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City Council Meeting Minutes April 6, 2026 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shudak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday April 6, 2026. Council Members present: Joe Disalvo, Roger Sandau, Steve Gorman, Cole Button, Douglas Rew. Staff present: Mimi Dobson, Jake Schorlemmer, Tony Clowe and Jodi Quakenbush. 3. CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD Heard from Grace Fox, 122 Hunter Avenue and Rich Beards, 4500 John Street 4. 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 March 9, 2026 City Council Meeting and March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. C. Resolution 26-126 Resolution setting a public hearing for April 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for the Avenue B Reconstruction, Phase 2. Project # PW26-13 D. Resolution 26-127 Resolution of intent and setting a Public Hearing for April 20th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to release permanent and perpetual easements granted for utility purposes across the previously vacated east/west alley in Block 11 and vacated South 30th Street in Block 10. Location: 3036 2nd Ave. MIS-26-002 E. Resolution 26-128 Resolution of intent and setting a Public Hearing for April 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to dispose of City property described as Lot 47 and the South 1/2 of Lot 48, Johnsons Addition. Location: Immediately south of 323 Benton Street. 26-0005- PZOTB F. Right of Redemption G. Claim  Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance 6670 & Ordinance 6671 Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in section 15.27.020 of the 2025 municipal code to rezone property legally described as Lots 1 through 16, Block 10, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision and the vacated east/west alley adjacent; and Lots 5 through 12, Block 11, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision and the vacated east/west alley adjacent and the entire vacated section of South 30th Street right-of-way between said blocks, from R-3/Low Density Multi-Family Residential District to R-4/High Density Multi-Family Residential District; and to rezone properties legally described as Lots 1 through 8, Block 3, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision and Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision together the entire section of vacated South 30th Street right-of-way between said blocks, from C-2/Commercial District to R-4/High Density Multi-Family Residential District. And to append a PR-1/Planned Residential Overlay onto said property legally described above. Location: Undeveloped land lying east of South 31st Street between 1st & 2nd Avenues. Cases #ZC-26-001 & PR-26-001 Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinances 6670 and 6671. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to Waive Third Consideration of Ordinances 6670 and 6671. Ordinances pass to law. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. B. Resolution 26-129 Resolution granting final plat approval of a two-lot subdivision to be known as 30th & 2nd Avenue Development and being legally described as a replat of Lots 1 through 16, Block 10, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision and the vacated east/west alley adjacent; and Lots 5 through 12, Block 11, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision and the vacated east/west alley adjacent and the entire vacated section of South 30th Street right-of-way between said Blocks; along with a replat of Lots 1 through 8, Block 3, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision and Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, Bryant and Clark’s Subdivision together with the entire section of vacated South 30th Street right-of-way between said blocks. Location: 3036 2nd Avenue & vacated lot north of 3036 2nd Avenue. SUB-26-003 Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-129. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. C. Resolution 26-130 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to initiate the Big Lake Park Playground Improvements, Phase II, Project R27-01 by issuing a bid for the project.  Joe Disalvo and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-130. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. D. Resolution 26-131 Resolution approving the City of Council Bluffs budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027 Joe Disalvo and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-131. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. E. Resolution 26-132 Resolution approving the amended and restated consolidated Urban Revitalization Plan Amendment 4. URV-26-009 Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to continue Motion to Continue Resolution 26-132 to May 4, 2026. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 6. ORDINANCES ON 2ND READING A. Ordinance 6672 Ordinance to amend Chapter 4.12 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal by amending Section 4.12.080 "Solid Waste-Persons Permitted to Collect." Joe Disalvo and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance 6672. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to Waive Third Consideration of Ordinance 6672. Ordinance passes to law. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. B. Ordinance 6673 Ordinance to amend Chapter 13.07 "General Contractor's Licensing" of the Council Bluffs Municipal Code by amending Sections 13.07.030 "General Contractor's License Required,", 13.07.040 “General Contractor Defined,” 13.07.070 “License-Suspension,” 13.07.075 “Procedure of Violation Notification,” 13.07.080 “License-Revocation,” 13.07.120 “License-Generally,” 13.07.170 “Insurance Required,” and 13.07.190 “Violation-Penalty,” to add contractor compliance requirements relating to state licensure, Worker's compensation, Iowa Workforce Development registration, and Federal employment eligibility verification. Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance 6673. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Motion to Waive Third Consideration of Ordinance 6673. Ordinance passes to law. Unanimous, 5-0  vote. 7. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution 26-133 Resolution authorizing and setting the Drainage District annual assessment for Mosquito Creek # 22, Sieck # 32, and West Lewis # 35 for fiscal year 2027. Joe Disalvo and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-133. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. B. Resolution 26-134 Resolution authorizing the extension of the interlocal agreement between the City of Council Bluffs and the County of Pottawattamie, Iowa on the local solicitation, Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance JAG Program Award, O-BJA- 2025-172542. Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-134. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. C. Resolution 26-135 Resolution accepting the bid of Cramer and Associates, Inc. for the Kanesville Pedestrian Bridge Repairs. Project # PW26-10 Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-135. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. D. Resolution 26-136 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Agreement between the City of Council Bluffs and the Council Bluffs Community School District. Roger Sandau and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-136. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. E. Resolution 26-137 Resolution approving the bid of McGill Restoration for the City Hall Exterior Repairs. Project # BM-26-03 Douglas Rew and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-137. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. F. Resolution 26-138 Resolution awarding Housing Development Program (HDP) funds to support CBLB Investment Group for acquisition costs associated with property located at 2nd Avenue and S. 29th Street for rental purposes in Council Bluffs. Cole Button and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-138. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. G. Resolution 26-139 Resolution authorizing capital expenditures for repairs to the fire alarm system and the physical security system at the Southwest Iowa Training Facility. Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-139.  Unanimous, 5-0 vote. H. Resolution 26-140 Resolution authorizing the creation of a new Assistant City Attorney II position with the Legal Department. Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-140. Unanimous, 0-0 vote. Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to withdraw original motion to approve. Unanimous, 0-0 vote. Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to Continue Resolution 26-140 to a Special Meeting on April 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.. Unanimous, 5- 0 vote. I. Resolution 26-141 Resolution authorizing City staff to negotiate the terms of a potential development agreement with Project Tetra. Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-141. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 8. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS A. Liquor Licenses 1. Bluff Grocery, 701 16th Ave. (New) 2. Hy-Vee, 10 Hy-Vee Dr. (Temp) 3. Lansky's, 1131 N. Broadway 4. Levels Bar and Grill, 164 W. Broadway (New) 5. Railway Inn, 1115 1st Ave. 6. St. Albert School, 400 Gleason Ave. (Temp) 7. Tish's Restaurant, 1207 S. 35th St. 8. Whispering Woods GC, 3001 Macineery Dr. B. Retail Tobacco License - (1) New, (6) Renewal C. Noise Variance Request - Birthday Party with music from 5:00pm - 12:00am Heard from Daniel Martin, 1009 4th Avenue Roger Sandau and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Applications for permits and cancellations, Items 8A 1-3 and 5-8, 8B and 8C. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Applications for permits and cancellations, Item 8A 4. 4-1 vote. 9. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. ADJOURNMENT  Cole Button and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Motion to Adjourn at 8:02 pm. Unanimous, 5-0 vote. 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. The live stream recording of this proceedings, though not transcribed, is part of the record of each respective action of the City Council. The live stream recording of this proceedings is incorporated into these official minutes of this Council Meeting as if they were transcribed herein. Jill K. Almonte, Mayor Attest: Jodi Quakenbush, City Clerk