Huxley, IA

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a construction contract for the S 560th Avenue infrastructure project, approving a U-STEP agreement with the Iowa DOT, and amending FY 2027 wage rates to include certification pay. They will also vote on consent items such as vacating right-of-way, transferring funds, and hiring a police officer. A first reading of an ordinance on false alarm fees is scheduled.

• Resolution 26-103: Award construction contract for S 560th Ave Infrastructure Improvement Project – Phase 1
• Resolution 26-102: Approve U-STEP agreement with Iowa DOT for improvements to IA 210 and 560th Ave
• Resolution 26-101: Amend FY 2027 wage rates to include certification pay
• Resolution 26-100: Transfer $160,000 from Sewer Operating Fund to Sewer Bond Reserve Fund
• Ordinance 565 (1st reading): Establish fees for false alarm responses

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will vote on resolutions awarding a construction contract for the S 560th Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project Phase 1, approving a U-STEP agreement with the Iowa DOT for IA 210 and 560th Avenue improvements, and purchasing a police vehicle and a trailer for water/wastewater plants. They will also set fees for false alarm responses and hold the first reading of an ordinance amending the code regarding alarm systems. Consent items include vacating right-of-way, transferring funds to close out the water plant expansion project, and transferring $160,000 to the sewer bond reserve.

• Resolution 26-103: Award construction contract for S 560th Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project Phase 1
• Resolution 26-102: Approve U-STEP project agreement with Iowa DOT for IA 210 and 560th Avenue improvements
• Resolution 26-104: Approve 2027 CIP purchase of one police vehicle and up-fitting
• Resolution 26-105: Approve 2027 CIP purchase of 20-foot enclosed trailer for water/wastewater plants
• Resolution 26-106: Establish fees for false alarm responses

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will conduct public hearings on the S 560th Ave Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1 project and the vacation of right-of-way property on Campus Avenue. The council is scheduled to approve resolutions for the 2027 CIP Paving Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the final payment for the East 1st Street Project. Additionally, the council will take a final reading on Ordinance No. 564, which amends Section 78.02 of the city code.

• Public Hearing on S 560th Ave Infrastructure Improvements Phase 1, including 1,500 linear feet of pavement and 4,150 LF of water main
• Public Hearing on the Vacation of City Right-of-Way Property on Campus Avenue and SE 3rd Street
• Approval of Resolution No. 26-097 for the 2027 CIP Paving Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Final Reading of Ordinance No. 564 amending Section 78.02 (4) and (5) of the Code of Ordinances
• Approval of Resolution No. 26-096 for Partial Payment Application No. 4 (Final) for the East 1st Street Project

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing and consider a development agreement with VCS Huxley LLC for a cold storage facility, pledging up to $4 million in tax increment payments. Other business includes new EMS fees for lift assists after the second per household per year, approvals of covenants and easements for Anthem Plat 2, a site plan for 101 Campus Drive, and a second reading of an ordinance amendment. A work session on golf carts, e-bikes, and electric scooters is also scheduled.

• Public hearing and resolution on development agreement with VCS Huxley LLC for a 120,000 sq ft cold storage facility, with up to $4,000,000 in tax increment payments
• Resolution establishing EMS lift/public assist fees after the second response per household per fiscal year
• Approval of amended covenants and easements for Anthem Plat 2 subdivision
• Site plan approval for a building addition at 101 Campus Drive
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 564 amending Section 78.02 (4) and (5) of city code

The Huxley City Council approved a development agreement with VCS Huxley, LLC, authorizing tax increment payments and pledging tax increment revenues. The council also approved several resolutions, including EMS fees, covenants for Anthem Plat 2, and a site plan for 101 Campus Drive. All votes were unanimous. The meeting was brief, with no public comments.

• Approved Resolution 26-086 for development agreement with VCS Huxley, LLC (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and two liquor licenses (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-087 establishing EMS lift/public assist fees after second per household (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-088 for amended covenants for Anthem Plat 2 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-089 accepting restated easements for Anthem Plat 2 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-090 setting public hearing for vacation of city right-of-way (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-091 accepting dedication of utility and access easement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-092 for site plan at 101 Campus Drive (3-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will act on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, bills, and resolutions for water main replacement and public works facility projects. The council also plans to discuss lift assist and false alarm fees during a work session.

