City Council

CITY OF INDIANOLA COUNCIL MEETING August 3, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 110 N 1st Street, Indianola, IA Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Oath of Office A. Firefighter/Paramedic - Nicole Frost B. Firefighter/Paramedic - Justin Helgens C. Firefighter/Paramedic - James Sauter 5. Public Comment 6. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of Claims C. Approval of Minutes of the prior meetings D. Setting dates for future public hearings 1. Resolution setting a public hearing for August 17, 2026 at 6 PM regarding the amendment of City Code Chapters 151, 152, 153, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, and 161A, and adoption of the 2024 International Codes, 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA 70) for the City of Indianola. E. Approval of Applications 1. Consideration of the approval of a liquor license renewal for The Zoo Inc. 2. Consideration of the approval of a liquor license renewal for Kwik Trip Inc. doing business as Kwik Star #1742. 3. Consideration of the approval of a refuse hauling permit renewal to Wiegert Disposal Inc. 4. A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa District 4 Toy Run Event a. Consideration of the issuance of a special event and noise permit to A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa District 4 for the Toy Run event to be held on October 11, 2026.  b. Resolution suspending enforcement of Indianola Code 45.02(2) regarding the consumption of alcohol on city streets during a toy run event as requested by A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa District 4 F. Second consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 165.05, Zoning District Regulations. G. Second consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 171, Parkland Dedication. H. Resolution approving and authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and authorizing and providing for the issuance, and levying a tax to pay the Notes. I. Resolution approving a professional services agreement with HR Green for Fiscal Year 27 On-Call General Wastewater Engineering Services. J. Resolution approving a professional services agreement with HR Green for Fiscal Year 27 On-Call General Engineering Services. K. Resolution approving Payment Application Number 1 in the amount of $67,611.40 for the EV Charging Station Project. L. Resolution approving salaries. 7. Introduction of Public Works Director 8. Council Reports A. Consideration of the reappointment of Jess Lundquist to the Indianola Public Arts Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2029. B. Consideration of the reappointment of Lin Stecker to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2031 C. Consideration of the reappointment for Anita Christensen for the Sustainability Committee for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2029. D. Council Committee Report 9. Mayor's Report A. Community Update B. Book Lovers Proclamation C. Purple Heart Day Proclamation D. Consideration of the reappointment of Elizabeth Miller to the Civil Service Commission for a term beginning April 1, 2026 and ending April 1, 2030. E. Consideration of the appointment of Lindsay Armstrong for the Parks & Recreation Commission for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending July 1, 2028. 10. Public Consideration A. Old Business 1. Culver's Project a. Public hearing regarding the vacation of 30’ landscape buffer easement in Lot 5 of Scenic Pointe.  b. Resolution approving the vacation of 30’ landscape buffer easement in Lot 5 of Scenic Pointe. 2. 2026 Amended and Restated 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization Plan. a. Public hearing on the matter of the adoption of a 2026 Amended and Restated 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization Plan for the 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization Area. b. Resolution adopting the proposed 2026 Amended and Restated 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization Plan for the 1998 Citywide Urban Revitalization Area. 3. Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Indianola, Iowa and House of Mercy. 4. Resolution of intent to that the City of Indianola and Warren County (“Parties”) will collaborate and work in good faith regarding acquisition of real property commonly known as 207 North B Street and related parcels (“Property”). B. New Business 1. First consideration of an ordinance amending Ordinance Nos 1026, 1137, 1218, 1322, 1336, 1428, 1217, 1314, 1396, 1549, 1613, 1616, 1668, 1671, 1717, AND 1761 and providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on certain property located within the amended Hillcrest/Downtown Unified Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Indianola, Couty of Warren, State of Iowa, shall no longer be divided under Iowa Code Section 403.19 in connection with certain subareas of the Hillcrest/Downtown Unified Urban Renewal Area (Removing “Hillcrest Amendment No. 3 Subarea” and “Downtown Amendment No. 1 Subarea” from Division of Taxes). 2. Resolution approving a letter of support for the proposed Habitat for Humanity home at 402 W 19th Street. 3. Resolution approving an exception for Indianola Main Street Downtown District Banner Usage. 11. Other Business A. City Manager's Report - Jacob Meshke B. Discussion and action regarding future agenda items. 12. Adjourn