Huxley public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on the construction contract for a splash pad at Nord Kalsem Park. The meeting also includes decisions on water system improvements and a transportation trail agreement.

• Public hearing and contract award for Nord Kalsem Park splash pad construction
• Professional services agreement for the Transportation Alternatives Program US 69 North Side Trail
• Hiring of Jake Hanks as Water Superintendent effective January 1, 2025
• Payment Application No. 37 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Early partial redemption of General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2017

The Huxley City Council awarded the construction contract for the Nord Kalsem Park Splash Pad and approved related plans and specifications. It also approved several resolutions for water projects, a trail agreement, and bond redemption. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution 24-084 adopting plans and specs for Nord Kalsem Park Splash Pad (4-0)
• Awarded construction contract for Nord Kalsem Park Splash Pad via Resolution 24-085 (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 37 for Water Treatment Plant Project (4-0)
• Authorized early partial redemption of GO bonds Series 2017 (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement for US 69 North Side Trail (4-0)
• Approved Pay Application No. 5 for Shallow Well No. 7 Project (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Shallow Well No. 7 Project (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Shallow Well No. 7 Project (4-0)

City Council

The Huxley City Council will consider four resolutions obligating urban renewal tax revenue for TIF payments and a professional services agreement for the Oak Blvd Lift Station Improvements. A work session will discuss requests for proposals for a new Public Works building.

• Resolution 24-080: Obligate funds from Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for TIF payments (Huxley Urban Renewal Area)
• Resolution 24-081: Obligate funds from Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for TIF payments (Huxley Housing Urban Renewal Area)
• Resolution 24-082: Obligate funds from Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for TIF payments (Iron Bridge Urban Renewal Area)
• Resolution 24-083: Approve professional services agreement for Oak Blvd Lift Station Improvements
• Work session discussion on RFP's for a Public Works building

The City Council approved three resolutions obligating funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for various areas. The council also approved a professional services agreement for improvements to the Oak Blvd Lift Station.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-080 for Huxley Urban Renewal Area funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-081 for Huxley Housing Urban Renewal Area funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-082 for Iron Bridge Urban Renewal Area funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-083 for Oak Blvd Lift Station Improvements professional services agreement (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including November 12 minutes, payment of bills, and Annual Financial Report (5-0)

City Council

The Huxley City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approvals of previous minutes, financial reports, and several urban renewal resolutions. Business items include authorizing internal advances for urban renewal programs, approving a professional services agreement for Highway 69 sanitary sewer improvements, and accepting final plats for the North Prairie View Development. The council will also set a December 4, 2024 bid date and a December 10, 2024 public hearing for the Huxley Splash Pad Project.

• Approve Resolution No. 24-077 for a professional services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for Highway 69 sanitary sewer construction review
• Approve Resolution No. 24-078 accepting public improvements for North Prairie View Development Plat 2
• Approve Resolution No. 24-079 approving the final plat for North Prairie View Development Plat 2
• Motion to set December 4, 2024 as the bid date for the Huxley Splash Pad Project
• Motion to set a public hearing on December 10, 2024 for the Huxley Splash Pad Project

City Council

The Huxley City Council will meet to approve routine business items, including minutes, bills, and a treasurer's report. The council will also vote on a resolution to authorize Interstate Power & Light Company to lease dark fiber in the city right-of-way.

• Approve minutes from October 8th meeting and October 14th work session
• Approve bills totaling $344,255.30
• Approve Resolution 24-071 for Water Treatment Plant Payment Application No. 35
• Authorize Mayor to sign Library Board agreement
• Authorize purchase of video equipment from Traviss Audio

Goal Setting Work Session

The Huxley City Council will hold a work session on October 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Council members will discuss the city's goal‑setting process. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Discussion of Huxley City Council goal setting

City Council

The Huxley City Council will vote on routine consent agenda items, including approval of the September 24 meeting minutes, payment of bills, the Treasurer's August report, the 2024 City Street Finance Report, and an ownership update for Casa Azteca’s liquor license. A business presentation by McKenzie Daugherty on the Ballard Kids’ Club "Lights on" event will also be heard. The meeting includes department reports and a work session on parking, water issues, and economic development.

