Altoona public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including appointments to regional boards and a change order for Sam Wise Complex field renovations. The meeting includes setting public hearings for proposed changes to water and wastewater service rates and multiple land use and rezoning requests.
- Change order for Sam Wise Complex Field Renovation Phase 2: $1,536.53
- Public hearings for wastewater and water service charge rate amendments
- Rezoning request for 5.38 acres east of Altoona Smiles from C-2 to R-5 for townhomes
- Rezoning request for 78.36 acres from A-1 to M-1
- Payment to Mid-American Energy for a streetlight on 10th Ave. NW: $5,256.98
The Altoona City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously (5-0), which included allowing bills, a change order for the Sam Wise Complex field renovation, tax abatement requests, and appointments to regional boards. The council also set public hearings for January 2023 on water and wastewater rate changes, a rezoning request for a townhome development, and an industrial rezoning request. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda and hearing dates.
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, and tax abatement requests (5-0)
- Approved change order for Sam Wise Complex Field Renovation Phase 2 ($1,536.53)
- Appointed representatives to Metro Waste Authority, MPO, Polk County Emergency Management, and E911 Service Board
- Set public hearing for Jan 3, 2023 on wastewater rate amendment
- Set public hearing for Jan 3, 2023 on water rate amendment
- Set public hearing for Jan 16, 2023 on land use map amendment for 5.38 acres (C-2 to R-5)
- Set public hearing for Jan 16, 2023 on rezoning 5.38 acres to R-5 PUD for townhomes
- Set public hearing for Jan 16, 2023 on rezoning 78.36 acres from A-1 to M-1
City Council
The City Council will consider an 80/20 voluntary annexation of approximately 276.255 acres. The meeting also includes discussions on rezoning for the I-80 Business Park and a proposed development agreement with DM Industrial Prop, LLC.
- 80/20 voluntary annexation of ~276.255 acres
- Rezoning 0.78 acres at 6131 NE 62nd Avenue from A-1 to M-1
- Development Agreement with DM Industrial Prop, LLC
- Sam Wise Youth Complex Renovation Phase #2 payment of $249,773.29
- North Water Tower payment of $210,983.12
The Council approved an 80/20 voluntary annexation of approximately 276.255 acres and several site plans for the I-80 Business Park Plat 3. A development agreement with DM Industrial Prop, LLC was approved to rebate public improvement costs up to $750,000. The Council also approved a site plan for a Ziegler, Inc. wash pad expansion.
- Approved 80/20 voluntary annexation of ~276.255 acres (5-0)
- Rezoned 0.78 acres from A-1 to M-1 for I-80 Business Park (5-0)
- Approved DM Industrial Prop, LLC development agreement for rebates up to $750,000 (5-0)
- Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for I-80 Business Park Plat 3 (5-0)
- Approved Site Plans for I-80 Business Park Plat 3 Lot 1 and Lot 2 (5-0)
- Approved Ziegler Altoona Addition site plan for 4,500 SF wash pad (5-0)
- Denied sewer fee waiver request of $92.60 for 709 8th St Pl SE (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $249,773.29 for Sam Wise Youth Complex (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider amendments to the Altoona Urban Renewal Area and land use map changes for Spring Creek Ridge West. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding urban renewal tax increment financing obligations and development agreements.
- Public hearing on Altoona Urban Renewal Area amendment
- Stubbs Development land use map amendment for Spring Creek Ridge West
- Stubbs Development medium-density residential development plan
- I-80 Business Park request to vacate a 10-foot public utility easement
- Urban renewal tax obligations totaling over $5.4 million across multiple entities
The council approved an amendment to the Altoona Urban Renewal Area to include land north of I-80 near 56th Street, enabling a future development agreement with DM Industrial. It also approved land use and development plan changes for 38 townhomes in Spring Creek Ridge West, subject to resolving deficiency items. Several consent agenda items were approved, including tax increment financing obligations and a public hearing date for a rezoning request.
- Approved resolution to establish urban renewal area and amend plan (4-0)
- Approved ordinance for tax division in 2022 addition to urban renewal area (4-0)
- Approved land use map amendment for Spring Creek Ridge West townhomes (4-0)
- Approved development plan for 38 medium-density townhomes (4-0)
- Approved ordinance to vacate 10-foot utility easement for I-80 Business Park (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including TIF obligations and public hearing date for rezoning (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider contracts and plans for the 2022 Water Main Replacement and Townsend Watershed projects. The agenda also includes several plat approvals for I-80 Business Park and Clay Estates, as well as requests for sewer fee waivers and land rezoning.
- 2022 Water Main Replacement Project contracts and bonds
- Townsend Watershed Project contracts and bonds
- I-80 Business Park Plat 2 preliminary and final plats
- Rezoning 121 acres near NE 62nd Avenue and NE 56th Street
- Sewer fee waiver requests for 326 31st St SW ($435.22) and 427 17th St SW ($296.32)
The Council awarded contracts for water main replacement and watershed projects and approved several plats for the I-80 Business Park and Clay Estates. The city also authorized property acquisition for a warehouse utility extension and denied one sewer fee waiver request.
