City Council

City of Mt. Vernon, Iowa Meeting: Mt. Vernon City Council Meeting Place: Mt. Vernon City Hall, 213 1st Street NW, Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52314 Date/Time: December 18, 2023 – 6:30 PM Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov Posted: December 15, 2023 Mayor: Tom Wieseler City Administrator: Chris Nosbisch Mayor Pro-Tem: Scott Rose City Attorney: Holly Corkery Councilperson: Stephanie West Asst. City Administrator: Lori Boren Councilperson: Craig Engel Finance Dir/City Clerk: Marsha Dewell Councilperson: Deb Herrmann Chief of Police: Doug Shannon Councilperson: Paul Tuerler For those individuals that are unable to attend or still do not feel comfortable with in-person meetings, the City is providing a Zoom option. For those planning to attend via Zoom, please use the following information: You will be prompted for the following information: 1. Telephone #: 1-312-626-6799 2. Meeting ID: 831 3129 1290 3. Password: 316527 Should you need assistance to access the meeting, please contact Chris at 319-359-8613. A. Call to Order B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval C. Communications: 1. Unscheduled If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today’s meeting agenda, please wait until that item on the agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item not on the agenda, please approach the microphone and give your name and address for the public record before discussing your item. Each individual will be granted no more than five (5) minutes. D. Consent Agenda Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council Member requests separate consideration. 1. Approval of City Council Minutes – December 4, 2023 Regular Council Meeting 2. Appoint Mary Evans and Randy Brown – Historic Preservation Commission 3. Appoint Rachel Mosier - Zoning Board of Adjustment 4. Appoint Michael Joseph – Park and Rec Board E. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Plan i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to G-2 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3  2. Public Hearing on the Proposed Resolution to Voluntarily Annex Property to the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to G-4 F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. None G. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution #12-18-2023A: Approving 28E Contractual Agreement for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Between the City of West Branch, Iowa and Mount Vernon, Iowa 2. Resolution #12-18-2023B: Determining an Area of the City to be an Economic Development and Blighted Area, and that the Rehabilitation, Conservation, Redevelopment, Development, or a Combination thereof, of such Area is Necessary in the Interest of Public Health, Safety or Welfare of the Residents of the City; Designating Such Area as Appropriate of Urban Renewal Projects; and Adopting the Amendment No. 8 to the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Plan 3. Resolution #12-18-2023C: Fixing Date for a Meeting on the Proposal to Reallocate Certain Unspent Proceeds of the General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof 4. Resolution #12-18-2023D: Approving the Voluntary Annexation of Property into the City of Mount Vernon City Limits 5. Resolution #12-18-2023E: Amending the Purchasing and Procurement Policy for CDBG- Funded Programs to the City of Mount Vernon 6. Resolution #12-18-2023F: Approving the CBDG Required Policy on the Prohibition of the Use of Excessive Force 7. Resolution #12-18-2023G: Adopting the Required Policies for CDBG Funding H. Mayoral Proclamation 1. None I. Old Business 1. None J. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Claims List – Motion to Approve 2. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #12 – Police Department Renovations – Council Action as Needed 3. Discussion and Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing Date for an Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map for All Lots Within the Stoner Plaza 10th Addition to the City of Mount Vernon from C-2 General Commercial to MU Mixed Use Development 4. Discussion and Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing to Amend the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan and Establish the Zoning Classification the Property Legally Described in the Public Hearing Notice – Council Action as Needed 5. Discussion and Consideration of Parks and Rec Board Recommendation to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Monarch Research Project – Council Action as Needed 6. Discussion and Consideration of Contract for Community Development Block Grant Services with ECICOG (East Central Iowa Council of Governments) for the LBC Generator Project – Council Action as Needed City Council Agenda Page 2 of 3  7. Discussion and Consideration of Setting Capital Improvement Project Borrowing in Fiscal Year 2024 – Council Action as Needed K. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. Mount Vernon/Lisbon Police Report 2. Mount Vernon Public Works Report 3. Mount Vernon Parks and Rec Report 4. Cole Library Report L. Discussion Items (No Action) 1. None M. Reports of Mayor/Council/Administrator 1. Mayor’s Report 2. Council Reports 3. Committee Reports 4. City Administrator’s Report N. Closed Session – Pursuant to Chapter 20, Exempt Session for Employee Relations O. Adjournment Pursuant to §21.4(2) of the Code of Iowa, the City has the right to amend this agenda up until 24 hours before the posted meeting time. If anyone with a disability would like to attend the meeting, please call City Hall at 895-8742 to arrange for accommodations. City Council Agenda Page 3 of 3