Kalona public meetings in 2020

Council

The Kalona City Council will meet via Zoom to review city bills and a report from the City Administrator. The agenda includes consideration of alcohol license renewals for Casey’s General Store and approval of cemetery deed sales.

• Renewal of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage licenses for Casey’s General Store
• Approval of Cemetery Deed Sales for Taryn Kurth
• Approval of Cemetery Deed Sales for E. Dean Brenneman
• Update on Pop-Up food pantry

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, with options for in-person attendance or phone participation. The agenda includes old business items such as considering a decline of a zoning ordinance request, a change order for a sewer and water project, and accepting public improvements, plus new business like a library report and food pantry discussion.

• Consideration to decline Ordinance 2020-332, Amending the Kalona Zoning Ordinance request by Water for Life
• Change Order No.1 for Maxwell Construction, $1,180.97, for East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvement Project
• Resolution accepting public improvements for East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvement Project, final amount $14,376.35
• Presentation of Kalona Public Library Annual Report
• Discussion of pop-up food pantry

The council voted unanimously to decline Ordinance 2020-332, which would have rezoned property from M-2 to R-2 as requested by Water for Life, citing the extended timeframe, incomplete paperwork, and plan changes. The council also approved a change order and a resolution accepting public improvements for the East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvement Project. Bills were allowed, and a cemetery deed for Ray Marner was approved.

• Approved agenda and minutes as published (all yes)
• Allowed bills totaling $69,538.69 in transfers and other payments (all yes)
• Declined Ordinance 2020-332 to rezone property from M-2 to R-2 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 from Maxwell Construction for $1,180.97 (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution 2020-FF accepting public improvements for the East Side Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Project (all yes)
• Directed staff to continue pop-up food pantry monthly and explore senior food options with Wellman Senior Dining
• Approved Cemetery Deed for Ray Marner (all yes)

Council

The Kalona City Council is meeting to discuss several agreements and proposals, including a 28E agreement with the Washington County Conservation Board for recreational land and wetland management, a YMCA 2021 rate proposal, a DOT right-of-way request for duct installation at HWY 22 and South 14th, a 10-year lease proposal from the Kalona Post Office, and boundary line adjustments for Marilyn Farms Co. and Corwin Gingerich. They will also consider resolutions waiving review of plat surveys and renewal applications for alcohol beverage permits.

• Discussion of 28E agreement with Washington County Conservation Board for recreational land and wetland management
• Discussion of YMCA 2021 proposal for Kalona Rates
• Discussion of DOT ROW request for intersection of HWY 22 and South 14th for two ducts
• Discussion of Kalona Post Office 10-Year Lease proposal
• Resolution waiving right to review plat of survey for Corwin Gingerich and Joe Beauseigneur

Council

The Kalona City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and resolutions regarding the milling and asphalt resurfacing of 5th Street between E Avenue and J Avenue. They will consider adopting plans and awarding a construction contract. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including minutes, bills, and a public forum.

• Public hearing on bids for 5th Street resurfacing (E Avenue – J Avenue)
• Resolution adopting plans and specifications for 5th Street project
• Resolution awarding construction contract for 5th Street project

Council

The Kalona City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will take a final vote on a zoning map amendment for the Southtown North Ridge Subdivision, consider waiving review rights for two property adjustments, set a public hearing for 5th Street repaving bids, and review the annual urban renewal (TIF) report. The meeting also includes discussion of Trick or Treat hours.

• Final reading of ordinance amending zoning map for Southtown North Ridge Subdivision rezoning
• Resolution waiving right to review parcel split for Rob Rich in Washington County
• Setting public hearing for 5th Street milling and asphalt repaving bids on October 19 at 7:00 PM
• Resolution waiving right to review boundary line adjustment for John & Janice Wallerich
• Consideration of 2019-2020 Annual Urban Renewal Report (TIF)

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions on a development agreement with Moyna Holdings, Inc., including tax increment financing, and a rezoning for the Southtown North Ridge subdivision. They will also review a preliminary plat, street naming, liquor license renewals, and a parcel split waiver.