- Awarded 2022 Water Main Replacement Project to Jackson Creek Enterprises, L.C. for $715,541 (5-0)
- Awarded Townsend Watershed Project to Granite Excavating for Base + Alternative #1 bid (5-0)
- Approved property acquisition authorization for sanitary sewer extension at 34th Ave. NW (5-0)
- Approved Plat of Survey for Parcel # 2022-1195 (5-0)
- Approved Preliminary and Final Plats and Site Plan for I-80 Business Park Plat 2 (5-0)
- Approved Final Plat for Clay Estates Plat 4 (5-0)
- Denied sewer fee waiver request of $435.22 for 326 31st St SW (5-0)
- Approved sewer fee waiver request of $296.32 for 427 17th St SW (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will discuss a $7,035,000 bond issuance for urban renewal purposes and a rezoning request for Eagle Knoll, LLC. The agenda also includes property purchases, infrastructure agreements, and several professional services contracts.
- Rezoning 3.8 acres from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential for Eagle Knoll, LLC
- $7,035,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Purpose Bonds, Series 2022
- Purchase of property at 113 2nd Street SE
- $121,048.95 pay application for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Phase II
- Second amendment to infrastructure agreement with META
The City Council approved the issuance of $7,035,000 in general obligation urban renewal bonds to fund road widening and other projects. Council also approved a rezoning request for a 10-home residential development and the purchase of a property in Olde Town.
- Approved $7,035,000 in general obligation urban renewal bonds for road projects (4-0)
- Approved rezoning 3.8 acres from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential for Eagle Knoll, LLC (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Eagle Knoll Estates Plat 2 for 10 single-family homes (4-0)
- Approved purchase of property at 113 2nd Street SE for $43,000 (4-0)
- Approved $620 credit to YES! Communities for rental certificate overpayment (4-0)
- Approved new Class C Liquor License for Texas Roadhouse (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including various pay apps, change orders, and professional service agreements (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider a development agreement with Stubbs Development for Spring Creek Ridge. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022.
- Development agreement with Stubbs Development for Spring Creek Ridge
- Sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022
- Approval of Altoona Homes Plat 1 and Howdle Subdivision plats
- Updated site plan for Gurley Leep Honda
- Employment contract for City Administrator Randy Pierce
The Council authorized the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds to fund road construction and widening. A development agreement with Stubbs Development for Spring Creek Ridge was approved, and several residential plats and a commercial site plan were passed.
- Approved development agreement with Stubbs Development for Spring Creek Ridge (4-0)
- Approved sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2022 (4-0)
- Adopted Municipal Securities Disclosure policies and procedures (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Altoona Homes Plat 1 (4-0)
- Approved final plat for Howdle Subdivision (4-0)
- Approved updated site plan for Gurley Leep Honda (4-0)
- Approved Iowa DNR Administrative Consent Order and $4,000 penalty (4-0)
- Denied request to waive sewer fees for 2611 Spring Court SE (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will consider rezoning requests and development plans for Spring Creek Ridge West and Prairie Landing. The meeting also includes discussions on speed limit changes, no-parking zones, and various infrastructure payments.
- Rezoning 74.52 acres west of Spring Creek Ridge from A-1 to R-5 (PUD)
- Development plan for Prairie Landing to include approximately 194 single-family homes
- Speed limit change ordinance for 14th Avenue SE
- Development agreement with Wolf Pack LLC
- Pay app for Jackson Creek Enterprises, Inc. ($154,375.11) and Elder Corporation ($159,458.89)
The Council approved rezoning and development plans for Spring Creek Ridge West and Prairie Landing. It also reduced the speed limit on 14th Avenue SE and established new parking restrictions on 1st Avenue N.
- Rezoned 74.52 acres for Spring Creek Ridge West from A-1 to R-5 (PUD) (5-0)
- Approved development plan and preliminary plat for Spring Creek Ridge West (5-0)
- Rezoned 67.7 acres for Prairie Landing from A-1 to R-5 (PUD) (5-0)
- Approved development plan and preliminary plat for Prairie Landing (5-0)
- Approved $200,000 development agreement with Wolf Pack LLC (5-0)
- Reduced speed limit on 14th Ave. SE from 50 mph to 35 mph (5-0)
- Prohibited parking on 1st Ave. N from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 A.M. (5-0)
- Approved 'Phantom Fall Fest' event request for Adventureland Resort (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 580.362-acre voluntary annexation and a development agreement with Wolf Pack LLC. The agenda also includes site plan approvals for Home 2 Suites Hotel and Adventureland, as well as several infrastructure payments.
- Public hearing for 580.362-acre voluntary annexation
- Development agreement with Wolf Pack LLC
- Site plans for Home 2 Suites Hotel and Adventureland Amusement Attraction
- Pay application for Muchikinock Trunk Sewer Line Phase I ($695,927.44)
- Payment to Cramer and Associates for 1st Ave. South Sewer Improvements ($770,315.00)
The City Council approved an 80/20 voluntary annexation of 580.362 acres of territory, including three non-consenting properties. The Council also approved site plans and plats for a new Home 2 Suites hotel, Adventureland amusement park ride installations, and a Prairie Meadows valet canopy relocation. A request to waive sewer fees for a private residence was denied.
