They will call the meeting to order. Please join me for the pledge of
allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the
republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all.
» Hey, this is our regular city council meeting for August 24, 2026. We'll start
with a roll call, please. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Here.
» Maynor, >> here.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> here.
» Um, next, we move to item number three. I need a motion to approve the agenda.
» So, move. >> Second.
» There's a motion in a second. All in favor?
» I >> opposed.
Passes 70. Next, we move to a presentation by the Buchanan County
Health Trust. Um Michelle, do you want to or who are you doing it
» this >> and do you want to get um Miss Blake?
» Yeah. So Michelle McBride, representation for Buchanan County
Health Trust and several board members with me as well. I didn't know if
everyone told you you were going to be in a picture tonight, but surprise you
are. Um, Buchanan County Health Trust is a nonprofit organization serving
Buchanan County fellow nonprofit organizations in need of health or
medical equipment, supplies, training, and education. We were founded in 1989
and since then we have awarded about 1.1 million in Buchanan County. Uh, that can
be to schools, nonprofit, other nonprofit organizations,
uh, churches, hospital obviously, cities, uh, fire departments, police
departments, you name it. as long as it's nonprofit and they're in need of a
health or medical related item or piece of equipment, uh we'd love to support
them. So, we're here tonight because one of the most recent grants uh that we
supported was for the city of Independence. Um actually, this was two
parts of of this grant. The first time around last winter, it was for about 14
15,000 for AEDs that would cover citywide uh buildings. And this is the
second half of that which is roughly around the same amount that would finish
the other parts of the buildings. Um, AEDs are crucial in life-saving
mechanisms as you wait for EMS services to come. So, we're happy to support that
and happy to support the other organizations that we've done these past
couple of rounds. And yeah, now we want your picture to promote it.
» Perfect. >> Well, thank you very much.
» Thank you. >> So,
maybe come on up. I don't know if you guys want to stand or
» stand around us. Take our picture. >> There you go.
» Huh? >> Should we stand behind?
» Do that. Well, let's just come on in here.
» Okay. >> Um, if some of you want to go behind,
that's fine. >> Take your picture, too.
» Perfect. Let me grab my phone here. >> You want us to stand back there?
» Yeah. You want to stay right in front of Susie and I cuz it's the rest of them.
» I'm
sorry. Nobody can't see anybody. >> Yeah. Uhhuh.
Okay, everybody together.
» Everybody in kind of >> behind your windows.
» Don't be hiding back there. >> And this is blank, but I'll photoshop
it.
» M
stand out behind me. Scoot over that way.
All right. Say one, two, three. I didn't say one, two, three.
What it'll be? >> I think you got
» Thank you all very much and congratulations on the 1.1 in donation.
» Thank you.
» Okay. Okay, now we'll move to item number five, which is public comment.
Um, I I don't see anybody, no one signed in. So, we'll move to item number six,
which is the consent agenda. I need a motion to accept and approve the consent
agenda as follows. the minutes of the August 10, 2026 regular meeting, the
ownership amendments to the three Casey locations within Independence, and the H
Heartland Acres C retail alcohol license renewal that includes outdoor service
with a tenative effective date of September 1, 2026 through August 31,
2027. >> Second.
» I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
» I oppose.
Passes 70. Um, next we move to item number seven, the financials. I need a
motion to approve for the claims for payment.
» So move >> second.
» I have a motion and a second. All in favor?
» I >> oppose.
Passes 70. Next we move to item number eight which is revenues and expenses to
date. This is for information only. If anybody have any questions or comments
with regard to that. Okay. Move moving then to item number
nine which is transfers. Again this is information only. Anybody have any
questions with regard to that? Okay. Um, let's move to item number
10. Uh, I need a motion to approve the third
and final reading of an ordinance that amends the provisions pertaining to
section 1.15 fines and fee schedule and to authorize the mayor to sign the
ordinance. >> So move.
» Second. >> I have a motion and a second. And we've
discussed this multiple times. The first reading was on July the 27th. The second
reading was on August the 10th. Is there further discussion on this at this time?
Hearing none, this would be a roll call vote.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Passes 61. Next, we move to item number
11. This is the second uh this I need a motion to approve the second reading of
an ordinance amending provisions to chapter 69, parking regulations. So move
» second. >> I have a motion in a second. Um this
came through the um work session on August the 3rd and the first reading was
on August the 10th. So this is our second reading. Any further discussion
with regard to this hearing? None. This will be a roll call
vote. Also then >> Moore,
» yes. >> Colder,
» yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. Anna. >> Yes.
