Mar 2, 2026

City Council · 10 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Duer, Evans, Mertz, Stewart · Absent: McFadden

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): agenda, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Mar 2, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Perfecting and approval of the agendaPassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 2Approval of February 16, 2026, and February 23, 2026, Council MinutesPassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.

• Vote 3Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Water System Improvements 2024, Well #5 and NE 80th Street WTM…Passed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 4Resolution awarding contract for the Water System Improvements 2024, Well #5 and NE 80th Street WTM ProjectPassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 5Resolution to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for the 34th Avenue NW Sanitary Sewer Lift Station ProjectPassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 6Resolution to approve the contract and bond for the 34th Avenue NW Sanitary Sewer Lift Station ProjectPassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

• Vote 7Resolution making award of the contract for the 34th Avenue NW Sanitary Sewer Lift Station ProjectPassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 8Resolution to approve a Site Plan for Summit Products Phase III Addition Located at 6750 NE 41st AvenuePassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

• Vote 9Consent agenda (15 items, approved in one vote)Passed 4–0 · Minutes

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  15 consent items

  1. Allow Bills
  2. Pay Apps B1) Pay App #2 – Story Construction – Water System Improvements 2024-Water Treatment Plant No.4 - $43,200.00 $43,200
  3. Resolution levying assessments for Costs of Nuisance Abatement BHNAC Schedule NO. 2026-01, and Providing for the payment thereof · Full page →
  4. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:30 pm to consider plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for 33rd Street NW Extension Rise Project
  5. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:30 pm to consider plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for 42nd Street NW Reconstruction RISE Project
  6. Resolution approving Authorizing the Granting of City Property Rights – Hawkeye Land Company
  7. Resolution to approve a Re-Addressing for Lot 10 in Brook Ridge Plat 5 from 3202 to 3208 12th Avenue SW
  8. Consider approving Supplemental Agreement for Additional Service #2 with Snyder & Associates, inc. for Prairie Heritage Civic Center Plaza Pond Improvements $9,854 $9,854
  9. Consider approving development, operation, and lease agreement of Sports League Facilities – Campus Wee Ball, Campus Flag Football, Greater Altoona Girls Softball Association,…
  10. Resolution accepting Warranty Deed to The Graham Group, Inc. for easement Geoparcel 7923-03-276-007
  11. Resolution accepting Temporary Construction Easement to The Graham Group, Inc. for easement Geoparcel 7923-03-276-007
  12. Resolution expressing support for SPINCO (Corteva’s Seed Business) and its Global Headquarters in Johnston, Iowa
  13. Consider approving the General Turf Mowing and Trimming Services Contract & Specifications with BK Lawn Services
  14. Consider Event Request - 1) Disc Golf Tournament – Lions – March 28, 2026 2) Altoona Trifacta – Olde Town Pocket Park – May 16, 2026
  15. Beer and Liquor Permits 1) Git-N-Go #47 – Class B Retail License 2) Flip’n Jacks – Class C Retail License
• Vote 10Adjourn at 6:49pmPassed 4–0 · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.