• Public hearing on proposed development agreement with Moyna Holdings, Inc.
• Resolution approving development agreement authorizing annual appropriation tax increment payments
• Ordinance amending zoning map for Southtown North Ridge Subdivision rezoning
• Consideration of preliminary plat recommendation for Southtown
• Liquor license renewals: Tequila Wine & Spirits (Class E, B, C, Sunday Sales) and Best of Iowa (Class B Native Wine)

The council approved a development agreement with Moyna Holdings, Inc. for the Southtown project, providing $2.1 million in financial incentives, with $1.1 million from TIF funds dependent on the number of homes built. Council also directed staff to pay $700,000 from current city funds and the balance from Shiloh savings and Road Use Funds over four years, avoiding borrowing. The rezoning of 51.82 acres from A-1 to R-1, R-2, and R-3 for the Northridge Subdivision was adopted on second reading, and the preliminary plat for Southtown was approved.

• Approved Resolution 2020-V, development agreement with Moyna Holdings, Inc. for $2.1M in incentives (5-0)
• Directed staff to pay $700,000 from current city funds, balance from Shiloh savings and Road Use Funds over four years (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-334 on second reading, rezoning 51.82 acres for Northridge Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Southtown (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Tequila Wine & Spirits and Best of Iowa (4-1)
• Tabled resolution on naming Timberline Avenue pending county safety center check
• Tabled resolution waiving right to review parcel split for Rob Rich for further review
• Approved agenda, minutes, and bills as presented

Council

The Kalona City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on establishing rezoning guidelines for the Southtown area. They will also consider ordinances to accept a rezoning application for the Southtown North Ridge Subdivision and to divide taxes in the Southtown Urban Renewal Area. An update on the North Ridge Subdivision is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning guidelines for Southtown
• Ordinance to accept rezoning application for Southtown North Ridge Subdivision
• Ordinance for division of taxes in Southtown Urban Renewal Area
• Update on North Ridge Subdivision

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to establish the Southtown Urban Renewal Area, approve its plan, and divide taxes for the area. They will also set a public hearing on rezoning guidelines for Southtown and on a development agreement with CJ Moyna Holdings. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation via conference bridge.

• Public hearing for Southtown Urban Renewal
• Resolution to declare necessity and establish urban renewal area
• Ordinance for division of taxes in Southtown Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution for FY 2019-2020 Road Use Report
• Setting public hearing on development agreement with CJ Moyna Holdings

The Kalona City Council approved the Southtown Urban Renewal Area plan and the related tax division ordinance, and set public hearings for re-zoning and a development agreement with Moyna Holdings. The council also approved routine bills and transfers, and moved the September meeting to September 8 due to Labor Day.

• Approved Resolution 2020-T declaring necessity and establishing the Southtown Urban Renewal Area (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-333 for tax division in the Southtown Urban Renewal Area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-S for the DOT Road Use Report FY 2019-2020 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Southtown re-zoning guidelines for Sept 1, 2020 (5-0)
• Set meeting for Sept 8, 2020 to consider development agreement with Moyna Holdings (5-0)
• Moved first September council meeting to Sept 8, 2020 due to Labor Day (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (5-0)
• Allowed bills and transfers as listed (5-0)

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2020, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes old business items such as change orders for construction projects, resolutions accepting public improvements, and a discussion on the Washington County Ambulance agreement. New business includes a beer permit request, a chicken permit, employee evaluations, a water contract, a parcel split, a plat waiver, contract awards, and a re-zoning recommendation. The meeting is electronic per Iowa Code Section 21.8.

• Change Order No. 1 for DeLong Construction: $5,277.00 decrease for 12th Street Reconstruction Project
• Change Order No. 2 for Maxwell Construction: $3,537.50 increase for H Avenue Water Main Replacement (6th-7th Street)
• Resolution accepting public improvements for 12th Street Reconstruction and H Avenue Water Main Replacement
• Consideration of Class C Beer Permit with Sunday sales for Westside Petro
• Re-zoning of property at 126 A Avenue (Water For Life, Inc.) with public hearing set for July 20, 2020

Council

The Kalona City Council is meeting electronically to consider a second budget amendment for 2019-2020, which includes a public hearing and a resolution. They will also conduct the second reading of a new subdivision ordinance. Additionally, the council will consider renewals for alcohol and cigarette permits and discuss Washington County Ambulance services.

• Public hearing and resolution for second 2019-2020 budget amendment
• Second reading of ordinance implementing new subdivision ordinance
• Renewal of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: Timeless Charms (Class B Native Wine, Sunday sales), Dollar General (Class C Beer, Class B Wine, Sunday sales)
• Renewal of cigarette permits for Casey's General Store, Dollar General, Westside Petro, Tequila Wine/Spirits
• Discussion of Washington County Ambulance

Council

The Kalona City Council is meeting electronically to handle routine business and several new items. They will consider an urban chicken application, review a water quality report, hold the first reading of a new subdivision ordinance, and vote on a resolution supporting a workforce housing tax incentive application. A public hearing for a budget amendment will also be scheduled.

