Altoona public meetings in 2020
24 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Dec. 21, 2020 to hold public hearings and vote on selling 700 1st Ave. South and rezoning about 8.51 acres requested by the Eshelman Family and Forret Acres, LLC. The consent agenda includes paying bills and construction pay applications, tax abatements, MPO appointments, and a development agreement amendment. Several items are routine, including minutes approval and beer and liquor permit renewals.
- Public hearing and resolution on the sale of 700 1st Ave. South
- Public hearing on rezoning about 8.51 acres from R-3 and M-1 to R-3, requested by the Eshelman Family and Forret Acres, LLC
- Ordinance amending Chapter 165 to change the official zoning map for the rezoning
- Consent agenda pay applications including $275,648.88 to Elder Corporation for 8th St. SW Reconstruction and $260,104.57 to Edge Commercial, LLC for the Terrace Hills Golf Clubhouse
- Resolution approving $182,130.00 reimbursement to Burget Mill for construction-related expenses
The Altoona City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance rezoning about 8.51 acres at the southeast corner of 5th Avenue NW and 2nd Street NW from R-3 and M-1 to all R-3, where a developer proposes a 180-unit apartment complex; the council also voted to waive the second and third readings and publish it. The council authorized the sale process for the old police station at 700 1st Ave. South, with sealed bids to be opened January 27, 2021. It approved a consent agenda that included several construction pay applications, tax abatement requests, a development agreement amendment, and beer and liquor permits. No citizens spoke at either public hearing, and no audience members were present.
- Approved Resolution #12-21-2020 #01 authorizing the sale of 700 1st Ave. South (5-0)
- Advanced Ordinance #12-21-2020 #01 (566) rezoning ~8.51 acres at 5th Ave NW and 2nd St NW to R-3 on first reading (5-0)
- Voted to waive 2nd and 3rd readings of the rezoning ordinance (5-0)
- Voted to publish the rezoning ordinance (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps, tax abatements, development agreement amendment, and liquor permits (5-0)
- Approved pay app to Koester Construction, Inc. for Northwest Development Area Booster Station: $222,362.24
- Approved pay app to Iowa Civil Contracting, Inc. for 1st Avenue Reconstruction: $14,936.14
- Approved pay app to Graff Excavating for Townsend House Lift Station: $30,376.12
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, to hold public hearings and vote on development agreements with I-80 Business Park, LLC and KCI Altoona Industrial Land, LLC, each including annual economic development payments capped at $2.5 million and $2.7 million respectively. The council will also consider several land-use resolutions, two ordinances tied to the Altoona Urban Renewal Area, and a consent agenda covering bills, capital projects, easements, and liquor permits. The meeting is held via GoToMeeting and includes the swearing-in of new police officers and K-9s.
- Public hearing and resolution for a development agreement with I-80 Business Park, LLC, with annual economic development payments not to exceed $2,500,000
- Public hearing and resolution for a development agreement with KCI Altoona Industrial Land, LLC, with annual economic development payments not to exceed $2,700,000
- Resolution to amend the Stonebridge Development Plan – Area D, plus final plat for I-80 Business Park Plat 1 and site plans for Legacy Bank and Siculus Data Center PCI 3-4
- Two ordinances: one repealing No. 10-19-2020 #08 (561) related to Altoona Urban Renewal Area property, and one amending Ordinance No. 08-06-2018 #001 (500) under Iowa Code Section 403.19
- Consent agenda includes pay apps such as $222,738.95 to Edge Commercial for the Terrace Hills Golf Clubhouse and $98,310.50 to McAninch Corp. for the NE 62nd Ave. Expansion Grading Project, plus a rezoning request for about 8.51 acres from the Eshelman Family and Forret Acres, LLC
The Altoona City Council approved development agreements with I-80 Business Park, LLC and KCI Altoona Industrial Land, LLC, authorizing annual economic development payments of up to $2.5 million and $2.7 million respectively over 10-year periods. The council also approved an amendment to the Stonebridge development plan to allow 7 additional homes instead of the 10 requested, and approved final plats and site plans for several projects. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved development agreement with I-80 Business Park, LLC, up to $2.5M in TIF rebates over 10 years (5-0)
- Approved development agreement with KCI Altoona Industrial Land, LLC, up to $2.7M in TIF rebates over 10 years (5-0)
- Approved Stonebridge Development Plan amendment for 7 additional homes instead of 10 (5-0)
- Approved final plat for I-80 Business Park Plat 1, subject to bonds (5-0)
- Approved site plan addition for Legacy Bank at 502 8th Street SW (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Siculus Data Center PCI 3-4, subject to sewer/water issues (5-0)
- Passed first reading of ordinance repealing and replacing prior ordinance with corrected legal description (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, easements, animal control agreement, and liquor permits (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Nov. 16, 2020 to hold public hearings and vote on an urban renewal plan amendment, a Stonebridge Development plan change reducing lot widths in Area D, and rezoning the old police station at 700 1st Avenue South to Conditional C-4. The consent agenda includes construction pay applications and change orders plus resolutions obligating urban renewal tax revenue to various annual appropriation obligations. It also sets December 7 public hearings on development agreements with I-80 Business Park (up to $2,500,000) and VanTrust Real Estate (up to $2,700,000).
- Public hearing and resolution on the 2020D amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Altoona Urban Renewal Area
- Stonebridge Development Area D amendment: 14.1 acres changed from 70-ft to 60-ft wide lots, with reduced lot area and side yard setback
- Rezoning the old Police Station at 700 1st Avenue South from R-2 to Conditional C-4 (Village Commercial)
- Consent agenda pay apps and change orders, including Elder Corporation 8th Street SW Reconstruction Phase 1 pay app of $579,587.20 and Koester Construction Northwest Development Area Booster pay app of $51,281.47
- Public hearings set for Dec. 7, 2020 on development agreements with I-80 Business Park (not to exceed $2,500,000) and VanTrust Real Estate (not to exceed $2,700,000)
The Council approved an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan to include land for the I-80 Business Park and warehousing. They also rezoned the old police station at 700 1st Avenue South to Village Commercial to facilitate its sale. Several urban renewal fund obligations and construction pay apps were approved via consent agenda.
