (5-0)
- Approved street closures and pavilion use for Blue Creek Fire Annual Car Show (5-0)
- Re-appointed Kevin Jones to the Board of Adjustments (5-0)
- Passed final readings for Ordinances #505, #506, #507, and #508 regarding resource recovery, housing, property maintenance, and vacant buildings (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve CDBG Grant. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Excessive Force Policy. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve IDALS Grant Contract for the Water Quality Initiative Project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve paving of the Elanor Fross Trail. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to set the Public Hearing for the FY2023 Budget Amendment #2 for the 11th day of April, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Wakema Hydraulic Study with Fehr Graham in the amount of $12,000.00 for the Wakema Bridge Project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve purchase of Air Packs for the Fire Department from Ed M. Feld Equipment out of Carroll, Iowa not to exceed $220,000. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to set letting date for the Storm Water Quality Project for the 6th of April, 2023, and Public Hearing for the 11th day of April, 2023. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the Blue Creek Fire Annual Car Show Street closures and pavilion use. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to re-appoint Kevin Jones to the Board of Adjustments. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #505 relating to Resource Recovery and Disposal Fees. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #506 relating to Chapter 159 Housing Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #507 relating to Chapter 133 Property Maint. Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #508 relating to adoption of Chapter 167 Vacant Building Ordinance. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
1 absent
Deputy Clerk absent
Tue Feb 28, 2023
City Council
Council to vote on plats, housing code, and seasonal pay
The Center Point City Council will consider multiple resolutions including final plats for Skoron Second Addition, Whiting Addition, and Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums, as well as 28E agreements with Linn County for maintenance and housing inspections. The council will also hold second readings of ordinances on resource recovery fees, housing code, property maintenance, and vacant buildings, and vote on hiring and setting pay for seasonal employees.
- Consider Resolution 2023-21 approving Skoron Second Addition Final Plat
- Consider Resolution 2023-22 approving Whiting Addition Final Plat
- Consider Resolution 2023-25 approving Site Plan and Final Plat for Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums
- Second Reading of Ordinance #505 on Resource Recovery & Disposal Fee
- Consider Resolution 2023-31 to hire and set pay for seasonal employees
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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple plats and housing-related ordinances
The Council approved five resolutions for plats and site plans, including the Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums. They also passed second readings for four ordinances regarding resource recovery, housing, property maintenance, and vacant buildings. Additionally, the Council authorized two 28E agreements with Linn County for inspections.
- Approved Skoron Second Addition Final Plat (5-0)
- Approved Whiting Addition Final Plat (5-0)
- Approved Plat of Survey No. 2712 (5-0)
- Approved Plat of Survey No. 2711 (5-0)
- Approved Site Plan and Final Plat for Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums (5-0)
- Approved 28E agreements with Linn County for Maintenance and Housing Inspections (5-0)
- Approved second readings of Ordinances #505, #506, #507, and #508 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-31 to hire and set pay for seasonal employees (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve Skoron Second Addition Final Plat to Linn County, Iowa. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Whiting Addition Final Plat to Linn County, Iowa. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Plat of Survey No. 2712. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Plat of Survey No. 2711. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Site Plan and Final Plat for Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums Lot 1, Tovstanosky Addition. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve 28E agreement with Linn County for Maintenance Inspections. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve 28E agreement with Linn County for Housing Inspections. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve an acknowledgement of Environmental Review Requirements for CDBG-DR Housing Award. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve acknowledgement of Green Streets Best Practices and Common Failures. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve IA Economic Development Authority CDBG-DR program contract. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to hire and set pay for seasonal employees. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #505-Resource Recovery & Disposal Fee. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #506-Chapter 159 Housing Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #507-Chapter 133 Property Maintenance Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #507-Chapter 133 Property Maintenance Code. Roll Call: Aye: Engelken, Stuelke, McLaughlin, Schnell, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None
4 yea · 2 absent
None M absent · S Stuelke absent · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #508-Chapter 167 Vacant Building Ordinance. Aye: Stuelke, Schnell, Engelken, Mann, McLaughlin Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: None Citizen Comment: None…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Feb 14, 2023
City Council
Public hearings on FY2024 max levy, garbage fees, housing, and property maintenance codes
The council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of four ordinances: one on resource recovery and disposal fees, one on the housing code, one on property maintenance, and one on vacant buildings. They will also consider resolutions to set a public hearing for the FY2024 budget, approve change orders and pay applications for the Washington Street storm sewer project, and approve a pay application for the forced main project.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #505 on Resource Recovery and Disposal Fees
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #506 on Chapter 159 Housing Code
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #507 on Chapter 133 Property Maintenance Code
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #508 on Vacant Building Ordinance
- Resolution 2023-14 approving Change Order #1 for Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements for $9,938.45
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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY2024 Max Levy and advances four city ordinances
Council approved the FY2024 Max Levy and passed the first readings of ordinances regarding resource recovery, housing, property maintenance, and vacant buildings. The council also finalized the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements project and approved several construction pay applications.