• Approve payment applications for N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement and Huxley Public Works Facility projects
• Approve reappointment of Ian Knutsen to the Park & Recreation Board
• Approve liquor license for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies (July and August)
• Set public hearing for S. 560th Ave Infrastructure Improvements — Phase 1 Project
• Discuss lift assist and false alarm fees during work session

The Huxley City Council approved the consent agenda, including payments of $312,072.75 and several resolutions. They approved a grant application for Railroad Park expansion and a professional services agreement for Blue Sky Commons Plat 3. The first reading of Ordinance 564, amending Section 78.02(4) and (5), passed 4-1 with Echer dissenting. Council also directed staff to prepare fee resolutions for EMS lift assists and false fire alarms.

• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, treasurer's report, and reappointment of Ian Knutsen (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-084 for REAP grant application for Railroad Park Expansion (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-085 with Veenstra & Kimm for Blue Sky Commons Plat 3 engineering (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 564 amending Section 78.02(4) and (5) (4-1, Echer nay)
• Directed staff to prepare fee resolution for EMS lift assists (first two free, then charged)
• Directed staff to prepare resolution for false fire alarm fees

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will vote on three public‑hearing resolutions: a FY 2026 budget amendment, a FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan, and an expansion of the Urban Renewal Area with associated tax‑increment financing. The council will also adopt Ordinance 563 to divide taxes for the new portion of the renewal area and set a date to consider a development agreement with VCS Huxley, LLC. Additional site‑plan resolutions for several private projects are also on the agenda.

• Approve Resolution 26-067 to amend the City of Huxley FY 2026 budget
• Approve Resolution 26-068 to adopt the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan
• Approve Resolution 26-069 to declare necessity and expand the Huxley Urban Renewal Area
• Approve Ordinance 563 to provide tax‑division for the June 2026 addition to the Urban Renewal Area
• Approve Resolution 26-070 to set a meeting date for a development agreement with VCS Huxley, LLC, including annual tax‑increment payments

The Huxley City Council adopted the FY 2026 budget amendment (Resolution 26-067) and the FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 26-068). It also approved the expansion of the Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 26-069) and a wage and stipend schedule for city employees and fire/EMS personnel (Resolution 26-066). Several site‑plan resolutions and Ordinance No. 563 on tax division were also approved.

• Approved FY 2026 budget amendment (Resolution 26-067) – all ayes
• Approved FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan (Resolution 26-068) – all ayes
• Approved expansion of Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 26-069) – all ayes
• Approved Ordinance No. 563 (division of taxes) third reading – all ayes
• Approved Consent Agenda, including fund transfer and economic‑development agreement – all ayes
• Approved VCS Huxley, LLC Site Plan (Resolution 26-073) – all ayes
• Approved Bioforge Labs, Inc. Site Plan (Resolution 26-076) – all ayes
• Approved wage and stipend schedule for city employees and fire/EMS (Resolution 26-066) – all ayes

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will set public hearings for a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget amendment and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan. The body is also deciding on employee wages and a property rezoning at Blue Sky Commons.

• Rezoning of Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 from M-1 (Industrial) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development)
• Resolution No. 26-066 establishing wages for city employees and Fire/EMS personnel
• Payment Application No. 2 for the N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
• Payment Application No. 7 for the Huxley Public Works Facility Project
• Liquor licenses for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies and Flight Bar & Grille

The council approved the consent agenda, which covered routine items such as the May 26 minutes, bill payments, liquor licenses for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies and Flight Bar & Grille, and several resolutions and payment applications. The council approved Ordinance No. 561, rezoning the Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 owned by Heritage Petroleum, LLC from M‑1 Industrial to R‑5 Planned Unit Development (2nd reading). The council also approved Ordinance No. 562, amending Section 63.04(4B) of the municipal code, completing all three readings with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (all items) – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved Ordinance No. 561 rezoning Heritage Petroleum property – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved Ordinance No. 562 first reading – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Waived 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Waived 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 562 – 5 Aye, 0 Nay

