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Major items approved by voice vote included: the plans, specifications and form of contract for cleanup of the former Reliance Battery factory site (Resolution 2,515); plans and contract documents for Pirate Cove improvements (Resolution 2,440; Parks and Recreation Project 2,605); acceptance of a $364,674 bid from Blackhawk Construction LLC for the UP Museum windows and doors project (Resolution 25-43); and approval of plans and cost estimate for the Council Bluffs Public Library Automation Upgrade (Resolution 25-44). The council also approved a resolution to submit the Parks and Recreation Integrated Roadside Vegetation Plan to the Iowa Department of Transportation (Resolution 25-41) and a resolution certifying the March fiscal year 2025 water, sewer and refuse collection lien schedule to the county treasurer for assessment (Resolution 25-42).

On ordinances, the council approved ordinance 66-31 on first consideration, amending Chapter 9.68 (truck routes), and approved ordinance 66-29 on second reading, which amends prior franchise ordinances granting MidAmerican Energy Company a franchise to furnish and sell electric energy; the council also moved to waive third reading on that franchise ordinance after a motion and second.

Other administrative approvals included four resolutions granting tax abatement on improvements within urban revitalization areas (Resolutions 25-46 through 25-49), a resolution consenting to a security agreement and assignment of a private development agreement between 30 Fourth and First Holding LLC and Enterprise Bank (Resolution 25-51), adoption of the current schedule of fees (Resolution 25-52; version dated 02/24/2025), a temporary vacation of portions of West Broadway for the Shamrock Shuffle special event (Resolution 25-53), and approvals of permit applications (items 8A1 and 8B). Most actions were approved by voice vote with “aye” recorded; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.

The council also approved as part of the consent agenda the Historic Preservation Commission’s annual work plan (see separate item) and other routine items.

The meeting included public comment on traffic safety on South Seventh Street from resident David Wilhelm and a brief council recognition of Habitat for Humanity’s local work, but no additional policy debate tied to the votes above was recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Council Bluffs, Iowa Study Session Agenda February 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council Bluffs approved multiple resolutions and ordinances by voice vote, covering site cleanup, park improvements, museum and library projects, franchise updates and administrative items.","taxTitle","Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa","taxId",25021,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6299350,"Historic Preservation Commission files 2025 work plan; city to review Title 16 update",34,4000,38000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497350-f731aa14655d88339e85f58fbff9abcb&start=4&end=38","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497350-f731aa14655d88339e85f58fbff9abcb/thumbnail_4000.jpg","/articles/6299350/Council-Bluffs/Pottawattamie-County/Iowa/Historic-Preservation-Commission-files-2025-work-plan-city-to-review-Title-16-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6299350-88bffa9471b87bd061b419c976cba691/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139828&Signature=E1kvL5Hf45bgmMeHi4KReKvlTEXW1qj-6s7RKKv4X9PTPr6MGuWkVpPg4qiTaLdIkkS6RKYgiCUVgR2fXS06fmqz0rWoBhIWL1XHDazsvKg9jmbjvyQLj9WQgZ55MbNSDpKjPnluJpnGyIZIYIt3nAsWI5SzfZHs909GTG-qZi49ruBJldlhk~gr9rLyJMCJiGgsRGvSpUOCaEaztbquV1tB0LAD4G9asJaKI3yPPdQ90cuNbZ0G02iuLrrvvdiTWgCPe8nj7NZ34trHA~Io6e9u8dgmtlRgKpKEXjbaUkpf-Guaym2VCw5ybZvpWjILAUvbB~AsOmylvjSHVLAZbQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Courtney, presenting for the Historic Preservation Commission, told the Council Bluffs City Council that the commission submitted its annual work plan and asked the council to receive and file the document as part of the consent agenda.

Courtney said the commission’s major effort this year is a review and proposed update of Title 16, the city’s historic preservation ordinance, which the presenter said has not been updated since 1994. The commission plans outreach with historic-designated neighborhoods such as Gibraltar, Lehi and Park Avenue and will host a public event in March to introduce proposed changes and gather feedback. Courtney said the commission also is exploring a voluntary “conservation overlay” that would not create a historic district but could offer protections for homeowners who opt in.

