Study Session Agenda

City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

January 27, 2025, 3:45 PM

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall

209  Pearl Street

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STUDY SESSION AGENDA
VIDEOA.Urban Core Strategic Plan - Heath Mello, CEO/President of Greater Omaha Chamber
VIDEOB.Paula Hazlewood - 2024 EOY Update
VIDEOC.Review Agenda
VIDEOD.Sign Ordinance - Courtney Harter
STRATEGY SESSION
A.Union Negotiations - Brenda Norton and Brandon Garrett
 

Council Agenda, City of Council Bluffs, Iowa

Regular Meeting  January 27, 2025, 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 January 13, 2025 City Council meeting minutes.
C.Ordinances 6622 and 6623

Ordinance 6622 to amend Chapter 15.15-C-2/Commercial District of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) and setting a public hearing for February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. by amending Section 15.15.030 “Conditional Uses” to include “Equipment Sales and Rental”.

Ordinance 6623 to amend Chapter 15.32A-West Broadway Corridor Design Overlay of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) and setting a public hearing for February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. by amending section 15.32A.060 “Prohibited Land Uses” to include “Equipment Sales and Rental”. ZT-24-004

D.Ordinance 6624

Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in Section 15.27.020 and setting a public hearing for February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for rezoning property legally described as Lot 2, Club Carwash Addition, from C-2/Commercial District to R-4/High Density Multi-Family Residential District, as set forth and defined in Chapter 15.11.  Location: Undeveloped property lying immediately south of 2201 West Broadway. ZC-24-009

E.Resolution 25-09

Resolution accepting the work of Dixon Construction Co. as complete in connection with the North Broadway Bridge over Indian Creek. Project #PW21-13

F.Resolution 25-10

Resolution setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2025 for the West Graham Reconstruction.  Project #PW25-10

G.Resolution 25-11

Resolution of intent to vacate and dispose of and setting a public hearing for February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for a 14’ x 173’ section of 9th Avenue right-of-way being legally described as the south 14 feet of 9th Avenue right-of-way lying north of and adjacent to Lot 1, Block 2, Park Addition.  Location: Immediately north of 903 High Street. SAV-24-003

H.November 2024 Financial Reports
I.Right of Redemption
J.Claim
4.PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIDEOA.Ordinance 6620

Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in Section 15.27.020 for rezoning property legally described as Lots 7 through 12, Block 1, Galesburg Addition, and Lots 1 through 3 and Lots 10 through 12, along with the vacated section of Warren Street adjacent, all in Block 6, Galesburg Addition, from A-2/Parks, Estates, and Agricultural District to R-1/Single-Family Residential District, as set forth and defined in Chapter 15.08b.  Location: Undeveloped land lying northwest of 1424 Harrison Street. ZC-24-006

VIDEOB.Resolution 25-12

Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Mid-America Center Parking Lots Rehab, Phase 5.  Project # BM25-01

VIDEOC.Resolution 25-13

Resolution to vacate and dispose of the east/west alley lying north of Lots 19 through 23, Belmont Addition.  Location: Alley abutting properties commonly addressed as 1704, 1708, 1714, and 1720 Avenue P. SAV-24-002

VIDEOD.Resolution 25-14

Resolution granting final plat approval of a four-lot minor subdivision to be known as Sapp Bros Truck Center, being legally described as a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Sapp Bros Travel Center, together with a part of Section 3-74-44 and a part Section 2-74-44, more specifically described in the Council packet.  Location: 2608 S. 24th Street. SUB-24-012

