Center Point public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions, including a public hearing to vacate and sell the NE Alley between 408 and 414 Main Street. It will also set dates for future hearings on an ordinance about street vacation and the FY2026 budget amendment. A resolution will award $10,000 to complete construction services for a Central Business District grant. The council will discuss revisions to the Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2025-103 to vacate and sell the NE Alley between 408 and 414 Main St.
• Resolution 2025-107 to award $10,000 for Central Business District construction services.
• Resolution 2025-104 to schedule a hearing on Ordinance 515 (vacation and disposal of streets) for Jan 13, 2026.
• Resolution 2025-105 to schedule a hearing on FY2026 Budget Amendment #1 for Jan 13, 2026.
• Discussion of revisions to the Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy.

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving street closures for the annual Main Street Holiday on December 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., setting a public hearing on a proposal to vacate and sell a portion of public property (the alley between 408 Main Street and 414 Main Street), and adopting the Debris Management Plan. They will also revisit a previously tabled resolution to approve and enter a 28E Fringe Agreement with Linn County. Routine agenda items such as reports, citizen comment periods, and council business will also be addressed.

• Approve street closures for the Main Street Holiday on Dec 7, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. (Resolution 2025‑100)
• Set public hearing on proposal to vacate and sell the alley between 408 Main St and 414 Main St (Resolution 2025‑101)
• Approve the Debris Management Plan (Resolution 205‑102)
• Approve and enter a 28E Fringe Agreement with Linn County (Resolution 2025‑94, old business)
• Consent agenda items: approve agenda, minutes, and claims

The Center Point City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and four resolutions: street closures for the Main Street Holiday, a public hearing on selling a city alley, the Debris Management Plan, and a 28E Fringe Agreement with Linn County. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 pm.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-100 street closures Dec 7, 8 am‑9 pm (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-101 public hearing on vacating and selling alley between 408‑414 Main St (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-102 Debris Management Plan (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-94 28E Fringe Agreement with Linn County (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 pm (5‑0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to approve a snowmobile trail route, renew health and dental benefits, and authorize a salt contract for fiscal year 2026.

• Consider Resolution 2025-96: Snowmobile Route
• Consider Resolution 2025-97: 2026 Health and Dental renewal
• Consider Resolution 2025-98: Henderson Products 2024 Deposit Program
• Consider Resolution 2025-99: FY2026 Salt Contract
• Public Hearing

The Center Point City Council approved the consent agenda and four resolutions: the Snowmobile Route for 2025‑2026, renewal of the 2026 health and dental plan, enrollment in the Henderson Products deposit program for a new dump‑truck, and the FY2026 salt contract. All items passed with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 pm.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Snowmobile Route resolution (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Health and Dental renewal resolution (5‑0)
• Approved enrollment in Henderson Products deposit program for 2026 dump‑truck (5‑0)
• Approved FY2026 Salt Contract resolution (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 pm (5‑0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will consider appointing two new members to the Planning and Zoning commission and approve the resignation of the City Administrator. The body will also vote on purchasing a replacement dump truck and approving a Fringe Area Plan with Linn County.

• Appoint Kevin Klatwiter and Richard Young to Planning and Zoning commission
• Approve resignation of City Administrator Joseph Taylor effective 11/25/2025
• Approve purchase of replacement dump truck chassis, box wing and plow
• Approve Fringe Area Plan between City of Center Point and Linn County
• Approve Antonios Mexican Grill Class C Retail Alcohol License

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It accepted the resignation of City Administrator Joseph Taylor effective Nov. 25, 2025 and appointed Sarah Tritle as interim administrator. Several resolutions were adopted, including appointments to the Planning and Zoning commission and fund transfers for a new dump truck.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Klatwiter to Planning and Zoning commission (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Young to Planning and Zoning commission (5-0)
• Approved CD Closure and transferred funds to Public Works Capital Equipment fund for dump‑truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved FY27 TIF Indebtedness report submission to Linn County (5-0)
• Approved resignation of City Administrator Joseph Taylor (4-1)
• Approved temporary assignment of City Administrator duties to Sarah Tritle (5-0)
• Approved addition of Hailey Emery and removal of Joseph Taylor from all City Bank accounts (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Development Agreement with Conduit Direct Group LLC, considering Resolution 2025-85 to authorize tax increment payments. The council will also address a downtown revitalization grant for Judy Hall, a license renewal for Antonios Mexican Grill, a concrete work bid for the former fire station, and an additional water main scope for Summit Street improvements. These items are on the agenda for the regular session on October 14, 2025.

