Altoona public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, December 20, 2021, to hold public hearings and first readings on rezoning 24.57 acres from C-2 to M-1A, and on amendments to the Disorderly House, Noise Control, and Voting Precincts ordinances. It will also consider a development agreement with Jarod and Amy Fleck (Fleck Estates) and resolutions authorizing settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and distributors and entry into the Iowa Opioid Allocation MOU. The consent agenda includes bills and pay applications for Terrace Hills Maintenance and Clubhouse work, tax abatement requests, a construction water policy, and a loan guaranty for CS Corp (golf course). A closed session on pending litigation is scheduled under Chapter 21.5(c).

• Rezoning 24.57 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to M-1A (Commercial & Limited Light Industrial Business Park) requested by F&S Rosenberger and Signature Commercial Real Estate
• Comprehensive plan land use map amendment for the same 24.57 acres from Mixed Use 1 to Mixed Use 2
• Development agreement with Jarod and Amy Fleck (Fleck Estates)
• Settlement agreements with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ortho-McNeil-Jassen Pharmaeceuticals, Inc, and Janssen Pharmaeceutica, Inc., and the Iowa Opioid Allocation MOU
• Consent agenda pay applications: Edge Commercial – Terrace Hills Maintenance $5,202.96 and Change Order $5,476.80; Terrace Hills Clubhouse Pay App $28,080.54 and Change Order $22,494.98

The Altoona City Council approved a comprehensive plan land use amendment and rezoned 24.57 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to M-1A (Commercial & Limited Light Industrial Business Park) for F&S Rosenberger and Signature Commercial Real Estate. The council also approved first readings and waived further readings for ordinances amending the disorderly house, noise control, and voting precincts chapters, and approved a development agreement with Jarod and Amy Fleck (Fleck Estates). Additionally, the council authorized entering settlement agreements with several pharmaceutical companies and agreed to the Iowa Opioid Allocation Memorandum of Understanding, and approved a consent agenda including bills, pay applications, tax abatement requests, and a construction water policy.

• Approved comprehensive plan land use map amendment for 24.57 acres from Mixed Use 1 to Mixed Use 2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 24.57 acres from C-2 to M-1A, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, and ordered publication (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 40.07 Disorderly House, waived further readings, and ordered publication (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 58 Noise Control, waived further readings, and ordered publication (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 3.02 Voting Precincts, waived further readings, and ordered publication (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Polk County to join a portion of Clay Township with an Altoona voting precinct (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Polk County to join recently annexed area with an Altoona voting precinct (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with Jarod and Amy Fleck (Fleck Estates) (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, December 6, 2021, to vote on a public improvement project that may require acquiring agricultural land, several subdivision plats and site plans, and a consent agenda of construction payments and easements. It will also set December 20 public hearings on a 24.57-acre land use map amendment and rezoning requested by F&S Rosenberger and Signature Commercial Real Estate, plus amendments to disorderly house, noise, and voting precinct rules. The agenda ends with department reports and a closed session on pending litigation.

• Public hearing and resolution on a public improvement project that may require acquisition of agricultural land
• Plats and site plans: Boulder Creek Estates Plat 1, Edgewood Trail Plat 1, Fleck Estates, Oasis Car Wash, and Altoona Endeavor Plats 1 and site plan
• Consent agenda pay apps and change orders including Edge Commercial ($88,887.44 and $66,147.08), Synergy Contracting ($125,597.80), and Jackson Creek Enterprises ($87,617.45)
• Easement and land purchases for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction and Altoona Fiber projects, including $3,236.00 to Jody & Drew Deiter and $2,240.00 to Lisa Meek Clifford & Chance Clifford
• Public hearings set for December 20 on rezoning 24.57 acres from C-2 to M-1A and a land use map change from Mixed Use 1 to Mixed Use 2

The Altoona City Council approved a series of development items, including the preliminary and final plats and site plan for Altoona Endeavor Plat 1, which includes a 300,000-square-foot warehouse called the I-80 Distribution Center. The council also approved revised and final plats for Boulder Creek Estates Plat 1 and Edgewood Trail Plat 1, a site plan for Oasis Car Wash, and a resolution supporting a new Des Moines International Airport terminal with a $576,000 city contribution over four years. In a separate vote, the council approved Vicki Rupert's request to keep three pigs as emotional support animals, subject to a screened fence and a restriction that she return to council for any new pig. All votes were 4-0 except the pig approval, which passed 3-1 with Duer voting no. Council member Burns-Thompson was absent.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved November 15 and 22, 2021 council minutes (4-0)
• Swore in Arts and Culture Commission members Alex Payne, Christina Lynn, and Mike Lambert
• Approved Resolution #12-06-2021 #01 authorizing public improvement that may require acquisition of agricultural land for 9th Street NE reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #12-06-2021 #02 supporting new Des Moines International Airport Terminal Project with $576,000 city payment over four years (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #12-06-2021 #03 revised preliminary plat for Boulder Creek Estates Plat 1, now 65 single-family lots (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #12-06-2021 #04 final plat for Edgewood Trail Plat 1, 37 single-family lots on 15.6 acres, subject to deficiencies (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #12-06-2021 #05 final plat for Fleck Estates (county plat) subject to deficiencies (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, November 15, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes public hearings and votes on a development plan amendment for the Shoppes at Prairie Crossing, an 80/20 voluntary annexation of 77.962 acres east of Sam Wise Youth Complex, and a new Mud Creek Sanitary Sewer District #1 with a connection fee ordinance. The council also considers a sanitary sewer development agreement with Cramer & Associates, Inc. (Stonebridge), a large consent agenda of bills, pay applications, tax increment funding obligations, and easements, and a closed session on pending litigation.

