City Council
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, IA · January 17, 2024
Agenda
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: January 17, 2024 – 6:30 PM
Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov
Posted: January 12, 2024
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: Mark Andresen Chief of Police: Doug Shannon
Councilperson: Paul Tuerler
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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 – January 2, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
2. Approval of Liquor License – Glyn Mawr Winery – The Local
E. Public Hearing
1. None
F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance #1-2-2024A: Amending the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map to
Rezone All Lots Within the Stoner Plaza 10th Addition from C-2 General Commercial to UC
Mixed-Use Corridor to the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa
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i. Motion to approve second reading and proceed to the third reading (Council may
suspend rules and proceed to the final reading after a vote of the second reading)
2. Ordinance #1-2-2024B: Amending the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan and
Establishing the Zoning Classification the Property being Annexed into the City of Mount
Vernon, Iowa
i. Motion to approve second reading and proceed to the third reading (Council may
suspend rules and proceed to the final reading after a vote of the second reading)
G. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution #1-17-2024A: Approving Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2024
H. Mayoral Proclamation
1. Proclamation Establishing January 2024 as Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness
Month
I. Old Business
1. Discussion and Consideration of Additional Derecho Cleanup Expenses – Council Action
as Needed (tabled on January 2, 2024)
J. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Claims List – Motion to Approve
2. Discussion and Consideration of Pool and Bonding Recommendations – Council Action as
Needed
3. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #11 – Police Station Renovations –
Council Action as Needed
K. Reports to be Received/Filed
1. Mt. Vernon/Lisbon Police Report
2. Mt. Vernon Public Works Report
3. Mt. 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.
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