• Public hearing on Development Agreement with Conduit Direct Group LLC (Resolution 2025-85)
• Approve Antonios Mexican Grill Class C Retail Alcohol License Renewal
• Consider Downtown Grant for Revitalization for Judy Hall (Resolution 2025-81)
• Award bid for concrete work at former fire station, 1025 Franklin Street (Resolution 2025-83)
• Approve additional scope for water main block to Summit Street Water Main Improvements (Resolution 2025-84)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It then approved Resolution 2025‑85, adopting a Development Agreement with Conduit Direct Group LLC that authorizes annual tax‑increment payments and pledges certain tax‑increment revenues for the agreement. The council also approved four other resolutions—grant funding for Judy Hall’s downtown revitalization, reappointment of Kristin Nall to the Planning and Zoning Commission, a bid award for concrete work at the former fire station at 1025 Franklin St, and an additional scope for the Summit Street water‑main improvements—each passing with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-85 Development Agreement with Conduit Direct Group LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-81 Downtown Grant for Revitalization for Judy Hall (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-82 Reappointment of Kristin Nall to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-83 Award bid for concrete work at former fire station, 1025 Franklin St (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-84 Additional scope for Summit Street water main improvements (5-0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate professional competency of an individual (5-0)
• Entered open session at 7:18 pm (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet on September 23, 2025. They will hold a public hearing on the proposed September 2025 Urban Renewal Amendment for the Center Point Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 2025-80). The council will consider resolutions to approve the FY2025 Annual Finance Report submission (Resolution 2025-77), set the date for a public hearing on a development agreement with Conduit Direct Group, LLC including annual tax‑increment payments (Resolution 2025-78), and approve a professional services agreement with Alta Planning + Design, INC for a Safety Action Plan costing $124,938 (Resolution 2025-79). Standard agenda items such as reports, citizen comment and consent agenda items will also be addressed.

• Public Hearing on the Proposed September 2025 Urban Renewal Amendment (Resolution 2025-80)
• Resolution 2025-77: Approve submittal of FY2025 Annual Finance Report to the State Auditor
• Resolution 2025-78: Set date for public hearing on development agreement with Conduit Direct Group, LLC, including annual tax‑increment payments
• Resolution 2025-79: Approve Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, INC for Safety Action Plan, $124,938

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also passed four resolutions: the September 2025 Urban Renewal Amendment, the FY2025 finance report submission to the State Auditor, setting an Oct. 14, 2025 public hearing for a development agreement with Conduit Direct Group, LLC, and a $124,938 professional services agreement with Alta Planning + Design for a comprehensive safety action plan. All votes were 5‑0 in favor with no abstentions.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-80: September 2025 Urban Renewal Amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-77: FY2025 Annual Finance Report submission to State Auditor (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-78: Set Oct. 14, 2025 public hearing for Conduit Direct Group development agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-79: Professional Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc., $124,938 (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet in a regular session on September 9, 2025 at City Hall. Council members will consider Resolution 2025-75 to approve the FY2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report. They will also consider Resolution 2025-76 to approve an upgrade to the City website. A petition from Janelle Gentz concerning curb stop repair will be reviewed.

• Resolution 2025-75 – approve FY2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report
• Resolution 2025-76 – approve upgrade to the City website
• Petition from Janelle Gentz – curb stop repair request
• Public hearing – agenda item discussion

The City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution 2025-75 approving the FY2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report and Resolution 2025-76 approving an upgrade to the city website, each with a 5‑0 vote. Council also agreed to grant a second sewer waiver for Nicole Werner. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-75, FY2025 Annual Urban Renewal Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-76, city website upgrade (5-0)
• Agreed to second sewer waiver for Nicole Werner (decision recorded, no vote tally)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to approve a $59,250 engineering agreement for the Summit Street Water Proposal, a report on street finance, and a joint agreement with Hiawatha to relocate a company using incremental property tax revenues. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment.