• Public hearing and resolution on a development plan amendment to the Design Criteria Manual for the Shoppes at Prairie Crossing
• Public hearing and resolution on an 80/20 voluntary annexation of 77.962 acres east of Sam Wise Youth Complex
• Ordinance adding Chapter 99.08 Mud Creek Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee District #1, first reading
• Sanitary sewer development agreement with Cramer & Associates, Inc. (Stonebridge)
• Consent agenda includes TIF fund obligations such as City's GO Annual Appropriation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2016C at $2,679,050.00 and Carpenters Union at $500,000.00

The City Council approved the annexation of 77.962 acres east of the Sam Wise Youth Complex and established the Mud Creek Sanitary Sewer District #1. Council also approved a development plan amendment for the Shoppes at Prairie Crossing to allow automobile dealerships and a sewer agreement with Cramer & Associates, Inc.

• Approved development plan amendment for Shoppes at Prairie Crossing to allow automobile dealerships (5-0)
• Approved 80/20 voluntary annexation of 77.962 acres east of Sam Wise Youth Complex (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #11-15-2021 #01 creating Mud Creek Sanitary Sewer District #1 (5-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer development agreement with Cramer & Associates, Inc. for Stonebridge (5-0)
• Approved HyVee Fast and Fresh Class E Liquor License for Sunday sale (5-0)
• Approved various Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund obligations, including $2,679,050 for 2016C bonds
• Approved several permanent public utility easements for the Altoona Fiber Project

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, November 1, 2021, to consider a 28e agreement with Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer development, several development plats and site plans, and a request to waive sewer fees at 1120 32nd St. SE. The consent agenda includes paying bills and pay applications totaling more than $963,000 for construction projects, plus fiber easements and setting several November and December public hearings. Most items are resolutions or hearing-setting actions rather than final decisions.

• Resolution to approve a 28e agreement with Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer development and usage
• Final plat for Laird Estates Plat 2; re-approval of preliminary plat and final plat for Meadow Vista West Plat 3
• Site plan amendments for Walmart and T. Marzetti spill containment, and a site plan for an Adventureland dormitory
• Pay applications: $518,231.33 to Synergy Contracting for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Phase II; $170,108.55 and $107,743.12 to Edge Commercial for Terrace Hills projects; $167,897.92 to Jackson Creek Enterprises for Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements Phase 3
• Public hearings set for Nov. 15 on an 80/20 voluntary annexation of 77.962 acres east of Sam Wise Youth Complex and a Mud Creek Sanitary Sewer District ordinance

The Altoona City Council approved a 28E agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer development and usage, and approved final plats for Laird Estates Plat 2 and Meadow Vista West Plat 3 plus a re-approval of the Meadow Vista West Plat 3 preliminary plat. It also approved site plan amendments for Walmart and T. Marzetti, a site plan for an Adventureland dormitory, and denied a request to waive sewer fees at 1120 32nd St. SE. All recorded votes were 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved 28E agreement with City of Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer development and usage (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Laird Estates Plat 2, 30 duplex lots on 5.89 acres, subject to deficiencies being resolved (5-0)
• Approved re-approval of preliminary plat for Meadow Vista West Plat 3, 41 single-family lots on 13.58 acres (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Meadow Vista West Plat 3, subject to deficiencies being resolved (5-0)
• Approved Walmart site plan amendment at 3501 8th Street SW for a 3,443 sf dry and cold storage addition, subject to deficiencies being resolved (5-0)
• Approved T. Marzetti site plan amendment for a spill containment detention basin of roughly 15,000 sf disturbed area (5-0)
• Approved Adventureland dormitory site plan, 114,032 sf building with 2.6 acres disturbed, subject to deficiencies being resolved (5-0)
• Denied request to waive sewer fees at 1120 32nd St. SE (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to approve plans, specifications, and the contract award for the Sam Wise Sports Complex Field Renovations. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for a 2.357-acre lot in the I-80 Business Park from General Commercial to Limited Industrial. Additionally, the council will consider amendments to sign ordinances for Interstate-oriented businesses and review various utility agreements and plat approvals.

• Resolution awarding the contract for Sam Wise Sports Complex Field Renovations
• Rezoning 2.357-acre lot at Highway 65/Hubbell Avenue from C-2 to M-1
• Ordinance amending Chapter 159.06(1) to allow IHS signs on Highway 65 north of I-80
• Approval of settlement statement for Alan L. Lander and Donna R. Lander ($79,344.32)
• Agreement with MidAmerican Energy for underground electric facilities on 1st Ave. S

The City Council awarded a contract for sports field renovations and approved rezoning and platting for a new Kwik Trip facility. Several infrastructure agreements and a footing drain disconnection were also approved.

• Awarded $471,915 contract for Sam Wise Sports Complex field renovations to Iowa Sports Turf Management (5-0)
• Approved ordinance to allow IHS signs on Highway 65 north of I-80 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 2.357 acres at Highway 65/Hubbell Ave and 20th Ave NW from C-2 to M-1 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for Kwik Trip #1186 (5-0)
• Approved $4,250 footing drain disconnection at 303 11th St. SE (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including rescue fee write-offs and MidAmerican Energy agreements (5-0)
• Approved $4,746.29 payment to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2,327.50 payment to Synergy Contracting (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions for the Altoona Phase 1 Fiber Development, including approving plans, specifications, and awarding the contract. The body will also consider development agreements for Brook Ridge and Tuscany Reserve, LLC (Tuscany Plat 6). Additionally, the council will address a first reading of an ordinance amendment regarding four-way stop intersections and review various site plans and plats.

