City Council

City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2026 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shudak called the meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday May 18, 2026. Council Members present: Joe Disalvo, Steve Gorman, Cole Button, Douglas Rew. Council Member(s) absent: Roger Sandau. Staff present: Mimi Dobson, Tony Clowe, Whitney Jacque, Jake Schorlemmer and Jodi Quakenbush 3. CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD Heard from: Mike Hayes, 616 Franklin Avenue; Scott Zimmerman, 3415 W. Broadway; Glen Hurst; Matt Green, 115 Wabash; and George McGinn. 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 May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes. C. Resolution 26-186 Resolution setting a public hearing for June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for the Hillcrest Avenue Reconstruction, Phase II. Project # PW26-14 D. Resolution 26-187 Resolution accepting the work of Minturn, Inc. as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed for the Southwest Pump Station Trash Rack Rehab. Project #PW25-17 E. Resolution 26-188 Resolution accepting the work of Carley Construction, LLC, as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed in connection with the Mid-America Center Parking Lots Rehab, Phase 5. Project #BM25-01 F. Mayor Appointments Civil Service Commission: Chad Hannan G. City of Council Bluffs March 2026 Financials H. Claims Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 5. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS A. Council Bluffs Celebrates 250 Mayor Presented Proclamation B. National Boating Safety Week C. Workers Memorial Day Mayor Presented Proclamation 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolution 26-189 Resolution authorizing the disposal of a property right by approving a five-year leasehold agreement for outdoor dining with Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-189. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) B. Resolution 26-190 Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Valley View and Franklin Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. Project # PW26-08B Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-190. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) C. Resolution 26-191 Resolution granting final plat approval of a one-lot subdivision to be known as Peer Center Addition, for property legally described as a replat of all of Lots 277 through 281, Belmont Addition. Location: Undeveloped land lying at the northwest corner of the intersection of North 15th Street and Avenue J. SUB-26- 009 Cole Button and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Motion to Continue Resolution 26-191 to June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) D. Resolution 26-192 Resolution granting final plat approval of a one-lot subdivision to be known as Fleming and Davis Addition Replat 1, being a replat of property located in Fleming and Davis Addition, more specifically described in the Council packet. Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of South 16th Street and the BNSF railroad track within 11th Avenue right-of-way. SUB-26-010 Douglas Rew and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-192. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) E. Resolution 26-193 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to initiate the South Expressway Trail Extension, Project R26-03 by issuing a bid for the project.  No Action taken by City Council, Resolution Fails. F. Resolution 26-194 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to initiate the South 24th Street Trail Extension, Project R26-04 by issuing a bid for the project. Joe Disalvo and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-194. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) G. Resolution 26-195 Resolution to approve the proposed amendment to the current city budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-195. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) H. Ordinance 6677 Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in Section 15.27.020 by rezoning property legally described as the West ½ of Lot 2 and the East ¼ of Lot 3, Block 4, Bayliss Second Addition from C-2/Commercial District to R-3/Low Density Multifamily Residential, as defined in chapter 15.10. Location: 810 1st Ave. ZC-26-002 Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance 6677. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to Waive Third Consideration of Ordinance 6677. Ordinance passes to law.. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) I. Ordinances 6678 and 6679 Ordinance 6678 to amend Chapter 15.33 Signs of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) by repealing Section 15.33.130, “West Broadway Design Corridor”. ZT-26-002 Ordinance 6679 to amend Chapter 15.32A West Broadway Corridor Design Overlay of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) by amending Section 15.32A.140 “Signs”. ZT-26-002 Joe Disalvo and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance 6678 and 6679. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to Waive Third Consideration of Ordinances 6678 and 6679. Ordinances pass to law. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 7. ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING A. Ordinance 6682  Ordinance to amend Chapter 4.20 Animal Control by enacting a new Section 4.20.031 to be entitled "Restrictions on Pet Ownership" Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve First Consideration of Ordinance 6682. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) B. Ordinance 6683 Ordinance to amend Chapter 4.12 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal of the Municipal Code of the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 4.12.060 "Collection and Disposal-Rules and Regulations" and enacting a new Section 4.12.170 to be entitled "Recycling Center Use and Enforcement" Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve First Consideration of Ordinance 6683. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 8. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution 26-196 Resolution approving the City Of Council Bluffs Title VI Accomplishments and Goals Report Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-196. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) B. Resolution 26-197 Resolution abolishing a Division Secretary position and Clerk/Typist - Part Time position within the Police Department. Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-197. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) C. Resolution 26-198 Resolution approving the amended and restated operating agreement of River's Edge Master Property Owners' Association, L.L.C. Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-198. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) D. Resolution 26-199 Resolution approving a Property Management Agreement between the City of Council Bluffs and Broadmoor Management Company, L.L.C. for management of the River's Edge Parking Garage Steve Gorman and Cole Button moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-199. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) E. Resolution 26-200 Resolution establishing the position of Community Health Coach within the Council Bluffs Police Department Cole Button and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-200. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) F. Resolution 26-201 Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a memorandum of  understanding between Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and the City of Council Bluffs. Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-201. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 9. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS A. Liquor Licenses 1. 100 Block Events, 114 W Broadway (Special Event/5 day) 2. Barley's, 114 W Broadway 2. C'Mon Inn, 144 W Broadway 3. Driftdwood Inn, 2701 Harry Langdon Blvd 4. Eagles Club, 1530 Avenue F 5. Family Fare #3791, 1801 Valley View Dr 6. Full Fledged Brewing Company, 40 Arena Way Ste 2 7. Godfather's Pizza, 3020 W Broadway 8. Main Street Tavern, 519 S Main St 9. Red Anchor, 3515 Metro Dr 10. Spillway Grill And Bar, 1840 Madison Ave Ste 8,9,10&11 B. Retail Tobacco Renewals (20) C. Device Retailer Permit Renewal (2) D. Special Event Application Cars & Coffee for Hope June 6, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Road Closure) Cole Button and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Applications for permit and cancellations, Item 9A 1-10, 9B, 9C & 9D. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 10. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS 11. OTHER BUSINESS 12. ADJOURNMENT Cole Button and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to adjourn. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Sandau) 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.