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Key outcomes
- Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda, which included a Xenia addendum to allow Xenia to take over Rolling Meadows Water District capacity (55,000 cubic feet per month increase) and an updated Logan's Port agreement to align customer rates with Boone residents. The consent motion carried on roll call.

- School Resource Officer (SRO) contract: Staff reported the SRO contract automatically renews July 1 and that the school district’s share of costs has fallen from an initial 50% to about 39% as wages rose. Council placed a one-year extension in the consent agenda while city staff and school officials negotiate a plan to return the district’s contribution toward 50%, whether through step increases or another agreed schedule. The SRO extension was included in consent.

- Lowry Charitable Trust grant application (youth fishing program): Council approved submission of an application to the Lowry Charitable Trust (referred to in packet as the Lowry/Lowry Charitable Trust) for equipment and starter gear (about 15 fishing poles) to support a youth fishing program. The council approved the motion and staff said there is no local match required.

- Noise permit: A residential noise permit (daytime band for a baby shower/event) was approved; staff and the police chief said the event’s hours (ending 7:30 p.m.) and daytime setting made the permit acceptable.

- Fireworks ordinance (first reading): Council conducted a first reading of Ordinance 23-20 to amend city fireworks hours to match a change in state law; staff said the city cannot impose stricter hours than the state law allows. The first reading passed on roll call.

Why it matters: the consent approvals and ordinance reading impact utility customers in the Rolling Meadows area, the standing SRO arrangement with the school district, youth programming capacity, and local regulation of fireworks. Several items require follow-up by staff to process contracts and coordinate with external entities.

Ending: Staff will return with finalized contracts, any required public notices, and follow-up reporting as required by the respective agreements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2, 2025 Boone City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Boone City Council approved the consent agenda including water-district agreements, a noise permit, a youth fishing grant application, a one-year extension of the school resource officer arrangement (consent), and a first-reading ordinance aligning fireworks hours with state law.","taxTitle","Boone, Boone County, Iowa","taxId",64197,"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},6544506,"Council approves multiple public-safety traffic measures: Story Street single-beacon conversion, permanent 4-way stop, streetlight on Destiny Drive",100,590000,690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642325-14bdcbd3b2ffde47d6f542386df96fd8&start=590&end=690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642325-14bdcbd3b2ffde47d6f542386df96fd8/thumbnail_590000.jpg","/articles/6544506/Boone/Boone-County/Iowa/Council-approves-multiple-public-safety-traffic-measures-Story-Street-single-beacon-conversion-permanent-4-way-stop-streetlight-on-Destiny-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544506-611696811a197b886538c69c81e6b942/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164254&Signature=TThDj4bM1c70wqst2O4lvwcPfgvTNXm14apAcwjV5jgUlFsTMVzsXbKen7HQhP3wC3I0I5ftuQJHsnhdBe7ZdgaGdwNPX6vYNjFnrWiwpaJECWHUDPR0v9flc07fSaWdGBZ2a~yHf6j-yT8YtiiCnTL1F~XGUp1aU-sBunbGJqc3TUVaHOGyyUjGonFP7z3y~le0V1YdmyuSoBzTq1RYT6qKu~SKIjP~GPlzs6WWP8qbPi6VDQFJnsOH722fHILI4jD3BSZj3p7inuCvCxgS8TEiQCFZ0zSKGw5F2HZQyLXlUfq5MO6xdCKsPc7Tq4lgGSd0DQrW39LNgwWbGyWtbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone City Council approved several public-safety traffic measures recommended by its Public Safety and Transportation Committee, including converting existing signals on Story Street to single flashing red beacons with stop-bar compliance, establishing a permanent four-way stop at Aldridge Avenue and South Clinton Street, and installing a streetlight on Destiny Drive.

The Story Street proposal — a conversion of multiple intersections (approximately Sixth Street to Eleventh Street) to single flashing red beacons and pedestrian-yield treatments at certain crossings — was recommended by staff and the Public Safety Committee. Public works staff said the conversion preserves existing infrastructure and avoids the higher cost of totally removing or re‑installing signal hardware; an estimated cost quoted in committee discussion was about $20,000 for the stretch and under $1,000 per sign for signage, excluding the city’s contingency for installation and spare parts retention. Council moved and approved the single-beacon proposal by roll call.