- Approved 80/20 annexation of 580.362 acres (5-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Home 2 Suites hotel (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Home 2 Suites hotel (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Adventureland amusement park rides (5-0)
- Approved relocation of Prairie Meadows valet canopy (5-0)
- Approved Nationwide trailer sales site plan (5-0)
- Denied sewer fee waiver for 918 8th Ave. NW (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including various infrastructure payments (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding amendments to wastewater, driveway, and sign regulations. The agenda also includes several payments for local construction projects and a site plan for the DSM Industrial LLC warehouse.
- Public hearings for amendments to wastewater, driveway, and sign ordinances
- DSM Industrial LLC – Altoona Warehouse Site Plan approval
- Pay App: Jackson Creek Enterprises, Inc. – 2021 Water Main Replacement Project ($137,159.83)
- Pay App: Elder Corporation – 8th St. SW Reconstruction – Phase 1 ($652,968.04)
- Pay App: Iowa Sports Turf – Sam Wise Youth Complex ($41,196.75)
The City Council approved a site plan for a 60,000SF warehouse by DSM Industrial LLC and passed several ordinance amendments regarding wastewater fees, driveway widths, and signage. The council also authorized a special event at Adventureland Park and approved a series of infrastructure payments via a consent agenda.
- Approved site plan for 60,000SF DSM Industrial LLC warehouse (5-0)
- Approved ordinance to increase industrial wastewater pass-through fees (5-0)
- Approved ordinance increasing residential driveway widths up to 36 feet for lots 100’+ wide (5-0)
- Approved two ordinances allowing temporary signs for public events on private property (5-0)
- Approved 'Last Day at the Bay' event at Adventureland Park for Sept. 5 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $137,159.83 for water main replacement and $652,968.04 for 8th St. SW reconstruction (5-0)
- Approved Class B Beer Permit for Hawk Heaven Tavern outdoor service (5-0)
- Swore in new police officer Katelyn Speed
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, August 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to consider three final plat resolutions (Boulder Creek Estates Plat 1 and Plat 2, and Stonebridge Plat 1) and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, tax abatements, and a REAP grant application. It will also set four public hearings for August 15, 2022, on amendments to city ordinances covering industrial/commercial wastewater, driveway regulations, and signs. A request to hold the Race to End AHC event on October 2, 2022, is also on the agenda.
- Final plat resolutions for Boulder Creek Estates Plat 1, Boulder Creek Estates Plat 2, and Stonebridge Plat 1
- Pay App – Landmark Structures I L.P. – North Water Tower Project – $437,332.50
- Pay App – Synergy Contracting, Inc. – 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase 2 – $345,501.35, plus a $94,303.17 change order
- Pay App – Graff Excavating Inc. – Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer – $310,099.47
- Four public hearings set for August 15, 2022, on ordinance amendments: Chapter 100 (wastewater), Chapter 137.03 (driveways), Chapter 159.11 and 159.16 (signs)
The City Council approved final plats for Boulder Creek Estates (Plats 1 and 2) and Stonebridge Plat 1. The council also authorized the Race to End AHC event and approved a consent agenda including several infrastructure payments.
- Approved final plat for Boulder Creek Estates Plat 1 (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Boulder Creek Estates Plat 2 (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Stonebridge Plat 1 (5-0)
- Approved Race to End AHC event for Oct. 2, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved $437,332.50 payment to Landmark Structures I L.P. for North Water Tower Project (5-0)
- Approved $345,501.35 payment to Synergy Contracting, Inc. for 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase 2 (5-0)
- Approved $310,099.47 payment to Graff Excavating Inc. for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer (5-0)
- Approved writing off rescue fees from 4-1-2022 thru 5-31-2022 (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, July 18, 2022, to hold public hearings and vote on hydrant meter fees, the Sam Wise Sports Complex Field Renovation Phase 2, and a development agreement with Stubbs Development for Spring Creek Ridge West. The consent agenda includes payments to Jackson Creek Enterprises for the 2021 Water Main Replacement Project and land purchases for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project. The council will also consider a funding request from the Arts & Culture Commission and end with a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(i).
- Public hearing and ordinance amendment on Chapter 91.11 hydrant meter use, plus a resolution setting hydrant meter fee rates
- Public hearing and resolutions on plans, contract, bond, and award for Sam Wise Sports Complex Field Renovation – Phase 2
- Public hearing on a development agreement with Stubbs Development for Spring Creek Ridge West
- Consent agenda: Change Order to Jackson Creek Enterprises for $31,730.00 and Pay App of $86,363.28 for the 2021 Water Main Replacement Project
- Land purchases for 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project from John A. Ross: $1,540.00 warranty deed and $1,280.00 permanent public utility easement
The City Council approved a contract for Phase 2 of the Sam Wise Sports Complex Field Renovation and updated the city code regarding hydrant meter use. Council also approved funding for a commemorative corn statue and passed a series of consent agenda items including land purchases for road reconstruction.