» That passes 70. Um, does anybody want to make a motion to suspend the statutory
rule and um allow this the this to be voted on uh immediately rather than
waiting for a final third reading. >> So moved.
» Second. >> Have a motion and a second. Um again,
this is uh must have six out of seven to pass. Um so it's a roll call vote.
» Pader, >> yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes. Applebee,
» no. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Anna,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> That passes 61. So, um
then I would need a um a motion to have the ordinance, which amends the the
provisions of chapter 69, parking regulations, be placed final passage for
adoption pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and authorize the mayor to sign
the ordinance. So, move, sir. I >> have a motion and a second. Again, this
is a roll call vote. Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» That also passes 70. Next, we move to item number 12. I need a motion to
approve a second reading of an ordinance that amends provisions of chapter of
section 66.03, load limits on certain streets.
» So move. >> Second.
» I have a motion and a second. Again, we talked about this at the work session on
August 3rd. We also had the first reading on August the 10th. Is there
further discussion with regard to this? >> Have we any comments on any of these?
» If not, >> if not, um there further discussion then
hearing none, this should also be a roll call vote.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes. Mayor.
» Yes. >> Okay.
» That also passes 70. Um, does anybody want to make a motion to suspend the
statutory rule requirement an ordinance to be considered and voted on for
passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting in which it is uh finally um
passed? >> Some moved.
» Second. >> I have a motion and a second. Again, we
need six out of seven to proceed. Um, so we'll start with a roll call vote.
» Applebee, >> no.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes. Brolder,
» yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. That passes 61, which has the required amount. So now I need a motion
to have the ordinance which amends the provisions of of section 66.03,
load limits upon f upon certain streets be placed on and for final passage for
adoption pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign
the ordinance. >> So move.
» Second. Have a motion to second. This is also a roll call vote.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes. Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» That also passes 70. Uh, next we move to item number 13. I need a motion to
approve a second reading of an ordinance amending the provisions of section
24.04, which is the airport board powers and
duties. >> Motion.
» Second. I have a motion and a second. Again, this is one we talked about at
the work session on August 3rd. We also had our first reading on August 10th.
Any further discussion with regard to this
hearing? None. This will be a roll call vote.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Bradder, >> yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes. Okay, that passes 70. Also, does
anybody want to make a motion to suspend the statutory rule uh that it must be uh
voted on for passage two council meetings prior to the meeting at which
it is finally passed? So, move >> second.
» Have a motion and a second. Again, we need six out of seven. Uh this is a roll
call vote. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> no.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Okay, that'll pass 61. So then we move to a motion uh to have
this ordinance which amends the provisions of section 24.04
airport board powers and duties be placed for final passage for adoption
pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign the
ordinance. >> So move
» second. I have a motion and a second. Uh this would be a roll call vote.
» Yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. more. >> Yes,
» that passes 70. Um, next we move to a a series of um ordinance uh amendment
changes. Um, all of these were um talked about the work session on
August the 3rd and all of these um had their first reading on August the 10th,
but we're going to do have to do them individually. So, we'll start with item
number 14. Um, this is a second reading.
Sorry. Oops. If I'm on the right page. Uh motion a second reading of the
ordinance um amending the provisions of chapter 155 which is the international
building code. >> So move
» second. >> Have a motion and a second. Um like I
said we talked about this previously. Does anybody have any further discussion
with regard to it? Hearing none. This will be a roll call vote.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Laughlin. >> Yes.
» Applebee. >> Yes. Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Brolder,
» yes. >> That passes 70. Anybody want to make a
motion to suspend the statuto rule so that this can be considered for passage?
» So move. >> Second.
» Okay. I have a motion and a second. Again, we need six out of seven. Roll
call vote. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» no. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» Okay, that passes 61. So they're sufficient um to suspended. Uh so now I
need a motion to have the ordinance which amends the provisions of chapter
155 international building code be placed for final passage for adoption
pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign the
ordinance. >> So move second. I have a motion and a
second. Again this is a roll call vote. >> Applebee
» yes. >> Weber.
» Yes. >> Hannah
» yes. >> Moore.
» Yes. >> Yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes. Okay, that also passes 70. Next, we
moved to item number 15. Uh, a motion to approve a second reading of an ordinance
amending the provisions of chapter 156, which is the uniform plumbing code.