The Aldridge Avenue and South Clinton Street intersection was previously served by a rollout stop sign used during school drop-off; staff recommended and the council approved converting that temporary sign to a permanent four-way stop after continuing traffic and soccer-practice traffic made the temporary arrangement impractical.

On Destiny Drive, council voted to install a streetlight at a resident request. Staff reported the installation cost would be about $1,300 with a monthly operating cost around $8.87. Some council members argued the developer should have installed the light when the subdivision was built and questioned whether a single resident’s request should change city standards; others and the police chief said the location is dark at night and the light would improve safety near the ball fields.

Why it matters: the decisions alter traffic controls and street lighting in parts of Boone and will affect driver expectations, pedestrian crossings and maintenance responsibilities. Staff said one aim is to keep infrastructure available so the city can re-enable signals if traffic patterns change in the future.

Votes and implementation: Council approved the Story Street single-beacon conversion, the permanent Aldridge/South Clinton four-way stop and the Destiny Drive streetlight in separate motions; staff will proceed with procurement and installation and retain removed signal components as spare parts. Public Works will manage costs from available budgets and report back on precise sign and installation pricing.

Ending: Staff will schedule installation and confirm signage and ADA clearances; residents will be notified through standard city channels when construction is scheduled.","Boone council approved Public Safety Committee recommendations to convert several Story Street intersections to single flashing beacons, make a temporary rollout stop permanent at Aldridge Avenue and South Clinton Street, and add a streetlight on Destiny Drive after debate about developer responsibility and neighborhood need.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":44,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":50,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544511,"Council approves draft arch agreement and directs planning and zoning review for proposed Downtown Boone arch",1004,4250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642325-14bdcbd3b2ffde47d6f542386df96fd8&start=3246&end=4250","/articles/6544511/Boone/Boone-County/Iowa/Council-approves-draft-arch-agreement-and-directs-planning-and-zoning-review-for-proposed-Downtown-Boone-arch","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544511-1a391d865f40ccad38e1808338b72299/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164254&Signature=UIT9VylTgLLwx~rhAuCAkyArH02TgWm8nh-FaJqJymEO7bB8UFHHLExw8E1TQ~kqPqv2yudR~GbILCnH4OGeexF7iiy-woq7fRBFKZcrtBnjWRfkhOBTUTILAWCvL1XyVJ4n3danMhUSDcWzYNBt0VIIcGe1-sKM4VAg0SD9h7cA9~fSxSwuvs5J2NbXqaG3eJt~oG-5PR60hR70mTwMql~EXRX~J9je23w6wNH3HirO4VliDjiwZNKMhH3owvf9scpmqicvZSbGpZno59bslIAA4K2n~rYUjjbiRv7oJF0QAW6qWeA1Fb0jTUWoE89d-zszyiqAIZuAFuzykN8ZLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone City Council voted to approve a draft agreement with Downtown Boone that would govern the installation, transfer and future maintenance of a proposed arch on the North side of the Vision Bank block and directed staff to place the project on the Planning & Zoning calendar for a public hearing.

Council members said the draft sets responsibilities for construction and assigns ownership and maintenance to the city once the arch project is accepted. Downtown Boone and Main Street representatives asked for additional time for their board and legal counsel to review the draft and requested clearer language about who will carry liability during construction. Council members and staff agreed the contractor should provide builder’s insurance and that engineered drawings and site verification would be required before construction.

Why it matters: the downtown arch is a visible public feature that will occupy city right-of-way and may require road closures, utility coordination and structural review. City staff identified a preferred location near the Vision Bank site and told council the arch’s foundations are deep (engineer-described footing approximately 18 feet deep and 4-foot diameter piles) and that a fiber-optic school district line runs nearby and may need relocation.

Discussion and next steps: Planning and zoning staff will set a hearing to notify nearby property owners and gather public input. Staff and council asked that Downtown Boone/Main Street confirm the project’s fiscal arrangements, contractor insurance and the proposed initial location. City staff asked for engineered drawings stamped by a structural engineer and recommended a review by public works and the building official to confirm ADA clearances and sidewalk setbacks. Construction fabrication is expected to begin in July with installation anticipated in late August or early September, according to staff; the council approved the draft subject to those clarifications.