- Awarded $1,013,808.00 contract to Musco Lighting dba Iowa Sports Turf for Sam Wise Sports Complex Phase 2 (5-0)
- Approved amendment to City Code Chapter 91.11 regarding hydrant meter use (5-0)
- Approved resolution to set hydrant meter use fee rates (5-0)
- Approved $8,000.00 for a prototype foam corn statue mold (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $1,540.00 land purchase and $1,280.00 easement for 1st Avenue Reconstruction (5-0)
- Continued public hearing for Spring Creek Ridge West development agreement (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of John Harrenstein (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor O’Connor to sign John Harrenstein’s severance agreement (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Tuesday, July 5, 2022, to consider several development resolutions, including final and preliminary plats for Tuscany and Gateway East Business Center, a site plan for Quick Roofing, and a site plan for a Fire Training Pad. The council will also decide on joining the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance, personnel requests from fire and police, changes to the Footing Drain Disconnection Program Grant Tier amounts, and a request from the American Legion to add engraved bricks near the war memorial. The consent agenda includes bills and pay applications totaling over $1.4 million, new residential garbage and recycling rates effective July 1, 2022, and setting public hearings for July 18 on hydrant meter use, Sam Wise Sports Complex field renovation, and a development agreement with Stubbs Development.
- Resolution to join the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance
- Final Plat for Tuscany Townhomes Plat 4; Preliminary Plat for Tuscany Plat 6; Final Plat for Tuscany Plat 7
- Site Plan approval for Quick Roofing; Preliminary and Final Plats and Site Plan for Gateway East Business Center
- Pay applications: Synergy Contracting, LLC - 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase II - $544,579.86; Landmark Structures I, LP - North Water Tower Project - $520,149.24; Graff Excavating, Inc. - Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Phase 1 - $400,628.78; Jackson Creek Enterprises, Inc. - Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements Phase 3 - $20,874.00
- Set public hearings for July 18, 2022, on hydrant meter use and pay schedule, Sam Wise Sports Complex Field Renovation Phase 2, and development agreement with Stubbs Development for Spring Creek Ridge West
The Altoona City Council approved a series of development resolutions, including final and preliminary plats for Tuscany townhomes and the Gateway East Business Center, as well as a site plan for Quick Roofing. The council also voted to join the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance, hire two firefighters and create a police intelligence analyst position, and increase Footing Drain Disconnection Program grant amounts. All votes were recorded as 5-0. The meeting included no citizen comments and adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
- Approved joining the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance for FY2023 at a cost of $2,934 (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Tuscany Townhomes Plat 4, 48 townhomes south of Indigo Drive SE (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Tuscany Plat 6 (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Tuscany Plat 7 (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Quick Roofing at 8th Street SW and 25th Avenue SW (5-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plats and site plan for Gateway East Business Center (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Fire Training Pad (5-0)
- Approved personnel requests: two full-time firefighters and one police intelligence analyst (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, June 6, 2022, to hold a public hearing and vote on a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement, and to reopen a hearing on a 28E agreement with the Southeast Polk Community School District. The council will also consider preliminary and final plats and site plans for Townsend Farms Plat 1, Altus Commerce Center Plat 3, Adventure Village Plat 7, and a Texas Road House site plan. A consent agenda covers bills and pay applications, land and easement acquisitions for the 9th St. reconstruction, permits, and a $100,074.00 electric conversion proposal from Breton Electric.
- Public hearing and resolution on a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement
- 28E agreement with Southeast Polk Community School District
- Plats and site plans for Townsend Farms Plat 1, Altus Commerce Center Plat 3, Adventure Village Plat 7, and Texas Road House
- Breton Electric proposal of $100,074.00 for overhead-to-underground residential electric conversions on 1st Ave. S
- Consent agenda pay apps including $354,029.15 to Landmark Structures for the Altoona Water Tank and $316,356.12 to Synergy Contracting for 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase 2
The City Council approved a general obligation urban renewal bond not to exceed $8,800,000 to fund street improvements and land acquisition. The Council also approved a 28E agreement with the Southeast Polk Community School District for infrastructure cost-sharing and awarded a $100,074 contract for residential electric conversions. Additionally, the Council denied a request to waive a $720.72 utility bill but authorized a 12-month payment plan for the resident.
- Approved $8.8M urban renewal bond (5-0)
- Approved 28E agreement with Southeast Polk School District (5-0)
- Approved $100,074 contract with Brenton Enterprises (5-0)
- Denied utility bill waiver; approved 12-month payment plan (5-0)
- Approved plats and site plans for Townsend Farms and Altus Commerce Center (5-0)
- Approved plats and site plan for Adventure Village and Texas Road House (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including various pay apps and land acquisitions (5-0)
- Swore in new police officer Victoria Figge
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, May 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes public hearings and resolutions on the Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements - Phase 4 plans, contract, bond, and award, plus a public hearing on a public improvement that may require acquiring agricultural land for a sewer easement. A consent agenda covers bills, pay applications, fund transfers, easement payments, nuisance abatement assessments, engineering agreements, and beer and liquor permits.
