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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEVADA CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 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, June 22 2026
 
1. Call the Meeting to Order
 
2. Roll Call
 
3. Approval of the Agenda
 
4. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. Public Hearing on Proposed CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project
1. Resolution No. 100 (2025/2026):  A Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, forms of contract and estimate of cost for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project
2. Consideration of Bid for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project
3. Resolution No. 101 (2025/2026):  A Resolution awarding contract for the CDBG Downtown Façade Revitalization Project
 
5. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. Dispose of City Property
1. Public Hearing
2. Resolution No. 102 (2025/2026):  A Resolution to Convey an Easement on City Property
 
6. 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 8, 2026
B. Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 90311-90416 and Electronic Numbers 5576-5714 (Inclusive) Totaling $677,173.53 (See attached list)
C. Authorize Payment of $51,839.00 to Iowa Municipal Workers Compensation Association for FY 2026/2027 Insurance after July 1, 2026
D. Authorize Payment of $432,962.00 to Iowa Communities Assurance Pool and Cyber Insurance for $13,695 to CFC for FY2026/2027 Insurance after July 1, 2026
E. Approve Financial Reports for Month of May, 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. Retraining Presentation from “The Alliance” Shannon Thiele
B. Proclamation for Parks & Recreation Month
C. Swear in Full-time Police Officer Kellan Sydnes
 
8. Approve Pay App No. 06 West Indian Creek, SRF Project A from RW Excavating Solutions in the amount of $75,607.62
 
9. Approve Change Order No. 01 Trunkline Manhole Rehabilitation from Orchard, Inc. in the reduction of ($2,600.00)
 
10. Resolution No. 103 (2025/2026): Resolution to Provide for a notice of hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2026/27 Street Reconstruction Program – 2nd Street from Lincoln Way to N Avenue, and the taking of bids therefor
 
11. Approve Outdoor License for Camelot Theater Foundation, 1114 6th Street, for outdoor service on July 22, 2026 for RAGBRAI
 
12. Approve Outdoor License for Gatherings Event Venue/Farmhouse Catering, 1024 6th Street, for outdoor service on July 22, 2026 for RAGBRAI
 
13. Approve Request for use of City Space for an Outdoor Liquor License Application from Sports Bowl for RAGBRAI on July 22nd 
 
14. Approve Five Day Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for DOYOUBOWL2, LC d/b/a Sports Bowl, 1136 6th Street Ste 1, effective July 20, 2026 for RAGBRAI on July 22, 2026
 
15. Approve Five Day Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for DOYOUBOWL2, LC d/b/a Sports Bowl, 90 W I Ave Lot Field, Effective July 15, 2026 for Story County Fair
 
16. Approve Purchase of Street Sweeper for Streets department
 
17. Approve Purchase of Service Lift for Streets Department
 
18. Approve Purchase of New Roof for the Senior Center
 
19. Resolution No. 104 (2025/2026):  A Resolution Accepting and Approving the Plat of Survey for First Christian Church Nevada, Story County, Iowa
 
20. REPORTS – City Administrator/Mayor/Council/Staff
 
21. ADJOURN
 
The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board on June 19, 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

June 15, 2026

Regular Meeting 5:00 PM

Library Meeting Room

 

  1. Roll Call

 

  1. Approval of Agenda

 

  1. Citizen Input

 

  1. Director Report: No Action Taken

 

  1. Continuing Education – Website Accessibility

 

  1. Approval of Consent Agenda as follows:
  • Approve minutes of May 18, 2026 regular meeting
  • Approve April claims $ 11,557.51
  • Accept and place on file Director’s Memo dated June 12, 2026
  • Accept and place on file May 2026 financial report

 

  1. Laptop Purchase

 

  1. Move July board meeting to July 27th, 2026 at 5:00pm

 

  1. CLOSED SESSION: Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.

 

  1. Discussion and appropriate follow-up on Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.

 

  1. Adjourn – Next meeting July 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm at NPL Meeting Room

 

 

This notice was posted on the official bulletin board June 12, 2026 in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law.

Library Board Minutes

Parks & recreation Board

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday,May 20th, 2026 – 5:15 P.M.

Hattery Park 

Corner of Q Ave and 6th St 

 

  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 April 2026 Regular Meeting.
    2. Accept and place on file Expense Report through April 2026
    3. Accept and place on file Financial Report through April 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. Hattery Park improvement discussion.
    2. Harrington Park improvement and fundraising discussion.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Soccer Club Agreement.
  2. Discussion to purchase Aquatic Center pool vacuum. 
  3. Fair Board Request for Use of Billy Sunday Field.
  4. Clean-up of Key COOP and Cemetery north/south fenceline.
  5. Other.

 

  1. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

 

  1. ADJOURN

 

  1. This agenda was posted on the official bulletin board on May 15, 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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