• Approve Summit Street Water Proposal Agreement with Fehr Graham for $59,250
• Approve Joint Agreement with Hiawatha for company relocation using incremental property tax revenues
• Set Public Hearing date for Urban Renewal Plan Amendment on September 23, 2025
• Approve FY2025 Street Finance Report for submission to the State of Iowa
• Approve Final Plat Durow First Addition (Resolution 2025-70)

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously (5-0). It adopted a new trash‑pickup route change for Rudd Sanitation, effective September 18‑19, 2025. Resolutions were passed to approve a $59,250 Summit Street water engineering agreement, submit the FY2025 Street Finance Report, and set a public hearing for the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment on September 23, 2025. A joint agreement with the City of Hiawatha was approved to relocate a company using incremental property‑tax revenues.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Summit Street Water Proposal Agreement with Fehr Graham, $59,250 (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 Street Finance Report submission to State of Iowa (5-0)
• Approved public hearing date for Urban Renewal Plan Amendment, Sept 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved joint agreement with City of Hiawatha for company relocation using incremental property‑tax revenues (5-0)
• Approved trash route change for Rudd Sanitation, effective Sept 18‑19, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Approved Fall Clean‑Up Days for Sept 26‑27, 2025 (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed development agreement with Jones Storage Trust. The council will also consider contracts for a safety action plan and a park pavilion roof replacement.

• Public hearing on Proposed Development Agreement with Jones Storage Trust
• Resolution 2025-68 to award contract for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) comprehensive safety action plan
• Resolution 2025-65 to approve replacement roof on the Fross Park Pavilion
• Liquor License Class C approvals for Haddy’s, MJ Dawg House, and The Pizza Place

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved three resolutions: awarding a contract to Alta Planning and Design for the Safe Streets and Roads for All safety action plan, authorizing an internal advance to fund the Downtown Revitalization Incentive Support Program, and approving a $6,445.06 roof replacement for the Fross Park Pavilion. Council agreed to begin chip‑and‑seal work on a property being developed by RNJ Services on Ash Lane/Newbold Road. The public hearing on the Jones Storage Trust development agreement was postponed.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved contract for Safe Streets and Roads for All safety plan with Alta Planning and Design (5-0)
• Authorized internal advance for Downtown Revitalization Incentive Support Program (5-0)
• Approved $6,445.06 roof replacement for Fross Park Pavilion (5-0)
• Agreed to begin chip and seal on RNJ Services property on Ash Lane/Newbold Road (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Urban Renewal Area. The council will also consider several resolutions related to development agreements, plat approvals, and park facility updates.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-60 to amend the Center Point Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution 2025-61 regarding a Development Agreement with Jones Storage Trust
• Resolution 2025-62 to approve Rays Landing Final Plat
• Resolution 2025-64 to award three Central Business District Downtown Grant Applications
• Resolution 2025-65 to replace the Fross Park Baseball Pavilion Roof

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-60, declaring a need and establishing an Urban Renewal Area and amending its plan. It also approved several other resolutions, including a development‑agreement date setting, a final plat for Rays Landing, changes to park rental agreements, downtown grant awards, and a memorial tree donation policy. One resolution to replace the Fross Park pavilion roof was tabled, and the council granted a special permit for a band to play until midnight at an anniversary event.

• Approved Resolution 2025-60 to establish Urban Renewal Area (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-61 to set meeting date for Jones Storage Trust development agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-62 to approve Rays Landing Final Plat (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-63 to change Parks Rental Agreements for Community Center, Fross Park Pavilions and Wakema Lodge (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-64 to award three Central Business District Downtown Grant applications (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 66 to adopt Memorial Tree Application and Donation Policy (5‑0)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-65 to replace Fross Park Baseball Pavilion Roof (no vote recorded)
• Approved band performance until midnight for MJ Dawg House anniversary (unanimous consent)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to review a final payment for CP Assisted and discuss two resolutions. The body will consider amending a legal description for a property sale and approving a bid for FY26 chip and seal work.