- Approved 2020D amendment to Urban Renewal Plan (4-0)
- Approved division of taxes for Urban Renewal Area (4-0)
- Rezoned 700 1st Avenue South from R-2 to Conditional C-4 (4-0)
- Approved two plats of survey for McConnell property (4-0)
- Tabled Stonebridge Development Plan amendment to December 7 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including multiple TIF obligations and construction payments (4-0)
- Approved liquor licenses for Brick & Ivy Rooftop and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh (4-0)
- Set public hearings for Dec 7 regarding I-80 Business Park and VanTrust Real Estate agreements (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, to vote on several site plan amendments for local businesses, utility fee relief requests, and a consent agenda covering bills, engineering contracts, and appointments. It will also set two Nov. 16 public hearings on the Stonebridge Development lot changes and rezoning the old police station at 700 1st Avenue South. Most items are routine approvals; the hearings are where residents can later comment.
- Site plan amendments for Adventurelands of America (moving two rides), Lineage (parking lot addition), Bass Pro Shops Boat Storage, Hy-Vee Aisles Online, and Green State Credit Union
- Requests to waive water utility late/red tag fees at 705 17th Ave. SW and reduce a utility bill by 3,000 gallons at 1910 6th Street SW
- Consent agenda pay apps to Jackson Creek Enterprises: $19,626.60 (2018 Water Main) and $94,858.92 (Heritage Homes Storm Water Phase 2)
- Deeds for 1st Avenue Reconstruction: FC Coop II warranty/quit claim at $6,200.00 and Bear Construction stormwater easement at $14,000.00
- Public hearings set for Nov. 16 on Stonebridge Development (14.1 acres from 70-ft to 60-ft lots) and rezoning old Police Station at 700 1st Avenue South from R-2 to Conditional C-4
The Altoona City Council approved five site plan amendments: moving two Adventureland rides, adding a parking lot for Lineage, relocating Bass Pro Shops boat storage, a Hy-Vee Aisles Online building, and a re-approved Green State Credit Union site plan. The council also denied a request to waive water utility late and red tag fees at 705 17th Ave. SW and approved reducing a utility bill to 3,000 gallons at 1910 6th Street SW. A consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, engineering agreements, appointments, and public hearing dates was approved 5-0. All votes recorded were 5-0.
- Approved site plan amendment to move two Adventureland rides (5-0)
- Approved Lineage parking lot addition with 167 stalls, subject to lighting plan approval (5-0)
- Approved Bass Pro Shops boat storage relocation, subject to land transfer from Harrison Trucking to AEDC (5-0)
- Approved Hy-Vee Aisles Online building and canopy site plan (5-0)
- Approved Green State Credit Union site plan re-approval, subject to deficiencies being met (5-0)
- Denied request to waive water utility late and red tag fees at 705 17th Ave. SW (5-0)
- Approved reducing water portion of utility bill to 3,000 gallons at 1910 6th Street SW (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay applications, engineering agreements, appointments, and setting two public hearings for November 16 (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, October 19, 2020, to hold public hearings and first readings on four rezoning requests that would convert a combined 64.78 acres from agricultural (A-1) to limited industrial (M-1) for Meadowland II LLC, Franzen-Altoona-I80 Partnership, and SR Holdings II LLC. The council will also consider preliminary and final plats for Altoona Industrial Center Plat 1, a street renaming from 24th Street SE/SW to Edwin W. Skinner Parkway SE/SW, and several urban renewal ordinances. A consent agenda covers bills, construction pay applications, easements, and liquor permits.
- Rezoning 34.74 acres from A-1 to M-1 for Meadowland II LLC (public hearing and 1st reading)
- Rezoning 1.317 acres from A-1 to M-1 for Franzen-Altoona-I80 Partnership (public hearing and 1st reading)
- Rezoning 10.004 and 18.720 acres from A-1 to M-1 for SR Holdings II LLC (public hearings and 1st readings)
- Pay App to Elder Corp. for 8th St. SW Reconstruction Project: $256,514.43; Pay App to Iowa Civil Contracting for 1st Avenue Reconstruction: $7,656.78
- Street renaming from 24th Street SE and SW to Edwin W. Skinner Parkway SE and SW (public hearing and 1st reading)
The Altoona City Council held public hearings and gave first readings to four ordinances rezoning a combined 64.781 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Limited Industrial) for Meadowland II LLC, Franzen-Altoona-I80 Partnership, and SR Holdings II LLC, all north of 9th Street NE. Each rezoning passed 5-0, with the council also voting 5-0 to waive the second and third readings and to publish. The council approved preliminary and final plats for the 45.48-acre Altoona Industrial Center Plat 1, and approved the consent agenda, including pay applications and utility easements, 5-0. No residents spoke at any of the public hearings.
- Approved first reading to rezone 34.74 acres from A-1 to M-1 for Meadowland II LLC, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, ordered publication (5-0)
- Approved first reading to rezone 1.317 acres from A-1 to M-1 for Franzen-Altoona-I80 Partnership, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, ordered publication (5-0)
- Approved first reading to rezone 10.004 acres from A-1 to M-1 for SR Holdings II LLC, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, ordered publication (5-0)
- Approved first reading to rezone 18.720 acres from A-1 to M-1 for SR Holdings II LLC, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, ordered publication (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Altoona Industrial Center Plat 1, 45.48 acres with six buildable lots and an outlot (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Altoona Industrial Center Plat 1, subject to an amended plat reflecting changes received and reviewed by staff and all other legal documents (5-0)
- Approved first reading to amend Chapter 167.02(7)(C) changing the street name from 24th Street SE and SW to Edwin W. Skinner Parkway SE and SW, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, ordered publication (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay application to Elder Corp. for 8th St. SW Reconstruction of $526,514.43, pay application to Iowa Civil Contracting for 1st Avenue Reconstruction of $7,656.78, utility easements, and beer and liquor permits (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2020, to hold public hearings and vote on a 2020C urban renewal plan amendment, making 34th Avenue NW and 25th Street NW a four-way stop, and updating the city's official traffic control list. The council will also consider a site plan amendment for Adventurelands of America, two plats of survey, a Halloween event request at Lions Park, and a consent agenda that includes setting October 19 public hearings on four rezoning requests totaling about 64.9 acres from agricultural to limited industrial. Consent items also include paying bills, tax abatement requests, and beer and liquor permit renewals.