• Approve Minutes from the September 24 City Council Meeting
• Approve Payment of Bills
• Motion to Approve the 2024 City Street Finance Report
• Approve Ownership Update for Casa Azteca’s Liquor License
• Presentation by McKenzie Daugherty regarding Ballard Kids’ Club – Lights on Event

City Council

The Huxley City Council meeting will consider several business items, including a payment for Main Street public improvements, approval of the Hale Trailer site plan, and an ordinance governing fireworks use. The council will also act on a water‑main replacement payment, reappoint a park‑and‑recreation board member, and approve routine payments and minutes.

• Approve Resolution No. 24-069 for payment of Main Street public improvements
• Approve Resolution No. 24-070 for the Hale Trailer site plan
• Approve Ordinance No. 539 regarding fireworks use
• Approve Resolution No. 24-068 for payment on the 3% Street Water Main Replacement and Street Rehabilitation Project
• Re‑appoint Cindy Drummond to the Park & Recreation Board

The Huxley City Council voted unanimously (4-0) to reject the second reading of Ordinance No. 538, which would have amended fireworks use regulations. The council also approved several resolutions, including payments for Main Street improvements and the Hale Trailer site plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine consent agenda items and reports.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, reappointment, and Resolution 24-068 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-069 for Main Street Public Improvements payment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-070 for Hale Trailer Site Plan (4-0)
• Rejected second reading of Ordinance 538 on fireworks use (0-4)

City Council

The Huxley City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 10, 2024. Key business items include approving a credential incentive for a certified pool operator, authorizing the city clerk to certify costs to the county treasurer for property tax collection, and the first reading of an ordinance to amend fireworks use regulations. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payment of bills, a payment application for the water treatment plant expansion, and an appointment to the zoning board of adjustment.

• Approve Resolution No. 24-066 for a $600 credential incentive for Certified Pool Operator under the city compensation plan
• Approve Ordinance No. 538 (first reading) amending fireworks use to allow discharge on July 3, 4, and 5
• Approve Resolution No. 24-065 for Payment Application No. 34 ($42,959) for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project
• Approve Resolution No. 24-067 authorizing the city clerk to certify costs to the county treasurer for collection with property taxes
• Work session on North Prairie View Development and the Landing Close Out site plan, and Chris Gardner South Main Ave.

The City Council approved a new credential incentive for Certified Pool Operators and amended the city's fireworks ordinance. Council also authorized the City Clerk to certify costs to the County Treasurer for collection via property taxes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 538 amending fireworks use provisions (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-066 for Certified Pool Operator credential incentive (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-067 to certify costs to County Treasurer for property tax collection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-065 for Water Treatment Plant Expansion payment (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Carissa Lewis to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a resolution to reimburse Chris Gardner $57,995 for South Main Avenue extension

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions regarding internal advances for urban renewal projects and the use of Ballard Creek Property. The meeting also includes routine approvals for bills and a 5-day alcohol permit for Fenceline.

• Resolution No. 24-061 regarding Bayer Crop Science, LP’s use of Ballard Creek Property for Housing
• Resolution No. 24-060 for Payment Application No. 1 for the 3 Street Water Main Replacement and Street Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution No. 24-062 for Splash Pad and Parking Lot Improvements Project funding
• Resolution No. 24-063 for Economic Development Local Business Support Program funding
• Resolution No. 24-064 for Urban Renewal Administration and Professional Support Program funding

City Council

The council will consider several professional services agreements related to the Anthem Townhomes and 120 South LLC developments. Additionally, the agenda includes re-appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and approving a water treatment plant expansion payment.

• Resolution No. 24-056: Pay App No. 33 for Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project
• Resolution No. 24-057: Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for Anthem Townhomes Public Improvements
• Resolution No. 24-058: Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for 120 South LLC Development
• Resolution No. 24-059: Final Plat and Easements for Anthem Plat 2
• Appointment of Roger Wheeler, Tim Wilson, and Dann Nebbe to the Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City Council approved professional services agreements for construction reviews of Anthem Townhomes and 120 South, LLC. The council also accepted the final plat and letter of credit for Anthem Plat 2 and approved several Zoning Board of Adjustment appointments.