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 561, which would rezone Heritage Petroleum’s Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 from an Industrial (M‑1) district to a Planned Unit Development (R‑5) district. The meeting also includes routine resolutions transferring Tax Increment Financing revenues to housing and city funds, and accepting special warranty deeds from VCS Huxley, LLC and 120 South, LLC. Additional items are an ordinance amending no‑parking zones and a resolution setting a hearing date for the expanded Urban Renewal Area.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 561 to rezone Blue Sky Commons Plat 2, Lot 1 (M‑1 to R‑5)
• Resolution 26‑054: Transfer of Tax Increment Financing revenues to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund
• Resolution 26‑055: Transfer of Tax Increment Financing funds to various city funds per FY 26 budget
• Resolutions 26‑056 and 26‑057: Acceptance of special warranty deeds from VCS Huxley, LLC and 120 South, LLC
• Ordinance 560: Amendment to Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) of the city code

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 561, changing the zoning of the Heritage Petroleum site from industrial (M‑1) to a Planned Unit Development (R‑5). The consent agenda and several resolutions—including acceptance of two special warranty deeds, setting a public‑hearing date for the urban‑renewal area, financing compliance, termination of a lot tie record, and the third reading of Ordinance 560—were also approved. Council directed the street superintendent to continue pursuing TAP grant funding for trails and sidewalks projects.

• Approved Ordinance 561 rezoning of Blue Sky Commons property (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-056 accepting special warranty deed from VCS Huxley LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-057 accepting special warranty deed from 120 South LLC (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-058 setting public hearing date for expanded urban renewal area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-059 establishing financing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-060 terminating record of Lot Tie for Outlot X, Iron Bridge (5-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 560 amending Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) (5-0)

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will vote on several business items, including professional services agreements, a capital equipment purchase, and a workforce housing tax incentive application. A consent agenda will cover routine approvals such as minutes, bill payments, and liquor and cigarette licenses. The council will also consider an ordinance amendment to the city code’s no‑parking zones.

• Approve Resolution No. 26-050: Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for construction review and engineering services for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates Plat 1 subdivision
• Approve Resolution No. 26-051: Purchase of dump body for the Huxley Street Department's F‑550 FY 2026 Capital Improvements Plan
• Approve Resolution No. 26-052: Professional Services Agreement with Confluence, Inc. for preparation of a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Huxley
• Approve Resolution No. 26-053: Support of Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Application for a housing project by Republic, LLC in Huxley
• Approve Ordinance 560: Amendment to City Code Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones)

The Huxley City Council approved its consent agenda and a series of resolutions. Actions included hiring engineering and planning firms, purchasing a dump body for street improvements, supporting a workforce housing tax incentive for Republic LLC, and engaging a financial advisor. The council also approved a business support program for Fabled Popcorn Co and amended the city code to create new no‑parking zones. All votes were unanimous with no recorded nays.

• Approved professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates – unanimous
• Approved purchase of dump body for Street Department FY 2026 capital plan – unanimous
• Approved professional services agreement with Confluence, Inc for comprehensive city plan – unanimous
• Approved support for workforce housing tax incentive application for Republic, LLC – unanimous
• Approved Business Support Program application for Fabled Popcorn Co – unanimous
• Engaged PFM for financial advisor services regarding bond sales – unanimous
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 560 amending Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) – unanimous
• Approved payment application for N 2nd Avenue water main replacement project – unanimous

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will vote on the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. A consent agenda will cover routine approvals such as minutes, bill payments, liquor and cigarette permits, and several project payments. Additional business items include grant funding for Heritage Coffeehouse, a wastewater facility study, site plan approvals, and a rezoning hearing for a Heritage Petroleum property. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a work session on campus parcel matters.

• Approve Resolution 26-038 – FY 2027 budget adoption
• Approve Resolution 26-042 – Economic Development Grant to Heritage Coffeehouse + Venue, LLC
• Approve Resolution 26-043 – Authorization of Wastewater Facility Study
• Approve Resolution 26-044 – Kwik Star #1945 site plan, 403 Anthem Dr.
• Approve Resolution 26-047 – Public hearing to consider rezoning Heritage Petroleum property from M-1 to R-5

The Huxley City Council adopted the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. It also approved a series of development-related resolutions, including site plans, a wastewater study, and a rezoning hearing. The council gave first reading to an ordinance changing no‑parking zones. All actions were carried by recorded votes.

