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PUBLIC NOTICE
 
The City will have a reception prior to the January 13, 2025 council meeting to recognize the service of outgoing Mayor Brett Barker.  No action of the Council will occur.
 
  
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEVADA CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 – 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 kwright@cityofnevadaiowa.org by 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2025
 
1. Call the Meeting to Order
 
2. Roll Call
 
3. Approval of the Agenda
 
4. Mayoral Appointment Committee Recommendation for Interim Mayor until special election
 
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 December 9, 2024
B. Approve Payment of Cash Disbursements, including Check Numbers 87529-87737 and Electronic Numbers 1791-1818 (Inclusive) Totaling $1,240,709.89 (See attached lists) and the First Interstate Card Purchases for the January 19, 2024 Statement, total $5,629.27
C. Approve Financial Reports for Month of November, 2024
D. Approve Recommendation for Fire Department Permanent Membership – Jonathan Kersey
E. Receive Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission on Rezoning of 630 N 6th Street & and Set Public Hearing for January 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and Authorize Publication of Notice
F. Receive Recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission on Special Use Permit at 1809 S G Avenue from Highland Auto Sales
G. Resolution No. 052 (2024/2025):  A Resolution Appointing Ryan Hutton CIRTPA (Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance) TPC (Transportation Policy Committee) and TTC (Transportation Technical Committee) Primary Representative and Jordan Cook as CIRTPA TPC and TTC Alternate Representative
H. Resolution No. 053 (2024/2025):  A Resolution Approving Amendment Three to Sub-Grant Agreement Number 22-ARPDH-040, between Iowa Economic Development Authority and City of Nevada for Downtown Housing Project
I. MicroEnterprise GAX Final Reimbursement Request, Feltner Properties, ThisDay Photography Projects and Region XII Services
J. Approve Pay Request No. 3, Nevada Housing Rehab Program, Contract 2024-06 in the amount of $9,000 to Shane Auck for property at 835 D Avenue, after receipt of funds from SCHT
K. Approve Renewal of Class E Retail Alcohol License for Fareway Stores, Inc. d/b/a/ Fareway Stores, Inc. #426, 1505 South B Avenue, Effective March 1, 2025 
L. Approve Tax Abatement 
1. Permit #BP2024-0008, 1025 Apache Street, Finish Basement
2. Permit #BP2024-0026, 315 M Avenue, Addition
 
6. 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. Swear in Firefighter Jonathon Kersey
 
B. Presentation of Citizen Hero Award to Leslie Dooley
 
C. Library Annual Report Presentation
 
7. OLD BUSINESS
 
A. Ordinance No. 1062 (2024/2025):  An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Nevada, Iowa. By Rezoning the Property at 1622 8th Street, from R-2 (Single-and two-Family Dwelling District) to LI (Limited Industrial District), third and final reading
 
B. Ordinance No. 1063 (2024/2025):  An Ordinance Amending Chapter 75 (All-terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles) of the City Code to Update Operation of Snowmobile Routes, third and final reading
 
C. Approve LOT, Capital Equipment Revolving, Hotel/Motel, TIF, and Transfer Worksheets for the FY25/26 Budget
 
D. Resolution No. 054 (2024/2025):  A Resolution Authorizing Payment of User Increase in Wastewater Cost from Local Option Reserves 
 
E. Discussion and Appropriate Follow-up regarding RFPs for Digital Sign in front of City Hall
 
F. Approve Pay Request No. 32 for WWTF Improvements – Phase 3 from Boomerang Corp. in the amount of $0.00
 
G. Approve Pay Request No. 9 for 2024 Street Improvements Project from Con-Struct Inc. in the amount of $81,369.49
 
H. 19th Street Trail Project – Division 1 with TK Concrete
a. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of ($10,350.00)
b. Resolution No. 055 (2024/2025):  A Resolution Accepting the 19th Street Trail Project – Division 1 as Complete
c. Approve Pay Request No. 2 in the amount of $5,385.95, this includes release of retainage
 
I. Approve Pay Request No. 4 for 19th Street Trail Project – Division 2 from Con-Struct Inc. in the amount of $3,517.19
 
8. NEW BUSINESS
 
A. Resolution No. 056 (2024/2025):  A Resolution to Authorize the Adoption of the Story County 2024-2029 Hazard Mitigation Plan
 