• Resolution awarding the contract for the Altoona Phase 1 Fiber Development
• Consider approval of Brook Ridge Development Agreement
• Consider approval of Tuscany Reserve, LLC. Development Agreement (Tuscany Plat 6)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 65.04 (Four-way Stop Intersections) - 1st Reading
• Consent agenda includes pay apps up to $511,100.55 for 8th St. SW Reconstruction

The City Council awarded a contract for Phase 1 Fiber Development and approved several industrial and commercial site plans, including projects for Facebook and Altus Commerce Center. The council also approved two development agreements for stormwater improvements and a new four-way stop intersection.

• Awarded Altoona Phase 1 Fiber Development contract to TD&I Cable Maintenance, Inc. for $863,984.06 (4-0)
• Approved Brook Ridge Development Agreement for storm sewer extension reimbursement of $39,208.29 (4-0)
• Approved Tuscany Reserve, LLC. Development Agreement for stormwater improvements for $89,378.00 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance to designate Eighth Street SE and Fourteenth Avenue SE as a four-way stop (4-0)
• Approved site plans for Facebook Data Center PCI 5/6 (980,594 sq ft) and Logistics buildings (4-0)
• Approved site plan for Altus Commerce Center cross dock warehouse (496,800 sq ft) (4-0)
• Approved $51,219 quote from Cahoy Pump Service for Well No. 1 Abandonment (4-0)
• Approved $61,520 quote from Iowa Legends & Remodeling, LLC. for Townsend Community Center windows (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and take first readings on several code amendments, including a new M-1A Commercial and Limited Light Industrial Business Park zoning district. The consent agenda includes approving a $418,423.75 sanitary sewer easement for Polk County Conservation and payments totaling over $44,000 to S.M. Hentges & Sons for water and sewer extensions. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions for preliminary and final plats for Prairie Vista Village Plat 2.

• Ordinance creating new M-1A Commercial and Limited Light Industrial Business Park zoning district (1st Reading)
• Approval of Perpetual & Temporary Sanitary Sewer Easement for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer ($418,423.75)
• Pay App to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for 8th St. SE Water & Sewer Extension Project ($41,691.45)
• Resolution to consider preliminary and final plat for Prairie Vista Village Plat 2
• Amendments to Chapter 161 Fire Code and Chapter 155 Building Code (1st Reading)

The Altoona City Council approved several ordinances amending city codes regarding fire safety, building requirements, residential zoning, and commercial land use. The Council also approved the preliminary and final plats for Prairie Vista Village Plat 2 and a site plan for a new 32-bed memory care facility, Maggie's Place. Additionally, the Council approved a consent agenda covering various utility projects, event permits, and development agreements.

• Approved vacation of public utility easement at Lot 12, Scenic Ridge Plat 1 (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Fire Code Chapter 161 (4-0)
• Approved amendments to Building Code Chapter 155 (4-0)
• Approved R-1 residential corner lot width amendment (4-0)
• Approved new M-1A commercial/light industrial zoning district (4-0)
• Approved Prairie Vista Village Plat 2 preliminary and final plats (4-0)
• Approved site plan for Maggie's Place memory care unit (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $418,423.75 sewer easement (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to approve plans, specifications, and the contract for the 2021 Water Main Replacement Project. The agenda also includes second readings for zoning amendments regarding principal permitted uses and development standards. Additionally, the council will consider a consent agenda containing multiple pay applications totaling over $987,000 for golf course maintenance and road reconstruction.

• Resolution to award contract for 2021 Water Main Replacement Project
• Second reading of Ordinance #8-16-2021 #03 (583) amending Chapter 168.13.2 Principal Permitted Uses
• Pay App – Edge Commercial LLC. – Terrace Hills Golf Course - $204,225.85
• Pay App – Synergy Contracting, Inc. – 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase 2 - $235,595.24
• Public hearing to consider creating new M-1A Commercial and Limited Light Industrial Business Park zoning district

The City Council approved a contract with Jackson Creek Enterprises, L.C. for the 2021 Water Main Replacement Project. Council also amended the city's disorderly conduct ordinance to align with Iowa Code. Several site plans and easements were approved via resolution and consent agenda.

• Awarded 2021 Water Main Replacement Project contract to Jackson Creek Enterprises, L.C. for $693,079 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 40.03 Disorderly Conduct (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Adventureland Drive RV & Boat Storage (5-0)
• Approved plat of survey for Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #8-16-2021 #04 regarding development standards (5-0)
• Passed 2nd reading of Ordinance #8-16-2021 #03 regarding principal permitted uses (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, and liquor permits (5-0)
• Set four public hearings for September 20, 2021 regarding zoning, building, and fire codes (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, August 16, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers. The council will hold public hearings and first readings on two rezoning requests totaling about 10.7 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-3 (Multi-family Residential), plus ordinance amendments to Chapters 168.13.2 and 168.13.6. It will also consider resolutions for preliminary, final, and site plan approvals for Meadowland Industrial, and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, and agreements. Several items are only proposed or set for future hearings, not final decisions.

• Public hearing and 1st reading: rezone ~6.7 acres from C-2 to R-3 for Adventurelands of America, Inc. and Blue Ridge Apartments, LLC
• Public hearing and 1st reading: rezone ~4.0 acres from C-2 to R-3 for CCRC of Altoona
• Public hearings and 1st readings on ordinance amendments to Chapter 168.13.2 (Principal Permitted Uses) and Chapter 168.13.6 (Development Standards)
• Resolutions to approve preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for Meadowland Industrial
• Consent agenda pay apps: S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. $703,391.76 (8th St. SE Water & Sewer Extension); Elder Corp. $616,030.53 (8th St. SW Reconstruction); Jackson Creek Enterprises, Inc. $26,500.25 (Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements phase 2); Elder Corp. change order $5,891.93

The City Council approved first readings for several rezoning requests, including multi-family residential projects and a car dealership amendment. The Council also approved preliminary and final plats for the Meadowland Industrial development, alongside various consent agenda items including infrastructure payments and professional service agreements.