» So, move second. >> Have a motion in a second. Again, this
is something we've discussed previously. Um, this is our second reading on it.
Um, anybody have any further discussion with regard to this section?
Hearing none, this would be a roll call vote.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes. Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» That passes 70. Um, anyone anyone want to make a motion to suspend the
statutory rule to have it heard at this time?
» So move. >> Second.
» Have a motion and a second. Uh, this would be a roll call vote. Again, I need
six out of seven. >> Anna,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> no. Weber.
» Yes. >> That passes 61. So I have the six the
six out of seven votes. So we'll move to a motion a motion to have the ordinance
which amends the provisions of chapter 156 uniform plumbing code be placed for
final passage for adoption pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize
the mayor to sign the ordinance. >> So move a motion and second. This will
be a roll call vote. >> Moore.
» Yes. >> Yes.
» Mayor. >> Yes.
» Olaflin. >> Yes.
» Applebee. Yes.
» Weber. >> Yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» That also passes 70. Next, we move to item number 16. I need a motion to
approve a second reading of an ordinance amending the provisions of chapter 157,
which is the International Mechanical Code.
» Some moved. >> Second.
» I have a motion in a second. Again, we've discussed this previously at both
work session and at the time of the first reading. Anybody have any further
discussion, excuse me, regarding this >> hearing? None. This would be a roll call
vote. >> Pader,
» yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes. That also passes 70. Um, anybody
want to make a motion to suspend the statutory rule that this could be
considered at this time? >> Some move.
» Second. >> I have a motion and a second. Again, I
need six out of seven. This is a roll call vote.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> no.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Okay, that passes 61. So we have the
necessary votes. So next we have a motion to uh have this ordinance which
amends the provisions of chapter 157 international mechanical code placed for
final passage for adoption pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and authorized
the mayor to sign. >> So move
» second a motion and a second. This will be a roll call vote.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. That also passes 70. Next, we moved item number 17. I need a motion to
approve a second reading of an ordinance amending the provisions um to chapter
158, which is the International Fuel Gas Code.
» Some move. >> Have a motion and a second. Again, we've
had previous discussions regarding this. Any further discussion of it at this
time hearing? None. This is a roll call vote.
» Apple, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yay. Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes. That passes 70. Um, anybody would
want to make a motion to suspend the statutory rule to hear it at this time.
So, move. >> I have a motion to second. And again, I
need six out of seven. Roll call vote, please.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» it passes 61. So, we have sufficient um votes to proceed. Uh, so now I need a
motion to have this ordinance which amends the provisions of chapter 158
the international uh fuel gas code be placed for final passage for adoption
pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign the
ordinance. >> So move second.
» Um, any further discussion with regard Oh, that would be um
» roll call. >> Roll call vote. Yep.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» no. >> Weber,
» yes. >> That passes 61. Um, next we move to item
number 18. I need a motion to approve the second reading of an ordinance
amending the provisions of chapter 159, International Fire Code.
» Some move second. >> Have a motion and a second. Any further
discussion with regard to this hearing? None. This is a roll call vote.
» Moore, >> yes. Brolder,
» yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Anna,
» yes. >> That passes 70.
» Um, anybody want to make a motion to suspend the statutory rule to allow this
to be finalized at this time? >> So, move.
» Second. >> I have a motion in a second. Again, this
is a roll call vote. We need six out of seven.
» Pader, >> yes.
» Maynor, yes. >> Olaflin, yes. Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Anna,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> That passes 61. So, we have sufficient
votes. Um, so now I need a motion to have the ordinance which amends the
provisions of chapter 159 international fire code placed for final passage for
adoption pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign
the ordinance. >> So move.
» Second. Have a motion and a second. This is a roll call vote.
» Mayor, yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> That also passes 70. Next, we moved to
item number 19. I need a motion to approve a second reading of an ordinance
amending the provisions of chapter 161, which is the National Electric Code.
» So, move. >> I have a motion to second. Further
discussion regarding this hearing. None. This is a roll call vote.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes. Anna,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» That also passes 70. Um, next, anybody want to make a motion to suspend the
statutory rule to have this heard at this time?
» So, move second. >> Have a motion and a a second. Um, this
will be a roll call vote. I need six out of seven.
» Applebee.
» Melissa, you there? >> No. Okay.