- Public hearing and resolution on the 2020C Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Altoona Urban Renewal area
- Public hearing and ordinance to make 34th Avenue NW and 25th Street NW a four-way stop intersection
- Consent agenda sets Oct. 19 hearings on four A-1 to M-1 rezoning requests: Meadowland II LLC (34.74 acres), Franzen-Altoona-I80 Partnership (1.317 acres), and SR Holdings II LLC (10.004 and 18.720 acres)
- Consent agenda bills include JAS Concrete pay app of $149,020.19 and change order of $22,189.50 for the Townsend Housing Parking Lot, and Koester Construction pay apps of $49,759.08 and $12,949.00 for the Northwest Development Area Booster Station
- Event request for Hallowfest, a Halloween adult softball tournament at Lions Park on October 31, 2020, 6-11 pm, with a DF and inflatables on the south field
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance making 34th Avenue NW and 25th Street NW a four-way stop, waived the second and third readings, and ordered it published. It also approved an amendment to the city's list of official traffic controls, a site plan change at Adventureland, two plats of survey, and a Halloween softball fundraiser at Lions Park. A public hearing on amending the Urban Renewal Plan to include Prairie Crossing was continued, and no action was taken on the related resolution. The consent agenda, including bills, tax abatement requests, and several rezoning public hearings set for October 19, was approved 5-0.
- Continued public hearing on 2020c Urban Renewal Plan amendment (Prairie Crossing) (5-0)
- No action taken on resolution to approve 2020c Urban Renewal Plan amendment
- Approved first reading of ordinance making 34th Ave NW and 25th St NW a four-way stop (5-0)
- Waived 2nd and 3rd readings of four-way stop ordinance (5-0)
- Approved publishing four-way stop ordinance (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 65.11 official traffic controls (5-0)
- Approved site plan amendment for Adventureland to move three rides/attractions (5-0)
- Approved plat of survey for Altoona Christian Church property (Parcel 2020-152) (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, September 21, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall via GoToMeeting. The main item is a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone 6.66 acres owned by Harrison Properties from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-3 (Planned Commercial). The council will also consider Christmas in Olde Towne 2020, a request to waive sewer charges at 2342 6th Ave. SW, and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, a storm sewer contract, and a liquor permit.
- Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone 6.66 acres owned by Harrison Properties from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-3 (Planned Commercial)
- Pay App to Elder Corp. for 8th St. Reconstruction: $538,228.78
- Pay App to McAninch Corp. for NE 62nd Ave. Grading Expansion Project: $495,723.32
- Resolution accepting a proposal from Synergy Contracting LLC for $119,689.00 for 5th Ave. SW & 8th St. SW Storm Sewer Extension PH 1
- Public hearings set for October 5, 2020 on a four-way stop at 34th Avenue NW and 25th Street NW and changes to Chapter 65.11 Official Traffic Controls
The council held a public hearing and passed the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 6.66 acres owned by Harrison Properties from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-3 (Planned Commercial), then voted to waive the second and third readings and publish it. The council also approved Christmas in Olde Towne 2020 with COVID-19 precautions, denied a request to waive $133.12 in sewer charges at 2342 6th Ave. SW, and approved a consent agenda that included contractor pay applications, a storm sewer contract, two public hearing dates, and a liquor license. Council Member Mertz was absent; all recorded votes were 4-0.
- Passed first reading of Ordinance #09-21-2020 #01 (551) rezoning 6.66 acres owned by Harrison Properties from A-1 to C-3 (4-0)
- Voted to waive 2nd & 3rd reading of the rezoning ordinance (4-0)
- Voted to publish the rezoning ordinance (4-0)
- Approved Christmas in Olde Towne 2020 with COVID-19 safety precautions (4-0)
- Denied request to waive $133.12 in sewer charges at 2342 6th Ave. SW (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including pay apps to Elder Corp. ($538,228.78) and McAninch Corp. ($495,723.32), and Resolution #09-21-2020 #01 accepting Synergy Contracting LLC proposal for $119,689.00 (4-0)
- Set public hearings for October 5, 2020 on a four-way stop at 34th Avenue NW and 25th Street NW and on changes to Chapter 65.11 Official Traffic Controls (4-0)
- Approved Kum & Go #184 Class E Liquor License and related permits (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Tuesday, September 8, 2020, to hold a public hearing and vote on plans, contract, and bond for the Terrace Hills Golf Course Clubhouse. The council will also consider several subdivision plats, easements for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project, and service agreements for arts and a police station mural. Other items include event requests, a sewer fee waiver request, and routine consent agenda approvals.
- Public hearing and resolutions to approve plans, contract, and bond for Terrace Hills Golf Course Clubhouse
- Plat approvals for W.D. Brandhof Farm and Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3, plus site plan for Altoona Park Storage
- Easements for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project, including payments like $2,640 to MO Holdings, LLC and $2,145 to Hamilton's Funeral Home
- Contract for services with Group Creative Services for Arts and Culture Plan Implementation and Police Station Mural
- Consent agenda includes pay apps such as $86,797.23 to Jackson Creek Enterprises for Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements and a rezoning hearing set for 6.66 acres from A-1 to C-3
The Altoona City Council awarded a contract to Edge Commercial for the Terrace Hills Golf Course Clubhouse at a base bid of $3,859,899, subject to Bob Laden's review. The council also approved plats for W.D. Brandhof Farm and Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3, and authorized applying for $456,817.14 in Iowa COVID-19 relief funds. A request to waive $990.08 in sewer fees at 827 33rd Ct. SW was denied 3-1. All votes were 4-0 unless noted, with Council Member Burns-Thompson absent.
- Approved plans and contract form for Terrace Hills Golf Course Clubhouse (4-0)
- Approved contract and bond for Terrace Hills Golf Course Clubhouse (4-0)
- Awarded clubhouse contract to Edge Commercial for base bid $3,859,899, subject to Bob Laden's review (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for W.D. Brandhof Farm, subject to 12-inch water main in 10-foot easement (4-0)
- Approved final plat for W.D. Brandhof Farm, subject to 12-inch water main in 10-foot easement (4-0)
- Re-approved preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3 (4-0)
- Approved final plat for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3, subject to deficiencies resolved with staff (4-0)
- Re-approved site plan for Altoona Park Storage (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, August 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. via GoToMeeting. Most items sit on the consent agenda, including bills, capital projects, easements, a land purchase, permits, and setting a public hearing. The largest listed payment is $403,874.49 to McAninch Corp. for the NE 62nd Avenue Expansion Grading Project.
