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: January 6, 2025 – 6:30 PM Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov Posted: January 3, 2025 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 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: 880 1807 4925 3. Password: 009834 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 16, 2024 Regular Council Meeting 2. Approval of Liquor License – Wilkie Liquors 3. Approval of Scott Russell Morris – Mount Vernon Poet Laureate E. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment No.10 to the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Plan i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to G-1 2. Public Hearing on the Proposal to Enter into a Development Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to G-2 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3  3. Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map to Rezone Certain Property, Locally Known as 1040 2nd Avenue NW, from Traditional Residential (TR) with a Public Use Overlay to Limited Industrial (LI) i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to F-1 F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance #1-6-2025A: Amending the Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map to Rezone Certain Property, Locally Known as 1040 2nd Avenue NW, from Traditional Residential (TR) with a Public Use Overlay to Limited Industrial (LI) 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) G. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution #1-6-2024A: 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 for Urban Renewal Projects: and Adopting the Amendment No. 10 to the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Plan 2. Resolution #1-6-2024B: Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement by and Between the City of Mount Vernon and Kwik Trip, Inc. H. Mayoral Proclamation 1. Proclamation Establishing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month I. Old Business 1. None J. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Claims List – Motion to Approve 2. Discussion and Consideration of Necessary Electric and Fiber Optic Work for the Smart Streetlight Project – Council Action as Needed 3. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #3 – Glenn Street Extension – Council Action as Needed 4. Discussion and Consideration of Invoice #157163 – Uptown Streetscape Improvements – Council Action as Needed 5. Discussion and Consideration of the Old Fire Station Site Plan – MV Brews LLC – Council Action as Needed 6. Discussion and Consideration of V&K Invoice #51378 - 2 – Rachel Street Improvements – Council Action as Needed 7. Discussion and Consideration of V&K Invoice #51372 - 6 – Glenn Street Extension Project – Council Action as Needed 8. Discussion and Consideration of V&K Invoice #51364 - 5 – 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Council Action as Needed 9. Discussion and Consideration of Ladder Truck Purchase Contract – Council Action as Needed City Council Agenda Page 2 of 3  K. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. None 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. 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