• Approved first reading of rezoning for 6.7 acres to R-3 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 4.0 acres to R-3 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amendment for car dealership uses (3-2)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amendment for development standards (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Meadowland Industrial (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Meadowland Industrial (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Meadowland Industrial (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $703,391.76 payment to S.M. Hentges & Sons (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, August 2, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes a public hearing and possible approval of a 28e agreement with the City of Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer development and usage, plus a resolution on a preliminary plat for Bauer Heights Plat 4. The consent agenda covers bills, pay applications, professional services agreements, event requests, and setting four public hearings for August 16, 2021, including two rezoning requests and two ordinance amendments. Several items are listed only as agenda entries without supporting detail in the text provided.

• Public hearing and possible approval of a 28e agreement with City of Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer development and usage
• Resolution to consider a preliminary plat for Bauer Heights Plat 4 (County Plat)
• Pay App – Edge Commercial, LLC – Terrace Hills Golf Course – $225,325.23
• Pay App – Synergy Contracting, LLC – 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase II – $132,415.26
• Public hearings set for August 16, 2021 on rezoning about 6.7 acres from C-2 to R-3 (Adventurelands of American, Inc. and Blue Ridge Apartments, LLC) and about 4.0 acres from C-2 to R-3 (CCRC of Altoona), plus ordinance amendments to Chapter 168.13.2 and Chapter 168.13.6

The Altoona City Council approved Resolution #08-02-2021 #01 for a preliminary plat for Bauer Heights Plat 4 (County Plat), a 13.44-acre re-plat at the south end of NE 36th Court in the Berwick area. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included bills, pay applications, professional services agreements, event requests, and setting public hearings for August 16, 2021 on rezoning and ordinance amendments. A public hearing on a 28e agreement with Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer was continued to a future date, and no action was taken on the agreement itself. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 pm.

• Approved Resolution #08-02-2021 #01 for preliminary plat of Bauer Heights Plat 4 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, agreements, event requests, and public hearing settings (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on 28e agreement with Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer to a future date (3-0)
• No action taken on 28e agreement with Pleasant Hill for joint sanitary sewer
• Removed item #9e (Kirkham Michael agreement) from agenda
• Approved July 19 and 26, 2021 Council Minutes (3-0)
• Approved event request for Gillon wedding rehearsal dinner at Eagle Ridge Park on 8/20/2021 (4-0)
• Set public hearings for August 16, 2021 on rezoning requests and ordinance amendments

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, July 19, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers. The main business is a series of public hearings and ordinances to rezone roughly 69 acres on 9th Street NE from agricultural or heavy industrial to M-1 (Limited Industrial), plus a resolution to approve a site plan for the Facebook ATN-DCSB Building. The consent agenda includes a pay application of $493,483.37 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the 8th St. SE Water & Sewer Extension Project, setting fire department fees, tax abatements, and a future 28e sewer agreement with Pleasant Hill.

• Rezoning of about 2.0 acres from A-1 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (James Franchetti)
• Rezoning of about 54.63 acres from M-2 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (Meadowland II LLC)
• Rezoning of about 7.92 acres from M-2 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (Meadowland II LLC)
• Rezoning of about 4.26 acres from A-1 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (Elle Group LLC)
• Pay application of $493,483.37 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the 8th St. SE Water & Sewer Extension Project

The City Council approved four rezoning requests on 9th Street NE to facilitate a planned industrial park. Council also approved a site plan for a Facebook Data Center Support Building and passed several items via a consent agenda.

• Rezoned 2.0 acres from A-1 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (5-0)
• Rezoned 54.63 acres from M-2 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (5-0)
• Rezoned 7.92 acres from M-2 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (5-0)
• Rezoned 4.26 acres from A-1 to M-1 on 9th Street NE (5-0)
• Approved Facebook ATN-DCSB building site plan subject to traffic study (5-0)
• Approved $493,483.37 payment to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved writing off rescue fees for bad debt accounts (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Chase to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes a public hearing and resolution to withdraw from the Polk County Aviation Authority 28e Agreement, and a resolution approving a loan agreement and issuing $5,920,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2021. The council will also consider several final plats, a site plan, and set public hearings on four rezoning requests along 9th Street NE. Routine items include minutes approval, a consent agenda with bills and pay applications, and beer and liquor permits.

• Public hearing and resolution to withdraw from the Polk County Aviation Authority 28e Agreement
• Resolution approving a loan agreement and issuing $5,920,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2021
• Final plats for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 4, Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 2, and Meadow Vista West Plat 2
• Site plan for Caring Hands Outreach Center
• Public hearings set for July 19 on four rezoning requests on 9th Street NE: James Franchetti (2.0 acres A-1 to M-1), Meadowland II LLC (54.63 acres M-2 to M-1), Meadowland II LLC (7.92 acres M-2 to M-1), and Elle Group LLC (4.26 acres A-1 to M-1)

The City Council approved the withdrawal from the Polk County Aviation Authority and authorized the issuance of $5,920,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal bonds for infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Council approved several final plats for residential developments, a site plan for the Caring Hands Outreach Center, and various consent agenda items including payments for city construction projects.

• Approved withdrawal from Polk County Aviation Authority (5-0)
• Approved $5.92M bond issuance for infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 4 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Meadow Vista West Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Caring Hands Outreach Center (5-0)
• Approved $492,254.83 payment to Edge Commercial, LLC (5-0)
• Set four public hearings for July 19, 2021, regarding rezoning (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, June 21, 2021, to hold public hearings and vote on several land-use items, including two rezonings and a development plan for the Brook Ridge subdivision. It will also consider a sanitary sewer development agreement, a Post Office Alley project contract, a 28E agreement with Bondurant on signalization, bond issuance, recycling rates, and July 1 salaries. A consent agenda covers bills and pay applications for street, water, and storm sewer projects.

