Study Session Agenda

City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

December 16, 2024, 3:45 PM

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall

209  Pearl Street

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STUDY SESSION AGENDA
VIDEOA.Brenda Mainwaring - IWF Grant Awards for Cycle 3
VIDEOB.Mark Eckman - CVB’s FY 2026 budget.
VIDEOC.Jon Reis, Eocene Environmental - EPA Brownfields Assessment & Cleanup Grants
VIDEOD.Review Agenda
Executive Session
A.Pending Litigation - Mimi Dobson
 

Council Agenda, City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

Regular Meeting  December 16, 2024, 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 November 18, 2024 City Council meeting minutes.
C.Resolution 24-338

Resolution accepting the work of Midwest DCM as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the Council Bluffs Recycle Center Scale Paving and Scale Foundation Removal.  Project# PW25-21

D.Resolution 24-339

Resolution accepting the work of Peterson Contractors, Inc. as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the Perry Road Culvert Replacement.  Project # PW23-20

E.Resolution 24-340

Resolution setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on January 13, 2025 on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the UP Museum Windows and Doors.  Project #BM-25-04

F.Resolution 24-341

Resolution to adopt and setting a public hearing for January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for a PR-1/Planned Residential Development Plan for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on property legally described as Lots 10 through 14, Weldon’s Addition, along with the vacated section of Hillside Drive right-of-way adjacent.  Location: 1441 McPherson Avenue. PR-24-002

G.Resolution 24-342

Resolution authorizing transfers between funds under Iowa Code 545-2 for FY25.

 

H.Resolution 24-343

Resolution directing the Finance Director to issue final payment in the amount of $1,845.00 to Dostals Construction Company, Inc. (Dostals) for the Cochran Park Basketball upgrade, project R24-11.

I.Resolution 24-344

Resolution authorizing the finance director to issue a city check to Western Iowa Utilities, Inc. as final payment for work associated with the Valley View Dog Park.

J.Resolution 24-345

Resolution authorizing the finance director to issue a city check to Henningsen Construction, Inc. as final payment for work associated with the City-Wide Parking Lot Upgrades - Big Lake Park and Valley View Park Parking Lots.

K.Library FY24 Annual Report (R&F)
L.Council Bluffs Water Works Budget (R&F)
M.City Street Financial Report (R & F)
N.September 2024 Financial Reports
O.October 2024 Financial Reports
P.Claims
Q.Right of Redemption
4.PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIDEOA.Resolution 24-346

Resolution approving the City of Council Bluffs FY26-FY30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

VIDEOB.Resolution 24-347

Resolution granting final plat approval of a 48-lot residential subdivision to be known as Whispering Oaks, Phase IV, being legally described as part of the NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 4-74-43, and part of the SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 4-74-43, and more specifically described in the Council packet. Location: South of Forest Glen Drive between Boxelder Street and Franklin Avenue. SUB-24-006

VIDEOC.Resolution 24-348

Resolution granting final plat approval of a three-lot mixed commercial-residential subdivision to be known as Whispering Oaks, Phase V, being legally described as part of the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 5-74-43, and part of the SW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 4-74-43, and more specifically described in the Council packet.  Location: Undeveloped land lying north of Greenview Road between Forest Glen Drive and Franklin Avenue. SUB-24-007

 

 

VIDEOD.Resolution 24-349

Resolution to dispose of City property legally described as Lot 10, Block 11, Crawford’s Addition. Location: East of 926 Avenue H. OTB-24-009

5.ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING
VIDEOA.Ordinance 6619

Ordinance to amend Title 10 Streets and Sidewalks of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Chapter 10.40 "House Numbering-Street Signs" by enacting new Section 10.40.067 to be entitled as "Cedar Lane (Portion)-Redesignated".

6.ORDINANCES ON 2ND READING
VIDEOA.Ordinances 6615, 6616, 6617 and 6618

Ordinances amending 4 separate sections of Title 15: Zoning of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) by amending Chapters 15.16, 15.17, 15.32A and 15.33 with regard to signs.