» Weber. >> Yes. Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» That passes 61. So, we have sufficient votes. So, next we move to a a motion uh
to have the ordinance amending the provisions of chapter 161, National
Electric Code, place for final passage for adoption pursuant to Iowa Code
section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign the ordinance.
» So, move a motion and a second. Uh, this would be a roll call vote.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» That also passes 70. Next, we moved item number 20. Need a motion to approve a
second reading of an ordinance amending the provisions of chapter 162, which is
the international residential code. >> Some moved.
» Second. >> I have a motion and a second. Again,
anybody have any further discussion regarding this hearing? None. This is a
roll call vote. >> Anna,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes. Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> That passes 70. Anybody want to make a
motion to suspend the statutory rule so it can be heard at this time?
» So moved. Second. >> I have a motion in a second. This is a
roll call vote. Again, I need six out of seven.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» no. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. It passes 61, so we have sufficient votes. I need a motion to have this
ordinance which amends the provisions of chapter 162 international residential
code placed for final passage for adoption pursuant to Iowa code section
380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign >> some move
» second have a motion and a second um this would be a roll call vote
» yes >> mayor
» yes >> Olaflin
» yes >> Applebee
» yes >> yes
» Anna >> yes
» Moore >> yes
» passes 70 uh next we move to item number 21. Uh, I need a motion to approve a
second reading of an ordinance amending the provisions of chapter 163, which is
the International Property Maintenance Code.
» So moved. >> Second.
» I have a motion in a second. Uh, any further discussion regarding this
hearing? None. This is a roll call vote. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Anna,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» It passes 70. Um, does anybody want to make a motion to suspend the statutory
rules so this can be heard at this time? >> Some moved. Second.
» Have a motion in a second. A roll call vote again. I need six out of seven.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> no.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Brolder, >> yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» It passes 61. Um, so we meet the sufficient criteria. I'm next a motion
to have the ordinance which amends the provisions of chapter 163 international
property maintenance code placed for final passage for adoption pursuant to
Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor sign the ordinance.
» So moved >> second a motion in a second. This is
again a roll call vote. >> Applebee
» yes. >> Weber
» yes. >> Hannah
» yes. >> Moore
» yes. >> Bradder
» yes. >> Mayor
» yes. >> Olaflin
» yes. That also passes six to one. Uh, moving now to item number 22. I need a
motion to approve a second reading of an ordinance amending the provisions of
chapter 164, international existing building code.
» So move second. >> I have a motion in a second. Um, again,
any further discussion on this one hearing? None. This is a roll call vote.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. It passes 70. Uh, anyone anyone want to make a motion to suspend the
statutory rule so that we can hear this at this time?
» Some moved. >> Second. A motion in a second. This is a
roll call vote. Again, I need six out of seven.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» no. >> Weber,
» yes. >> That passes 61. So, we have sufficient
numbers. Um, so we would then move to a motion to have the ordinance which
amends the provisions of chapter 164 international existing building code
placed for final passage uh for adoption pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3
and to authorize the mayor to sign the ordinance.
» So move second. >> I have a motion and a second. Again,
this is a roll call vote. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Brolder,
» yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. That passes 70. Uh, next moved item number 23, a motion to approve the
second reading of an ordinance amending the provisions of chapter 165, which is
the International Energy Conservation Code.
» So move second. >> Motion and a second. U any further
discussion hearing? None. This is a roll call vote.
» Persider. >> Yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes. That passes 70. Um, next, would
anybody like to make a motion to suspend uh the statutory rule to allow this to
be heard at this time? >> So moved.
» Second. >> I have a motion in a second. Again, I
need six out of seven. This is a roll call vote.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> no.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Brolder, >> yes.
» That passes 61. So, we have sufficient votes. So, I'd like a motion to have
this ordinance, which amends the provisions of chapter 165, International
Energy Conservation Code, placed for final passage for adoption pursuant to
Iowa code section 380.3 and to authorize the mayor to sign the ordinance.
» So, move >> second.
» Motion is second. This is a roll call vote.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. That also passes 70. Next, we move to item number 24, which
» thank goodness is the last of these. >> All right. I need a motion to approve a
second reading of the ordinance amending the provisions of chapter 166, which is
the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
» So, moved. >> Second.
» Have a motion and a second. Um, we've discussed this previously. Anybody have
any further discussion regarding this hearing? None. This is a roll call vote.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes. Moore,
» yes. >> Persider,
» yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. That passes 70. Anybody want to make a motion to suspend the statutory
rule to have it heard at this time? >> So move. Second.