- Public hearing and resolutions on Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements - Phase 4 plans, contract, bond, and contract award
- Public hearing on a public improvement that may require acquisition of agricultural land for a sewer easement
- Pay App to Jackson Creek Enterprises, Inc. for the 2021 Water Main Replacement Project: $57,506.92
- Easement payments: Katherine Faber $650.00 and Vincent Properties, LLC $400.00 for the 1st Ave. Reconstruction Project; William B. Kimberley Revocable Trust payments of $195.00, $600.00, $3,168.00, and $9,360.00 for the Muchikinock Sewer Project
- Amendment #2 with Olsson for Altoona Phase 1 Fiber Optic Deployment Construction Staking: $14,300.00; professional services agreements with Snyder & Associates and Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.; nuisance abatement assessments BHNAC Schedule No. 2022-01; beer and liquor permits for Nomi Asian Cuisine and Casey's General Store #6
The City Council approved the plans, contract, and bond for the Heritage Homes Storm Water Improvements Phase 4 project, awarding the contract to Jackson Creek Enterprises, LC. The council also approved a consent agenda covering various utility easements, professional service agreements, and liquor permits. A public hearing regarding agricultural land acquisition for a sewer easement was opened and closed with no action required.
- Awarded $385,550 contract to Jackson Creek Enterprises for storm water project (5-0)
- Approved plans and contract for Heritage Homes Phase 4 (4-0/5-0)
- Approved $57,506.92 payment to Jackson Creek Enterprises for water main project (5-0)
- Accepted multiple utility easements for 1st Ave and Muchikinock sewer projects (5-0)
- Approved $14,300 amendment for fiber optic construction staking (5-0)
- Approved professional service agreements for sewer and water plant projects (5-0)
- Set June 6, 2022, public hearing for urban renewal loan agreement (5-0)
- Approved liquor permits for Nomi Asian Cuisine and Casey’s General Store #6 (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, May 2, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. It will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution adopting the city's amended budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The council will also consider site plans for a Mister Carwash and a North Water Tower, plus a large consent agenda of payments, easements, contracts, and permits.
- Public hearing and resolution on the amended Fiscal Year 2022 budget (year ending June 30, 2022)
- Site plan resolutions for Mister Carwash and the North Water Tower
- Pay App to Iowa Sports Turf for Sam Wise Youth Complex: $99,208.50
- Pay App to Synergy Contracting for 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase 2: $388,298.07, plus a $48,490.75 change order
- Pay App to Graff Excavating for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Phase I: $371,250.00
The Altoona City Council approved an amended budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and site plans for a Mister Car Wash in Prairie Crossing and a new North Water Tower. The council also approved a comprehensive consent agenda including pay applications, easements, land purchases, professional services agreements, and various special events and liquor permits.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved April 18 and 25, 2022 council minutes (5-0)
- Adopted amended budget for the year ending June 30, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved site plan for Mister Car Wash subject to lighting plan (5-0)
- Approved site plan for North Water Tower (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, fund transfers, easements, land purchases, agreements, special events, and liquor permits (5-0)
- Set public hearing for May 16, 2022, for Heritage Homes Phase 4 plans (5-0)
- Adjourned at 6:49 pm (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, April 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes public hearings and first readings on a 49.91-acre rezoning from agricultural to limited industrial, a 67.7-acre rezoning and development plan for about 194 single-family homes at Prairie Landing, a North Water Tower contract, stormwater rate changes, a car wash use amendment, and a Townsend Park land sale. The council will also swear in new police officers and consider a consent agenda with bills, pay applications, easements, permits, and event approvals.
- Rezone approximately 49.91 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Limited Industrial) at request of I-80 Business Park, LLC
- Rezone approximately 67.7 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (PUD) and consider Prairie Landing development plan with approximately 194 single-family homes
- North Water Tower Project: public hearing and resolutions to approve plans, contract, bond, and award the contract
- Stormwater Service Charges: public hearing and first reading to set new basic rates under Chapter 144.03
- Consent agenda includes pay apps: McAninch Corp. $6,000.00, Jackson Creek Enterprises $5,000.00 and $41,753.35; easement with Joshua & Amanda Lindstrom for $16,471.00
The Altoona City Council approved a $4,028,000 contract with Landmark Structures, LP for the North Water Tower Project, advanced several zoning and code amendment ordinances, and continued a public hearing regarding the Prairie Landing development. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included utility easements, pay applications, event permits, and alcohol licenses.
- Approved agenda and April 4, 2022 council minutes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #04-18-2022 #01 authorizing public improvement requiring agricultural land acquisition for Adventureland Dr. (5-0)
- Approved Resolutions #04-18-2022 #02, #03, and #04 for plans, contract, bond, and awarding the $4,028,000 North Water Tower Project to Landmark Structures, LP (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading, waived 2nd and 3rd readings, and published Ordinance #04-18-2022 #01 amending Chapter 69.08 No Parking zones on 4th Street SW (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading, waived 2nd and 3rd readings, and published Ordinance #04-18-2022 #02 increasing stormwater service charges to $6.00 per ERU (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading, waived 2nd and 3rd readings, and published Ordinance #04-18-2022 #03 to vacate and sell land at Townsend Park (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading, waived 2nd and 3rd readings, and published Ordinance #04-18-2022 #04 adding car wash as a permitted use in C-7 Regional Commercial zones (5-0)
- Approved 1st reading, waived 2nd and 3rd readings, and published Ordinance #04-18-2022 #05 rezoning 49.91 acres from A-1 to M-1 (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, April 4, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to hold public hearings and vote on development agreements, an urban renewal amendment, and the city's Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes several plat and site plan approvals and a large consent agenda of payments, easements, and event permits. Many items set future public hearings for April 18, including proposed rezonings and a stormwater rate change.