• Approved FY 2027 budget (Resolution 26-038) – ayes: Mulder, Roberts, Rigler, Echer; nay: Murphy
• Authorized Economic Development Business Support Grant to Heritage Coffeehouse (Resolution 26-042) – ayes: Rigler, Murphy, Roberts, Mulder, Echer
• Authorized Wastewater Facility Study (Resolution 26-043) – ayes: Murphy, Echer, Roberts, Mulder, Rigler
• Approved Kwik Star #1945 site plan, 403 Anthem Drive (Resolution 26-044) – ayes: Mulder, Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Rigler
• Approved revised construction plans for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates (Resolution 26-045) – ayes: Roberts, Rigler, Murphy, Mulder, Echer
• Approved Heritage Petroleum site plan with amendment (Resolution 26-046) – ayes: Echer, Mulder, Murphy, Roberts, Rigler
• Set public hearing for rezoning Heritage Petroleum property to R‑5 (Resolution 26-047) – ayes: Mulder, Roberts, Echer, Rigler, Murphy; hearing scheduled for May 26
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 560 amending Chapter 69 (No Parking Zones) – ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will hold a public hearing to consider and adopt the plans, specifications, contract form, and cost estimate for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail project. It will then vote on two resolutions: one to adopt those documents (Resolution 26-034) and another to award the construction contract (Resolution 26-035). The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as a new police officer hire, a liquor license, and cigarette permits.

• Approve Resolution 26-034 adopting plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail
• Approve Resolution 26-035 awarding the construction contract for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail
• Approve hiring of new police officer Ryan Sills
• Approve liquor license for Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue, LLC
• Approve cigarette permits for Fareway and Maverik

The council adopted the plans and awarded the construction contract for the US HWY 69 North Side Trail project by unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda, which included a liquor license for Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue, LLC, cigarette permits for Fareway and Maverik, and the hiring of Police Officer Ryan Sills. Additionally, the council approved an amended water‑tank lease agreement and issued Arbor Day and Week of the Young Child proclamations.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-034 adopting plans, specifications, and contract form for US HWY 69 North Side Trail (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-035 awarding construction contract for US HWY 69 North Side Trail (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Consent Agenda items – minutes, bill payments, liquor license for Heritage Coffeehouse & Venue, LLC, cigarette permits for Fareway and Maverik, public hearing date, and hiring Police Officer Ryan Sills (all ayes, no nays)
• Approved Resolution No. 26-037 amending and restating Water Tank Lease Agreement (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Proclaimed April 25 as Arbor Day (motion carried, all ayes)
• Proclaimed the week of April 11‑17 as the Week of the Young Child (motion carried, all ayes)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including water main replacements and water treatment plant improvements. The meeting includes a presentation on a proposed compensation plan and a work session on public works budgets.

• Public hearing for US HWY 69 North Side Trail construction
• Construction contract and fund transfer for N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
• Site plan approval for Northpark Row, LLC at 908 US HWY 69
• Payment application and professional services agreement for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project
• Proposed compensation plan presentation by Hinson Consulting, LLC

The council approved the consent agenda, which included Resolution No. 26-024 authorizing the construction contract and bonds for the N 2nd Avenue water main replacement, and Resolution No. 26-025 transferring funds for the project. Additional business items approved were an amended plat of survey, a site plan for Northpark Row LLC, and several actions related to the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including water main contract and bond resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-028 amending plat of survey for parcels (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-029 approving Northpark Row LLC site plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-033 amendment to professional services agreement for water treatment plant, $25,337 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-030 change order No. 3 for water treatment plant improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-031 pay application No. 41 (final) for water treatment plant improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-032 certificate of completion for water treatment plant improvements (5-0)

Public Hearing Proposed Property Tax Levy

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2027. This is the primary item of business for the March 24 meeting.

• Public hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY 2027

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, closed the public hearing on the proposed property tax levy, and adjourned. No substantive action on the levy was taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 5:35 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:36 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will decide on a construction contract for the N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project and the purchase of a replacement brush attack truck. The body will also discuss budgets for the library, administration, and parks and recreation.