» I have a motion and a second. Again, this is a roll call vote. 96 out of
seven. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yay.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Apple, >> no.
» Okay, it passes 61. Um, so I need a a motion to um have the ordinance which
amends the provisions of chapter 166 International Swimming Pool Code Place
for final passage for adoption pursuant to Iowa code section 380.3 and authorize
the mayor to sign the ordinance. >> Some move
» second a motion a second. This is a roll call vote.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Mayor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. >> Applebee,
» yes. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Okay, that passes 70. Matt, do you want
to take a moment and just tell us what we just did?
» So, well, I was going to say I think
everybody's happy that we only do this once every three years or so at the
most, and it's been longer than that since we did this. So, our current
building codes were from 2018. This ordinances that everybody passed tonight
and finished up the process tonight puts us on the 24 building code, which is
where we currently need to be in order to meet some insurance requirements. So,
that should help keep everybody's insurance rates in town at a at a better
rate. Um, we'll reach out to the individual that was from the ISO rating
and let him know that this has passed. And I believe Susie, correct me if I'm
wrong, this will be published in the paper on Saturday maybe.
» Um, there's a lot to publish obviously. So, if we can get it all in the paper on
Saturday, that will be the goal. And then once they're published in the
paper, they become the fact of law for the city.
» And can you also point out to everybody why it was necessary to to expedite this
as much as possible? >> Yeah. So, back in March um of the 26, we
got correspondence from Verisk, which is the ISO, I don't remember what ISO
stands for, insurance services office. I think they're their underwriting
company. Um that our rating would reduce from four down to nine for residential,
commercial, and industrial properties in town because our building codes were too
old in their opinion. So, updating these building codes keeps us current and
prevents that regression from occurring. as long as we just notify them that
that's been that it's been done. >> It's just too bad they couldn't all be
done in a group, but >> yeah,
» that was a lot of voting. >> It is a lot of voting.
» Okay, so let's move to item number 25, which is a public hearing. So pursuant
to the agenda, I'll now convene a public hearing on the proposed reszoning
request, which is the request uh um to to change from R2 residential to C1
commercial with regard to this um
» this is the senior center >> the senior center project. Okay. Um we
don't have anybody here to that wishes to speak. You don't have anything?
» Well, I did receive an well Matt Chzmore actually received the email. He
forwarded it to me. It's a neighbor of the senior center that I don't think has
issues with the reasonzoning, but they have questions about the the electronic
sign and like brightness at night and things like that and shading. So, we've
sent that email to Don Bogle so they can work those plans out. But, regarding the
reasonzoning aspect, I have not received anything.
» And just just for transparency sake, that email was included in the packet
also so that you guys all have a copy of it.
» Okay. If there's nothing further on that, then I'll now close the public
hearing. Um, and you've got your comments noted already. Uh, so let's
move to item number 26. Um, I need a motion to approve the first reading of
an ordinance that amends the provisions pertaining to chapter 170 um, zoning
regulations. >> So move second.
» So I have a motion and a second. Um, I can't recall whether we talked about
this at a we did. We um planning and zoning uh uh voted
is it four 5-0 on that? >> 5
» 5-0 on that on August the 4th. Um and this is something that the um the county
has been requesting from us for some time because they want to get their sign
um up and going, but they can't do it until um the zoning is is actually
changed. Is there further discussion regarding this?
» I think the sign is actually for the veterans. Is that right?
I've met Chazmore could come up and speak to that.
» Yeah, from my understanding the uh the American Legion um leases a area in the
building and they are going to be donating the sign to to the county. Um
Dawn has been made aware that their agreement would be civil between the uh
Legion and the and the county. Should they leave that building, the sign stays
or does it go? That's that's up to them. >> Okay.
Thank you. >> Okay. So, um, any further discussion on
it then? Okay, this would be a roll call vote then.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Bradder, >> yes.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» That passes 70. Does anybody want to make a motion to suspend the statutory
rule so this can be considered at this time for voting?
» Some move. >> Second.
» A motion and a second. This is a roll call vote. I need six out of seven.
» Perser, >> yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» That passes 70. Um, since since we have sufficient votes on that, I'm motion
need a motion to have this ordinance which amends the provisions pertaining
to chapter 170 zoning regulations. Place for final passage for adoption pursuant
to Iowa codes 380.3 and authorize the mayor to sign the
ordinance. >> So move.