- Pay application to McAninch Corp. for NE 62nd Avenue Expansion Grading Project: $403,874.49
- Change order to McAninch Corp. for same project: $12,479.25
- Consider offer to buy land from the State of Iowa for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project: $77,800.00
- Set public hearing for Sept. 8, 2020 on 8th Street Improvement Project plans and contract
- New cigarette/tobacco/vapor permit application for Altoona Smoke Shop, Inc. DBA Smoke & Vape
The Altoona City Council met via GoToMeeting on August 17, 2020, and approved its agenda and the August 3, 2020 minutes, both on 5-0 votes. It then approved the consent agenda 5-0, which included bills, capital projects, a $12,479.25 change order and a $403,874.49 pay application to McAninch Corp. for the NE 62nd Avenue Expansion Grading Project, a resolution accepting assignment of easements to MidAmerican Energy for the 1st Avenue Construction Project, a $77,800.00 offer to purchase land from the State of Iowa for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project, a 2017 REAP grant application, a tobacco/vapor permit for Altoona Smoke Shop, moving the next meeting to September 8, 2020, setting a September 8 public hearing for Terrace Hills Golf Course, and a liquor license for Bianchi Boys Pizza & Pasta. No citizens addressed the council, no department head or general business reports were given, and the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
- Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved the August 3, 2020 council minutes (5-0)
- Approved the consent agenda (5-0), including:
- Change order to McAninch Corp. for NE 62nd Avenue Expansion Grading Project — $12,479.25
- Pay application to McAninch Corp. for NE 62nd Avenue Expansion Grading Project — $403,874.49
- Resolution #08-17-2020 #01 accepting assignment of easements to MidAmerican Energy for the 1st Avenue Construction Project
- Offer to purchase land from the State of Iowa for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project — $77,800.00
- Approved submitting 2017 REAP grant application; tobacco/vapor permit for Altoona Smoke Shop; moving next meeting to September 8, 2020; setting September 8 public hearing for Terrace Hills Golf Course; and Bianchi Boys Pizza & Pasta liquor license
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, August 3, 2020, to consider a rezoning request from Siculus, Inc. covering about 154.61 acres from agricultural to limited industrial, along with a related rough grading site plan. The agenda also includes awarding a contract for 8th Street SW Reconstruction Phase 1 and authorizing $3,700,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Golf Course Club House Bonds, Series 2020C. Several smaller items appear on the consent agenda, including pay applications to contractors and a $71,129.35 streambank restoration proposal for Lions Park.
- Rezoning request from Siculus, Inc. for approximately 154.61 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Limited Industrial), with a first reading of the ordinance
- Public hearing and resolutions to approve plans and award a contract for 8th Street SW Reconstruction – Phase 1
- Resolution authorizing $3,700,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Golf Course Club House Bonds, Series 2020C
- Consent agenda pay applications including $50,000.00 to Elder Corporation for Adventureland Drive Improvements and $30,630.48 to Koester Constructing for the NW Development Area Booster Station
- Proposal from JAS Concrete LLC for $71,129.35 for streambank restoration in Lions Park
The City Council approved the $4,349,900 contract for the 8th Street SW Reconstruction project and authorized $3,700,000 in bonds for a new golf course clubhouse. Officials also approved the rezoning of 154.61 acres for Siculus, Inc. and authorized a site plan amendment for a Marzetti engine room addition.
- Approved 8th Street SW reconstruction contract (4-0)
- Approved $3.7M golf course clubhouse bonds (4-0)
- Approved rezoning 154.61 acres to Limited Industrial (4-0)
- Approved Marzetti engine room site plan amendment (4-0)
- Approved streambank restoration contract for $71,129.35 (4-0)
- Waived sewer fees for Altoona Christian Church (4-0)
- Denied late fee waiver request (5-0)
- Approved various infrastructure pay applications (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets July 20, 2020 to vote on a final plat for Brookhaven Estates Plat 3, a plat of survey on NE Casebeer Drive, and the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Golf Course Club House Bonds, Series 2020C. A consent agenda covers bills, construction pay applications, an event request, easements, an engineering agreement, and liquor permits. A public hearing is set for August 3 on the 8th Street Improvement Project.
- Resolution on final plat for Brookhaven Estates Plat 3
- Resolution on plat of survey for Parcel 2020-110 on NE Casebeer Drive in rural Polk County
- Resolution awarding sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Golf Course Club House Bonds, Series 2020C
- Consent agenda pay apps: Koester Construction $359,551.64 (NW Development Area Booster Station); McAninch Corp. $163,025.30 and change order $65,882.30 (NE 62nd Avenue Expansion Grading); Jackson Creek Enterprises $61,435.07 (2018 Water Main Project)
- Public hearing set for Aug 3, 2020 on 8th Street Improvement Project; event request for Jolly Holiday Lights (Nov 21–Dec 30)
The City Council approved the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal bonds to finance a new golf course club house and related improvements. The council also approved a final plat for Brookhaven Estates Plat 3 and a survey for a property on NE Casebeer Drive.
- Approved sale of GO Urban Renewal golf course club house bonds to Key Banc Capital Markets at 1.05% (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Brookhaven Estates Plat 3 subject to deficiencies being met (5-0)
- Approved plat of survey for parcel 2020-110 on NE Casebeer Drive (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $649,893.31 in project pay apps and change orders (5-0)
- Approved liquor permits for Applebee’s, Cool Basil, Brightside Aleworks, and Hy-Vee Gas (5-0)
- Approved application and matching funds for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (5-0)
- Set public hearing for August 3, 2020, regarding 8th Street Improvement Project (5-0)
- Approved July 6, 2020 Council Minutes (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets July 6, 2020 to hold public hearings and vote on issuing up to $3,700,000 in general obligation bonds for a golf course clubhouse, and on an amendment to a development agreement with Altoona Lion Development Group, LLC involving annual economic development payments up to $2,319,118. The council will also consider selling about 0.75 acres of city land to Meadowlands, LLC, and act on several plats and a site plan amendment. A consent agenda covers routine items including engineering agreements, a water main agreement, and a building fee schedule.
- Public hearing and resolution on up to $3,700,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Golf Course Club House Bonds, Series 2020C
- Public hearing and ordinance to vacate and sell about 0.75 acres from the City of Altoona to Meadowlands, LLC
- Public hearing and resolution on a development agreement amendment with Altoona Lion Development Group, LLC, with annual appropriation economic development payments not to exceed $2,319,118
- Plat resolutions: final plat for Scenic Ridge Plat 1, re-approval of preliminary plat for Laird Estates Plat 1, preliminary plat for Altoona Industrial Valley Development, and site plan amendment for Adventurelands of America
- Consent agenda includes engineering agreements (McClure, Kirkham Michael, Snyder & Associates), a Des Moines Water Works water main agreement, a $690.00 temporary construction easement from Des Moines Supply Co., and a building department fee schedule
The Altoona City Council approved a resolution expressing intent to issue general obligation bonds up to $3,700,000 for Terrace Hills Golf Course clubhouse improvements, and approved an amendment to a development agreement with Altoona Lion Development Group raising economic development payments to a maximum of $2,319,118. The council also advanced an ordinance to vacate and sell about 0.75 acres to Meadowlands, LLC, approved several plats and a site plan amendment for a new Adventureland roller coaster, and approved the consent agenda. All recorded votes were 4-0, with Council Member Willey absent.
