City Council
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, IA · October 21, 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: October 21, 2024 – 6:30 PM
Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov
Posted: October 18, 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 – October 7, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
2. Approval of Liquor License – Lincoln Winebar
E. Public Hearing
1. None
F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance #10-7-2024B: Amending Chapter 46 Minors of the Mount Vernon Code of
Ordinances (tabled on October 7, 2024)
i. Motion to approve first reading and proceed to the second reading (Council may
suspend rules and proceed to the final reading after a vote of the first reading)
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2. Ordinance #10-7-2024C: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mount Vernon,
Iowa, 2000, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to Chapter 165, Zoning Regulations
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 #10-21-2024A: Adopting Supplementary Specifications to SUDAS (Statewide
Urban Design and Specifications) for the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa
2. Resolution #10-21-2024B: Accepting Work for the Project Known as the Bryant Rd.
Watermain Extension Project with Dave Schmitt Construction
3. Resolution #10-21-2024C: Extending the Moratorium, Not to Exceed Six (6) Months, on
Smoke and Consumption Use Businesses for CBD, Hemp, THC/Cannabis Products,
Psychoactive Products and Synthetic Marijuana, Including Smoke, Tobacco, Nicotine and
Vape Shops Where More than 10% of the Business Square Footage is Dedicated to
Consumption or Retail Sales withing the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa
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 JEO Invoice #155064 – Uptown Streetscape - Council
Action as Needed
3. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #1 – Business 30 Overlay Project –
Council Action as Needed
4. Discussion and Consideration of Springville Ready Mix Invoice #79383 – PW Site
Construction – Council Action as Needed
5. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #1 – Glenn Street Construction – Council
Action as Needed
6. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Glenn Street Construction – Council
Action as Needed
7. Discussion and Consideration of Revised Change Order #1 – Bryant Rd Watermain
Extension Project – Council Action as Needed
8. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 - Bryant Rd Water Main Extension
Project – Council Action as Needed
9. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #3 - Bryant Rd Water Main Extension
Project – Council Action as Needed
10. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #1 - Bryant Rd Water Main Extension
Project – Council Action as Needed
11. Discussion and Consideration of Mezzanine Material Package – New PW Building –
Council Action as Needed
12. Discussion and Consideration of Invoice #10917 with Waters Edge Aquatic Design – 2024
Pool Renovations – Council Action as Needed
13. Discussion and Consideration of the Engagement Letter with Ahlers Cooney for
Amendment No. 10 to the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Plan – Council Action as Needed
14. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 for the 4th Street Reconstruction Project
– Council Action as Needed
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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. 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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