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City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shudak called the meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday April 20, 2026. Council Members present: Joe Disalvo, Steve Gorman, Cole Button, Douglas Rew. Council Member(s) absent: Roger Sandau. Staff Present: Jodi Quakenbush, Mimi Dobson, Whitney Jacque, Jake Schorlemmer and Tony Clowe. 3. CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD Heard from: Cindy Koeppen, 20174 Victoria Dr., Motion to Receive and File by Button, seconded by Disalvo, Unanimous, 5-0 Vote. Also heard from Bob Lynch, 20201 Bonnie Lane, Abdurrahman Rana, 2216 27th Avenue and Kay Christensen, 2327 Raymond Avenue. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Reading, correction and approval of the April 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes and April 9, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes. B. Ordinances 6674 and 6675 Ordinance 6674 to amend Chapter 15.16 C-3/Commercial District by amending Section 15.16.030 “Conditional Uses” and setting a public hearing for May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to include “Commercial Recreation (Outdoor)”. Ordinance 6675 to amend Chapter 15.17 C-4/Commercial District by amending Section 15.17.030 “Conditional Uses” and setting a public hearing for May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to include “Commercial Recreation (Outdoor)”. C. Resolution 26-142 Resolution setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026 in connection with the Richard Downing Avenue Reconstruction. Project #PW26-07 D. Resolution 26-143 Resolution setting the date for a public hearing on May 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm for the proposal to convey interest in real property located within the West Broadway Urban Renewal Area pursuant to a proposed a Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with First Avenue Freeze Out, LLC. E. Resolution 26-144 Resolution of intent to dispose of and setting a public hearing for May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for City property described as Lots 23-24, East Manawa Subdivision. F. Resolution 26-145 and Resolution 26-146 Resolutions of intent to dispose of and setting two public hearings for May 4,  2026 at 7:00 p.m. for City property described as Lots 36 and 37, along with the north 1/2 of the vacated east/west alley adjoining said Lots 36 and 37, all in Twin City Gardens, except a part of Lot 37, more fully described in the attached City Council communication. Location: Immediately west of 4045 Avenue F. 26- 0006-PZOTB & 26-0007-PZOTB G. Resolutions 26-147 Resolution authorizing transfers between funds under Iowa Code 545-2 for FY26 H. February 2026 City Financials I. Mayor Appointments City Planning Commission: Jim Doty. Parks and Recreation Commission: Calen Bergman, Ken Freudenburg, Doug Hutcheson and Chris Kelly. J. Claim K. Right of Redemption Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 5. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS A. National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day B. Brick Days Proclamation Proclamations presented 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolution 26-148 Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Avenue B Reconstruction, Phase 2. Project # PW26-13 Douglas Rew and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-148. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) B. Resolution 26-149 Resolution authorizing the City to apply for FY2027 State Transit Assistance through the Iowa Department of Transportation. Joe Disalvo and Cole Button moved and seconded to Resolution 26-149. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) C. Resolution 26-150 Resolution granting final plat approval of a four-lot minor residential subdivision to be known as Hillside Apartments and being legally described as a replat of Lots 1 and 2, Bethany Lutheran Home and part of Lots 3 and 4, Auditor’s Subdivision of the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section 19-75-43. Location: Undeveloped land located west of North Broadway St. and south of 2444 North Broadway St. SUB-26-006 Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-150.  Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) D. Public Hearing Only (No Council Action) Status of funded activities for the City of Council Bluffs Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 Assistance. Held Public Hearing. No Comments. No Action Taken by City Council. E. Resolution 26-151 Resolution to dispose of City-owned 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 Joe Disalvo and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-151. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) F. Resolution 26-152 Resolution 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, all in Bryant and Clark's subdivision. Location: 3036 2nd Ave MIS-26-002 Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-152. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 7. ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING A. Ordinance 6676 Ordinance to amend Chapter 4.20 Animal Control by amending Section 4.20.020 "Definitions-Animal Control"; Section 4.20.030 "Cruel Treatment of Animals Prohibited"; Section 4.20.050 "Animals at Large"; Section 4.20.060 "Impoundment" and enacting new Section 4.20.075 to be entitled "Management of Cat Population Pursuant to Trap-Neuter-Return; Permitted Acts" and by repealing Section 4.20.272 "Stray Cats". Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve First Consideration of Ordinance 6676. Second Consideration to be held May 4, 2026. 3-1 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 8. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution 26-123 (continued from 3-23-26) Resolution accepting the bid of Carley Construction, LLC for the Mid-America Center Parking Lots Rehab, Phase 6. Project # BM26-01 Joe Disalvo and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Motion to Continue Resolution 26-123 to May 4, 2026. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) B. Resolution 26-153  Resolution authorizing the sale and transfer of the internet domain names "Blinkwifi.org" and "UnleashCB.com" to the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau, doing business as Unleash Council Bluffs, for nominal consideration. Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-153. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) C. Resolution 26-154 Resolution approving and adopting an ADA Digital Accessibility Policy and Transition Plan for the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-154. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) D. Resolution 26-155 Resolution approving the bid of Compass Utility, LLC for the East Manawa Sewer Rehab, Phase XIV. Project # PW26-09 Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-155. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) E. Resolution 26-156 Resolution authorizing accepting the work of Tab Construction at the East Manawa Subdivision Phase I Infrastructure project and authorizing the Finance Department to issue a city check in the amount of $112,876.80. Steve Gorman and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26- 156. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) F. Resolutions 26-157, 26-158, 26-159 and 26-160 Resolution 26-157 supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by 34th and 1st Holdings, LLC. Resolution 26-158 supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Jilla Development. Resolution 26-159 supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Arbor Creek, LLC. Resolution 26-160 supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Lockwood Development at E Manawa Subdivision. Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Motion to Continue Resolutions, 26-157, 26-158, 26-159 and 26-160 to May 4, 2026. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) G. Resolution 26-161  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. Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-161. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) H. Resolution 26-162 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Orders accepting the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreements from Casey's, 510 23rd Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501; I-80 Liquor, 2411 S. 24th Street, Ste. 1, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 and VIP Smoke Shop, 305 E. Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 for violation of the State's tobacco laws. Douglas Rew and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26- 162. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) I. Resolution 26-163 Resolution authorizing the creation and approval of the Homeless Services Coordinator position within the Mayors Office Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Motion to Continued Resolution 26-163 (mistakenly label 26-153 on agenda) to May 4, 2026. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 9. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS A. Liquor License Renewals 1. Buffalo Wild Wings, 3701 Metro Dr. Ste. 100 2. Kikkers, 1503 Ave. C 3. T'Z, 128 W. Broadway 4. The B Side Bar, 162 W. Broadway B. Retail Tobacco Permit - Renewals (7) Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Applications for permits and cancellations, 9A 1-4 and 9B. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) C. Noise Variance Request - Live music May 9, 2026, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am at 1734 Avenue F Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Motion to amend noise variance request to allow till midnight. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 10. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS 11. OTHER BUSINESS 12. ADJOURNMENT 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 Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to Adjourn. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. 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