• Approved Resolution No. 24-057 for Anthem Townhomes construction review (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-058 for 120 South, LLC construction review (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-059 accepting Final Plat for Anthem Plat 2 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to 28E Agreement for Combined Law Enforcement Operations (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Roger Wheeler to Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Tim Wilson to Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Dann Nebbe to Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-056 for Water Treatment Plant Expansion Pay App No. 33 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 120 South LLC Development. Topics include curb and gutter work along Highway 69 and related issues on Main Street. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of curb & gutter improvements along Highway 69 for 120 South LLC Development
• Discussion of Main Street impacts for 120 South LLC Development

City Council

The Huxley City Council will consider approving three service agreements and purchases totaling over $94,000. The meeting will also include a work session on fireworks and parking regulations.

• Approve Service Agreement with Kruck Plumbing & Heating Company Inc. ($9,700.00)
• Approve Purchase of Caterpillar Model 255 Compact Track Loader ($75,278.29)
• Approve Purchase of Midsota TB Trailer ($9,568.00)
• Approve Alcohol Permit for Kum & Go
• Approve Alcohol Permit for Prairie Fest (5-day permit)

City Council

The council will review the first reading of Ordinance 538 regarding prohibited animals. Members will also discuss updates for the Huxley Splash Pad and a new skid loader. Additionally, the agenda includes approving library renovation quotes and event licensing for Prairie Fest.

• First reading of Ordinance 538 revising prohibited animal codes
• Payment application No. 32 for Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Soliciting quotes for Huxley Public Library meeting room renovation
• Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Prairie Fest at 100 W. Railway St.
• Work session updates on the Huxley Splash Pad and a new skid loader

City Council

The Huxley City Council will vote on Resolution 24-053 to establish salaries for appointed officers and employees for fiscal year 2025. The council will also consider fund transfers for the Splash Pad Capital Projects Fund and end-of-year transfers. A work session is scheduled to discuss the aging HVAC system at the 3 C’s Building.

• Resolution 24-053: Setting FY 2025 salaries for appointed officers and employees
• Resolution 24-051: Transferring funds to the Splash Pad Capital Projects Fund
• Resolution 24-052: Authorizing end of fiscal year transfers
• Work session regarding the aging HVAC system at the 3 C’s Building

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $42,645.50 payment for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project. The council will also consider Anthem Plat 1 development and an ordinance regarding performance bonds. Discussions are scheduled regarding prohibited animal codes and Ballard Creek Assisted Living.

• $42,645.50 payment for Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project
• Approval of Anthem Plat 1 final plat and easements
• Ordinance No. 537 regarding performance bonds or letters of credit
• Agreement with the Ames Economic Development Commission
• Discussion on proposed changes to prohibited animal codes

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the fiscal year 2024 budget. The agenda also includes reviewing site plans for local developments and discussing an ordinance to prohibit trailer and truck washes.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024 budget amendment
• Ordinance No. 536 to prohibit trailer and/or truck washes
• Site plan approval for Fjeldberg Lutheran Church
• Workforce housing tax incentive application for Freedom One LLC
• Construction contract and bond for 3 Street Water Main Replacement project

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed ordinance prohibiting trailer and truck washes in commercial and industrial districts. The council will also review plans and contract awards for the East 3rd Street water main replacement and street rehabilitation project. Other items include approving construction plans for Westview Heights Plat 4 and reviewing workforce housing tax incentives.

• Proposed ordinance prohibiting trailer and truck washes in C-2 and M-1 districts
• Contracts for East 3rd Street water main replacement and street rehabilitation
• Construction plans for Westview Heights Plat 4
• Payment application for Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project
• Concrete work quote from Absolute Group for 3 C’s

City Council

The Huxley City Council held a public hearing and voted on Resolution No. 24-031 to approve the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Attached financial schedules outline projected revenues, departmental expenditures, and corresponding property tax levies. The council certified taxes following a reported 33.89% increase in local property valuation, which allows for adjusted revenue to fund essential services and accelerate long-term debt repayment.