- Approved Resolution #07-06-2020 #01 expressing intent to issue up to $3,700,000 in general obligation bonds for Terrace Hills Golf Course clubhouse (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #07-06-2020 #02 amending development agreement with Altoona Lion Development Group, raising payments to not exceed $2,319,118 (4-0)
- Advanced Ordinance #07-06-2020 #01(549) to vacate and sell ~0.75 acres to Meadowlands, LLC (1st reading, 4-0)
- Approved Resolution #07-06-2020 #03 final plat for Scenic Ridge Plat 1 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #07-06-2020 #04 re-approval of preliminary plat for Laird Estates Plat 1 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #07-06-2020 #05 preliminary plat for Altoona Industrial Valley Development (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #07-06-2020 #06 site plan amendment for Adventureland's 'Dragon Slayer' roller coaster, including materials waiver (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, agreements, fee schedule, tax abatements, and liquor permits (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets June 15, 2020 to act on the Stonebridge residential development (122.02 acres) and consider rezoning about 230 acres of agricultural land to limited industrial for Siculus, Inc. and Valley Development Company. It also holds public hearings on the Urban Renewal Plan and a Townsend Community Center parking lot contract, and considers bonds and a 2020 aquatics park season. Many items are on the consent agenda, including bills, salaries, and easements.
- Second reading of an ordinance to rezone Stonebridge properties and a public hearing on Cramer and Associates' 122.02-acre Stonebridge residential development plan
- Public hearings on rezoning about 154.61 acres (Siculus, Inc.) and 75.38 acres (Valley Development Company) from A-1 Agricultural to M-1 Limited Industrial
- Public hearings and resolutions on amending the city's Urban Renewal Plan and on plans, contract, and award for the Townsend Community Center parking lot
- Consent agenda includes pay apps of $65,679.75 (McAninch Corp.) and $71,650.90 (Jackson Creek Enterprises) and a July 6 hearing on up to $3,700,000 in general obligation bonds for a golf course clubhouse loan
- Consent agenda also sets a July 6 hearing on up to $2,319,118 in economic development payments to Altoona Lion Development Group, LLC and considers a 2020 Altoona Aquatics Park season discussion
The Altoona City Council approved a development plan and preliminary plat for the 122.02-acre Stonebridge single-family subdivision (319 lots) and advanced a rezoning of 6.59 acres within it to medium density. It approved rezoning about 75.38 acres from agricultural to limited industrial for Valley Development Company and amended the Urban Renewal Plan to include Terrace Hills Golf Course and a new clubhouse. The council authorized the sale of $7,845,000 in 2020B series bonds for street improvements on 1st Avenue North and 8th Street SW, and approved the Townsend Community Center parking lot contract with an all-concrete driveway. All recorded votes were 5-0.
- Approved Stonebridge development plan, 122.02 acres, 319 single-family lots (5-0)
- Approved Stonebridge Plat 1 preliminary plat (5-0)
- Advanced rezoning of 6.59 acres in Stonebridge to medium density; waived 3rd reading (5-0)
- Approved rezoning ~75.38 acres from A-1 to M-1 for Valley Development; waived 2nd & 3rd readings (5-0)
- Continued public hearing on Siculus rezoning of ~154.61 acres at developer's request (5-0)
- Approved Urban Renewal Plan amendment adding Terrace Hills Golf Course and clubhouse project (5-0)
- Authorized sale of $7,845,000 in 2020B series bonds for 1st Avenue North and 8th Street SW street improvements (5-0)
- Approved Townsend Community Center parking lot contract with all-concrete driveway (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets June 1, 2020 to hold a public hearing on amending the FY 19/20 budget and to vote on selling general obligation urban renewal bonds (Series 2020B). The consent agenda includes paying bills, a fireworks request from Prairie Meadows for July 3, and setting June 15 public hearings on three large land-use items: a 122.02-acre Stonebridge residential development plan and two rezonings totaling about 230 acres from agricultural to limited industrial. Most other items are routine permits and agreements.
- Public hearing on amending the City of Altoona FY 19/20 budget
- Resolution awarding sale of general obligation urban renewal corporate purpose bonds, Series 2020B
- Plat of survey for Parcel 2020-74, a 16.2-foot strip of the Murphy Oil site to be deeded to the City for future 34th Avenue road widening
- Consent agenda pay apps: Halbrook Excavating $51,521.57 (1st Avenue Utilities), Synergy Contracting $64,391.00 (Venbury Drive Sewer Extension), Graff Excavating $23,473.66 plus a ($25,933.75) change order (Townsend House Lift Station & Sanitary Sewer)
- June 15 hearings set for Stonebridge residential development (122.02 acres, Cramer and Associates) and rezonings of 154.61 acres (Siculus, Inc.) and 75.38 acres (Valley Development Company) from A-1 to M-1
The City Council approved the sale of corporate purpose bonds to finance road work on 8th St and 1st Ave North. Council also approved a plat of survey to acquire land for the widening of 34th Avenue SW. A public hearing for the FY 19/20 budget amendment was rescheduled due to a notice error.
- Approved sale of GO Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds Series 2020B to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. at 1.16% interest (4-0)
- Approved plat of survey for 16.2-foot strip of land at Murphy Oil site for 34th Avenue widening (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including capital project payments to Halbrook Excavating, Synergy Contracting, and Graff Excavating (4-0)
- Approved 28E agreement with Polk County Emergency Management Commission (4-0)
- Approved Class E Liquor License and related permits for Casey’s General Store #6 (4-0)
- Set public hearings for June 15, 2020 regarding Stonebridge residential development and two industrial rezoning requests (4-0)
- Set public hearing for June 15, 2020 for FY 19/20 budget amendment (4-0)
- Set public hearing for June 15, 2020 for Townsend Community Center parking lot contract (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, May 18, 2020, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall via GoToMeeting. The agenda centers on public hearings and resolutions for the NW Development Area Booster Station and a loan agreement plus issuance of up to $8,350,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2020B. The council will also consider a site plan for Murphy Oil, a sewer-charge waiver at 161 Willow Ridge, and a consent agenda of bills and professional services agreements.
