Study Session Agenda

City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

October 23, 2023, 3:45 PM

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall

209  Pearl Street

STUDY SESSION AGENDA
VIDEOA.Review Agenda
EXECUTIVE SESSION
VIDEOA.Stacie Jensen - per Chapter 21.5(1) i. to evaluate the professional competency of an individual being considered for an appointment.
VIDEOB.Pending Litigation - Graham Jura per Chapter 21.5 (1) c. strategy with Counsel regarding litigation
 

Council Agenda, City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

Regular Meeting  October 23, 2023, 7:00 PM

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall

209 Pearl Street

 

AGENDA

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.CALL TO ORDER
3.CONSENT AGENDA
A.Approval of Agenda and tape recordings of these proceedings to be incorporated into the official minutes.
B.Reading, correction and approval of the October 5, 2023 special meeting and the October 9, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes.
C.Ordinance 6578

Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in Section 15.27.020 and setting a public hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. by rezoning property legally described as the E ½ of the NE ¼ SE ¼ of Section 10-74-44, except for Richard Downing Avenue right-of-way, and Lot 2, South 24th and Highway 275 Industrial, from A-2/Parks, Estates and Agricultural District to A-P/Administrative-Professional District as defined in chapter 15.13 with specific requirements described in the Council packet.  Location: Undeveloped property at the southwest corner of South 24th Street and Richard Downing Avenue. ZC-23-014

D.Ordinances 6579, 6580, 6581 and 6582

Ordinance 6579 to amend Title 3 Business Regulations and Licenses and setting a public hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. by repealing existing Chapter 3.31 “Rubble Dumps”.

Ordinance 6580 to amend Chapter 3.32 Junk, Salvage, Scrap Processing and Storage Yards and setting a public hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. by repealing existing Sections 3.32.020 “License Required”, 3.32.030 “Application for License”, 3.32.040 “License Application Grant or Denial”; Section 3.32.050 “License Required for Each Separate Location”; Section 3.32.140 “Suspension and Revocation”; Section 3.32.150 “Effect of Revocation”; Section 3.32.170 “Fee” and Section 3.32.180 “Duration and Renewal”.

 

 

Ordinance 6581 to amend Chapter 15.24 Supplemental Use and Site Development Regulations and setting a public hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. by enacting new Section 15.24.110, “Salvage and Storage Yard Regulations” and new Section 15.24.120, “Rubble Dumps”.


Ordinance 6582 to amend Chapter 15.03 Zoning Definitions and setting a public hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. by enacting new section 15.03.527 “Parking Lot” and amending Section 15.03.609 “Storage Yard”. ZT-23-005

E.Resolution 23-284

Resolution accepting the work of Oldcastle Materials Midwest Co. dba Omni Engineering as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the Bass Pro Parking Lot Repairs. Project # BM-23-06

F.Resolution 23-285

Resolution setting a public hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for the Benton Street Bridge over Indian Creek. Project #PW23-13

G.Resolution 23-286

Resolution accepting the work of Judds Bros. Construction Co. as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days of no claims are filed in connection with the N. 28th Street Storm Sewer Rehab, Phase III.  Project # PW23-11

H.Notice of Right of Redemption
I.Claims
4.PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIDEOA.Resolution 23-278 (Continued from 10-9-23)

Resolution determining an area of the City to be an economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city; designating such area as appropriate for urban renewal projects; and adopting the East Manawa Industrial Urban Renewal Plan.  Location: Generally located between East Manawa Drive and Interstate-29, south of Veterans Memorial Highway. URN-23-003

VIDEOB.Resolution 23-287

Resolution to dispose of City property located at 4046 Avenue D legally described as Lot 77 and the southerly 6 feet of the east-west alley abutting Lot 77, Twin City Gardens. OTB-23-007

 

 

 

 

VIDEOC.Resolution 23-288

Resolution granting final plat approval of a one-lot minor industrial subdivision to be known as the IceCap Rail Park, legally described as being a replat of Lots 1-6, Block 29, and Lots 7-12 and the adjacent vacated 16th Avenue right-of-way, Block 36, Fleming and Davis' Addition, along with part of the SE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 35-75-44 and part of the north half of Section 2-74-44.  Location: 1720 16th Avenue. SUB-23-013

VIDEOD.Resolutions 23-289 and 23-297

Resolution 23-289 repealing the Tract II Industrial Park Urban Revitalization Plan and Area.  URV-01-010

 

Resolution 23-297 repealing the South 19th Street Urban Revitalization Plan and Area.  URV-04-004

5.ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING
VIDEOA.Ordinance 6577 (Continued from 10-9-23)

Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the East Manawa Industrial Urban Renewal Area, in City of Council Bluffs, County of Pottawattamie State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Council Bluffs, County of Pottawattamie, Lewis Central Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by the City in connection with the East Manawa Industrial Urban Renewal Area (The East Manawa Industrial Urban Renewal Plan).  URN-23-003

VIDEOB.Ordinances 6583, 6584, 6585, 6586, 6587, 6588, 6589, 6590 and 6591
Ordinances 6583 through 6591 amending Title 3, Business Regulation and Licenses as shown in Council packet.
VIDEOC.Ordinances 6592 and 6593
Ordinance 6592 to repeal Ordinance No. 5498 which established the Tract II Industrial Park Urban Revitalization Area within the City of Council Bluffs.  URV-01-010

Ordinance 6593 to repeal Ordinance No. 5823 which established the South 19th Street Urban Revitalization Area within the City of Council Bluffs.  URV-04-004
6.ORDINANCES ON 2ND READING
VIDEOA.Ordinance 6575
Ordinance to amend Chapter 9.88 "Speed Regulations" of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 9.88.080 "Schedule of Posted Streets".
VIDEOB.Ordinance 6576
Ordinance to amend Chapter 9.34 "Emergency Snow Routes" of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 9.34.030 "Emergency Snow Routes Established". 
7.RESOLUTIONS
VIDEOA.Resolution 23-290

Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to obligate all remaining unobligated American Rescue Plan Act funds as Revenue Loss for the 2021 calendar year.

VIDEOB.Resolution 23-291
Resolution amending the list of authorities for execution of financial transactions between the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa and institutions authorized to hold City funds (non-corporate resolution). 
VIDEOC.Resolution 23-292
Resolution amending the City's Investment Policy.
VIDEOD.Resolution 23-293

Resolution rejecting all bids for the Pavement Resurfacing project.  Project # PW24-15

VIDEOE.Resolution 23-294

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a reimbursement Agreement with the Board of Water Works Trustees in connection with Benton Street Bridge over Indian Creek. Project # PW23-13.

VIDEOF.Resolution 23-295
Resolution confirming the appointment of Mr. Matthew Davis as Chief of Police for the City of Council Bluffs and approving wage and benefit package offered to him.
8.APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS
VIDEOA.Liquor Licenses
1) Aldi #74, 3135 Manawa Centre Drive
2) Casey’s #6127, 2711 South 24th Street
3) Casey’s #6134, 3501 West Broadway
4) Casey’s #6122, 3434 Nebraska Avenue
5) Casey’s #6116, 15 North 16th Street
6) Casey’s #6117, 1759 Madison Avenue
7) Hark Luck Saloon, 626 16th Avenue
8) Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road
9) Mega Saver, 3540 West Broadway
VIDEOB.Cigarette Permit (Continued from 10-9-23)
New Cigarette Permit - 1531 2nd Avenue
 

 

 

 

 

9.OTHER BUSINESS
10.CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD
11.ADJOURNMENT

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