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Why it matters: The comprehensive plan sets the county’s land-use guidance and will inform later zoning and ordinance changes. Supervisors and staff said the plan’s language is non-regulatory but will support future ordinance updates on renewable energy, data centers and related infrastructure.

County staff member Eric (first name used in the meeting) told supervisors that one typo on page 83 needed correction to read that the moratorium applies to \"commercial wind energy conversion systems.\" \"We did not place a moratorium on commercial solar,\" he said, and recommended the plan be adopted subject to that text change. Eric said the moratorium currently is set to expire in March but the zoning commission is considering a public-input session on wind energy and may recommend an extension while it develops proposed ordinance changes.

Discussion focused on multiple policy areas raised during the plan update. Supervisors and staff discussed holding public input sessions specific to wind energy, possible ordinance language on setbacks from municipal limits to preserve room for town growth, and whether to include height limits or revised setback formulas for new tall structures. Staff said the zoning commission has reviewed data-center proposals and will bring ordinance amendments addressing large data centers and crypto-mining facilities to the board.

Eric also flagged battery-storage systems tied to wind and solar as an emerging topic: officials said county and local emergency responders must consider fire and safety concerns and whether the county’s ordinance provides sufficient financial assurance for road repair and decommissioning when projects end or companies change hands.

On project timing and current applications, staff said there were no active applications submitted to the county for either commercial solar or wind at the time of the meeting; developers may be negotiating leases with landowners, but that does not mean a project will be submitted soon. \"Even once you see developers looking in an area, it could be five to seven years before you actually see a project go into a queue for approval,\" Eric said.

Formal action: Supervisor Jeff moved to adopt the comprehensive plan with the corrected language; Supervisor Scott seconded. The board conducted a roll-call vote: Jeff — aye; Scott — aye; Danny — aye; Anker — aye. The resolution was approved.

Next steps: Staff said the zoning commission will hold additional public input sessions on wind energy, continue work on ordinance language for data centers and crypto mining, and evaluate potential ordinance language for battery storage and decommissioning/financial assurances. Any regulatory changes will be brought back as specific ordinance amendments for public hearings and board action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 10th, 2025 Muscatine County Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 02-10-25-01, approving the county’s 2025 comprehensive plan with a correction clarifying that an existing moratorium applies to commercial wind energy conversion systems.","taxTitle","taxId",52308,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6337694,"Muscatine County supervisors accept Historic Preservation Commission work plan; commissioners outline projects",970,81000,1051000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2272262-a8a698cdc09258d70b2755ba25019e07&start=81&end=1051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2272262-a8a698cdc09258d70b2755ba25019e07/thumbnail_81000.jpg","/articles/6337694/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Muscatine-County-supervisors-accept-Historic-Preservation-Commission-work-plan-commissioners-outline-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337694-985729b0dd0b206ab43d428370eae060/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161298&Signature=Cf5wjWLJbL2-BfK0hpEWqITSX3nofkJfsE1OTHG835qdr9QvvSS~0t2~PtjGhb2LZ0c0QMgt2QcqOSIU3ogiOtPcGrq57U2SrfVkpmgy6rA17E8vAhtSwi7HtxgVE5L4nq3fzX1PYNrjvaLKqRoc5oFTVG4DG4BE9NN9IBo1NJ1rfvxWeGkNDxhPsjCBbTmHVBiIaoGV-Lv-TFuKKNhnTEJpLb7G1wuqmDHbby8Ro1Haff1AxBEcr-RjoAqNNRqMBbA9X-Zv0BWsm78jTqvZIeQchkDCIMkVSyWtOk0cL6s09rHDfgjbCuJJMmxbOd0G8xzci4~OfFh8CCSWuIXHNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 accepted the Muscatine County Historic Preservation Commission’s report of 2024 accomplishments and its proposed 2025 work plan after commissioners described a slate of marker and survey projects and community outreach efforts.

The work plan summarizes the commission’s activities, including installation of interpretive signage for country schools and churches, a historic transportation survey, a fruit-and-vegetable industry survey, work at the Fairport Fish Hatchery and plans to host the state Certified Local Government summit in June. \"We're glad to be here today,\" said Muscatine County Historic Preservation Commissioner Lynn Pruitt, who led the presentation.

Why it matters: The commission’s projects document local sites and guide signage and outreach that the commission and partners say will support tourism, education and preservation of local history. Commissioners told supervisors the county may be asked for permission to place signs on county right-of-way in coming months and that some projects rely on grants and volunteer research.

Commissioners described several current and planned projects. They said a state CLG (Certified Local Government) grant will fund work on a West Liberty historic neighborhood, including door-to-door outreach to set neighborhood boundaries and install signage. The commission said it completed a transportation survey identifying historic depots, ferry crossings, stagecoach routes and early railroad features; it plans to add interpretive signs at several transportation-related sites. Commissioners described a new memorial pavilion at the Fairport Fish Hatchery that holds timeline panels, artifacts and a display linking hatchery work to the county's historical pearl-button industry. The commission said it plans archaeology and an outdoor-classroom program at the hatchery in partnership with the University of Iowa.