• Final pay application to CP Assisted in the amount of $427,612.00
• Resolution 2025-58: Amending the legal description of property for sale
• Resolution 2025-59: Approval of FY26 Chip and Seal bid

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously (5‑0). It then adopted Resolution 2025‑58, amending the legal description of the property on Resolution 2025‑16 and approving its sale (5‑0). The council also approved Resolution 2025‑59, authorizing the FY26 Chip and Seal bid (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑58 to amend legal description and approve sale of real property (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑59 to authorize FY26 Chip and Seal bid (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including the approval of a final plat and a new sewer maintenance agreement. The body will also discuss the sale of library equipment and tree removal bids.

• Resolution 2025-53: Approval of Final Plat Toomsen Addition
• Resolution 2025-54: Setting a July 22, 2025 public hearing for Urban Renewal Area expansion and plan amendment
• Resolution 2025-55: Sale of library shelving and computer equipment
• Resolution 2025-56: Awarding a bid for right of way tree removal
• Resolution 2025-57: 5-year sewer maintenance contract with Roto-Rooter

The Center Point City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved five resolutions: a final plat addition, setting the public hearing date for the expanded urban renewal area, selling library equipment, awarding a right‑of‑way tree‑removal bid, and signing a five‑year sewer maintenance contract with Roto‑Rooter. All votes were 3‑0 in favor. No other business was taken.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-53 – Final Plat Toomsen Addition (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-54 – Set public hearing date for urban renewal area (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-55 – Sell library equipment (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 – Award bid for right‑of‑way tree removal (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-57 – Sign 5‑year sewer maintenance contract with Roto‑Rooter (3-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and license renewals. The body is considering a bid for fencing and new load rating signs for a city bridge.

• Bid award for fencing at 1025 Franklin Street (Resolution 2025-50)
• Recommendation and posting of new load ratings on the Washington Street Bridge (Resolution 2025-52)
• Class C Renewal Liquor License for The Pizza Place
• American Legion Cemetery flag installation request

The council approved the consent agenda (4‑0, 1 absent). It approved a $3,000 fencing contract for 1025 Franklin Street (4‑0, 1 absent). It also approved posting new load‑rating signs on the Washington Street Bridge (4‑0, 1 absent). The meeting was adjourned (4‑0, 1 absent).

• Consent agenda approved (Aye: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 1)
• Resolution 2025-50 approved: award $3,000 fencing contract to K & D Fencing (Aye: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 1)
• Resolution 2025-52 approved: post new load‑rating signs on Washington Street Bridge (Aye: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 1)
• Meeting adjourned (Aye: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 1)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure bids and financial transfers. The body will consider awarding contracts for surfacing and fencing at 1025 Franklin Street, as well as repairs on Grubbs Street and Washington Street Bridge approaches.

• Resolution 2025-47: FY2025 Year End Transfers
• Resolution 2025-48: 3 year Audit Services contract
• Resolution 2025-49 and 2025-50: Surfacing and fencing bids for 1025 Franklin Street
• Resolution 2025-51: Surfacing projects at Grubbs Street and Washington Street Bridge approaches
• Resolution 2025-46: Designating Rogers Lane as a Play street on May 30th

The Center Point City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved FY2025 year‑end transfers, a three‑year audit contract with Bergan KDV, a $14,345 asphalt resurfacing contract for 1025 Franklin Street, and a $5,752 surfacing contract for Grubbs Street and Washington Street Bridge, all with a 5‑0 vote. The council tabled Resolution 2025‑46 to designate Rogers Lane as a Play Street and Resolution 2025‑50 for fencing at 1025 Franklin Street.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 Year End Transfers (5-0)
• Approved 3-year audit contract with Bergan KDV (5-0)
• Approved $14,345 asphalt resurfacing at 1025 Franklin St (5-0)
• Approved $5,752 surfacing projects at Grubbs St and Washington St Bridge (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-46 Play Street on Rogers Lane (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-50 fencing at 1025 Franklin St (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving FY2026 city staff wages, amending a community development grant to decrease its award amount, and updating the utility billing policy. The consent agenda includes approval of claims, treasurer's report, and special licenses for the Lion's Club and Casey's Stores. A public hearing and a request from the Center Point Lions for the 2025 Pork Days Festival are also scheduled.

