Apr 6, 2026

City Council · 9 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 Apr 6, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Perfecting and approval of the agendaPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 2Approval of March 16, 2026, and March 23, 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 an Intergovernmental Agreement between The City of Altoona and The State of Iowa, Department of Transportation regarding the access management plan for US…Passed 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 4Consider approving McClure Engineering Co. Task Order Amendment No. 002 for Water System Improvements 2024 Well No. 5 Raw Water Transmission Main and NE 80th Street Finished…Passed 5–0 · $462,800 · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →
• Vote 5Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 2Passed 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 6Resolution to approve a Final Plat for Spring Creek Ridge North Plat 4Passed 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 7Item title not in the recordPassed 5–0 · $559.58 · Minutes
• Vote 8Consent agenda (12 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.

  12 consent items

  1. Allow Bills
  2. Pay Apps B1) Change Order#007 – Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00. B2) Pay App #10 – The Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $1,587,700.05 $1,587,700.05 · Full page →
  3. Consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with Snyder and Associates for the required bi-annual bridge inspections
  4. Consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding for Herd Program – Service Delivery Partnership
  5. Consider approving the Economic Development Assistance Contract with Robinson, Inc., City of Altoona, and Iowa Economic Development Authority
  6. Resolution approving contract and performance and/or payment bonds for the Water System Improvements 2024, Well #5 and NE 80th Street WTM Project
  7. Consider approving Contract Amendment No. 001 with Story Construction for Water System Improvements 2024
  8. Consider approving quote with Workspace for furniture for the new Public Works Building
  9. Consider setting a Public Hearing on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30pm to consider plans, specifications, and form of contract for Townsend Watershed Improvements Phase 3
  10. Set a Public Hearing for FY2027 Annual Budget Public Hearing for 6:30 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026
  11. Consider Event Request - 1) Venardos Circus – Outlet Mall – May 28th – June 7th, 2026
  12. Beer and Liquor Permits 1) The Big Steer – Class C Retail Alcohol License 2) Fireside Grill – Class C Retail Alcohol License 3) Hy-Vee (Main Store) – Class E Retail Alcohol…
• Vote 9Adjourn at 6:46pmPassed 5–0 · Minutes, p. 3

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