- Approved FY2024 Max Levy Resolution 2023-12 (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #505 (Resource Recovery and Disposal Fees) (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #506 (Housing Code) (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #507 (Property Maintenance Code) (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #508 (Vacant Building Ordinance) (5-0)
- Approved acceptance of Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements project (5-0)
- Approved $48,700.08 pay application for Forced Main Project to Rathje Construction (5-0)
- Approved purchase of new server for City Hall (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the FY2024 Max Levy Resolution. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #505. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #506. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #507. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #508. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to set the Public Hearing for the FY2024 Budget for the 28th day of March, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements in the amount of $9,938.45. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Pay Application #3 to Arends Excavating, LLC in the amount of $18,017.65 for the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Pay Application #4 to Arends Excavating, LLC in the amount of $9,355.47 for the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve acceptance of the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve utility delinquent account write offs. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Pay Application #9 for the Forced Main Project to Rathje Construction in the amount of $48,700.08. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Employee Credit Card. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the purchase of a new server for City Hall. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
that the max capacity sized can is 32 gallons and 40 lbs. Residents have been using 60 gallon garbage cans and these will no longer be picked up. Council Comment: None Mayor’s Report: None M/S…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Jan 24, 2023
City Council
Council to set hearings on housing, property, vacant building codes
The Center Point City Council will hold a regular session on January 24, 2023, at 6:00 pm. They will consider resolutions to schedule public hearings and first readings for three new ordinances (Housing Code, Property Maintenance Code, and Vacant Building Ordinance) for February 14, 2023. They will also vote on a permanent variance for open burning at the compost site, approve change order and pay application for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement, and consider a new server purchase.
- Resolution 2023-05: Set public hearing for Ordinance #506 (Housing Code) on Feb 14, 2023
- Resolution 2023-06: Set public hearing for Ordinance #507 (Property Maintenance Code) on Feb 14, 2023
- Resolution 2023-07: Set public hearing for Ordinance #508 (Vacant Building Ordinance) on Feb 14, 2023
- Resolution 2023-08: Permanent variance for open burning at compost site
- Resolution 2023-09: Change order #1 for Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement ($3,050.00); Resolution 2023-10: Pay application #2 ($25,461.70)
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✓ Decided: Council schedules public hearings for housing and property maintenance codes
The City Council scheduled three public hearings for February 14, 2023, regarding the housing code, property maintenance code, and vacant building ordinance. The council also approved funding and a change order for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement.
- Approved Resolution 2023-05 to set public hearing for Housing Code Ordinance #506 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-06 to set public hearing for Property Maintenance Code Ordinance #507 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-07 to set public hearing for Vacant Building Ordinance #508 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-08 for permanent variance allowing Public Works open burning at compost site (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-09 for Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement change order of $3,050.00 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-10 for Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement pay application of $25,461.70 (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2023-11 regarding new server purchase for City Hall (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance relating to Chapter 159 -Housing Code for the 14 th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
ordinance relating to the Chapter 133 -Property Maintenance Code for the 14th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
Ordinance for the 14 th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution for a permanent variance to the limited open burning times of Chapter 105.5 of the City Code of Ordinance. Permanent variance allowing the Public Works Department to use best discretion on…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution approving change order #1 for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement curb stop work in the amount of $3,050.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution approving pay application #2 for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement in the amount of $25,461.70. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve new server purchase for City Hall. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention:
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Jan 10, 2023
City Council
Council to vote on $56,856 fire station payment and $14,513 signage change order
The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions, including a tabled $56,856.23 payment to Peak Construction for the fire station project and a $14,513.05 change order for signage upgrades. The council will also set a February 14 public hearing for the FY2024 max levy and a first reading of an ordinance on resource recovery fees. A water tower cleaning and inspection contract is up for approval.
- Resolution 2022-173: Approve $56,856.23 pay application #20 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station
- Resolution 2023-03: Approve $14,513.05 change order #9 for Fire Station signage upgrades
- Resolution 2023-01: Set Feb 14 public hearing for FY2024 Max Levy
- Resolution 2023-02: Set Feb 14 public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #505 on resource recovery and disposal fees
- Resolution 2023-04: Approve Water Tower Cleaning and Inspection contract
✓ Decided: City Council approves fire station payments and water tower contract
The City Council approved several payments and change orders for the fire station project and contracted Maguire Iron for water tower cleaning and inspection. The council also scheduled public hearings for the FY2024 Max Levy and resource recovery disposal fees.
- Approved $56,856.23 pay application #20 to Peak Construction for Fire Station project (5-0)
- Approved $14,513.05 change order #9 for Fire Station signage upgrades (5-0)
- Approved Water Tower Cleaning and Inspection contract with Maguire Iron (5-0)
- Set Public Hearing for FY2024 Max Levy Resolution for February 14, 2023 (5-0)
- Set Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinance #505 regarding Resource Recovery and Disposal Fees for February 14, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve pay application #20 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station project in the amount of $56,856.23. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
Resolution for the 14th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
Ordinance Relating to Resource Recovery and Disposal Fees for the 14 th day of February 2023. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve change order #9 for the Fire Station project in the amount of $14,513.05 for signage upgrades. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Water Tower Cleaning and Inspection contract with Maguire Iron. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent