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Upcoming
Comprehensive Plan Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review draft sections of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The discussion will focus on transportation, utilities, parks, and the plan's implementation strategy.
- Draft Chapter 6: Transportation, Mobility, and Safety
- Draft Chapter 7: City Utilities and Facilities
- Draft Chapter 9: Parks and Recreation
- Draft Chapter 10: Implementation
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan, which includes designating an area as blighted for urban renewal and adopting tax increment financing (TIF) to fund projects. The council will also vote on resolutions approving a project management policy for the community center renovation, accepting public improvements for Prairie Ridge West subdivision, and adopting an economic development incentive policy. Additionally, several special event permits and alcohol license renewals are on the consent agenda.
- Hearing on Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan with blight designation and TIF
- Resolution approving Project Management Administration Policy for Community Center Renovation
- Resolution accepting public improvements for Prairie Ridge West Subdivision
- Resolution adopting Economic Development and Redevelopment Incentive Policy
- Class E alcohol license renewal for Hy-Vee; special event permits for Library Summer Games, BBQ Bash, and Dan Sorenson 5K
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Airport Committee
The Airport Committee will vote on the preliminary Airport Layout Plan and three options: runway extension, widening to 100 feet, and adding a crosswind runway. They will also discuss a 2026 CIP grant status and a new fundraising foundation for land acquisition.
- Vote on preliminary baseline Airport Layout Plan requiring land acquisition
- Vote on Option 1: Extend runway
- Vote on Option 2: Widen runway to 100 feet
- Vote on Option 3: Add crosswind runway
- Presentation on landing and take-off performance by Kyle Reynolds and Zach Riggs
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan, which proposes up to 1,350 rental housing units and $22.3 million in public infrastructure improvements. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the April meeting and recognizing a long-serving commissioner.
- Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Proclamation recognizing Julio Chiarella's 33 years of service
- Consideration of Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan
- Work session on Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Subdivision Code updates
- No public hearings scheduled