• Resolution 2025-43: approve FY2026 City Staff Wages
• Resolution 2025-44: approve contract amendment #4 for IEDA Community Development Grant (decrease award amount)
• Resolution 2025-45: approve updated Utility Billing Policy
• Resolution 2025-42: approve requests from Center Point Lions for 2025 Pork Days Festival
• Consent agenda includes Lion's Club special retail license and Casey's Stores FY26 tobacco licenses

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. Four resolutions were adopted without opposition: the Lions' Pork Days requests (2025‑42), FY2026 city staff wages (2025‑43), a contract amendment to reduce the IEDA Community Development Grant award (2025‑44), and an updated utility billing policy (2025‑45). The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 for Lions' Pork Days requests (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 for FY2026 city staff wages (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-44 to amend IEDA grant award amount (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-45 to update Utility Billing Policy (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2026 budget via Resolution 2025-38. They will also vote on final plat approval for Cress Third Addition, authorize an audit services RFP, and award a street striping contract to Weikert Contracting Inc. Alcohol license renewals for Dollar General and Casey's are on the consent agenda.

• Public Hearing and Resolution 2025-38 to adopt the FY2026 Budget
• Resolution 2025-39 to approve the Final Plat of Cress Third Addition
• Resolution 2025-40 to release a 3-year RFP for audit services due May 22, 2025
• Resolution 2025-41 to approve street striping bid from Weikert Contracting Inc.
• Consent agenda includes Class B and Class E retail alcohol license renewals for Dollar General #13501 and Casey's #2647

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It adopted the FY2026 budget and passed resolutions to approve the final plat for the Cress Third Addition, a three‑year audit services RFP, and a street‑striping contract with Weikert Contracting, each with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted FY2026 budget (Resolution 2025-38) (5-0)
• Approved final plat Cress Third Addition (Resolution 2025-39) (5-0)
• Approved 3-year audit services RFP (Resolution 2025-40) (5-0)
• Approved street striping bid from Weikert Contracting Inc (Resolution 2025-41) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a regular session on April 8, 2025. They will consider several resolutions, including a generator replacement at Well 4, an alarm service agreement for the fire station, and adoption of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. The consent agenda includes approval of a retail alcohol license and peddler permits.

• Resolution 2025-34 to approve replacement purchase of a generator at Well 4
• Resolution 2025-36 to approve an agreement with Midwest Alarm Services for the Fire Station at 170 Franklin Street
• Resolution 2025-37 to adopt the Linn County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030
• Approve Dye Benion Post 297 Class F Retail Alcohol License
• Approve Fruitzen Snow Cone 6-month Peddlers Permit and Love Desserts 1-day Peddlers Permit

The council approved the consent agenda, a resolution to purchase a generator for up to $60,000, and a resolution acknowledging receipt of the FY2024 audit. It also approved a contract with Midwest Alarm Services for the fire station at 170 Franklin Street and adopted the Linn County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025‑2030. All actions passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 for generator purchase up to $60,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-35 acknowledging FY2024 audit receipt (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 agreement with Midwest Alarm Services for fire station (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 adopting Linn County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 pm (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the second amendment to the FY2025 budget, followed by a resolution to approve it. The council will also consider a revised snow emergency policy that removes even/odd parking in favor of no-parking rules with enforced penalties, authorize a GWorks subscription, and approve up to $6,500 for a V-plow for the Parks Kubota RTV. A possible closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j) is scheduled to discuss real estate sale.

• Public hearing for FY2025 Budget Amendment #2 and resolution 2025-29
• Resolution 2025-30 to set public hearing for FY2026 budget on April 22, 2025
• Resolution 2025-31 to revise snow emergency policy: replace even/odd parking with no parking and penalties
• Resolution 2025-33 to purchase V-plow equipment for 2015 Parks Kubota RTV from Future Line not to exceed $6,500
• Possible closed session to discuss sale of particular real estate (Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j))

The council approved the consent agenda and the FY2025 second budget amendment. It set the public hearing for the FY2026 budget on April 22, 2025, and approved a GWorks subscription and a V‑plow purchase. A resolution to revise the snow‑emergency parking policy was tabled, and the council authorized a closed‑session discussion of a real‑estate sale.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 2nd Budget Amendment (Resolution 2025-29) (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 Budget public hearing date (Resolution 2025-30) (5-0)
• Tabled Snow Emergency Policy revision (Resolution 2025-31) (5-0)
• Approved GWorks subscription renewal (Resolution 2025-32) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of V‑plow equipment up to $6,500 (Resolution 2025-33) (5-0)
• Authorized closed session to discuss real‑estate sale (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions including seasonal hiring and a park rental bid. The body will also consider transferring interest proceeds from a Sewer CD to Public Works Capital Equipment.