The work plan was placed on the consent agenda for the council to receive and file; the consent agenda passed at the start of the meeting. Courtney’s overview noted that some items the neighborhoods asked for cannot be accomplished under the current ordinance and that the commission will propose language to address those gaps.

The council did not debate the work plan in detail during the meeting; the item was received and filed as noted on the consent agenda.","The Council Bluffs Historic Preservation Commission presented its annual work plan and told the council it will seek to update Title 16 (the city's historic preservation ordinance, last updated in 1994) and host a March outreach event to introduce proposed changes and discuss voluntary conservation overlays with designated neighborhoods.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6299353,"Council approves $6.07 million CDBG contract for East Manawa Phase 1 infrastructure",449,565000,1014000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497350-f731aa14655d88339e85f58fbff9abcb&start=565&end=1014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497350-f731aa14655d88339e85f58fbff9abcb/thumbnail_565000.jpg","/articles/6299353/Council-Bluffs/Pottawattamie-County/Iowa/Council-approves-607-million-CDBG-contract-for-East-Manawa-Phase-1-infrastructure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6299353-8e49d5064380e1fcfe16a4d9c04da8ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139828&Signature=CyksjODzoX-lM6B~lhsXAZlYiJFqfLS6r8ILwVutFwEpbpNDslcwK5YtKfJnjw-ZI81eBlCCCW8-fSOKBUB~-rAwdBFjfcg4K1t-VXEMGN26sr8GMjd9Rajv8ycTpwjhW9Gfrsh5jJsDwHphiQiXqv-4HmlieMkNVS9el6DCVCS2lxTU0jox25yEnF5~ueCsGHS4pxj8ZdcAOBNYCghn3SOjYAj70jev5YQLqFPBa7S1oV28NW4n0Ti7bi8SyLllKgHGPxax98XJy3F~ER2mKd-xzO0OieaB1Jj5-9fiJoOxO8tM~M0w3JxVXp7xnjjAb9Lf2Ao34JsFSRjO6iptbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Council Bluffs City Council on Feb. 24 voted to authorize the mayor to execute a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster-recovery contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the East Manawa Phase 1 housing project in the amount of $6,074,374.

Council members said the funds will pay for streets and infrastructure; private developers will build and sell homes on the completed lots. “This money is a grant that the City of Council Bluffs applied to the State of Iowa for to put in streets and infrastructure, in a sub development of affordable housing,” the mayor said, characterizing the award as a tool to enable private homebuilding rather than to construct homes directly.

The mayor and other council members described the Phase 1 work as a “jump start” for broader neighborhood development. Council members said the initial phase will facilitate construction of about 40 homes by a private developer and that proceeds or subsequent development would roll into additional lots to expand housing in the area. One council member said the initiative is intended to help create 500 to 700 housing units over time.

Speakers noted the city used American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to acquire land and applied to the state for the CDBG dollars to pay for infrastructure. The mayor acknowledged a tight timeline and said local developers committed to meet it. “It’s a tight timeline, but, we’ve got some folks that are willing to say that they can get out there and get it done,” the mayor said.

Council remarks included data points cited by speakers about local housing availability: “Council Bluffs has less than 1% owner occupied availability and 1.7% rental property availability,” one council member said during discussion. The council framed the project as a tool to expand housing supply and broaden the tax base.

The resolution to authorize the mayor to sign the contract passed by voice vote. No formal dissent or roll-call vote was recorded in the meeting transcript.","Council Bluffs authorized the mayor to execute a Community Development Block Grant disaster-recovery contract for East Manawa Phase 1, providing $6,074,374 for streets and infrastructure that city officials say will unlock private development of about 40 homes and eventual additional lots.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Council Bluffs approves cleanup, park, library and multiple contract and ordinance items

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