VIDEOE.Resolution 25-15

Resolution approving the plans, specifications and form of contract for the cleanup of the Former Reliance Battery factory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING
VIDEOA.Ordinance 6625
Ordinance to amend Title 8 Public Safety and Morals of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa by enacting new Chapter 8.95 “Cryptocurrency ATM Warning Requirement” 
VIDEOB.Ordinance 6626
Ordinance to amend Chapter 4.20 Animal Control of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Sections 4.20.030 “Cruel Treatment of Animals Prohibited”; 4.20.112 “Pit Bulls Prohibited” and 4.20.140 “General Prohibitions And Duties”
VIDEOC.Ordinance 6627
Ordinance to amend Chapter 13.07 General Contractor's Licensing by amending Section 13.07.120 "License-Generally" to include additional contractors that require registration.
VIDEOD.Ordinance 6628
Ordinance to retitle and amend Chapter 13.13 Licensing/Registration of the Plumbing, Utility and Lawn Irrigation Trade of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, to now be known as Licensing/Registration of the Utility and Lawn Irrigation Trade and Plumbing Requirements and by amending Section 13.13.010 "Title" and by repealing Section 13.13.240 "Utilities" and enacting new Section 13.13.170 "Utilities" and enacting new Section 13.13.500 "Plumbing". 
6.ORDINANCES ON 2ND READING
VIDEOA.Ordinance 6621

Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in Section 15.27.020 by appending a planned residential overlay onto property legally described as Lots 10 through 14, Weldon’s Addition, along with the vacated section of Hillside Drive right-of-way adjacent, as set forth and defined in chapter 15.28.  Location: 1441 McPherson Avenue. PR-24-002

7.ORDINANCES ON 3RD 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".

 

 

 

 

 

8.RESOLUTIONS
VIDEOA.Resolution 25-16

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Agreement No. 2-24-STPU-022 Addendum for the West Graham Reconstruction Project #PW25-10.

VIDEOB.Resolution 25-17

Council consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a reimbursement Agreement with the Board of Water Works Trustees in connection with West Graham Reconstruction.  Project # PW25-10.

VIDEOC.Resolution 25-18

Resolution to adopt 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

VIDEOD.Resolution 25-19

Resolution granting preliminary plan approval of a 71-lot residential subdivision to be known as Whispering Oaks, Phase VI, legally described as Lot 1, Auditor's Subdivision of the SE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 32-75-43, except platted sections of Whispering Oaks and Whispering Oaks Phase III;  Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision of the SW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 33-75-43, except platted sections of Whisperings Oaks and Whispering Oaks, Phase III; and Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision of the NW1/4 SW1/4 of Section 33-75-43.  Location:  Undeveloped tracts of land lying north of Sycamore Street and west of Franklin Avenue, and immediately south of Green Meadows South Subdivision. SUB-24-011

VIDEOE.Resolution 25-20 and Resolution 25-21

Resolution 25-20 granting preliminary plan approval for 13-lot residential subdivision to be known as Grapplers Gate, legally described as being a replat of Lot 4, Auditor’s Subdivision of the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 31-75-43, excluding City right-of-way.  SUB-24-010

Resolution 25-21 to amend the adopted PR-1/Planned residential development plan for Grapplers Gate on property legally described as being a replat of Lot 4, Auditor’s Subdivision of the SE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 31-75-43, excluding City right-of-way.  Location: Undeveloped land lying north of 830 Franklin Avenue and west of 901 Franklin Avenue. PR-20-001(M)

VIDEOF.Resolution 25-22

Resolution authorizing a process for the recruitment of the next City Attorney.

 

VIDEOG.Resolution 25-23
Resolution to abolish the Payroll & Benefits Specialist position and add a Payroll Specialist position.
VIDEOH.Resolution 25-24
Resolution to abolish the Recruiter position and add a Talent Acquisition Coordinator position.
9.APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS
VIDEOA.Liquor Licenses
1. 3rd Base Bar and Grill, 800 N. 8th St.
2. AMC Theatres Council Bluffs 17, 3220 23rd Ave.
3. Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs LLC, 2200 River Rd.
4. Bluffs Elks Lodge 531, 380 McKenzie Ave.
5. Dodge Riverside Golf Course, 2 Harrahs Blvd.
6. Glory Days, 104-106 W. Broadway
7. Hy-Vee Market Grille, 2323 W. Broadway
8. Squirrel Cage Jail, 226 Pearl St.
9. The BLK Squirrel, 154 W. Broadway
10. The Grass Wagon, 110 S 29th St
11. The Porch House, 2327 S. 24th St.
12. Tobacco Hut #18, 429 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
VIDEOB.Liquor Licenses
1. Cellar 19, 928 Valley View Dr.
2. The Dock Bar & Grill, 401 Veterans Memorial Hwy.
 
10.OTHER BUSINESS
11.CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD
12.ADJOURNMENT

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