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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEVADA CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
NEVADA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 1209 6TH STREET
 
Notice to the Public:  The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion on agenda items.  If you wish to speak, please complete a card found on the podium near this agenda and hand it to the City Clerk before the meeting.  When your name is called, please step to the podium, state your name and address for the record, and speak.  The Mayor may limit each speaker to five minutes. If you wish to present written materials and/or a signed petition in addition to your oral presentation, those materials need to be delivered to the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting to be included in the Council packet. The normal process on any particular agenda item is that the motion is placed on the floor, input is received from the audience, the Council is given an opportunity to comment on the issue or respond to the audience concerns, and the vote is taken.  On ordinances, there is time provided for public input when recognized by the Chair.  In consideration of all, if you have a cell phone, please turn it off or put it on silent ring. The use of obscene and vulgar language, hate speech, racial slurs, slanderous comments, and any other disruptive behavior during the Council meeting will not be tolerated and the offender may be barred by the presiding officer from further comment before the Council during the meeting and/or removed from the meeting.  The Council will be meeting in the Council Chambers, Zoom may be provided, so long as that option is available.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85159572027?pwd=LzJ0V0F2aEtoOEZxSkY4VGVTdHBpdz09 
            OR by phone: (312) 626-6799, (646) 558-8656, (301) 715-8592
Webinar ID: 851 5957 2027        Password: 287321
 
*If you would like to speak through Zoom regarding an agenda item or during public forum prior arrangements are REQUIRED. Written documents may also be submitted.
Please call City Hall at 515-382-5466 or email emousel@cityofnevadaiowa.org 
by 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026
 
1. Call the Meeting to Order
 
2. Roll Call
 
3. Approval of the Agenda
 
4. Discussion and Appropriate Follow-up Regarding Starbuck’s Fast Food
 
5. Approval of CONSENT AGENDA (Any item on the Consent Agenda may be removed for separate consideration.)
 
A. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 22, 2026
B. Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 90417-90516 and Electronic Numbers 5715-5934 (Inclusive) Totaling $1,581,989.53 (See attached list); the First Interstate Card Purchases for the July 19, 2026 Statement, total $5,149.19; and Sam’s Club Card Purchases for July 22, 2026 Statement, total $1,455.32
C. Approve Updated Library Director Job Description
D. Approve Renewal of Class “B” Retail Alcohol License for DOLGENCORP LLC d/b/a/ Dollar General Store #30415, 115 W Lincoln Hwy, Effective August 16, 2026
E. Approve Renewal of Class “E” Retail Alcohol License for HY-VEE INC d/b/a/ Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh, 1622 Fawcett Pkwy, Effective August 10, 2026
 
7. PUBLIC FORUM:  Time set aside for comments from the public on topics of City business other than those listed on the agenda – no action may be taken.  (Please keep your comments to five minutes or less.) This is an opportunity for members of the audience to bring to the Council’s attention any item not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to five (5) minutes per citizen, and the City will notify citizens when their time has expired. Speakers may not yield their times to others, and as a general rule this is not a time for exchange of questions. The Mayor has the authority to reduce the time allowed for comment in accordance with the number of persons present and signed up to speak.
 
A. Swearing in of Permanent Firefighters Bronzon Mason and Doug Burton
 
8. Approve Pay App No. 04 for Oak Park Estates Trail from MidState Solution LLC in the amount of $18,139.00
 
9. Approve Change Order No. 02 Trunkline Manhole Rehabilitation from Orchard, Inc. in the amount of $12,070.00
 
10. Discussion and Appropriate Follow-up on Request from Resident at 711 10th Street Regarding Utility Bill
 
11. CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project:  Resolution No. 001 (2026/2027):  A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, forms of contract and estimate of cost for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project
 
12. CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project:  Consideration of Bid for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project; Resolution No. 002 (2026/2027):  A Resolution awarding contract for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project
 
13. Discussion and Appropriate Follow-up Regarding1139 6th Street
 
14. Resolution No. 003 (2026/2027):  Resolution to provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the SRF Sponsored Project West Indian Creek Extension, and the taking of bids therefor
 
15. Resolution No. 004 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Accepting a Temporary Easement to Construct and Maintain Drainage Between the City of Nevada, Iowa and Jeffrey M. Clendenen and April D. Clendenen
 
16. Resolution No. 005 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Accepting a Temporary Easement to Construct and Maintain Drainage Between the City of Nevada, Iowa and Meadows Apartments of Nevada, LLC
 
17. Resolution No. 006 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Accepting a Temporary Easement to Construct and Maintain Drainage Between the City of Nevada, Iowa and Seth R. Peterson and Evie T. Peterson
 
18. Resolution No. 007 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Accepting a Temporary Easement to Construct and Maintain Drainage Between the City of Nevada, Iowa and Story County 4-H Fair Association
 
19. Resolution No. 008 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Accepting a Temporary Easement to Construct and Maintain Drainage Between the City of Nevada, Iowa and Andrew J. Swanson and Rachel Swanson
 
20. Resolution No. 009 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Authorizing Payment of the Second Disbursement Request from Nevada Dev, LLC
 
21. Resolution No. 010 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Approving Year-End Transfers for FY2025/2026
 
22. Resolution No. 011 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Designating the Official Public Posting Location for Meeting Notices Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.4
 