- Public hearings and resolutions on development agreements with Altoona Lots II, LLC & Temple Holdings, LP (sanitary sewer) and with Meadowland II, LLC. and Skivey, LLC. (tax increment payments)
- Public hearing and resolution on amending the Altoona Urban Renewal Plan and establishing an Urban Renewal Area under Iowa Code Section 403.4
- Resolution to approve the Altoona Comprehensive Plan
- Consent agenda payments include Graff Excavating $26,250.00 and Synergy Contracting $11,352.88 for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Phase I and 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase 2
- Future April 18 hearings set for rezoning about 49.91 acres from A-1 to M-1, rezoning about 67.7 acres from A-1 to R-5 (PUD), and a Prairie Landing development plan with about 194 single-family houses
The Altoona City Council approved a development agreement with Meadowland II, LLC and Skivey, LLC, authorizing tax increment payments up to $7,000,000 over up to 12 years. It also approved a sanitary sewer development agreement with Altoona Lots II, LLC and Temple Holdings, LP, and adopted the Altoona Comprehensive Plan. All votes were 5-0 except the sewer agreement, which passed 4-1 with Willey voting no.
- Approved sanitary sewer development agreement with Altoona Lots II, LLC & Temple Holdings, LP (4-1, Willey no)
- Approved Urban Renewal Plan amendment and declared necessity for an urban renewal area (5-0)
- Approved development agreement with Meadowland II, LLC and Skivey, LLC, with TIF payments up to $7,000,000 over up to 12 years (5-0)
- Approved the Altoona Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
- Approved development agreement with CS Corp, LLC for a player development center, subject to no city funds used (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Humphrey Farm Plat 1 (3.38 acres) (5-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Prairie Crossing Plat 8 (5-0 each)
- Approved preliminary and final plats for Spring Creek Ridge Plat 5 (5-0 each)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, March 21, 2022, to hold public hearings and vote on rezoning 8.4 acres at 8267 NE 46th Avenue from agricultural to planned unit development, and to consider adopting the city's Comprehensive Plan. The council will also review a public improvement project on Adventureland Drive that may require acquiring agricultural land, and a request to reduce or waive building inspection fees for Bridalwood Apartments. A consent agenda includes payments to contractors and land purchases for the 1st Ave. Reconstruction Project, plus a closed session on pending litigation.
- Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone 8.4 acres at 8267 NE 46th Avenue from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development), requested by Terrace View, LLC
- Public hearing and resolution to approve the Altoona Comprehensive Plan
- Public hearing on Adventureland Dr. Public Improvements, which may require acquisition of agricultural land
- Consent agenda: change order and pay app to Edge Commercial, LLC for Terrace Hills Clubhouse ($6,697.68 and $23,080.90); change order and pay app to Jackson Creek Enterprises, L.C. for 2021 Water Main Replacement ($9,144.00 and $59,108.81)
- Consent agenda: land purchases and easements for 1st Ave. Reconstruction Project, including $1,215.00 and $1,140.00 to William & Jessica Wambeke, $1,805.00 and $1,500.00 to Arlene Edgington, $3,385.00 and $2,800.00 to Jeff Bucklin & Aaron J. Bucklin
The City Council approved rezoning 8.4 acres for a planned unit development to allow for townhomes. The council also passed a non-binding resolution to become a founding member of a regional water utility. Additionally, a payment plan was established for Bridalwood Apartments regarding building inspection fees.
- Approved rezoning 8.4 acres at 8267 NE 46th Avenue from A-1 to R-5 (4-0)
- Approved non-binding resolution to join Central Iowa Water Works as a founding member (4-0)
- Ordered Bridalwood Apartments to pay $12,154.00 in fees or the amount increases to $18,279.00 after 30 days (4-0)
- Approved July 4, 2022 Independence Day Parade and associated road closures (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including land purchases and easements for 1st Ave. Reconstruction (4-0)
- Approved beer and liquor permits for Git N Go #47, Altoona Adult Softball Association, and Fireside Grill LLC (4-0)
- Continued public hearing regarding Adventureland Dr. Public Improvements (4-0)
- No action taken on resolution to approve the Altoona Comprehensive Plan
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, March 7, 2022, to hold public hearings and vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget (tax rate 10.75369) and a 28E agreement with Southeast Polk Community School District. The agenda also includes resolutions on two preliminary plats, a site plan amendment for Gurley Leep Honda, and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, easements, and leases. Several items set public hearings for March 21, 2022, on an expanded urban renewal area, a development agreement, a rezoning at 8267 NE 46th Avenue, and a Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting ends with a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5c for pending litigation.