• Urban chicken application for 803 West 4th Street
• Water Quality Report consideration
• First reading of ordinance implementing new Subdivision Ordinance
• Resolution supporting Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Incentive application by Northern Acers LLC
• Setting public hearing for second Budget Amendment FY 2019-2020

The Kalona City Council approved the agenda and minutes, and allowed a list of bills totaling over $100,000. They approved an urban chicken application for 803 West 4th Street, accepted the 2019 Water Quality Report, and adopted Ordinance No. 2020-331 on first reading, which replaces Chapter 170 with new subdivision regulations. The council also passed Resolution No. 2020-I, pledging $12,000 to support Northern Acers LLC's workforce housing tax incentive application, and set a public hearing for a second budget amendment on June 15, 2020.

• Approved agenda and minutes of May 18, 2020 meeting
• Allowed bills totaling $100,000+ (all voted yes)
• Approved urban chicken application for 803 West 4th Street
• Accepted 2019 Water Quality Report as meeting regulations
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2020-331 (new Subdivision Ordinance) on first reading
• Approved Resolution No. 2020-I, pledging $12,000 for Northern Acers LLC housing project
• Set public hearing for second budget amendment on June 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing on a Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget amendment and consider a resolution for it. New business includes an Iowa DOT permit for Alliant Energy underground electrical work, a liquor license for Tuscan Moon, setting a June 15 public hearing for the English River Watershed bid package, a lease with Washington County for water tower communications equipment, and discussion of Covid-19 reopening options.

• Public hearing on FY 2019-2020 budget amendment
• Resolution for FY 2019-2020 budget amendment
• Iowa DOT permit for Alliant Energy 3-phase underground electrical distribution along Highway 1
• Class C liquor license with outdoor services for Tuscan Moon
• Consideration of Washington County lease for water tower communications equipment

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold a regular meeting with minutes, bills, and a public forum. New business includes setting a public hearing for the 2019-2020 budget amendment, discussing COVID-19 reopening options, and considering chip seal and coal patch work on North 14th Street.

• Setting public hearing for 2019-2020 Budget Amendment on May 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM
• Discussion of COVID-19 potential re-opening options
• Consideration of chip seal and coal patch for North 14th Street

The Kalona City Council approved a $17,177 chip seal and coal patch project for North 14th Street, funded by Road Use Funds. They also set a public hearing for a 2019-2020 budget amendment on May 18, 2020, and discussed but made no decision on reopening city buildings and parks, directing staff to add it to the May 18 agenda.

• Approved $17,177 chip seal and coal patch for North 14th Street (all yes)
• Set public hearing for 2019-2020 budget amendment on May 18, 2020 (all yes)
• Approved agenda (all yes)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2020 meeting (all yes)
• Allowed bills as presented (all yes)

Council

The Kalona City Council held an electronic meeting due to COVID-19 and approved the agenda, minutes, and bills. The council approved the trade-in and purchase of a City-owned backhoe for $50,855 from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund, and the purchase of an EZ Go Cart for $5,300 from the same fund. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6 and April 13 meetings
• Allowed bills as presented (5-0)
• Approved backhoe trade-in and purchase for $50,855 from Local Option Sales Tax Fund (5-0)
• Approved EZ Go Cart purchase for $5,300 from Local Option Sales Tax Fund (5-0)

Council

The Kalona City Council is holding its regular meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The main item is a discussion about trading in the John Deere backhoe and purchasing an EZ Go maintenance cart. No decisions are listed; the agenda is otherwise routine with minutes, bills, and public forum.

• Discussion of trade/purchase of maintenance equipment
• Trade in and replace John Deere Backhoe
• Purchase of an EZ Go Maintenance Cart

Council

The Kalona City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a voluntary annexation, consider a resolution for it, and discuss related agreements. The meeting is electronic per Iowa Code, with public participation available via conference bridge. Materials are posted on the city website.

• Public hearing for Voluntary Annexation at 7:00 PM
• Resolution for Voluntary Annexation
• Discussion of Voluntary Annexation agreements

The Kalona City Council held a public hearing and approved Resolution No. 2020-G, authorizing the voluntary annexation of property adjacent to the city, as requested by Shiloh, Marilyn Farms, Larry Hershberger, and the City of Kalona. The council also discussed voluntary annexation agreements with Shiloh, Marilyn Farms, and CJ Moyna Sons LLC, and approved a motion related to those agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for voluntary annexation
• Approved Resolution No. 2020-G for voluntary annexation (5-0)
• Approved motion on voluntary annexation agreements with Shiloh, Marilyn Farms, and CJ Moyna Sons LLC (5-0)

Council

The Kalona City Council met on April 6, 2020, to conduct a public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation request. No action was taken on the annexation during this meeting. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as minutes and bills.