Commissioner John Koala described the commission’s fruit-and-vegetable industry research and local historical photos, and encouraged residents to use the published transportation book. The publication is available for sale for $30; Pruitt said the commission distributes copies directly and has the book listed on Amazon.

Formal action: Supervisors moved and seconded a motion to review and accept the Muscatine County Historic Preservation Commission’s 2024 work plan with accomplishments and the 2025 work plan; the board voted unanimously to approve the item.

The presentation closed with supervisors thanking the commission for volunteer work and staff support. Commissioners asked residents to contact Lynn Pruitt for copies of publications and for further information.","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors accepted the Muscatine County Historic Preservation Commission’s 2024 accomplishments and 2025 work plan after a presentation describing signage, surveys, a Fairport Fish Hatchery pavilion and plans to host the state historic preservation summit.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6337684,"Votes at a glance: Muscatine County Board of Supervisors meeting, Feb. 10, 2025",2310,76000,2386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2272262-a8a698cdc09258d70b2755ba25019e07&start=76&end=2386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2272262-a8a698cdc09258d70b2755ba25019e07/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6337684/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Votes-at-a-glance-Muscatine-County-Board-of-Supervisors-meeting-Feb-10-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337684-a47a67cd3045d5baced0a8986165c8c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161298&Signature=du9l8ClMTqu9GAYdzmN6eEn5glxJ1BKjnyJgRcNqCL7w5xuq4700vnk9R9dbVLSUKwmQwtp9Oaq6b9J7tEXqRK4QLl9kctVtCT6rb8UQ5r31rzeDHvZc1P8MUl1GgKaoh2DRJ3TocK8OonE5xjCsXs1MT0XQGFa75Qm4P0Lm97kgMziWisj428Oz2p3ARfhZ2U8Z74IaCXhJf5ntUWNt1HErFX1sWgU-jc29gLesrZFyV01tNDZijIIOldTNkNbmMaw~9tfqsgOt5BfMi6Sh9bwyZ2FLQSqccvyyiIacz20ixteWbMNriEmZhPafh2P92zalyPF-Bbfa0A1dqc6rzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors took several routine and substantive actions during its Feb. 10 meeting. The following lists each formal vote recorded on the agenda and the outcome.

- Agenda approval: Supervisors moved and seconded approval of the meeting agenda at the start of the session; the motion passed by voice vote (all ayes).

- Muscatine County Historic Preservation Commission work plan: The board reviewed and approved the commission’s 2024 accomplishments and 2025 work plan (agenda item 3). Motion passed by voice vote (all ayes).

- Utility permit — Windstream Iowa Communications LLC: County staff presented a permit request from Windstream Iowa Communications LLC to place a cross connect and a stub pole at the intersection of Highway 70 and 230 First Street and to replace some hardware. The board moved to approve the permit; the motion passed by voice vote (all ayes).

- Resolution 02-10-25-01 — 2025 Muscatine County comprehensive plan: Supervisor Jeff moved and Supervisor Scott seconded adoption of the comprehensive plan, with a staff-recommended correction clarifying that an existing moratorium applies to commercial wind energy conversion systems. The board approved the resolution in a roll-call vote: Jeff — aye; Scott — aye; Danny — aye; Anker — aye.

- Dispositional costs against Lee Thompson: The board ordered dispositional costs totaling $1,888.03 assessed against property at 619 Monroe Street in Muscatine to be placed on the tax book, pursuant to a city animal-neglect case in which animals were seized and incurred humane-society and veterinary costs. The motion to allow those costs to be added to the property’s tax records passed by voice vote (all ayes).

- Approval of minutes (Feb. 3, 2025): The board approved the minutes of the Feb. 3 regular meeting as amended (correction to spelling of project manager Mike Nolan); the motion passed by voice vote (all ayes).

Procedural notes: Several of the items were approved by voice vote without roll call; the comprehensive-plan adoption was recorded by roll call. When motions were recorded without a named mover or second in the transcript, the minutes reflect that a motion and second were made and that the board voted unanimously.","A summary of formal actions taken by the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10, 2025, including approvals of the agenda, a utility permit, a residential dispositional-cost assessment, minutes and the comprehensive plan.","actionData","errors"]

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Muscatine supervisors adopt 2025 comprehensive plan; officials flag wind moratorium, data centers and battery storage for further work

Muscatine County supervisors accept Historic Preservation Commission work plan; commissioners outline projects

Votes at a glance: Muscatine County Board of Supervisors meeting, Feb. 10, 2025