• Resolution 2025-24: Approval of Be One Initiative Color Run for August 16, 2025
• Resolution 2025-25: Awarding bid for Fross Park farm ground rental
• Resolution 2025-26: Transfer of Sewer CD interest proceeds to Public Works Capital Equipment
• Resolution 2026-27: Approval of seasonal hires and pay rates
• Resolution 2025-28: Purchase of a meter reading system

The Center Point City Council approved several resolutions, including awarding the Fross Park farm ground rental bid to Seth Thomas, approving the Be One Initiative Color Run, transferring sewer CD interest to Public Works Capital Equipment, approving seasonal hires and pay, and purchasing a meter reading system. All votes were unanimous among the four present members, with one absent.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-24 for Be One Initiative Color Run on Aug 16, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 awarding Fross Park farm ground rental to Seth Thomas (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2025-26 transferring sewer CD interest to Public Works Capital Equipment and renewing Sewer CD (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 for seasonal hires and setting pay (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28 for purchase of meter reading system (4-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a regular session on February 25, 2025. They will consider several resolutions, including a contract amendment to extend the performance period for the Center Point Apartments disaster recovery project. The council will also review Board of Adjustments decisions on lot setbacks and discuss changes to the snow emergency parking policy. A public hearing for the FY2025 Budget Amendment #2 is set for March 25, 2025.

• Resolution 2025-22: amend contract to extend Center Point Apartments disaster recovery performance period to June 30, 2025
• Resolution 2025-20: pay increase for Public Service Laborer Dougherty for obtaining a CDL
• Resolution 2025-21: approve Ray's Landing First Addition construction plans
• Resolution 2025-23: set public hearing for FY2025 Budget Amendment #2 on March 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm
• Review Board of Adjustments denial on double frontage lot setbacks at 3 parcels in Westview Addition; approval at 821 Franklin Street for new garage

The Center Point City Council approved four resolutions: a pay increase for a public service laborer who obtained a CDL, construction plans for Ray's Landing First Addition, a contract amendment extending the performance period for the Center Point Apartments disaster recovery project to June 30, 2025, and setting a public hearing for FY2025 Budget Amendment #2 on March 25, 2025. The council also upheld the Board of Adjustments' decisions on setbacks and a variance request, and discussed potential changes to the snow emergency parking policy and zoning code updates.

• Approved Resolution 2025-20: pay increase for Public Service Laborer Dougherty for obtaining a CDL (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21: Ray's Landing First Addition construction plans (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-22: contract amendment to extend Center Point Apartments disaster recovery performance period to June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-23: set public hearing for FY2025 Budget Amendment #2 on March 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm (4-0)
• Upheld Board of Adjustments denial on double frontage lot setbacks in Westview Addition
• Upheld Board of Adjustments special exception variance request at 821 Franklin Street for a new garage
• Agreed to consider updating snow emergency parking policy to no parking during emergencies
• Agreed to look into updating zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments denied a variance request from Westview Development to reduce double frontage lot setbacks from 25' to 15' at three parcels in the Westview Addition, voting 3-1. The board also approved a variance for Deana Pillard to replace her garage at 821 Franklin Street with reduced setbacks, voting 4-0. Additionally, the board voted to send Ordinance #467 to Planning and Zoning for review of corner lot setbacks.

• Denied variance for double frontage lot setbacks from 25' to 15' at Westview Addition Lots 14, 16, 18 (3-1)
• Approved variance for double frontage lot setbacks from 25' to 22' and rear yard from 15' to 3' at 821 Franklin St (4-0)
• Approved sending Ordinance #467 to Planning and Zoning for review of corner lot setbacks (4-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the sale of real property on Newbold Road to RNJ Enterprises, followed by a vote on a resolution to approve the sale. The council will also consider resolutions to accept sealed bids for rental of farm ground at Fross Park, purchase water and sewer meters, and buy a used UTV for up to $15,000. Additionally, the council will discuss the FY2025 budget and hear citizen input on the budget.