- Public hearing and resolutions on plans, contract, bond, and award for the NW Development Area Booster Station
- Public hearing on a loan agreement and issuance of not to exceed $8,350,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2020B
- Resolution to consider a site plan for Murphy Oil
- Request to waive sewer charges at 161 Willow Ridge
- Consent agenda includes professional services agreements for NE 62nd Avenue Expansion Grading, 2020 Bridge Inspection Services, Terrace Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, North Water Tower, and Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer
The Altoona City Council approved plans and awarded a $838,000 contract to Koester Construction, Inc. of Grimes, Iowa for the Northwest Development Area Booster Station, which the city says will increase water pressure in the commercial area north of Interstate 80. The council also advanced up to $8,350,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2020B, for street improvements on 1st Ave. North and 8th Street, and approved a site plan for Murphy Oil to demolish and rebuild a convenience store and fuel canopy at 8th Street SW and 34th Avenue SW. A request to waive $174.72 in sewer charges at 161 Willow Ridge was denied 4-1. All other votes were 5-0.
- Approved plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for the NW Booster Station (5-0)
- Approved contract and bond for the NW Booster Station (5-0)
- Awarded NW Booster Station contract to Koester Construction, Inc. of Grimes, Iowa for $838,000 (5-0)
- Expressed intent to enter a loan agreement and set the sale date for up to $8,350,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2020B (5-0)
- Approved a site plan for Murphy Oil USA, Inc. to demolish existing facilities and build a 1,400sf convenience store and fuel pump canopy at 8th Street SW and 34th Avenue SW (5-0)
- Denied a request to waive $174.72 in sewer charges at 161 Willow Ridge (4-1)
- Approved the consent agenda, including bills, a fund transfer resolution, several professional services agreements, and beer and liquor permits, with item h (Veenstra & Kimm for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer) voted separately and approved (5-0)
- Set public hearings for June 1, 2020 on the FY 19/20 budget amendment and for June 15, 2020 on an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, May 4, 2020, by GoToMeeting to consider two development resolutions and a long consent agenda. Items include a preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3 and a site plan amendment for a Prairie Vista Village skilled nursing addition. The consent agenda covers construction pay requests, land and easement purchases for the 9th Street NE electric and 5th Avenue SW/8th Street SW drainage projects, and a proposed May 18 hearing on up to $8,350,000 in general obligation urban renewal bonds. The agenda also lists fireworks permits, a Highway 65/Zeigler Drive services amendment, and beer and liquor permit renewals.
- Preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3
- Site plan amendment for Prairie Vista Village Skilled Nursing Unit addition
- Change order and pay app to Iowa Signal, Inc. for 1st Ave. & 24th St. signal: $4,887.75 and $80,854.26
- Easement and land purchases for 9th Street NE electric and 5th Avenue SW/8th Street SW drainage projects, ranging from $100 to $9,450
- Proposed May 18 hearing on up to $8,350,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2020B
The Altoona City Council held a virtual meeting via GoToMeeting on May 4, 2020. The council approved the preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3, a site plan amendment for the Prairie Vista Village Skilled Nursing Unit addition, and a comprehensive consent agenda that included various property easements, public improvement projects, fireworks permits, and liquor licenses. Additionally, the council scheduled a public hearing for May 18, 2020, regarding the issuance of general obligation urban renewal corporate purpose bonds.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved April 20 and 27, 2020 Council Minutes (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 3 (Resolution #05-04-2020 #01) (5-0)
- Approved site plan amendment for Prairie Vista Village Skilled Nursing Unit addition (Resolution #05-04-2020 #02) (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, project payments, easements, contracts, and liquor/beer permits (5-0)
- Fixed date for May 18, 2020 public hearing on General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds up to $8,350,000 (Resolution #05-04-2020 #26) (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:49 pm (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council is holding public hearings and votes on The Emory Altoona, a proposal to rezone 16.2 acres and build 300 apartment units, along with related comprehensive plan, plat, and site plan approvals. The council will also consider the NE 62nd Avenue Grading Expansion Project and an amendment to the urban renewal plan. Several smaller items include a $67,760 sewer extension on Venbury Drive and a $38,500 water tower roof painting contract. The meeting continues a proclamation of emergency and is being held with remote access options.
- Public hearings and votes on rezoning 16.2 acres to R-5 (PUD) and a development plan for The Emory Altoona proposing 300 apartment units
- Public hearing and resolutions on plans, contract, and award for the NE 62nd Avenue Grading Expansion Project
- Resolution accepting a $67,760.00 proposal from Synergy Contracting LLC for Venbury Drive Sewer Extension
- Consent agenda includes $38,500.00 to TMI Coatings, Inc. for painting the west water tower roof and a $28,800.00 wetland mitigation bank credit purchase
- Public hearing and resolution on the 2020A Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan
The City Council approved the land use, rezoning, and development plans for The Emory Altoona, a 300-unit apartment complex. The council also awarded a $1,185,285.43 contract for the NE 62nd Avenue Grading Expansion Project and approved several other infrastructure and housing projects.
- Approved 300-unit apartment development 'The Emory Altoona' (5-0)
- Awarded NE 62nd Avenue Grading Expansion contract to McAninch Corporation for $1,185,285.43 (5-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Blue Ridge Plat 2 housing (5-0)
- Approved $67,760 proposal from Synergy Contracting LLC for Venbury Drive sewer extension (5-0)
- Approved 2020A amendment to Urban Renewal Plan for 1st Avenue North and 8th Street SW (5-0)
- Approved $38,500 proposal from TMI Coatings, Inc. to paint west water tower roof (5-0)
- Approved $28,800 Wetland Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase Agreement (5-0)
- Vacated two-foot wide portion of storm water easement in Lions Gate Square (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets April 6, 2020 to vote on several development items, including plats for Timmins Estates and Lions Gate Square, a site plan for a Firestone Complete Auto Care Center, and a water booster pump station site plan. The consent agenda includes paying bills, a fire union agreement, a mowing contract, and accepting final completion of the Altoona Community Center. The council will also set several April 20 public hearings, including a 16.2-acre rezoning and land use map amendment, and a development plan for The Emory Altoona proposing 300 apartment units.
- Final plat for Timmins Estates Plat 1 (County Plat)
- Site plan for Firestone Complete Auto Care Center
- Pay App – Elder Corporation – Adventureland Drive Improvements – $10,186.78
- Pay App – Two Rivers Group, Inc. – Altoona Community Center – $50,354.03
- Public hearing set for April 20 on The Emory Altoona, proposing 300 apartment units
The City Council approved several development-related resolutions, including final plats for Timmins Estates and Lions Gate Square, and a site plan for a new Firestone auto center. The council also approved a sewer charge waiver for a resident and authorized various consent agenda items, including payments for capital projects and the final completion of the Altoona Community Center.
