Aug 3, 2026

City Council · 9 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Duer, Evans, Stewart · Absent: Dunwoody, 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 Aug 3, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Perfecting and approval of the agendaPassed 3–0 · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 2Approval of July 20, 2026, and July 27, 2026, Council MinutesPassed 3–0 · Minutes, p. 1

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

• Vote 3Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for issuance of $7,150,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026E and providing for the levy of…Passed 3–0 · $7,150,000 · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 4Resolution to approve a Site Plan Amendment for Robinson Altoona NW IndustrialPassed 3–0 · Minutes, p. 1 · 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 5Resolution to approve a Preliminary Plat for Gurley Leep Honda Plat 2 (Genesis Dealership)Passed 3–0 · Minutes, p. 1 · 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 Gurley Leep Honda Plat 2 (Genesis Dealership)Passed 3–0 · Minutes, p. 1 · 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 7Resolution to approve a Site Plan for Gurley Leep GenesisPassed 3–0 · 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 8Consent agenda (19 items, approved in one vote)Passed 3–0 · 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.

  19 consent items

  1. Allow Bills
  2. Pay Apps B1) Change Order #009 – Hansen Company – Altoona Public Works Facility - $0.00 B2) Change Order #010 – Hansen C (amounts itemized in the minutes $2,747,880.99 · Full page →
  3. Resolution to approve writing off of rescue fees for bad debt accounts – collection fees from 4-1-2026 thru’ 6-30-2026 · Full page →
  4. Resolution accepting correcting a scrivener’s error on a resolution accepting a warranty deed, permanent sanitary sewer easement, and permanent drainage and storm sewer easement
  5. Consider approving Work Order #010 Addendum No. 1 with JCG Land Services, Inc. for water treatment plant / water line acquisitions
  6. Resolution authorizing the City of Altoona to submit an application for funding from the federal surface transportation block grant program (STBG) to the Des Moines metropolitan…
  7. Consider approving a Work Order Request with ROW Acquisition Services for the Tract Water Line not to exceed $79,500 $79,500
  8. Resolution accepting Public Improvements for The Olde Town Plaza Project
  9. Resolution accepting Warranty Deed, Permanent Public Utility Easement, Ingress/Egress Easement and Temporary Construction Easement – RJB Business Park Condominium for $94,000 $94,000
  10. Resolution accepting Warranty Deed, Permanent Public Utility Easement, Ingress/Egress Easement, Permanent Water Main Easement, Permanent Storm Sewer Easement, and Temporary… $166,400 · Full page →
  11. Resolution to approve writing off of utility bills with bad debt accounts
  12. Resolution accepting Warranty Deed, Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement - S.a family trust and R.a family trust for $51,000 $51,000
  13. Resolution accepting Warranty Deed, Permanent Public Utility Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement – a property owner - $15,010 $15,010
  14. Resolution accepting Warranty Deed, Permanent Public Utility Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement – Russell E & a property owner - $23,000 $23,000
  15. Set a public hearing for August 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM to approve revisions/updates that include Chapters 155,161,157, and 162
  16. Set a public hearing for August 17th, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider an amendment to the land use map within the comprehensive plan modifying the recommended land use at 208 1st…
  17. Set a public hearing for August 17th,2026, at 6:30 PM to consider a rezoning of approximately 0.374 acres from M-1 (Limited Industrial) to C-4 (Village Commercial) located at 208…
  18. Consider Event Request - None
  19. Beer and Liquor Permits 1) SAM’S BAR & GRILL – CLASS C RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE 2) KK MART – 2207 AVENTURELAND DRIVE – CLASS E RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE 3) Hampton Inn & Suites –…
• Vote 9Adjourn at 6:44pmPassed 3–0 · Minutes, p. 3

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