- Public hearing and resolution adopting FY2023 budget (tax rate 10.75369)
- Public hearing on 28E agreement with Southeast Polk Community School District
- Preliminary plats for Brookhaven Estates – Plat 4 and Tuscany Townhomes – Plat 4
- Change order and pay app to Synergy Contracting LLC for 1st Ave. Reconstruction Phase II totaling $700,002.38
- Public hearings set for March 21 on urban renewal area, Meadowland II/Skivey development agreement, rezoning at 8267 NE 46th Avenue, and Comprehensive Plan update
The Altoona City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2023 budget with the tax levy held at $10.75369 per $1,000 of valuation, following a public hearing where no one spoke. The council also approved preliminary plats for Brookhaven Estates Plat 4 (24 single-family homes) and Tuscany Townhomes Plat 4 (48 housing units), and approved updated architectural elevations for Gurley Leep Honda. A public hearing on a 28E agreement with the Southeast Polk Community School District for a middle school east of Sam Wise Sports Complex was continued until a development agreement is ready. The council denied a request to waive a red tag and past due amount at 1009 Brookview Dr., approved a watershed coordinator cost share increase to $6,600 annually, and approved the consent agenda including bills, pay applications, and easements.
- Adopted FY2023 budget with tax rate of 10.75369 (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Brookhaven Estates Plat 4, 24 single-family homes (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Tuscany Townhomes Plat 4, 48 housing units (5-0)
- Approved updated architectural elevations for Gurley Leep Honda (5-0)
- Continued public hearing on 28E agreement with Southeast Polk Community School District (5-0)
- Denied request to waive red tag and past due amount at 1009 Brookview Dr. (5-0)
- Approved watershed coordinator cost share increase to $6,600 annually (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, easements, and setting public hearings for April 4, 2022 (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, February 21, 2022, to hold a public hearing and vote on plans, contract, and bond for the Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Projects. The council will also consider site plans and plats for Rocket Car Wash and Southeast Polk Middle School, plus a consent agenda covering 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project land and easement purchases and an interim city administrator pay arrangement. It will set a March 7, 2022 public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and a 28E agreement with the Southeast Polk Community School District.
- Public hearing and resolutions on plans, contract, and bond for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Projects
- Site plan for Rocket Car Wash
- Preliminary and final plats and site plan for Southeast Polk Middle School
- 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project land purchases and easements, including $1,325.00 and $1,100.00 to Thomas Rex Stewart & Tarra Ann Stewart, $1,945.00 and $1,620.00 to Inga Ellen Clayton Brown, $1,795.00 and $1,500.00 to Jerry Glenn & Marcia A. Glenn, $1,805.00 and $1,500.00 to Dennis F. DuBois, $2,995.00 and $1,600.00 to Michael Laverne Stevens, and $1,690.00 to Git-N-Go Convenience Stores, Inc.
- Consider paying Finance Officer/City Clerk Randy Pierce $1,200 per week as interim city administrator
The Altoona City Council approved plans, contract and bond, and awarded the Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Projects to low bidder Graff Excavating, Inc. of Toledo, Iowa, at a bid of $5,451,558.00, subject to City Attorney Bob Laden's review. The council also approved site plans for a Rocket Car Wash at 737 34th Avenue SW and for the Southeast Polk Middle School, plus preliminary and final plats for the school. A consent agenda covering bills, tax abatements, 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project land purchases and easements, a water tower land purchase, and other items was approved 4-0. Mayor O'Connor and Council Members Burns-Thompson and Willey were absent at roll call; Willey arrived at 6:33 p.m.
- Approved plans, specifications and form of contract for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Projects (4-0)
- Approved contract and bond for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Projects, subject to attorney review (4-0)
- Awarded Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer contract to Graff Excavating, Inc. at $5,451,558.00, subject to attorney review (4-0)
- Approved site plan for Rocket Car Wash at 737 34th Avenue SW, subject to deficiency items being resolved (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Southeast Polk Middle School, subject to deficiency items being resolved (4-0)
- Approved final plat for Southeast Polk Middle School, subject to deficiency items being resolved (4-0)
- Approved site plan for Southeast Polk Middle School, subject to deficiency items being resolved (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, tax abatements, 1st Avenue Reconstruction land purchases/easements, water tower land purchase, and Git N Go beer permit (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, February 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at Altoona City Hall. The agenda includes public hearings on the proposed property tax levy and on a public improvement that may require acquiring agricultural land, plus a resolution authorizing acquisition of property interests for the North Water Tower by gift, negotiation, or eminent domain. The council will also consider several plats and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, land purchases and easements for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project and Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer Project, professional services agreements for 8th Street widening, and beer and liquor permits.
- Public hearing and resolution on maximum property tax dollars for FY 22/23
- Resolution authorizing acquisition for the North Water Tower, including by eminent domain
- Plats: Howdle Subdivision, Tuscany Plat 6, Mauch at 8925 NE 62nd Avenue, and Parcels 2022-19 and 2022-20
- 1st Avenue Reconstruction land purchases and easements, including $42,427.93 pay app to Synergy Contracting LLC
- Request to waive $699.20 in sewer fees for 1929 Park Meadow Dr. SW
The Altoona City Council approved hiring two crime-free housing officers and a fire marshal for FY22-23, starting July 1, 2022, on a 3-2 vote. The council also approved the maximum property tax dollars for FY22-23, authorized acquisition of property for the North Water Tower, and approved several plats and land purchases for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project. A request to waive sewer fees for 1929 Park Meadow Dr. SW was approved, while a request to waive late payment and red tag fees for 727 27th St. SE was denied. All other items passed unanimously.