- Approved final plat for Timmins Estates Plat 1 (5-0)
- Approved site plan amendment for water booster pump station (5-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Lions Gate Square Plat 2 (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Firestone Complete Auto Care (5-0)
- Approved $116.48 sewer charge waiver for 1603 Rutherford Ct. SW (5-0)
- Accepted final completion of Altoona Community Center (5-0)
- Approved writing off rescue fees for bad debt accounts (5-0)
- Set multiple public hearings for April 20, 2020 (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets March 16, 2020 to hold public hearings and first readings on several rezoning requests, including 122.02 acres for the Stonebridge project, 19.81 acres for Meadowlands, and parcels in Blue Ridge Plat 2. It will also consider a resolution on COVID-19 preparedness and support activities, and a management agreement for Altoona Aquatics Park. Several park and storm water improvement contracts and professional services agreements appear on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing and first reading to rezone 122.02 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development) for Stonebridge
- Public hearing and first reading to rezone 19.81 acres from A-1 to R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential) for Meadowlands, LLC
- Public hearing and first reading to rezone 13.48 acres from C-2 to R-3 (Multi-family Residential) and 1.37 acres from R-1/R-3 to C-2 for Blue Ridge Plat 2
- Resolution accepting proposal from JAS Concrete for $43,140.80 for Haines Park parking lot
- Resolution accepting proposal from Concrete Professionals for $72,173.02 for Oak Hill Park parking lot, trail and basketball court
The Altoona City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 122.02 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development) for the Stonebridge development, along with a land use map amendment for 6.59 acres of that project. It also advanced first readings for three other rezonings (Meadowlands, Blue Ridge Plat 2) and approved a $489,262 contract for Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements Phase 2. A resolution giving the City Administrator and Police Chief authority over city facilities, property and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak was approved. All votes were 5-0; Mayor O'Connor was absent.
- Approved Resolution #03-16-2020 #01 amending the comprehensive land use map to change 6.59 acres from low density residential to medium density residential (Stonebridge) (5-0)
- Advanced first reading of Ordinance #03-16-2020 #02 (542) to rezone 122.02 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development) (Stonebridge) (5-0)
- Advanced first reading of Ordinance #03-16-2020 #03 (543) to rezone 19.81 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-2 (One and Two-Family Residential) (Meadowlands, LLC) (5-0)
- Advanced first reading of Ordinance #03-16-2020 #04 (544) to rezone 13.48 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-3 (Multi-family Residential) (Blue Ridge Plat 2) (5-0)
- Advanced first reading of Ordinance #03-16-2020 #05 (545) to rezone 1.37 acres from R-1 and R-3 to C-2 (General Commercial) (Blue Ridge Plat 2) (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #03-16-2020 #04 awarding the contract for Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements – Phase 2 to low bidder Jackson Creek Enterprises LC of Allerton, Iowa for $489,262 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #03-06-2020 #05 giving the City Administrator and Police Chief authority over city facilities, properties and staff in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $43,140.80 from JAS Concrete for Haines Park parking lot and $72,173.02 from Concrete Professionals for Oak Hill Park parking lot, trail and basketball court (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, March 2, 2020, to hold a public hearing and vote on the city's FY 2020-2021 budget estimate. The council will also consider a Community Betterment Grant from Prairie Meadows, an Arts and Culture Committee funding request, and a fee waiver for 712 25th Ave. SW. A large consent agenda sets March 16 public hearings on several rezoning requests, including 122.02 acres for the Stonebridge planned unit development, and includes a $387,820.47 pay application for the 1st Ave. N. railroad crossing.
- Public hearing and resolution on the City of Altoona FY 2020-2021 budget estimate
- Pay App #3 to Iowa Interstate Railroad LTD for 1st Ave. N. RR Crossing: $387,820.47
- Set March 16 hearing to rezone 122.02 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development) for Stonebridge
- Set March 16 hearing to rezone 19.81 acres from A-1 to R-2 for Meadowlands, LLC
- Consider waiving red tag fee for 712 25th Ave. SW
The City Council approved the FY 2020-2021 budget estimate, which includes a $0.81 increase in the debt service levy to support the new City Hall and Police Station. Additionally, the Council authorized applications for Prairie Meadows community grants and approved a $70,000 funding request for the Arts and Culture Committee. A resident's request to waive a $14.54 late fee was denied.
- Approved FY 2020-2021 budget estimate (5-0)
- Approved Prairie Meadows grant applications (5-0)
- Approved $70,000 Arts and Culture Committee funding request (5-0)
- Denied waiver of $14.54 red tag/late fee for 712 25th Ave. SW (4-1)
- Approved consent agenda including bills and event permits (5-0)
- Set multiple public hearings for March 16, 2020 (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, February 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall. The main substantive item is a resolution authorizing the Des Moines Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency to enter a loan agreement and issue a Material Recovery Facility Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Note, Series 2020. The council will also take up a consent agenda covering bills, a Townsend Park pond improvement agreement with RDG Group, tax abatements, numerous fund transfers, acceptance of public improvements for three subdivisions, a library grant submittal, and beer and liquor permits, and will set a public hearing on the FY 2021 budget estimate for March 2, 2020.
- Resolution authorizing the Des Moines Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency to enter a loan agreement and issue a Material Recovery Facility Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Note, Series 2020
- Professional services agreement with RDG Group for Townsend Park pond improvements
- Resolutions accepting public improvements for Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 1, Tuscany North, and Spring Creek Ridge Plat 2
- Multiple fund transfers, including from the TIF Fund to the CIP (310) Fund, General Fund, and Debt Service Fund
- Public hearing set for Monday, March 2, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. on the FY 2021 budget estimate
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Des Moines Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency to enter into a loan agreement for a Material Recovery Facility. The council also approved a consent agenda covering various fund transfers, tax abatements, and infrastructure improvements. A public hearing for the FY 2021 budget was set for March 2, 2020.
- Approved $24.5M revenue note for solid waste facility (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including multiple fund transfers (4-0)
- Approved professional services agreement for Townsend Park pond (4-0)
- Approved tax abatement requests (4-0)
- Accepted public infrastructure improvements for Tuscany North (4-0)
- Accepted public infrastructure improvements for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 2 (4-0)
- Approved library grant submittal (4-0)
- Set FY 2021 budget public hearing for March 2, 2020 (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, February 3, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. It will hold public hearings and vote on the maximum property tax dollars for FY 20/21 and on a lease agreement with Southeast Polk Community School District for 407 8th St. SE. The council will also consider a preliminary plat for Timmins Estates Plat 1, a downtown assessment visit with the Chamber of Commerce, and a June 27, 2020 date for Altoona Palooza at Sam Wise Sports Complex. A consent agenda covers bills, two professional services agreements with Snyder & Associates, P.C., and several beer and liquor permits.