• Construction contract for N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
• Purchase of Huxley Fire & Rescue Brush Attack Truck 606 replacement
• Liquor license for Dollar General
• Larson Park Grading Plan Project FY 2026
• MOU with Vortex Cold Storage, LLC

The council approved its agenda and a consent agenda that included a liquor license for Dollar General and the award of the N 2nd Avenue water main contract. Item (e) regarding a new municipal financial advisor was tabled until April 14. The council also approved the Larson Park grading plan, the purchase of a new fire‑and‑rescue brush attack truck with related disposition of the old truck, and an MOU with Vortex Cold Storage.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved without item (e) (5‑0)
• Item (e) tabled until April 14 (6‑0)
• Resolution 26‑022 Larson Park grading plan approved (5‑0)
• Resolution 26‑023 Fire & Rescue brush truck purchase approved with amendment (5‑0)
• MOU with Vortex Cold Storage approved (5‑0)
• Liquor license for Dollar General approved (5‑0)
• Resolution 26‑021 award of water main contract approved (5‑0)

Budget Work Session

The Huxley City Council approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote. Council members reviewed operating and capital budgets for Police, Fire, and Ambulance departments but did not approve any budget items. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Regular Council Meeting

The council held a public hearing on the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the N 24 Avenue water main replacement and approved Resolution 26-015 adopting those documents. Routine consent‑agenda items were approved, including minutes, bill payments, and resolutions on the FY 2027 property‑tax levy, a financial‑auditor contract, and a payment application for the public‑works facility. The council also considered several business items, such as rezoning a property from A-1 to R-5, extending a moratorium on shipping‑container building permits, and approving a plat survey. Department reports and work‑session discussions on a financial‑advisor presentation, a portable‑storage ordinance, and brush‑truck needs were also presented.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 26-015 for N 24 Avenue water main replacement (plans, specs, contract, cost estimate)
• Ordinance 556 rezoning property owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from A-1 (Agricultural Holding) to R-5 (Planned Unit Development)
• Resolution 26-020 extending moratorium on issuance of building permits for shipping containers
• Resolution 26-016 setting date for public hearing on FY 2027 proposed property‑tax levy
• Resolution 26-017 engaging services of a financial auditor for fiscal years 26, 27, and 28

The Huxley City Council unanimously approved a rezoning that changes a parcel from an Agricultural Holding District (A‑1) to a Planned Unit Development District (R‑5). It also adopted the plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for the North 2nd Avenue water main replacement. Additional unanimous approvals included several resolutions on property‑tax hearing dates, a financial auditor, a payment application for the public works facility, and a plat survey for designated parcels.

• Approved Resolution 26-015 adopting plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate for N. 2nd Ave water main replacement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 556 rezoning property from A‑1 to R‑5 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-019 plat survey for Tract A, Parcel D and Parcel E in Section 31 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-020 extending amatorium on building permits for shipping containers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-016 setting date for FY2027 property tax levy public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-017 engaging financial auditor for fiscal years 2026‑2028 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-018 payment application No. 4 for Huxley Public Works Facility Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, payment of bills, Treasurer’s report, and the above resolutions (5-0)

Budget Workshop

The Huxley City Council will hold a budget workshop to review four proposed scenarios for the 2026-2027 tax levy, ranging from a slight decrease to a 9.46% increase, to fund a potential new police officer position.

• Four proposed levy scenarios for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Scenario 1: Levy decrease of 0.0069%
• Scenario 4: Levy increase of 9.4641%
• Analysis of police officer staffing levels compared to similar cities
• Discussion on using employee benefits levy for general fund wages

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It decided to keep the tax levy at the prior year’s level while reviewing budget line items for possible cuts to fund an additional police position. Staff were directed to compile tax‑levy data from comparable cities and to create a graph of departmental budget versus actual expenditures. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Kept tax levy unchanged (consensus)
• Directed staff to prepare tax‑levy comparison for surrounding cities
• Requested graph of budget vs. actual expenditures per department
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Huxley City Council will vote on a rezoning ordinance that changes a parcel owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell from Agricultural Holding District (A‑1) to Planned Unit Development (R‑5). Additional business includes amendments to speed‑regulation code, an engineering contract for South 560 Avenue improvements, an application for state economic‑development assistance, and a solid‑waste reclamation agreement with the City of Ames. Routine items such as minutes, bill payments and a liquor license for Maverick are on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 556: Rezone property at 210 & 560 Ave from A‑1 to R‑5
• Ordinance 559: Amend Chapter 63 Speed Regulations
• Resolution 26‑012: Engineering agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for South 560 Avenue infrastructure improvements
• Resolution 26‑013: Application for Economic Development Assistance Program grant funds
• Resolution 26‑014: Solid waste reclamation, recycling and disposal agreement with City of Ames

The council approved a rezoning change for property owned by Merle Dean Brendeland, Janis Brendeland and Megan Russell, moving it from the A-1 Agricultural Holding District to the R-5 Planned Unit Development District. It also moved forward Ordinance 559 on speed regulations through all three readings, and adopted several resolutions for engineering services, economic‑development grants, and a solid‑waste agreement with Ames. The council gave the park department authority to purchase a shade structure using park funds.