• Public hearing for Voluntary Annexation (no action taken)

Council

The Kalona City Council will consider a $178,150.62 payment to Maxwell Construction for the East Side Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvement Project, a law enforcement contract with Washington County for fiscal year 2020-2021, and several other items. They will also set dates for a special meeting and public hearings on voluntary annexation, and hold a closed session on property acquisition.

• Pay App No. 1 for Maxwell Construction: $178,150.62 for East Side Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Improvement Project
• Proclamation for Junior Achievement Day on April 2, 2020
• Cemetery deeds for Kevin Reece and Janice or James Truelson
• Law enforcement contract with Washington County for FY 2020-2021
• Public hearings on voluntary annexation set for April 6 and April 13, 2020

The Kalona City Council approved Pay App No. 1 for Maxwell Construction in the amount of $178,150.62 for the East Side Sanitary Sewer and Main Improvement Project, and approved the fiscal year 2020-2021 law enforcement contract with Washington County for $139,426.00. The council also approved cemetery deeds, set special meetings and public hearings for a voluntary annexation, and entered a closed session on property acquisition. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Pay App No. 1 for Maxwell Construction, $178,150.62 (all yes)
• Approved law enforcement contract with Washington County, $139,426.00 (all yes)
• Approved cemetery deeds for Kevin Reese and Janice/James Truelson (all yes)
• Set special meeting for April 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM (all yes)
• Set public hearings for voluntary annexation on April 6 and April 13, 2020 (all yes)
• Entered closed session on property acquisition (all yes)
• Authorized staff to work on financial incentive for contractor with TIF Board (all yes)

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 and then consider a resolution to adopt it. The council will also consider a Library Board recommendation for a new Library Director, approve a cemetery deed, set a work session on sidewalks, and consider alcohol permit renewals for two local businesses.

• Public hearing and resolution on FY 2020-2021 budget
• Consideration of Library Board recommendation for new Library Director
• Approval of Sharon Hill Cemetery Deed for Bernard or Paula Redinger
• Work session on March 3rd at 6:00 PM for sidewalk discussions
• Alcohol permit renewals: Kalona Historical Village (Class B Native Wine) and Kalona Brewing Company (Class B Beer with outdoor service and Sunday sales)

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a second reading of an electric franchise agreement ordinance with ITC Midwest LLC and an update on the Shiloh property. The council will also consider appointing a member to a vacant council seat, set a public hearing for the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2020-2021, and approve a cemetery deed for Sharon Hill Cemetery.

• Second reading of ordinance for electric franchise agreement with ITC Midwest LLC
• Shiloh Property update
• Appointment for vacant City Council seat
• Setting public hearing for proposed property tax levy for FY 2020-2021 on February 3, 2020 at 5:30 PM
• Approval of cemetery deed for Sharon Hill Cemetery for Erma Ropp

The Kalona City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2020-30 granting an electric franchise to ITC Midwest LLC, and appointed Henry (Hank) Beisheim to fill a vacant council seat until December 31, 2021. The council also directed staff to work with a developer on a developer's agreement for the proposed South Town Development, and set a public hearing for the FY 2020-2021 tax levy.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2020-30 (ITC Midwest electric franchise) second reading (3-0)
• Appointed Henry (Hank) Beisheim to vacant council seat (3-0)
• Directed staff to work with developer on South Town Development agreement (3-0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2020-2021 tax levy on Feb 3, 2020 at 5:30 PM (3-0)
• Approved Sharon Hill Cemetery deed for Erma Ropp (3-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (3-0)
• Allowed bills as listed (3-0)

Council

The Kalona City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for an electric franchise agreement with ITC Midwest LLC, including a right-of-way for pole replacement on 14th and Highway 22 East. The council will also discuss voluntary annexation properties and handle routine appointments, licenses, and approvals.

• Public hearing and ordinance for Electric Franchise Agreement with ITC Midwest LLC
• Right-of-way for ITC Midwest pole removal/replacement on 14th and Highway 22 East
• Discussion on voluntary annexation properties
• Approval of WCRF municipal funds for 2020-2021
• Class B Native Wine Permit for Kalona General Store