- Approved hiring two crime-free housing officers and a fire marshal for FY22-23, starting July 1, 2022 (3-2)
- Approved Resolution #02-07-2022 #01 setting maximum property tax dollars for FY22-23 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #02-07-2022 #02 authorizing acquisition of property for North Water Tower, including by eminent domain (5-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Howdle Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved final plat for Tuscany Plat 6, 72 single-family lots (5-0)
- Approved rural plat of survey for Mauch at 8925 NE 62nd Avenue (5-0)
- Approved plats of survey for Parcels 2022-19 and 2022-20 (5-0 each)
- Approved waiving $699.20 sewer fees for 1929 Park Meadow Dr. SW (5-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, January 17, 2022, to hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance changing the city's voting precincts in Chapter 3.02 of the Code of Ordinances. The council will also consider a resolution endorsing a grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation's R.I.S.E. program for the 9th Street NE Widening and Reconstruction Phase 2 project tied to the Meadowland Industrial Plat I and Altoona Endeavor Plat I developments. Other items include a payment request tied to the Altoona Town Center Development Agreement with Moline Plow, LLC (now Prairie Crossing Investment, Inc.), a resolution setting Building Department fees, and a consent agenda of bills, pay applications, easements, and liquor permits.
- Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance changing Chapter 3.02 Voting Precincts
- Resolution endorsing an Iowa DOT R.I.S.E. grant application for 9th Street NE Widening and Reconstruction Phase 2, serving Meadowland Industrial Plat I and Altoona Endeavor Plat I
- Payment request and appropriation under the Altoona Town Center Development Agreement with Moline Plow, LLC (now Prairie Crossing Investment, Inc.)
- Consent agenda pay applications and change orders including Edge Commercial – Terrace Hills Golf Clubhouse change order $62,244.00 and Jackson Creek Enterprises 2021 Water Main Replacement change order $62,149.20
- Resolution to set Building Department Fees; public hearing set for February 7, 2022 on the proposed property tax levy
The Altoona City Council voted 4-0 to deny payment requests and appropriation tied to the Altoona Town Center Development Agreement with Moline Plow, LLC (now Prairie Crossing Investment, Inc.), on the advice of the City's legal counsel. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance changing voting precincts so newly annexed land on 36th Ave SW shares a precinct with Clay Township, waiving the second and third readings. A resolution endorsing a RISE grant application for the 9th Street NE widening and reconstruction Phase 2 project was approved, along with the consent agenda. Council member Boka was absent for all votes.
- Denied payment request and appropriation for Altoona Town Center Development Agreement with Moline Plow, LLC (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance #12-20-2021 #04 changing Chapter 3.02 Voting Precincts, 1st reading, with 2nd and 3rd readings waived (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #01-17-2022 #01 endorsing RISE grant application for 9th Street NE widening and reconstruction Phase 2 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including building department fees, easements for Muchikinock Creek Trunk Sewer, and liquor licenses (4-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved January 3 and 10, 2022 Council Minutes (4-0)
- Set public hearing for February 7, 2022, on proposed property tax levy (4-0)
- Adjourned at 7:28pm (4-0)
City Council
The Altoona City Council meets Monday, January 3, 2022, to swear in new Council member Josh Dunwoody and Police Sergeant Dave Funk, then hold a public hearing and vote on changes to wastewater service charges under Chapter 98.10. The council will also consider a site plan for new and relocated rides at Adventurelands of America, three resolutions for the Gurley Leep Honda Plat 1, an early retirement policy, and a long list of mayor and council appointments. The consent agenda includes bills and pay applications, a waste collection agreement with Metro Waste Authority, and beer and liquor permits.
- Public hearing and ordinance on Chapter 98.10 Wastewater Service Charges – Rates
- Resolution for Adventurelands of America site plan for new and relocated rides within the Park
- Resolutions for preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 1
- Consent agenda pay apps: Change Order #3 – Synergy Contracting – 1st Ave Reconstruction PH2 – $60,956.40; Pay App #10 – Synergy Contracting – 1st Ave Reconstruction PH2 – $49,016.23; Pay App #1 – Iowa Sports Turf – Sam Wise Phase #1 – $61,750.00
- Agreement with Metro Waste Authority for recycling, solid waste and yard waste collection services
The Altoona City Council approved a site plan for new and relocated rides at Adventurelands of America, and approved preliminary, final, and site plans for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 1. The council also approved a change to wastewater service rates, an early retirement policy, the mayor's appointments, and a consent agenda covering bills, pay applications, a waste collection agreement, and liquor permits. New council member Josh Dunwoody was sworn in, and Dave Funk was sworn in as Police Sergeant.
- Approved change to Chapter 98.10 wastewater service charges (4-0)
- Approved Adventurelands of America site plan for new and relocated rides (4-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 1, subject to items #2,3 &4 (3-1)
- Approved final plat for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 1, subject to items #2,3 &4 (4-0)
- Approved site plan for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 1, subject to items #2,3 &4 (4-0)
- Approved early retirement policy and addition to employee handbook (4-0)
- Approved mayor's appointments (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, pay apps, Metro Waste Authority agreement, and liquor permits (4-0)