• Approved rezoning of Brendeland property from A-1 to R-5 (ayes: Roberts, Rigler, Murphy, Echer; nays: none)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 559 (Speed Regulations) (ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts; nays: none)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 559 (ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Rigler, Echer; nays: none)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 559 (ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts; nays: none)
• Approved Resolution 26-012 Engineering Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. (ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Rigler, Echer; nays: none)
• Approved Resolution 26-013 Application for Economic Development Assistance Grant (ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts; nays: none)
• Approved Resolution 26-014 Agreement with City of Ames for solid waste reclamation, recycling and disposal (ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Rigler; nays: none)
• Authorized purchase of a shade structure using park operational funds (Council agreed to proceed)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will consider approving a liquor license application for Flight Bar & Grill. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Approve liquor license for Flight Bar & Grill

The Huxley City Council approved its agenda unanimously. It then approved a liquor license for Flight Bar & Grille with three votes in favor and none against. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda as presented (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Liquor License for Flight Bar & Grille (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will consider rezoning property at the corner of 210 and 560th from agricultural to a planned unit development district. The body is also reviewing several city ordinances regarding speed, parking, and stop signs, as well as various municipal project payments.

• Public hearing for rezoning property at the corner of 210 and 560th to R-5 for a cold storage facility
• Payment of Economic Development Business Support Program funds to Finski’s LLC
• Approval of compensation study and plan proposal with Hinson Consulting, LLC
• Notice to bidders for the 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
• Ordinances amending speed regulations, stop/yield requirements, and no parking zones

The Huxley City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for property at 210 & 560th. It then completed first, second, and third readings of Ordinances 556, 557, and 558, amending speed, stop‑or‑yield, and no‑parking rules. Several resolutions, including a SCADA system upgrade and an economic‑development payment, were also adopted.

• Approved first reading of rezoning Ordinance 556 (210 & 560th property) – Ayes: Echer, Rigler, Murphy, Roberts, Mulder; Nays: none
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 556 (speed regulations) – Ayes: Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer, Roberts; Nays: none
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 556 (speed regulations) – Ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler; Nays: none
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 556 (speed regulations) – Ayes: Rigler, Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder; Nays: none
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 557 (stop or yield required) – Ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer; Nays: none
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 557 – Ayes: Rigler, Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder; Nays: none
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 558 (no parking zones) – Ayes: Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler, Echer; Nays: none
• Approved third reading of Ordinance 558 – Ayes: Echer, Roberts, Murphy, Mulder, Rigler; Nays: none

Regular Council Meeting

The City Council will decide on a preliminary plat for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates and a volunteer reception center for emergency response. Members will also set a public hearing for a rezoning request at the SE corner of 210 and 560. Work sessions are scheduled to discuss Larson Field and lighting at the US Hwy 69 roundabout.

• Rezoning of property at SE corner of 210 and 560 from A-1 to R-5
• Preliminary Plat for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates
• Liquor licenses for Casa Azteca, Finski’s, and Casey’s
• Resolution No. 26-001 Street Light Resolution
• Payment of bills totaling $400,584.44

The Huxley City Council approved the consent agenda, which included liquor licenses, appointments, and resolutions for a street light and a public hearing on a rezoning. They also approved Resolution 26-003 for a Volunteer Reception Center for Emergency Response and Resolution 26-004 for the preliminary plat of Blue Sky Lakeview Estates. The city received up to $2.1 million in RISE funding for paving 560th Street and intersection improvements, with a roundabout planned. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including liquor licenses for Casa Azteca, Finski's, and Casey's (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-001 Street Light Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-002 setting public hearing for rezoning at SE corner of 210 and 560th (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-003 Volunteer Reception Center for Emergency Response (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-004 preliminary plat for Blue Sky Lakeview Estates (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $400,584.44 (5-0)