7.RESOLUTIONS
VIDEOA.Resolution 24-350

Resolution to eliminate the position of Administrative Secretary, create the position of Fire Department Administrative Specialist and appoint Allison Nichols to said position.

VIDEOB.Resolution 24-351

Resolution to approve Change Order #3 for the Valley View Dog Park adding $2,288.75 to the contract amount.  Project #R23-13

VIDEOC.Resolution 24-352

Resolution accepting the bid of Carley Construction, LLC for the State Orchard Road Reconstruction.  Project #PW25-07

VIDEOD.Resolution 24-353

Resolution accepting the bid of Building Crafts, Inc. for the WPCP Centrifuge Replacement.  Project # PW24-18

VIDEOE.Resolution 24-354
A Resolution approving the acquisition of property interests by eminent domain by MidAmerican Energy Company.
VIDEOF.Resolution 24-355

Resolution rejecting all bids for the UP Museum Rooftop Mechanical.  Project #BM-25-05

VIDEOG.Resolution 24-356

Resolution accepting the bid of United Utilities & Excavation, LLC for the 30th Avenue Reconstruction.  Project # PW25-12

 

 

 

VIDEOH.Resolution 24-357

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with TAB Construction Company for the East Manawa Phase I Infrastructure Project.

VIDEOI.Resolution 24-358

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Council Bluffs and the Council Bluffs Community Development Department for the purpose of obligating the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) lost revenue funds for the implementation of the City of Council Bluffs Housing Development Program.

VIDEOJ.Resolution 24-359

Resolution to authorize the Fire Chief to pay $5,000 bonuses to employees who complete the Council Bluffs Fire Department In-House Paramedic Program and receive their National Registry Paramedic License. 

VIDEOK.Resolution 24-360

Resolution accepting the bid of Rasmussen Mechanical in the amount of $872,986.00 for Mid-America Center Cooling Towers.   Project #BM-25-02

VIDEOL.Resolution 24-361 and 24-362

Resolution granting preliminary plan approval to dedicate 1.8 acres of land to the City for the future extension of Power Drive and the widening of 35th Avenue on property legally described as Lot 10, Lake Manawa Centre Subdivision, more specifically described in the Council packet.  Location: Undeveloped land located immediately east of 100 Power Drive. SUB-24-008

Resolution to adopt a planned commercial development plan for a 280-unit multi-family housing development on property legally described as Lot 10, Lake Manawa Centre Subdivision, more specifically described in the Council packet. PC-24-002

VIDEOM.Resolution 24-363

Resolution granting approval of a temporary use permit to operate a ‘warming center’ on property legally described as Lots 354 through 356 along with the North 1/2 of the vacated east/west alley adjacent, Belmont Addition. Location: 1607 Avenue I. TU-24-004

VIDEON.Resolution 24-364

Resolution granting approval of a temporary use permit to operate a contractor yard on property legally described as Lots 1, 3, 4, and 7-10, Block 31, Everett’s Addition.  Location: 1430 8th Avenue. TU-24-005

 

 

 

 

VIDEOO.Amended Resolutions 24-292 and 24-293

Resolution to dispose of City property located at 1612 7th Avenue.  OTB-24-007

Resolution to dispose of City property located at 1614 7th Avenue.  OTB-24-008

8.APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS
VIDEOA.Liquor Licenses

1. D&S Xpress, 4040 South Expressway

2. Hard Luck Saloon, 626 16th Ave.

3. Mo Fish, 2403 Nash Blvd.

4. Wal-Mart, 1800 N. 16th St.

5. Woods Sporting Goods, 531 Veterans Memorial Hwy.

 
9.OTHER BUSINESS
VIDEOA.Request to Waive Late Fee
Request from Carmen Turack to waive Rental Registration Late fee.
10.CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD
11.ADJOURNMENT

DISCLAIMER:

 

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the City Clerk's office at (712) 890-5261, by 5:00 p.m., three days prior to the meeting.