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City Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2026 Agenda Amended on 4-30-26 at 12:00 pm, to add two liquor license and correct wording of item 6A. Agenda Amended on 5-1-26 at 11:45 am, to add a liquor license. 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Shudak called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026 Council Members present: Joe Disalvo, Roger Sandau, Steve Gorman, Douglas Rew. Council Member(s) absent: Cole Button. Staff present: Amanda Kopera, Mimi Dobson, Whitney Jacque, Jake Schorlemmer, Tony Clowe, and Michell Houseton. 3. CITIZENS REQUEST TO BE HEARD Heard from: Kelly Harrop, Chris Betterton, Matt Reeves, and Ash Small (Lime Scooter Presentation). Chris Miller, 1428 S. 8th St., James Berryman, 911 5th Ave., and Stacy Sobbing, 1402 S. 8th St. A. Requests for hearing by City Council to Waive Rental Registration late fees: 1. Abdurrahman Rana 2. Jacob Starnes 3. Liska Smith 4. Lucy Kramer No action taken by City Council. 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 April 20, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes. C. Ordinance 6677 Ordinance to amend the zoning map as adopted by reference in Section 15.27.020 and setting a Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 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 D. Ordinances 6678 and 6679 Ordinance 6678 to amend Chapter 15.33 Signs of the Municipal Code (Zoning  Ordinance) and setting a Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 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) and setting a Public Hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. by amending Section 15.32A.140 “Signs”. ZT-26- 002 E. Resolution 26-164 Resolution accepting the work of Carley Construction., LLC as complete and authorizing the release of retainage after 30 days if no claims are filed for the 2600 Block Alley between West Broadway and Avenue A Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction. Project # PW25-26 F. Resolution 26-165 Resolution setting a public hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in connection with the Valley View and Franklin Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. Project # PW26-08B G. Resolution 26-166 Resolution setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026, for the intent to dispose of a property right by entering into a five-year leasehold agreement for outdoor dining with Napoli's Italian Restaurant. H. Resolution 26-167 Resolution setting a public hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for the proposed amendment to the City's budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. I. Resolution 26-168 Resolution setting a public hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for the South Expressway Trail Extension, Project R26-03. J. Resolution 26-169 Resolution setting a public hearing for May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for the South 24th Street Trail Extension, Project R26-04. K. 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report (R&F) L. 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report (R&F) M. Right of Redemption Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Consent Agenda. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) 5. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS A. Foster Care Month 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances 6674 and 6675 Ordinance 6674 to amend Chapter 15.16 C-3/Commercial District by amending Section 15.16.030 “Conditional Uses” to include “Commercial Recreation (Outdoor)”. Ordinance 6675 to amend Chapter 15.17 C-4/Commercial District by amending  Section 15.17.030 “Conditional Uses” to include “Commercial Recreation (Outdoor)”. Joe Disalvo and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve second consideration of Ordinance 6674 and 6675. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve motion to waive third consideration. Ordinances passed into law. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) B. Resolution 26-132 (Continued from 4-6-26) Resolution approving the amended and restated consolidated Urban Revitalization Plan Amendment 4. URV-26-009 Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-132. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) C. Resolution 26-170 Resolution approving the plans and specifications in connection with the Richard Downing Avenue Reconstruction. Project #PW26-07 Douglas Rew and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-170. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) D. Resolution 26-171 Resolution to dispose of city owned property described as Lots 23-24, East Manawa Subdivision. Location: Northeast corner of the intersection of Mohawk Street and Mallard Street. Douglas Rew and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-171. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) E. Resolutions 26-172 and 26-173 Resolutions to dispose of City owned 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 and 26-0007-PZOTB Resolution 26-172 no action taken by City Council. Resolution fails. Heard from: Daniel Dorrance, 116 Shorline Dr, Carter Lake. Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26- 173. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) F. Resolution 26-174 Resolution approving and authorizing the conveyance of certain real property to First Avenue Freeze Out, LLC and approving and authorizing execution of a related purchase, sale, and development agreement within the West Broadway Urban Renewal Area.  Roger Sandau and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26- 174. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) 7. ORDINANCES ON 1ST READING A. Ordinance 6680 Ordinance to amend Chapter 9.72 Operation of Vehicles of the 2025 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 9.72.355 "Exhibition Driving" Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve first consideration of Ordinance 6680. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve motion to waive second and third consideration. Ordinance passed into law. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) B. Ordinance 6681 Ordinance amending the Amended and Restated consolidated Urban Revitalization Area – Amendment 3. URV-26-009 Steve Gorman and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve first consideration of Ordinance 6680. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve motion to waive second and third consideration. Ordinance passed into law. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) 8. ORDINANCES ON 2ND 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". Heard from: Andy Hrasky, 89 Pelican Dr., Dr. Elizabeth Farington, 4122 Parkview Dr., Omaha, Jacquelyn Hernandez, 4106 Cass St., Omaha, Lee Haser, 441 Grace St., Kathy Graeve, 19715 Sage Ln., Terri Larson, 527 Delong, Jacquelin Ortiz, 12301 S. 29th St., Bellevue, Dottie File, 1112 19th Ave., Sandra Mayfield, 1215 Harmony St., Shelby Gochanour, 4106 Ave. C, Regi Beutler, 316 N 1st St., DeAnne Nelson, 19336 Perry Rd., and Jennifer Autera, 3247 Ave. J. Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to continue second consideration of Ordinance 6676 to 6/22/2026. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) 9. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution 26-123 (continued from 3-23-26 & 4-20-26) Resolution accepting the bid of Carley Construction, LLC for the Mid-America  Center Parking Lots Rehab, Phase 6. Project # BM26-01 Resolution 26-123 no action taken by City Council. Resolution fails. B. Resolutions 26-157, 26-158, 26-159 and 26-160 9 (Continued from 4-20-26) 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. Resolution 26-157 no action taken by City Council. Resolution fails. Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolutions 26-158, 26-159, and 26-160. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) C. Resolution 26-163 Resolution authorizing the creation and approval of the Homeless Services Coordinator position within the Mayors Office Joe Disalvo moved to approve Motion to amend Resolution 26-163 to make the position temporary and partially grant-funded at paygrade NU20. Motion died for lack of second. D. Resolution 26-175 Resolution granting preliminary plan approval of a 13-lot residential subdivision to be known as Grapplers Gate, legally described as being a replat of Lot 4, Auditor’s Subdivision of the SE ¼ NE ¼ of Section 31-75-43, excluding City right-of-way along with variances to exceed the maximum 3:1 lot depth-to-width ratio. Location: Undeveloped land lying west of 901 Franklin Avenue. SUB-26- 005 Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-175. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) E. Resolution 26-176 Resolution to adopt a PR-1/Planned Residential Development Plan for a mixed multi-family residential and townhome development on property legally described as Lots 1 and 2, 30th & 2nd Avenue Development. Location: Undeveloped property located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 1st and 2nd Avenues and S. 31st Street. PR-26-001 Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-176.  Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) F. Resolution 26-177 Resolution appointing Michell Houseton as the City’s Representative to negotiate a successor collective bargaining agreement with Communication Workers of America – Clerical and Technical Employees Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-177. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) G. Resolution 26-178 Resolution appointing Michell Houseton as the City's representative to engage in collective bargaining negotiations with the Council Bluffs Association of Professional Firefighters Local 15 regarding the wage reopener provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement. Steve Gorman and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-178. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) H. Resolution 26-179 Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement and award a contract in the amount of $500,500 to Dostals Construction Company, Inc. for the Big Lake Park Playground Improvements, Phase II, Project R27-01. Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-179. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) I. Resolution 26-180 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities between the City of Council Bluffs and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Douglas Rew and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26- 180. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) J. Resolution 26-181 Resolution approving a series of special event permits for the "Bikes on the 100 Block 2026", temporarily defining the outdoor service area for alcohol licensing purposes, temporarily closing portions of streets in the vicinity of the 100 Block, providing a special noise control variance, and approving a corresponding License to Occupy Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26- 181. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) K. Resolution 26-182 Resolution amending City Personnel Policy No. 504 "Holidays" Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-182. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) L. Resolution 26-183  Resolution amending City Personnel Policy No. 709 "Sick Leave" Joe Disalvo and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-183. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) M. Resolution 26-184 Resolution creating a new City Personnel Policy No. 714 to be entitled "Paid Parental Leave" Joe Disalvo and Steve Gorman moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-184. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) N. Resolution 26-185 Resolution amending City Personnel Policy No. 806 "Personal Appearance of Employees" Joe Disalvo and Roger Sandau moved and seconded to approve Resolution 26-185. 3-1 vote. (Absent: Button) 10. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AND CANCELLATIONS A. Liquor Licenses 1. Big Kel's Pizza & Wings, 40 Arena Way Ste 11 2. Bottoms Up, 2800 Twin City Dr 3. Caddy Shack, 1426 4th Ave 4. Council Bluffs Country Club, 4500 Piute St 5. Council Bluffs Farmer’s Market - Winetime, 100 Pearl St (Temporary) 6. J & B'S Lounge, 16 S 19th St 7. Mega Saver, 1305 N 25th St 8. The Salty Dog Bar and Grill, 2411 S 24th St Ste 6 9. 7 Days Mart, 501 S 21st St 10. Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 2323 W Broadway 11. 1892 German Bier Haus, 142 W Broadway Ste 142 B. Retail Tobacco Permit Renewals (6) C. Noise Variance Requests 1. The Dock Bar & Grill, Live Music May 1 - October 5, 2026, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am 2. Bikes on the 100 Block + America's 250th Celebration May - September 2026, 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm D. Special Event Applications 1. Celebrate CB Parade - May 9, 2026 2. Black Squirrel Triathlon - May 17, 2026 3. Block Party at 2016 S 12th St - May 23, 2026 4. Memorial Day Ceremony at Bayliss Memorial Wall - May 25, 2026 5. Bikes on the 100 Block - May through September 2026 6. Farmers Market - May through September 2026 7. Slumpbuster Baseball Tournament - June 11 & 19, 2026 (Fireworks) Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Applications for Permits and Cancellations 10A 1-11, 10B, 10C 2, AND 10D 1-7. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button)  Roger Sandau and Douglas Rew moved and seconded to approve Applications for Permits and Cancellations 10C 1. Unanimous, 3-0 vote. (Absent: Button) 11. CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS 12. OTHER BUSINESS 13. ADJOURNMENT The live stream recording of this proceeding, though not transcribed, is part of the record of each respective action of the City Council. The live stream recording of this proceeding is incorporated into these official minutes of this Council Meeting as if they were transcribed herein. Jill K. Almonte, Mayor Attest: Amanda Kopera, Deputy City Clerk Roger Sandau and Joe Disalvo moved and seconded to approve Motion to adjourn at 9:36 p.m.. Unanimous, 4-0 vote. (Absent: Button) 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.