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Executive Session

City Council Meeting Minutes

December 16, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Walsh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

City Council Members present: Joe Disalvo, Chris Peterson, Roger Sandau and Jill Shudak.

City Council Member absent: Steve Gorman.

Staff Present: Jodi Quakenbush, Richard Wade and Brandon Garrett.

 


CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Agenda and tape recordings of these proceedings to be incorporated into the official minutes.
Reading, correction and approval of the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting minutes.
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

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

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

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

Resolution 24-342

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

 

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.

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.

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.

Library FY24 Annual Report (R&F)
Council Bluffs Water Works Budget (R&F)
City Street Financial Report (R & F)
September 2024 Financial Reports
October 2024 Financial Reports
Claims
Right of Redemption
Joe Disalvo and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of Consent Agenda. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
MAYORS PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIDEOResolution 24-346

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

Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-346. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-347. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

 

 

Joe Disalvo and Jill Shudak moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-348. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Motion to Deny Resolution 24-349. Resolution fails to pass.. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING
VIDEOOrdinance 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".

Chris Peterson and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of First consideration of Ordinance 6619. Second consideration to be held January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
ORDINANCES ON 2ND READING
VIDEOOrdinances 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.

Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Motion to deny Ordinances 6615, 6616, 6617 and 6618. Ordinances fail to pass. Voice Vote, 3-1 vote.
(Nays: Sandau)
(Absent: Gorman)
RESOLUTIONS
VIDEOResolution 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.

Roger Sandau and Chris Peterson moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-350. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

Jill Shudak and Chris Peterson moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-351. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 24-352

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

Chris Peterson and Jill Shudak moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-352. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 24-353

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

Joe Disalvo and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-353. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 24-354
A Resolution approving the acquisition of property interests by eminent domain by MidAmerican Energy Company.


Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Motion as amended to continue Resolution 24-254 to January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 24-355

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

Jill Shudak and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-355. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 24-356

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

 

 

 

Chris Peterson and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-356. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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.

Chris Peterson and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-357. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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.

Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-358. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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. 

Jill Shudak and Chris Peterson moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-359. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

Roger Sandau and Chris Peterson moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-360. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Resolutions 24-361 and 24-362. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

Chris Peterson and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-363. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOResolution 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

 

 

 

 

Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Resolution 24-364. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
VIDEOAmended 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

Jill Shudak and Chris Peterson moved and seconded approval of Amended Resolutions 24-292 and 24-293. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS
VIDEOLiquor 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.

 
Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded approval of Applications for permits and cancellations, Liquor Licenses 8A 1-5. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
OTHER BUSINESS
VIDEORequest to Waive Late Fee
Request from Carmen Turack to waive Rental Registration Late fee.
Jill Shudak and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of Motion deny request of Carmen Turack to waive Rental Registration late fee. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
Jill Shudak and Roger Sandau moved and seconded approval of Motion to continue Public Hearing set by Resolution 24-322 to January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Unanimous, 4-0 vote.
(Absent: Gorman)
CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walsh adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
(Absent: Gorman)

The tape recording of this proceeding, though not transcribed, is part of the record of each respective action of the City Council. The tape recording of this proceeding is incorporated into these official minutes of this Council meeting as if they were transcribed herein.

 

 

Matthew J. Walsh, Mayor

Attest: Jodi Quakenbush, City Clerk