• Public hearing and resolution for sale of real property on Newbold Road to RNJ Enterprises
• Resolution 2025-17 to accept sealed bids for rental of 5.98 acres of farm ground at Fross Park
• Resolution 2025-18 to approve purchase of water and sewer meters
• Resolution 2025-19 to approve purchase of a used UTV from a public auction not to exceed $15,000
• Citizen input and council discussion for FY2025 budget

The Center Point City Council approved the sale and disposition of real property on Newbold Road to RNJ Enterprises via Resolution 2025-16. They also approved resolutions to accept sealed bids for renting 5.98 acres of farm ground at Fross Park, purchase water and sewer meters, and buy a used UTV from a public auction not to exceed $15,000. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 to sell real property on Newbold Road to RNJ Enterprises (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 to accept sealed bids for rental of 5.98 acres of farm ground at Fross Park (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 to purchase water and sewer meters (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 to purchase a used UTV from public auction not to exceed $15,000 (4-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will hold a regular session on January 28, 2025. New business includes resolutions to set a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy, approve preliminary plats for Rays Landing and final plats for RNJ Enterprises additions, and set a hearing on selling city property on Newbold Road. The council will also discuss the FY2025 budget and consider a loan amendment and demolition agreement for 908 Main Street.

• Resolution 2025-06: Set public hearing on proposed property tax levy
• Resolution 2025-07: Approve preliminary plat for Rays Landing Addition
• Resolution 2025-08: Approve final plat for RNJ Enterprises Addition
• Resolution 2025-09: Set public hearing on sale of city property on Newbold Road
• Resolution 2025-11/13: Amend forgivable loan and approve demolition release for 908 Main Street

The Center Point City Council approved multiple resolutions, including the preliminary plat for Rays Landing Addition and the final plat for RNJ Enterprises Addition. They also set public hearings for the proposed property tax levy and the sale of city property on Newbold Road, and approved agreements related to hazardous building removal and a forgivable loan for the Legion Post 297. The council discussed the FY2025 budget and decided to repair Summit St water mains and street resurfacing within 5 years, funded by L.O.S.T funds.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 setting public hearing for proposed property tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 preliminary plat of Rays Landing Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 final plat for RNJ Enterprises Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 setting public hearing on sale of city property on Newbold Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 public purpose statement for hazardous building removal in Central Business District (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11 amending public purpose statement for forgivable loan with Legion Post 297 for 908 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 East Central Iowa Council of Governments Fringe Area Agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss the FY2025 budget and the Capital Improvement Plan. The body will consider several resolutions regarding city contracts, personnel, and property dedications.

• Resolution 2025-01: FY2026 Sheriff Contract Services with Linn County at $45.00 per hour for 21 hours a week
• Resolution 2025-03: Hiring and setting pay for the Youth Services Librarian
• Resolution 2025-04: Final retainage payment to CP Assisted for Mustang Lane Apartments
• Discussion on demolishing the Dye Benion Legion building at 908 Main Street
• Approval of Bully’s North Class C Alcohol License

The Center Point City Council approved five resolutions, including the FY2026 sheriff contract with Linn County at $45/hour for 21 hours weekly, acceptance of improvements in Mustang additions, hiring a Youth Services Librarian, final retainage payment for Mustang Lane Apartments, and Central Business District Capital Improvement Grants. The council also discussed a future 28E agreement with Linn County for the Fringe Area Plan and a public purpose statement for demolishing the Dye Benion Legion building.

• Approved FY2026 Sheriff Contract Services with Linn County at $45/hour, 21 hours/week (5-0)
• Accepted dedication of improvements in Lot A of Mustang First and Mustang Second Additions (5-0)
• Approved hiring and pay for Youth Services Librarian (5-0)
• Approved final retainage payment to CP Assisted for Mustang Lane Apartments (5-0)
• Approved Central Business District Capital Improvement Grants for Economic Development (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $105,498.22 (5-0)