• Rezone 1.8 acres at 2542 8th Street SW from R-1 to Conditional C-2 for Ina Merschman Revocable Trust/Quick Roofing
• Rezone 35.485 acres from A-1 to R-5 (PUD) for Brook Ridge, a single-family development by Darryl Bresson/Stubbs Development west of Brookhaven Estates, north of 36th Street SW
• Sanitary sewer development agreement with Altoona Lots II, LLC. & Temple Holdings LP
• Post Office Alley Project: plans, specifications, contract, bond, and contract award
• Consent agenda pay apps including $165,874.75 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, $169,494.10 to Elder Corp., and $137,259.80 to Synergy Contracting

The Altoona City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning for 35.485 acres from A-1 to R-5 (PUD) for the Brook Ridge single-family development, along with its development plan and preliminary plat. The council also approved a conditional rezoning at 2542 8th Street SW from R-1 to Conditional C-2, created an Arts and Culture Commission, and awarded the Post Office Alley repaving contract to JAS Concrete for $107,777.77. All votes recorded were 4-0, with Council Member Burns-Thompson absent.

• Approved agenda with added item 28g2 (Outlets of Des Moines Cruise Into Summer event) (4-0)
• Approved June 7, 2021 council minutes (4-0)
• Advanced ordinance creating Arts and Culture Commission, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, approved publication (4-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer development agreement with Altoona Lots II, LLC. & Temple Holdings LP (4-0)
• Advanced conditional rezoning of 1.8 acres at 2542 8th Street SW from R-1 to Conditional C-2 (4-0)
• Advanced rezoning of 35.485 acres from A-1 to R-5 (PUD) for Brook Ridge, waived 2nd & 3rd readings, approved publication (4-0)
• Approved Brook Ridge development plan and preliminary plat for Brook Ridge Plat 1 (4-0)
• Awarded Post Office Alley Project contract to JAS Concrete for $107,777.77 (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, June 7, 2021, to hold public hearings and vote on borrowing up to $6,500,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds and a franchise fee loan agreement and guaranty not to exceed $3,986,900 for interim financing of improvements at Terrace Hills Golf Course. The agenda also includes hearings and ordinance amendments to remove the noise paragraph from the disorderly conduct code and to raise the legal age for cigarettes and tobacco to 21. Several public hearings are set for June 21, 2021, on rezonings and a development plan, and the council will consider a police chief employment agreement, event requests, and a consent agenda of bills, pay applications, and permits.

• Public hearing and resolution on General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2021, not to exceed $6,500,000
• Public hearing on 2021 Franchise Fee Loan Agreement and Guaranty not to exceed $3,986,900 for Terrace Hills Golf Course interim financing
• Ordinances to remove paragraph #2 Noise from Chapter 40.03 disorderly conduct and to raise the cigarette/tobacco legal age to 21 under Chapters 46.02 and 121.07
• Consent agenda pay applications including Edge Commercial – Terrace Hills Golf Clubhouse $681,499.60, Synergy Construction – 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase II $167,975.16, and McAninch Corp. – NE 62nd Ave. Expansion Grading $2,760.01
• Public hearings set for June 21, 2021, on rezoning 1.8 acres at 2542 8th Street SW from R-1 to Conditional C-2 and 35.485 acres from A-1 to R-5 (PUD) for Brook Ridge

The Altoona City Council approved a resolution expressing intent to issue General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds up to $6,500,000 for bridge, street and golf course improvements, and approved a loan agreement and guaranty up to $3,986,900 backing a Legacy Bank loan to CS Corp for Terrace Hills Golf Course improvements. The council also awarded the Heritage Homes Phase 3 footing drain project to Jackson Creek Enterprises, LC of Allerton, Iowa, at $512,791, and approved three ordinance amendments raising the tobacco purchase age to 21 and removing the noise paragraph from the disorderly conduct code. The police chief's employment contract was approved 3-1, with Duer voting no, extending the expiration to June 30, 2027 and adding four weeks of vacation and two years of aggregate salary plus health insurance. Council member Willey was absent; most votes were recorded 4-0.

• Approved Resolution #06-07-2021 #01 expressing intent to issue General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds up to $6,500,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #06-07-2021 #02 approving 2021 loan agreement and guaranty for CS Corp, LLC up to $3,986,900 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #06-07-2021 #03 approving plans, specifications and form of contract for Heritage Homes Phase 3 footing drain project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #06-07-2021 #04 approving contract and bond for Heritage Homes Phase 3, subject to Bob Laden's review (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #06-07-2021 #05 awarding Heritage Homes Phase 3 contract to Jackson Creek Enterprises, LC at $512,791, subject to Bob Laden's review (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #06-07-2021 #06 authorizing notification of city participation in Central Iowa Water Trails System, subject to final agreement terms (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #06-07-2021 #01 (571) removing paragraph #2 Noise from Chapter 40.03 Disorderly Conduct; waived 2nd and 3rd readings (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #06-07-2021 #02 (572) and #03 (573) raising the legal tobacco purchase age to 21; waived 2nd and 3rd readings (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, May 17, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall Council Chambers. The council will hold public hearings and vote on a development plan and preliminary plat for Boulder Creek Estates, a project east of 14th Ave SE and north of 8th St SE with 43 single-family detached homes and 32 bi-attached townhomes. It will also consider a 2021A amendment to the urban renewal plan for the Altoona Urban Renewal Area and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, easements, and permits. Several items set future June 7 public hearings, including proposed General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $6,500,000 and a franchise fee loan agreement not to exceed $3,986,900 for Terrace Hills Golf Course improvements.