» Have a motion. Second and a second. Uh this will be a roll call vote.
» Mayor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> That also passes 70. Next, we move to
item number 27. Um this is a resol. I need a motion to approve and authorize
the mayor to sign a resolution approving the lot combination agreement and to add
uh the recording fees to the previously approved claim listing. Need a motion
first and a second. >> Some move.
» Second. >> Okay. Um this is something that also
came through planning and zoning dealing with Preenter Enterprises LLC. Um this
planning and zoning was this was also 50 Matt. Um this was on August 4th. Um, is
there further discussion regarding this or any questions regarding this?
Okay. Hearing hearing none, this would be a roll call vote.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Anna, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Bridder, >> yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» Okay, that passes 70. Next, we move to item number 28.
Um, I need a motion to approve and authorize the mayor to sign a resolution
approving the geotechnical engineering proposal from team services for the
wastewater treatment plant modifications project. Need a motion first.
» Some move. >> Second.
» All right. Um,
we talked about this a little bit in the past, but I don't think we talked about
the dollar amount, which is $67,956.
» Correct. Is there anything else that we Anybody else have any questions
regarding this? I I know Mr. Lake is here in case anybody has anything for
him regarding it. >> Yeah. Was this was this cost analysis
above or below what you >> I was
» we budgeted $100,000 in the the loan application.
» Yeah. And the the efficiency of the contractor will also determine the
amount of these services because if a contractor can be efficient and have the
geotech engineer check two things while they're on site, that's what we're
hoping and that's what we promoted at the pre-construction conference that was
held a few weeks back. >> Okay. Any further questions for Mr. Lake
or any further comments with regard to this motion?
» Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you, sir.
» Okay. So, um, this would then be a roll call vote.
» Applebee, >> no.
» Weber, >> yes.
» Hannah, >> yes.
» Moore, >> yes.
» Yes. >> Maynor,
» yes. >> Olaflin,
» yes. That passes six to one. Uh, let's move to item number 29. Any motion to
authorize the city manager to execute the um lease that's attached in your
packet for the airport electrical vault building.
» Some moved. >> Second.
» Okay. Matt, do you want to cover this? >> So, we have a an individual um who wants
to do a flying club at the airport and wants to do that within the vault
building. He wants to utilize that building. And Brett, if you have
anything you would like to add, feel free to come up um explain to the
council why we're why we're bringing this and so on.
» Most of it just boils down to that building's open. We're going to try and
keep it open for mechanic services. This person came to us and said that they
want to start a flying club. So I think the intent is to be able to put it
inside the building and potentially put two aircraft in there at one time at
some point in time. So then that way everyone can meet one spot instead of
different places around here. More of a convenience thing I think for the tenant
than it is for anybody else. >> So this is a one-year lease then?
» We're going to start it out as a one-year lease and see how it goes. And
and is is the is the rental rate a monthly rate or a yearly rate or how is
it set? >> $325 a month.
» Yeah, it's a monthly rate. Monthly rate. >> Okay. So, if we had someone that was
interested in being an airport mechanic, would that
» So, it's kind of it's kind of forced our hands to go to the main hanger and put
the mechanic over there, which I think is probably a good thing. We've tried
it. We tried it over there. We didn't get a lot of interest. So, now we'll put
it in the big hanger. um we have generated a little bit of interest with
it being over there. So, we're kind of trying to navigate that and not have
buildings open, >> right? Okay. And as we were working
through the lease agreement between myself and and the individual who wants
to lease it, we also added a termination clause in there that either party can
terminate the lease upon 30 days written notice, said termination then occurring
on the first of the following month. So that if for some reason the mechanic did
come in and say, "Hey, I need that building." and they were going to do a
multiple multi-year lease or whatever the case may be, there is an out for the
city as well as for the tenant. If they decide that the flying club's not no
longer tenable, they could they could just give 30 days written notice and be
out of the lease as well. >> I know I know there was some issue that
was going on with regard to the language of the of the lease and I know that
there would that there was a lot of back and forth with that also involving the
um the city the city attorney's office as well. Correct.
» That was all resolved, I take it. >> Yes.
» Okay. Yep. That was all related to commercial liability insurance and
flying clubs are not a commercial entity according to the FAA. Um we went back
and forth on that. We had IAP underwriting take a look at it as well
and make sure that everything was was where it needed to be and the attorney
satisfied that what we have in place is is adequate.