• Resolution No. 24-031 approving the FY25 annual budget (ending June 30, 2025)
• Public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025 property tax levy
• Consolidated General Fund tax rate of 7.86408 totaling $1,484,075
• Unified Law Enforcement levy at 1.50000 per Iowa Code 28E.22
• Debt Service Levy of 3.58920 covering $985,909 in debt obligations

City Council

The council will vote on public improvements for Blue Sky Estates Plat 1 and insurance renewals. Discussions are also scheduled regarding the regulation of motorized scooters and bikes. Additionally, the council will set a hearing for an amendment to prohibit certain truck and trailer washes.

• Proposed amendment to City Code prohibiting trailer and/or truck washes
• Approval of public improvements for Blue Sky Estates Plat 1
• Discussion on regulating motorized scooters and bikes
• Renewal of health, vision, and dental insurance

City Council

The council will consider resolutions regarding a water main construction project and an engineering agreement for the Nord Kalsem Park splash pad. The meeting also includes the oath of office for two council members and discussions on pavement subgrade and dog ordinances.

• Resolution 24-010: Setting hearing and bid date for Water Main and Street Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution 24-028: Engineering Services Agreement for Nord Kalsem Park Splash Pad
• Oath of Office for Council Members Tracey Roberts and Cory Rigler
• Hiring of Ryan Sills as a part-time Police Officer
• Resolution 24-026: Payment Application No. 29 for Water Treatment Plant Improvements

City Council

The council will consider an amendment to the ARPA grant agreement for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Well Field. Members will also discuss the preliminary plat for Westview Heights Plat 4. Additionally, a work session is scheduled to discuss trees in the right of way and pavement sub-grade.

• ARPA grant amendment for Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Well Field
• Discussion of Westview Heights Plat 4 preliminary plat
• Resolution 24-024 regarding fund placement in South Story Bank and Fidelity Bank
• Appointment of David Haugland as MIPA Board Representative

City Council

The Huxley City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025. Residents and taxpayers may present arguments or objections to the proposal. Following this, the council will hold a separate hearing on the city budget.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025 property tax levy
• Proposed change in tax amount for $100,000 residential and commercial properties from $638 to $341

City Council

The council will consider a conditional offer for the City Clerk/Finance Officer position. The meeting also includes approvals for mosquito control services and engineering amendments for street rehabilitation. Additionally, the council will review payments related to the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project.

• Appointment of a selected candidate for City Clerk/Finance Officer
• Mosquito Control Contract with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Mgmt. Inc.
• Payment Application No. 28 for the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Engineering services amendment for East 3rd Street Rehabilitation and Water Main Reconstruction
• Change of City Clerk/Finance Officer designation from Non-Exempt to Exempt

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to enter a closed session. This session is intended to evaluate the professional competency of an individual regarding appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge.

• Closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) regarding personnel evaluation

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an amendment to the Huxley Urban Renewal Plan. This includes a project for a splash pad and parking lot at Nord Kalsem Park and a local business support program. The council will also discuss sidewalk additions for street rehabilitation projects.

• Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan including $740,000 splash pad and parking project
• Economic Development Local Business Support Program with up to $600,000 in TIF funding
• Approval of Heinen Office and Shop Site Plan
• Underground line easements with Interstate Power and Light Company
• Selection of candidate for City Clerk/Finance Director position

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for a new water main and street rehabilitation project, as well as setting a public hearing date for the Urban Renewal Area amendment. The meeting also includes discussions regarding parking during snow events and utility deposit increases.

• Construction of 3rd Street Water Main and Street Rehabilitation Project bid letting
• Resolution setting public hearing date for Huxley Urban Renewal Area amendment
• Appointment of Ryan Thompson to Planning & Zoning
• Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with VeenStra & Kimm, Inc. for I-35 widening utility relocation
• Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Central Iowa Power Cooperative

City Council

The City Council will discuss routine business, including approving bills and resolutions. Candidates for vacant council positions will be interviewed.

• Approve Resolution 24-001 for Water Treatment Plant Project payment application
• Interview of Council candidates