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City Council Meeting Minutes November 17, 2025 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER Council Members present: Chris Peterson, Jill Shudak, Joe Disalvo, Roger Sandau, Steve Gorman. Mayor Walsh Called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday November 17, 2025. Staff present: Mimi Dobson and Jodi Quakenbush. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Agenda and live streamed recordings of these proceedings to be incorporated into the official minutes B. Reading, correction and approval of the November 3, 2025 City Council Meeting minutes C. Resolution 25-282 Resolution accepting the work of Compass Utility, LLC as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with Kenmore Avenue Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction. Project #PW25-24. D. Resolution 25-283 Resolution setting a public hearing for December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for the FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). E. Resolution 25-284 Resolution fixing date for a public hearing on December 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on the proposal to enter into a Second Amendment to the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with 34th and 1st Holdings, LLC, and providing for publication of notice thereof. F. September 2025 City Financial Reports G. Claims  Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance 6659 Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in Section 15.27.020, by rezoning 473 acres (m/l) of land legally described as being part of Sections 29-74-43 and 32-74-43, City of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa and part of Sections 5-73-43 and 6-73-43, City Of Council Bluffs, Mills County, Iowa (and being more particularly described in the Council packet) from a mixture of A-3/River Front and Agricultural Production District (Pottawattamie County), I-1/Limited Industrial District (Pottawattamie County), I-2/General Industrial District (Pottawattamie County), and I/Industrial District (Mills County) to a mixture of A-2/Parks, Estates and Agricultural District (City), C- 2/Commercial District (City), and I-2/General Industrial District (City) as defined in Chapters 15.05, 15.15 and 15.21. ZC-25-006 Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance 6659. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to waive Third Consideration of Ordinance 6659. Ordinance passes to law.. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. B. Resolution 25-285 Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the South 23rd Street Sewer Rehab, Phase II. Project # PW26-12 Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-285. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 5. ORDINANCES ON 2ND READING A. Ordinance 6660 Ordinance to amend Chapter 9.34 Emergency Snow Routes of the 2025 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 9.34.030 "Emergency Snow Route Established" Steve Gorman and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance 6660. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to waive Third Consideration of Ordinance 6660. Ordinance passes to law. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. B. Ordinance 6661 Ordinance to amend Chapter 3.08 "Beer and Liquor Control" of the 2025 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 3.08.045 "Exceptions to CBMC 3.08.045 Paragraph E"  There was a typo error on the First Consideration of Ordinance 6661 and corrected on the Second Consideration. Correct Heading of Ordinance: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 3.08 "Beer and Liquor Control" of the 2025 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 3.08.045 "Exceptions to CBMC 3.08.040 Paragraph E" Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance 6661, as amended to correct heading to be as follows: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 3.08 "Beer and Liquor Control" of the 2025 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 3.08.045 "Exceptions to CBMC 3.08.040 Paragraph E". Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Roger Sandau and Chris Peterson moved and seconded to approve Motion to waive Third Consideration of Ordinance 6661, as amended. Ordinance passes to law. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 6. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution 25-286 Resolution of intent to enter into a Transfer and Assignment of License Agreement for MidAmerican Energy Adventure Tower with Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact (SINC) Jill Shudak and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Motion to continue Resolution 25-286 to December 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. B. Resolution 25-287 Resolution of intent to enter into a Maintenance Endowment Agreement with Southwest Iowa Nonprofit for Collective Impact (SINC) for the Riverfront Revitalization River's Edge Development (River's Edge Development) Roger Sandau and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Motion to Continue Resolution 25-287 to a special meeting to be held on Friday November 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. C. Resolution 25-288 Resolution accepting the bid of Western Iowa Utilities, Inc. for the East Ridge Drive Sanitary Manhole Reconstruction. Project # PW25-25 Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-288. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. D. Resolution 25-289 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with HGM Associates, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the Mid- America Center Parking Lots Rehab, Phase 6. Project # BM26-01 Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-289. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. E. Resolution 25-290 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the  Hillcrest Avenue Reconstruction, Phase II. Project # PW26-14 Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-290. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. F. Resolution 25-291 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering services in connection with the WPCP Digester Lid Rehabilitation. Project # PW26-15 Jill Shudak and Chris Peterson moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-291. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. G. Resolution 25-292 Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify assessments against properties to the Pottawattamie County Treasurer for unreimbursed costs incurred by the City for the abatement of weeds and the removal of solid waste nuisances upon properties and directing them to be collected in the same manner as a property tax. Roger Sandau and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25- 292. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. H. Resolution 25-293 Resolution approving the use of 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) program funds and directing the mayor to submit the 2026 Action Plan to the City of Omaha and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Steve Gorman and Jill Shudak moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-293. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. I. Resolution 25-294 Resolution declaring the intent of the City to accept a proposal received in accordance with the Requests for Proposals and to enter into a purchase, sale, and development agreement based on the selected proposal. Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-294. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. J. Resolution 25-295 Resolution authorizing the City of Council Bluffs to provide a City tax exemption on newly annexed properties. Jill Shudak and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-295. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. K. Resolution 25-296 Resolution approving a worker's compensation settlement agreement and authorizing the City of Council Bluffs to make the necessary payments pursuant to said settlement agreement. Steve Gorman and Jill Shudak moved and seconded to approve Resolution 25-296. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 7. OTHER BUSINESS City Attorney, Mimi Dobson provided Council Members with some information on how to move forward with filling the vacant Council seat in January 2026. Council requested this item be added to the special meeting on Friday November 21, 2025 as a discussion item. 8. CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Walsh adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. 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 Jodi Quakenbush, City Clerk DISCLAIMER: If you plan on attending this meeting and require assistance please notify the City Clerk's Office at (712) 890-5261, at least 3 days prior to meeting.