Mar 16, 2026

City Council · 13 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Duer, Evans, McFadden, Mertz, Stewart · Absent: none listed

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 16, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Perfecting and approval of the agendaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 2Approval of March 2, 2026, Council MinutesPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

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

• Vote 3Resolution to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for the 33rd Street NW Extension Rise ProjectPassed 5–0 · 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 to approve the contract and bond for the 33rd Street NW Extension Rise ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 5Resolution making award of the contract for the 33rd Street NW Extension Rise ProjectPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1

  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 6Resolution to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for 42nd Street NW Reconstruction RISE ProjectPassed 5–0 · 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 7Resolution to approve the contract and bond for 42nd Street NW Reconstruction RISE ProjectPassed 5–0 · 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 8Resolution making award of the contract for 42nd Street NW Reconstruction RISE ProjectPassed 5–0 · 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 9Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for The Townhomes at Scenic Ridge Pelds Design Services, 2323 Dixon Street, Des Moines, IA stated the applicant is requesting approval of…Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 10Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Prairie Crossing Plat 10Passed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 11Resolution to approve a Site Plan for The Shoppes at Prairie CrossingPassed 5–0 · 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 12Consent agenda (10 items, approved in one vote)Passed 5–0 · 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.

  10 consent items

  1. Allow Bills
  2. Pay Apps B1) Change Order #003 – DCI Group Inc – Altoona Fire Station No. 26 – ($12,532.08). B2) Pay App #10 – DCI Group Inc. – Altoona Fire Station - $597,950.62 $597,950.62 · Full page →
  3. Consider approving an agreement made and entered into by and between the Municipality of Altoona and the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding maintenance, repair, and…
  4. Consider approving development, operation, and lease agreement of Sports League Facilities – Altoona Soccer
  5. Consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with Allender Butzke Engineers for materials testing and special inspections for Water Treatment Plant #4
  6. Resolution accepting a Public Utility Easement and Public Storm Sewer and Drainage Easement on Lots 1-9 in Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 2
  7. Consider approving Olde Town Plaza Artwork Artist Agreement with a private individual, LLC. for $30,000 $30,000
  8. Consider approving Task Order Amendment with McClure Engineering Company for the Water System Improvement Project 2024
  9. Consider Event Request - None
  10. Beer and Liquor Permits 1) Monterrey LLC – Class C Retail License
• Vote 13Adjourn at 6:48pmPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

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