• Public hearing and resolutions on Boulder Creek Estates development plan and preliminary plat: 43 single-family detached homes and 32 bi-attached townhomes east of 14th Ave SE, north of 8th St SE
• Public hearing and resolution on 2021A amendment to the Altoona Urban Renewal Plan
• Consent agenda pay apps: Koester Construction $1,432.83 (Northwest Development Area Booster Station); Elder Corporation change order $18,500.73 and pay app $400,914.84 (8th Street Reconstruction Phase 1)
• Easement payments for 8th Street SE Water & Sewer Extension Project: $100.00 (Jenifer Simpson), $916.00 and $2,784.00 (Gordon B. Biegger & Katie L. Joynes)
• Future hearings set for June 7: General Obligation Bonds up to $6,500,000; franchise fee loan up to $3,986,900 for Terrace Hills Golf Course; disorderly conduct/legal age ordinance amendments; Heritage Homes Phase 3 footing drain; Water Trails 28e Agreement

The Altoona City Council approved a development plan and preliminary plat for Boulder Creek Estates, a 29.6-acre project featuring 43 single-family homes and 32 bi-attached townhomes. The council also approved an amendment to the urban renewal plan, a waiver for exterior materials on a Casey’s General Store cooler addition, and denied a utility fee waiver request for 1541 Prairie Ct. Additionally, the council approved a comprehensive consent agenda including multiple pay applications, project easements, and public hearing dates for June 7, 2021.

• Approved development plan for Boulder Creek Estates (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Boulder Creek Estates subject to deficiencies being met (4-0)
• Approved 2021A amendment to urban renewal plan for Altoona Urban Renewal Area (4-0)
• Approved waiver of exterior materials for Casey's General Store addition at 3348 8th Street SW (4-0)
• Denied request to waive fees on utility bill for 1541 Prairie Ct. (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bill allowances, pay apps, easements, and setting June 7, 2021 public hearing dates (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, May 3, 2021, by Zoom to hold public hearings and vote on a 28E sanitary sewer agreement with Polk County for 8th St. SE, a Meadowlands LLC development agreement, and a Fiscal Year 2021 budget amendment. The council will also consider resolutions on water and sewer extension plans and contracts for the 8th St. project to Terrace Hills Golf Course, several plats and a site plan amendment, and 2021 Aquatics Park rates. Routine items include minutes, bills, pay applications, and event requests.

• Public hearing and vote on a 28E agreement with Polk County for 8th St. SE Sanitary Sewer Development and Usage (Terrace Hills Golf Course)
• Public hearing and vote on the Meadowlands, LLC development agreement (Grubb)
• Public hearing and resolution adopting the amended FY2021 budget (tax rate 10.75369)
• Resolutions on 8th St. Water and Sewer Extension to Terrace Hills Golf Course, including approving plans, contract and bond, and awarding the contract
• Consent agenda pay apps including $357,914.59 to Edge Commercial for the Terrace Hills Golf Clubhouse and $213,086.26 to Synergy Contracting for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Phase II

The City Council approved a contract for water and sewer infrastructure and a related 28E agreement with Polk County. Other actions included adopting an amended FY2021 budget and approving several residential and industrial plats.

• Awarded $1,597,659.65 contract to S.M. Hentges & Sons for 8th St. water and sewer extension (4-0)
• Approved 28E agreement with Polk County for 8th St. SE sanitary sewer usage (4-0)
• Adopted amended FY2021 Budget (Tax Rate 10.75369) (4-0)
• Approved Meadowlands, LLC development agreement with estimated reimbursement of $575,284 (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plats for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 4 and North Plat 2 (4-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Summit Products to build two new buildings (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Altoona Aquatics Park rates (4-0)
• Approved event requests for Walnut Creek Church and Cross Point Family Church (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, April 19, 2021, via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a site plan for Contractor Solutions, a bid for a sewer cleaning truck, and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, engineering and union agreements, easements, and several public hearing dates. Most items are routine approvals and scheduling; the largest listed dollar figure is a $231,100.42 pay application to Synergy Contracting for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Phase II.

• Site plan consideration for Contractor Solutions
• Bid approval for a Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck
• Request to waive late fee and red tag fee for 715 8th St. Pl. SE
• Pay App to Synergy Contracting, LLC for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Phase II — $231,100.42
• Proposal from RAMMS Construction for PCC paving of pike path along Spring Creek Lakes — $61,492.30

The Altoona City Council approved a site plan for Contractor Solutions on Hubbell Avenue, subject to the owner, engineer and architect providing examples and cost comparisons for different design options and the council agreeing on a final design. The council also approved the $439,879 bid from MacQueen Equipment for a combination sewer cleaning truck, the only bidder to meet all design criteria. A request to waive late and red tag fees for 715 8th Street Place SE was denied. The consent agenda, including bills, pay applications, easements, and a liquor permit for Nomi Asian Cuisine, was approved 4-0.

• Approved Contractor Solutions site plan on Hubbell Avenue, subject to design options and council agreement on final design (4-0)
• Approved $439,879 bid from MacQueen Equipment for a combination sewer cleaning truck (4-0)
• Denied request to waive late fee and red tag fee for 715 8th Street Place SE (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, pay applications, easements, and Nomi Asian Cuisine beer and liquor permits (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved April 5, 2021 council minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned at 7:12pm (4-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, April 5, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes public hearings on a 28E agreement with Polk County for 8th St. SE sanitary sewer work at Terrace Hills Golf Course and on acquiring property for the Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer by gift, negotiation, or eminent domain. The council will also consider several development plats and site plans, fund new football helmets for a youth tackle league, and vote on a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, easements, and liquor permits.