23. HR Green Workorder for Annual Renewal for GIS Services
 
24. Resolution No. 012 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Approving the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal-Aid SWAP Project Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the E Avenue Pavement Replacement Project
 
25. Resolution No. 013 (2026/2027):  A Resolution Approving the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal-Aid SWAP Project Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Lincoln Highway Pavement Improvement Project
 
26. Approve Five Day Class “C” Retail Alcohol License, outdoor service for DOYOUBOWL2, LC d/b/a Sports Bowl, 90 I Ave, Effective August 26, 2026 for Lincoln Highway Days
 
27. Approve Outdoor License for Lincoln Tap, 835 6th Street Ste 3, to extend outdoor service on July 22, 2026 for RAGBRAI
 
28. Ordinance No. 1079 (2026/2027):  An Ordinance Amending Chapter 76 of the Nevada Municipal Code (Bicycle Regulations) for the Addition of Electric Bicycles, Electric Scooters and Personal Transportation Devices, first reading
 
29. REPORTS – City Administrator/Mayor/Council/Staff
 
30. ADJOURN
 
The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board on July 10, 2026, in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law.
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Board of Adjustments

AGENDA

NEVADA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

            Tuesday May 12th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

            Council Chamber, Nevada City Hall 1209 6th Street

 

  1. Call the meeting to order – Roll Call

 

  1. Approval of the Agenda

 

  1. Approval of August 12th, 2026 Meeting Minutes

 

  1. Public Hearing as published in the April 16, 2026 Nevada Journal.

 

  1. To approve or deny the request for a variance by Claudia Nehring

To allow her front yard fence to be taller than maximum allowance.

              

  1. Public Hearing as published in the April 30, 2026 Nevada Journal

 

  1. To approve or deny the request for a variance by Lonnie Clark to allow his addition to be on the property line at the property of 77 Lincoln Highway

 

  1. Adjourn

 

This agenda was posted on the official bulletin board on May 5, 2026 in compliance with the requirements of the open-meeting

Board of Adjustments - Meeting Minutes

NEVADA PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 PM

Nevada Public Library Meeting Room

 

  1. Roll Call

 

  1. Approval of Agenda

 

  1. Accept resignation

 

  1. Interim Director

 

  1. Library Director job description

 

  1. Library Director job posting

 

  1. Adjourn – Next meeting Monday, July 20 at 5:00 pm in the library meeting room.

 

 

This notice was posted on the official bulletin board in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law.

Library Board Minutes

Parks & recreation Board

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 – 5:15 P.M.

 Nevada Field House

Hertz Conference Room

1625 Fawcett Pkwy, Nevada IA

 

  1. Call the Meeting to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Approval of the Agenda
  4. Approval of the Consent Agenda (Any item on the Consent Agenda may be removed for separate consideration).
    1. Approve Minutes of May 2026 Regular Meeting.
    2. Accept and place on file Expense Report through June 2026
    3. Accept and place on file Financial Report through June 2026.
    4. Accept and place on file Secretary’s Report for Cemetery.
    5. Accept and place on file the following Staff Reports:
      1. Director’s Report
      2. Assistant Director’s Report
      3. Sexton’s Report
      4. Program and Facility Coordinator Report

 

  1. PUBLIC FORUM: This is a time set aside for comments from the public on topics related to the Parks and Recreation Department and/or the Municipal Cemetery not on the agenda (no action can be taken).

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS
    1. Harrington Park fundraising discussion.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Trail signage discussion
  2. Discussion and appropriate follow-up of UTV with Plow purchase.
  3. Discussion of Wreaths Across America for veterans at the cemetery.
  4. Discussion regarding flush section of Nevada Cemetery.
  5. Other.

 

  1. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

 

  1. ADJOURN

 

  1. This agenda was posted on the official bulletin board on July 10, 2026, in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law.

 

Parks & Recreation - Meeting Minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

AGENDA

Planning & Zoning Commission

May 4th, 2026 6:15pm

Council Chambers, City Hall 1209 6th Street

  1. Call the meeting to order – Roll Call
  2. Approval of the Agenda
  3. Approve and place on file the minutes of the 3/2/26 Regular Meeting
  4. Public Forum: Time for comments from the public on P&Z business other than those listed on this agenda.
  5. Review Site Plan for Timber Ridge Plat 2 Development
    1. Approve and recommend to Council or Deny

 

  1. City Administrator/ Commission Members/ Staff Reports
  2. Adjourn

 

This agenda was posted on the official bulletin board Friday, May 1, 2026 in compliance with the requirements of the open-meeting law

Planning & Zoning - Meeting Minutes

NEVADA PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
publicarts@cityofnevadaiowa.org
Thursday, May 28, 2026 Regular Meeting 5:30 PM Nevada Library meeting room

1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Input
4. Approve April Minutes Minutes will be linked here
5. Discussion-
a. Picture hanging order has arrived
b. Report May Historical Society meeting May 19 6:30 Dyer Dowell House
c. Discuss Art in Action collab with Music at the Mansion Deb L/Cindy G
New Open discussion on the following
6. Member news local art topics
7. Action for next months
a. Grants
Adjourn – Next meeting Thursday June 25, 5:30 pm at Nevada Library
Future consideration-
This notice was posted on the official City Hall digital bulletin board in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law.

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