- Public hearing and resolution on maximum property tax dollars for FY 20/21
- Public hearing and lease agreement with Southeast Polk Community School District for 407 8th St. SE
- Resolution on preliminary plat for Timmins Estates Plat 1 (County Plat)
- Consideration of Altoona Palooza events on June 27, 2020 at Sam Wise Sports Complex
- Consent agenda: bills, Snyder & Associates agreements for Terrace Hills Golf Course and Highway 65/Ziegler Drive intersection, and beer/liquor permits for Dollar General and two Casey's stores
The Altoona City Council approved the maximum property tax dollars for the upcoming fiscal year following a public hearing. The council also authorized a lease agreement with the Southeast Polk Community School District and approved the preliminary plat for Timmins Estates Plat 1. Additionally, the council supported the Chamber of Commerce's downtown assessment initiative and approved various professional service agreements and liquor permits.
- Approved maximum property tax dollars for FY 20/21 (5-0)
- Approved lease agreement with Southeast Polk School District (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Timmins Estates Plat 1 (5-0)
- Supported Chamber of Commerce downtown assessment visit (5-0)
- Approved June 27, 2020 date for Altoona Palooza (5-0)
- Approved professional services for Terrace Hills Golf Course (5-0)
- Approved professional services for US Hwy 65 and Ziegler Drive (5-0)
- Approved three retail beer and liquor permits (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, January 20, 2020, to hold public hearings and vote on amending the comprehensive plan land use map and rezoning 5.76 acres owned by I-80 Business Park Plat 1 from M-1 (Limited Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial). The council will also consider second readings of six ordinances updating building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, and housing codes, and a consent agenda covering bills, tax abatement requests, a grant application for 8th St. SW reconstruction, and a school district lease. Several items set public hearings for February 3, 2020, on the property tax levy and a lease at 407 8th St. SE.
- Public hearings and votes on rezoning 5.76 acres owned by I-80 Business Park Plat 1 from M-1 (Limited Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial)
- Second readings of six ordinances (##01-06-2020 through #06-06-2020, #531-536) amending city code chapters on building, mechanical/gas, plumbing, electrical, fire, and housing
- Consent agenda includes a resolution to apply for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding through the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for reconstruction of 8th St. SW from US 65 to Venbury Drive, with city matching funds
- Consent agenda includes a resolution approving write-off of Rescue Fees for bad debt accounts (collection fees) from 10-1-2019 through 12-31-2019, and a resolution approving tax abatement requests
- Public hearings set for February 3, 2020, on the proposed property tax levy and a lease agreement with Southeast Polk Community School District for 407 8th St. SE
The Altoona City Council voted 5-0 to amend the comprehensive plan land use map and rezone 5.76 acres owned by I-80 Business Park Plat 1 from M-1 (Limited Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial). The rezoning ordinance passed its first reading, with second and third readings waived and publication approved, all by 5-0 votes. The council also advanced second readings of amendments to the city's building, mechanical and gas, plumbing, electrical, fire, and housing codes, waiving third readings and approving publication. No one spoke at the public hearings on the land use amendment or rezoning.
- Approved Resolution #01-20-2020 #01 amending the comprehensive plan land use map from Industrial to Commercial for 5.76 acres owned by I-80 Business Park Plat 1 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #01-20-2020 #01 (540) rezoning 5.76 acres owned by I-80 Business Park Plat 1 from M-1 (Limited Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial) on first reading; waived 2nd and 3rd readings and approved publication (5-0 each)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #01-06-2020 #01 (531) amending Chapter 155 – Building Code; waived 3rd reading and approved publication (5-0 each)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #01-06-2020 #02 (532) amending Chapter 156 – Mechanical and Gas Code; waived 3rd reading and approved publication (5-0 each)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #01-06-2020 #03 (533) amending Chapter 157 – Plumbing Code; waived 3rd reading and approved publication (5-0 each)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #01-06-2020 #04 (534) amending Chapter 158 – Electrical Code; waived 3rd reading and approved publication (5-0 each)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #01-06-2020 #05 (535) amending Chapter 161 – Fire Code; waived 3rd reading and approved publication (5-0 each)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #01-06-2020 #06 (536) amending Chapter 162 – Housing Code; waived 3rd reading and approved publication (5-0 each)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Jan. 6, 2020 to hold public hearings and first readings on adopting the 2018 International Codes and 2017 National Electrical Code across several building-related chapters, and on water and wastewater service rate changes. It will also consider removing the senior citizen exception from water charges, a load and weight restriction ordinance, and a rezoning request for 5.76 acres owned by I-80 Business Park Plat 1. The consent agenda includes capital project pay applications and change orders, plus several liquor license requests.
- Public hearings and first readings to adopt 2018 International Codes and 2017 NFPA Electrical Code for Chapters 155-158, 161, 162
- Public hearings on water (Ch. 92.02) and wastewater (Ch. 98.10) service rate amendments, plus removing the senior citizen exception (Ch. 92.03)
- Consent agenda capital payments include $216,411.81 to Jackson Creek Enterprises for 2018 Water Main Improvements and $163,569.69 to Iowa Civil Contracting for 1st Avenue Reconstruction
- Set Jan. 20, 2020 public hearings on rezoning 5.76 acres owned by I-80 Business Park Plat 1 from M-1 Limited Industrial to C-2 General Commercial
- Liquor license items including a new Class B license for LaQuinta Altoona and a new Class C license for Brick and Ivy Rooftop
The Council approved first readings for several building, fire, and housing code updates. It also finalized changes to water and wastewater service rates and removed the senior citizen exception for certain utility charges.
- Approved first readings for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire, and Housing code amendments (4-0)
- Approved water and wastewater service rate amendments (4-0)
- Approved removal of Senior Citizen Exception for utility charges (4-0)
- Approved amendment to Chapter 66 Load and Weight Restrictions (4-0)
- Approved various Mayor and Council appointments to regional boards and commissions (4-0)
- Approved $653,241.40 in capital project payments and change orders (4-0)
- Approved five beer and liquor permits for Adventureland, Olde Town Tap LLC, LaQuinta Altoona, and Brick and Ivy Rooftop (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearings for Jan 20, 2020, regarding land use and rezoning for I-80 Business Park Plat 1 (4-0)