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: March 17, 2025 – 6:30 PM Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov Posted: March 14, 2025 (Amended at 7:44 p.m., Friday, March 14, 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: 865 4458 0775 3. Password: 435414 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 – March 3, 2025 Regular Council Meeting 2. Approval of Liquor License – Kerr-Plunk, LLC 3. Approval of Liquor License – Bigs BBQ and Brew Pub E. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing for an Ordinance Repealing Ordinance #8-5-2019A Amending the Original White Pines PUD F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance #3-17-2025A: Repealing Ordinance #8-5-2019A, an Amendment to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa 2025 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 2  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 #3-17-2025A: Awarding the Bid for the 2025 Uptown Lighting Improvements, 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 an Order Acknowledging a Settlement Agreement for a First Violation of Iowa Code Section 453A.2 – Council Action as Needed 3. Discussion and Consideration of the Uptown Streetscape Masterplan – JEO Consulting Group – Council Action as Needed 4. Discussion and Consideration of OPN Architects Invoice #24426000-3 – LBC Childcare Study – Council Action as Needed 5. Discussion and Consideration of a Cemetery Mowing Request for Proposals – 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. Budget Discussion 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 2 of 2