B. Resolution No. 057 (2024/2025): A Resolution Setting the Time and Place to Conduct a Public Hearing to take Public Comments and Questions about the Proposed CDBG Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment
 
C. Resolution No. 058 (2024/2025): A Resolution Setting the Time and Place to Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Grant Application for the Community Development Block Grant, Exterior Renovations of Downtown Building Facades
 
D. Resolution No. 059 (2024/2025):  A Resolution Approving City of Nevada, IA Contribution to Nevada Economic Development Council for the Nevada Housing Needs Assessment
 
E. Approve Neighborhood Improvement Incentive Program Application from Flummerfelt Homes for Sunridge Estates in the amount of $10,370.00
 
F. Approve Class E Retail Alcohol License for H & S Stores, LLC d/b/a/ Sundown Liquor & Groceries, 731 Lincoln Highway, Effective January 13, 2025 
 
G. Resolution No. 060 (2024/2025):  A Resolution calling for a Special Election at the Earliest Practicable date and clarifying that date as March 4, 2025 and Directing the City Clerk to Notify the County Commissioner of Elections of the Special Election
 
9. REPORTS – City Administrator/Mayor/Council/Staff
 
10. ADJOURN
 
The agenda was posted on the official bulletin board on January 9, 2025, in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law.

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NEVADA PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES

December 16, 2024

Regular Meeting 5:00 PM

Nevada Public Library Meeting Room

 

The Nevada Public Library provides equitable access to information and services to promote enlightened citizenship, enrich personal lives, and encourage lifelong learning to all members of the community. The Library supports the American Library Association’s “Library Bill of Rights” and the “Freedom to Read” documents.

 

  1. Roll Call

 

  1. Approval of Agenda

 

  1. Citizen Input

 

  1. Approval of Consent Agenda as follows:
  • Approve minutes of November 18, 2024, regular meeting
  • Approve December claims $20,706.06
  • Accept and place on file Director’s Memo dated December 16, 2024
  • Accept and place on file November 2024 financial report

 

  1. Policy Review: Gift Policy

 

  1. Water Fountain Replacement/Bottle Filler

 

  1. Fees Adjustment

 

  1. Clerk Wages

 

  1. Director Transition Update
  • Review Transition Documents
  • Appoint Interim Director and Set Pay

 

  1. FY 2026 Budget Update

 

  1. Director’s Report – No Action Taken

 

  1. Adjourn – Next meeting Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Conference Room at Nevada City Hall.

 

 

This notice was posted on the official bulletin board December 13, 2024 in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law.

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Parks & recreation Board

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, January 15th, 2024– 5:15 P.M.
Nevada Field House – 1625 Fawcett Pkwy

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).
A. Approve Minutes of October, 2024 Regular and Special Board Meeting.
B. Accept and place on file Expense Report through December 2024.
C. Accept and place on file Financial Report for through December 2024.
D. Accept and place on file Secretary’s Report for Cemetery.
E. Accept and place on file the following Staff Reports:

1. Director’s Report
2. Assistant Director’s Report
3. Building and Grounds Coordinator’s Report
4. Sexton’s Report

5. 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 (no action can be taken).

6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on Splash Pad Project-Review Slides, Mechanical System and Initial Concept(s)
B. Update on Field House Project-12 Month Inspection

7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Appropriate Follow Up Regarding Proposed Cemetery Fees
B. Discussion and Appropriate Follow Up Regarding Payment Plan for Cemetery Spaces

8. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

9. ADJOURN

10. This agenda was posted on the official bulletin board on January 10th, 2025 in compliance with the requirements of the open meetings law

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Planning & Zoning Commission

AGENDA

Planning & Zoning Commission

January 6th, 2025 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 12/02/24 Regular Meeting
  4. Public Forum: Time for comments from the public on P&Z business other than those listed on this agenda.
  5. Public Hearing for Rezoning of the property at 630 6th Street & Parcel 11-07-250-360 & Parcel 11-07-255-660 from R-3 (Urban Family Residential District) to R-4 (Multiple Family Dwelling District).
    1. Approve or Deny and recommend to Council
  6. Public Hearing for Special Use Permit at 1809 S G Avenue
    1. Approve or Deny and recommend to Council
  7. City Administrator/ Commission Members/ Staff Reports
  8. Adjourn

 

This agenda was posted on the official bulletin board Friday, January 3rd, 2025 in compliance with the requirements of the open-meeting law.

 

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