» Okay. Anything else, Matt? >> And being being a f flying
» club that is flying airplanes and not kite flying and things of that nature.
Correct. >> Correct. That's involves Yeah. getting
into >> because I I didn't I didn't see that
defined in here. >> Flying club's a term that's used that's
defined by the FAA and yes, it's related to airplanes.
» Okay. >> Okay.
» Was the board all for this? >> Um I think there was a little back and
forth because no one wants to limit what a mechanic can come in and do, right? So
they kind of wanted to play that neutral ground a little bit, but at the end of
the day, they all voted that it would be in the best interest to go with this
route for 12 months and try it and see how it works out because at the end of
the day, it would be good for the airport. We do get a flying club in
there and there's multiple members. That means they're flying more, they're
buying more gas, airport's getting used more. So
» it has potential for further income down the road. Mhm.
» Maybe some, but I don't think it's significant.
» Not significant. No. >> Yeah. Um, anything else from for Brett?
» Thank you, Brad. >> Anything else?
» Thanks for what you do out there. >> Any further comments at all with regard
to the lease? >> Okay, this will be a roll call vote
then. >> Weber,
» yes. >> Hannah,
» yes. >> Moore,
» yes. >> Yes.
» Maynor, >> yes.
» Olaflin, >> yes.
» Applebee, >> yes.
» That passes 70. Uh, next we move to council members reports. Brett, do you
have anything this time? >> I have nothing there.
» Deb, do you have anything? >> Isn't tomorrow the dedication of the
mural? >> It is. It's at 11. It's at 11:30.
» 11:30. >> That's where the mural is set.
» Okay. Thank you. >> I think the roads are closing between
» at 10:00 a.m. >> 10 and and 1. Is that correct?
» Uh, I believe it's 10 to 1:00. Yes. >> Okay.
» Thanks. >> Anything else, Dad?
» No, sir. >> Sure.
» Nothing at this time. I think the only thing that I want to bring up, mayor,
was just to remind people um here and more so at home that um we all got a
little bit behind on mowing. There's no doubt about it. We're just starting to
catch up again. So, please try the the um streets department, any department
involved with the tree dump has been done a phenomenal job of trying to keep
up with the amount that we're we're having. But when it comes to grass
clippings, let's try to do a little bit more. I know that we've got as far as
keeping them out of the streets, getting a hold of the dump if that's what needs
to happen or just be considerate of everybody using the roads road would be
wonderful. That's all I'm >> okay thank you Matt
and Mike >> mine would be about along the same lines
as Brian. Um when I realize with the storm people have a lot of stuff to move
but I wish they'd be considerate and pick up what falls off their vehicles or
trailers as they come down 6th Avenue. I've probably stopped eight or nine
times since the storm hit. And I realize, you know, they're tired.
They're ready to unload, but please
» heard a lot of good comments about neighbors helping neighbors, and that
means a ton in a situation. >> For sure.
» Melissa, do you have anything? >> No, I don't.
» Okay. Um, Chief, anything?
Um, another other department heads. Anything
else? Okay. I don't have anything, Matt. >> Um, the only thing that I have is I will
be out of the office on Friday. I'll be headed to Southwest Missouri to welcome
our first grandchild. >> Congratulations, please.
» Yeah. >> Um, other than that, that's it. Well, I
do have one other thing. the we got uh notice back from the state SRF on Friday
that we'd been approved for the or the funding agreement had been entered into
you for the SRF loan for the treatment plan.
» Okay. And and glad to see that >> we lock the rate in.
» Yeah. The notice of funding eligibility was what we got approved for. So that
locks the rate. >> Okay.
» Okay. Anything nothing further? >> Nothing further, sir.
» Now, the only other thing that I have is uh I have a special guest. I have my
daughter from Connecticut who's moving on on her way to California there. And
next to her is my sister who is my one of my younger sisters.
She's here from Maryland to help my daughter get get here. And if everybody
knows my wife already, so um >> well, she can still get a call out. I
mean, >> that's my wife right there.
» Say that's my wife Robin. We're thanks for coming tonight. Yeah.
» Yeah. >> You're welcome for the help.
» A motion to adjourn the meeting. >> So moved. Second. I have a motion and a
second. All in favor? Oppos? Let's Let's go home. All stand a journey.