• Public hearing on a 28E agreement with Polk County for 8th St. SE Sanitary Sewer Development and Usage (Terrace Hills Golf Course)
• Public hearing and resolution on acquiring property for the Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer by gift, negotiation, or eminent domain
• Resolutions on plats and site plans: Adventurelands of America outdoor stage, Warren Family Estates, Clay Estates Plat 4, KCI Altoona Industrial Land LLC, and Altus Commerce Center Plat 1
• Consent agenda includes Pay App to Edge Commercial, LLC for Terrace Hills Clubhouse of $318,099.41 and change requests of ($6,383) and $1,733.00
• Request to fund new football helmets for the SEP Youth Tackle League and a Thursday Altoona Farmer's Market road closure on 2nd St. SE, June through September

The Altoona City Council approved Resolution #04-05-2021 #01, authorizing acquisition of property interests for the Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer by gift, negotiation, or eminent domain, after a public hearing where four property owners objected. The council also continued a public hearing on a 28E agreement with Polk County for the 8th St. SE Sanitary Sewer project to a future date because the county had not reviewed it. In land-use actions, the council approved a site plan amendment for an Adventureland outdoor stage, preliminary plats for Warren Family Estates and Clay Estates Plat 4, and three resolutions for the KCI Altoona Industrial Land development (plat of survey, final plat, and site plan), each subject to conditions. All votes recorded were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution #04-05-2021 #01 authorizing acquisition of property for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer by gift, negotiation, or eminent domain (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on 28E agreement with Polk County for 8th St. SE Sanitary Sewer to a future date (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Adventureland outdoor stage, 1,800 sf at former Splash Over site (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Warren Family Estates, 107 acres in unincorporated Polk County (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Clay Estates Plat 4, 7.38 acres, 20 single-family lots (5-0)
• Approved plat of survey for KCI Altoona Industrial Land LLC, subject to lift station location, development agreement amendment, and deficiencies being met (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Altus Commerce Center Plat 1, 78.65 acres, subject to same conditions (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Altus Commerce Center Plat 1, subject to same conditions (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council approved an 80/20 voluntary annexation within an urbanized area of approximately 40.04 acres on NE 27th Avenue, following a public hearing that drew no comments. The council also approved its consent agenda, which included multiple budget transfers, change orders, easements, and event and lease approvals, all by 5-0 votes. A request to waive a $10 late fee for 2207 Timberline Lane was denied 5-0. The council entered a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5c for pending litigation and adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved 80/20 voluntary annexation of ~40.04 acres on NE 27th Avenue (5-0)
• Denied request to waive $10 late fee for 2207 Timberline Lane (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget transfers, change orders, easements, and agreements (5-0)
• Approved transfer from TIF Fund to CIP (310) Fund of $200,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved transfer from TIF Fund to General Fund of $446,700.00 (5-0)
• Approved transfer from General Fund to Road Use Tax Fund of $200,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved transfer from General Fund and Sewer Fund to Equipment Replacement Fund of $1,400,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved transfer from LOST (121) Fund to Debt Service Fund (200) of $1,510,309.00 (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets via Zoom to hold public hearings and vote on the FY22 budget, a housing code amendment, and several land and development items. The agenda also includes a preliminary plat for Edgewood Trail, a site plan amendment for Hy-Vee Aisles On-line, and utility bill waiver requests. The meeting ends with a closed session on pending litigation.

• Public hearing and resolution adopting the FY22 budget (Tax Rate 10.75369)
• Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 162.02 (Housing Code)
• Resolution on preliminary plat for Edgewood Trail Plat
• Second reading of Ordinance #07-06-2020 #01 (549) vacating and selling about 0.75 acres of city land to Meadowlands, LLC
• Consent agenda includes Pay App to Edge Commercial LLC for Terrace Hills Golf Course of $359,951.23 and a change request of ($8,638.00)

The City Council approved the annual budget for the year ending June 30, 2022, maintaining the current tax rate. The council also updated the housing code regarding smoke alarms and approved a preliminary plat for a new residential development.

• Adopted FY22 annual budget with tax rate of 10.75369 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Housing Code removing dual sensor smoke alarm requirement (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Edgewood Trail (56 single-family lots) (5-0)
• Approved sale of approximately 0.75 acres of public property to Meadowlands, LLC (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Hy-Vee Aisles On-line (5-0)
• Denied request to waive water utility bill for 1504 6th Ave. SE (5-0)
• Approved request to waive $15.57 in red tag and late fees for 704 4th St. SE (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $359,951.23 payment to Edge Commercial LLC (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council approved a series of resolutions awarding the 1st Avenue North reconstruction project to low bidder Synergy Contracting for $4,886,703.50, following a public hearing with no comments. The council also authorized proceeding with condemnation/eminent domain to acquire right-of-way along 8th Street SE after the owner at 8276 NE 46th Avenue did not agree to the appraised amount. A corrected resolution setting the maximum FY 21/22 property tax dollars at $9,847,151 was approved 4-0. All votes were 3-0 or 4-0, with council members Burns-Thompson and Willey absent for most items.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved February 1, 2021 council minutes (3-0)
• Held public hearing on acquiring agricultural land for 8th Street SE improvements; no comments
• Resolution #02-15-2021 #01 authorizing public improvements that may require acquisition of agricultural land, including condemnation/eminent domain (3-0)
• Held public hearing on 1st Avenue North reconstruction plans; 7 bids received, low bid Synergy Contracting $4,886,703.50
• Resolution #02-15-2021 #02 approving plans, specifications and form of contract for 1st Avenue North reconstruction (3-0)
• Resolution #02-15-2021 #03 approving contract and bond for 1st Avenue North reconstruction (3-0)
• Resolution #02-15-2021 #04 awarding contract for 1st Avenue North reconstruction (3-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, February 1, 2021 to hold public hearings on the proposed property tax levy and a development agreement with NoDak Investments, LLC, and to vote on related resolutions. The council will also consider a site plan for Graham Warehouse Building 3, disposal of city property, a city hall public art addendum, and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, permits, and a future road project hearing.

