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: February 3, 2025 – 6:30 PM Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov Posted: January 31, 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: 831 3450 5773 3. Password: 818567 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 2. Oath of Office – Reserve Officer Monet Roelle 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 20, 2025 Regular Council Meeting 2. Approval of Liquor License – Wilkie Liquors 3. Approval of Liquor License – Glyn Mawr Vineyard and Winery, L.L.C. 4. Approval of Liquor License – Scorz Bar and Grill 5. Approval of Device Permit – Happy Days E. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Business 30 Master Plan and Official Zoning Map to Rezone Parcels Located in Plat of Survey #2857 from BP Business Park to GC General Commercial City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3  i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to F-2 F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance #1-20-2025A: Amending Chapter 115 Cemetery to the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa Municipal Code 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 first reading) 2. Ordinance #2-3-2025A: Amending the Comprehensive Plan, Business 30 Master Plan and Official Zoning Map to Rezone Parcels Located in Plat of Survey #2857 from BP Business Park to GC General Commercial 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 #2-3-2025A: Approving the Local Match for the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program 2. Resolution #2-3-2025B: Approving the Public Utility Easement Agreement by and between LRD Corp and the City of Mount Vernon 3. Resolution #2-3-2025C: Approving a Storm Water Easement Agreement by and between Kwik Trip, Inc., LRD Corp., and the City of Mount Vernon 4. Resolution #2-3-2025D: Approving a Temporary Easement Agreement by and between Kwik Trip, Inc., PAA-320, LLC., and the City of Mount Vernon 5. Resolution #2-3-2025E: Approving the Bid Packet and Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Sale of Public Property Located at 1040 2nd Ave NW, Mt. Vernon, IA, Locally Known as the Old Mount Vernon Public Works Shop 6. Resolution #2-3-2025F: Approving the Plat of Survey #2898 to the City of Mount Vernon, IA 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 Site Plan Approval for Kwik Star (Kwik Trip, Inc.) – Council Action as Needed 3. Discussion and Consideration of the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and Dixon Engineering for the Water Tower Cleaning Project – Council Action as Needed 4. Discussion and Consideration of Fuel System Purchase for City Vehicles – Public Works Facility – Council Action as Needed 5. Discussion and Consideration of Soffit Repairs – Police Station – Council Action as Needed 6. Discussion and Consideration of Dedication of Parcel B of Plat of Survey #2898 to the City of Mount Vernon for Right of Way – Council Action as Needed K. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. None City Council Agenda Page 2 of 3  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: According to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.” 1. Exit Closed Session – Council Action as Needed 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