• Public hearing and resolution on the FY 21/22 maximum property tax dollars
• Public hearing and resolution on a development agreement with NoDak Investments, LLC, with annual economic development payments not to exceed $450,000
• Resolution to consider a site plan for Graham Warehouse Building 3
• Consent agenda pay app to Edge Commercial LLC for Terrace Hills Golf Clubhouse of $348,431.78, plus a $1,796.00 change order
• Setting a February 15, 2021 public hearing for the 1st Avenue North Reconstruction Project; fireworks permit for Adventureland Parks of America

The Council established the maximum property tax levy for FY 21/22 and approved a development agreement for a new commercial facility at the I-80 Business Park. Other actions included selling the old police station and terminating a public art project contract.

• Approved maximum property tax dollars for FY 21/22 (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with NoDak Investments, LLC for payments up to $450,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale of old police station to Goldfinch Growth for $355,000 (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Graham Warehouse Building 3 (5-0)
• Approved termination of City Hall public art project agreement with Group Creative (5-0)
• Approved $348,431.78 payment to Edge Commercial LLC for Terrace Hills Golf Clubhouse (5-0)
• Approved fireworks permits for Adventureland Parks of America (5-0)
• Approved liquor and beer permits for Fireside Grille LLC, Claxons Smokehouse & Grill, and Dollar General Store #7234 (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, January 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to hold public hearings and vote on ordinances, including a request from East Altoona Development Group, LLC and Kimberley Development Corporation to rezone about 29.6 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development). The council will also consider wastewater rate amendments, a hydrant project contract, easement vacations in Ironwood Plat 5, and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, agreements, and permits. Several items set future public hearings, including a development agreement with NoDak Investments, LLC with economic development payments not to exceed $450,000.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone approximately 29.6 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development), requested by East Altoona Development Group, LLC and Kimberley Development Corporation
• Public hearing and ordinance to vacate two segments of Public Utility Easements in Ironwood Plat 5
• Public hearing and ordinance to amend Chapter 98.10 of the City Code on Wastewater Service Charges – Rates
• Resolution to award contract for the 36th Street SE Hydrant project
• Consent agenda pay applications including Jackson Creek Enterprises $45,560.10, Koester Construction $52,365.59, and Iowa Civil Contracting $108,014.38

The Council approved rezoning 29.6 acres for a planned unit development featuring single-family homes and townhomes. Other actions included increasing wastewater service rates and awarding a fire hydrant installation contract.

• Approved rezoning 29.6 acres from A-1 to R-5 for 74 housing units (5-0)
• Approved vacating two public utility easements in Ironwood Plat 5 (5-0)
• Approved wastewater service rate increase to $8.74 per 1,000 gallons (5-0)
• Awarded $55,817 fire hydrant contract for 36th Street SE to Jackson Creek Enterprises L.C. (5-0)
• Denied request to waive $18.47 in water fees for 200 9th Street NW (5-0)
• Denied request to waive $17.03 in water fees for 430 17th Street SW (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, grant submittals, and liquor permits (5-0)

City Council

The Altoona City Council meets Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, to approve its agenda and Dec. 21 minutes, hear a Greater Des Moines Partnership update, and vote on Mayor's and Council appointments to regional boards. The consent agenda includes setting three Jan. 18 public hearings — a 29.6-acre rezoning request from East Altoona Development Group and Kimberley Development, vacation of two public utility easements in Ironwood Plat 5, and amendments to wastewater service charge rates in Chapter 98.10 — plus bills, pay apps, and beer and liquor permits for Adventureland.

• Rezoning request from East Altoona Development Group, LLC and Kimberley Development Corporation for about 29.6 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development); public hearing set for Jan. 18, 2021
• Public hearing set for Jan. 18 on vacating two segments of Public Utility Easements in Ironwood Plat 5
• Public hearing set for Jan. 18 on ordinance amendments to Chapter 98.10 (Wastewater Service Charges – Rates)
• Change Order – Edge Commercial – Terrace Hills Golf Course Clubhouse – ($1,596.00)
• Beer and liquor permits for Adventureland: Class E Liquor License with Sunday Sales; Class C Liquor License (LC)(Commercial), Class B Native Wine Permit, Sunday & Outdoor Sales

The Altoona City Council held its first meeting of 2021, approving the agenda and December 21, 2020 minutes, and passing all resolutions on the agenda by 5-0 votes. These included a plat of survey for a 0.59-acre parcel on NE 54th Avenue, a Feb. 15 public hearing on a water/sewer/fiber project to Terrace Hill Golf Course, and the mayor's appointments to boards and commissions. The council also set three Jan. 18 public hearings, including a request to rezone about 29.6 acres from A-1 to R-5, and approved the consent agenda. No citizens addressed the council.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved December 21, 2020 council minutes (5-0)
• Approved plat of survey for 0.59-acre parcel on NE 54th Avenue (5-0)
• Set Feb. 15 public hearing on water, sanitary sewer and fiber extension to Terrace Hill Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
• Approved council appointments, including Bob Laden as city attorney and Randy Pierce as city clerk (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including setting Jan. 18 hearings on rezoning 29.6 acres from A-1 to R-5, vacating easements in Ironwood Plat 5, and wastewater rate amendments (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:01 p.m. (5-0)