Ending: Council’s action allows Downtown Boone to return with revised contract language and documentation; staff and Downtown Boone will coordinate legal review and Planning & Zoning notifications before permitting and installation.","Council approved sending a draft agreement to Downtown Boone and directed Planning & Zoning to set a public hearing on the proposed arch at the Vision Bank block; Main Street/Downtown representatives requested time for board review and legal counsel input.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544515,"Boone council adopts door-hanger notice for grass violations, requires 72-hour remedy",1559,1459000,3018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642325-14bdcbd3b2ffde47d6f542386df96fd8&start=1459&end=3018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642325-14bdcbd3b2ffde47d6f542386df96fd8/thumbnail_1459000.jpg","/articles/6544515/Boone/Boone-County/Iowa/Boone-council-adopts-door-hanger-notice-for-grass-violations-requires-72-hour-remedy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544515-8864b7b807e195ccb745ae92b154f5b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164254&Signature=ViG387fv9gMJCCEmpLYzXal63MBf3PHwhw7oGej2g7TY~FLhO~DtK8dW59KCAIm9G3c1V-IACDAATQOsqsqT-DE3yDpx0JHCPiGq4gmeQyxuWgvFw8XoffCkDPVO5-VYRFOBp7EsCVTK0x2DcN5e2yElmeRqu2WS7De663MPw4CdajGFvb5kwKwac5jkQIs2wh8plUIRCU3okOGqb5DKCj9s1tmN8LhDldaQ37oXtwMuj5XqqHS6XsIv8rpn5C6wYdp9mycrSe7tujMmqLEekYYRQRmUNiwRr19Q6T3srn6EBnnn1VK9aF3OTnoZZvIboaJAQVsTRiPkRRKxgs4NIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone City Council on a 7–2 vote adopted a standardized door-hanger notice for property-maintenance violations and amended the notice to require that grass violations be remedied within 72 hours.

The measure, presented by Andrea (ICD administrator) as a draft template for Code Enforcement Officer use, gives the city authority to abate nuisances and assess the cost to the property after the notice is left on the door. Council members amended the final paragraph to read that the city may abate the nuisance and assess costs against the premises. Council also inserted a time-to-compliance requirement for grass: \"grass violations must be resolved within 72 hours.\" The council moved and seconded the amended notice before taking the roll call vote.

Why it matters: the change formalizes how the city notifies residents of yard maintenance violations and responds when grass or other nuisances are not addressed. Residents and several council members said the form provides clarity and expedites enforcement; others and multiple public commenters said the approach feels punitive and urged more notification and outreach for residents who may not use online channels.

Council debate and public comment: The discussion included lengthy public comment, with several residents urging softer communications and clearer timelines. Resident Katie Schlocki said the city’s contractor mowed her yard at 7 p.m. on a Saturday without prior notice and urged a stamped date and a 72-hour window so homeowners could arrange help. Another commenter described using native or drought-tolerant plantings and said the ordinance as written can unfairly target sustainable landscaping and small, individualized lawn practices.

ICD staff explained the door-hanger is intended to supplement existing outreach (water-bill notices, city newsletter, eNotify, and social posts) and that Code Enforcement typically compiles lists early in the week for contractor mowing. The contractor’s usual fee for mowing after abatement was stated in the meeting as $45; a council member said a first-time fine is $90 and increases on repeat offenses. Council members asked that Code Enforcement digitally time-stamp the door-hanger and photograph the condition when it is placed as verification.

Outcome and next steps: The council adopted the door-hanger language with the 72-hour amendment and direction that Code Enforcement include a dated photo when placing the notice. Staff said they may finalize wording with the city attorney and print the hangers; the revised form will be used by the city’s contractor and Code Enforcement to document and enforce grass violations. No change to the underlying city ordinance was completed at this meeting; the door-hanger implements a notice procedure consistent with current ordinance enforcement.

Ending: Council members said staff will circulate the final version of the notice, and staff confirmed the contractor will receive the revised instructions. Several residents asked the city to continue outreach by water bill and eNotify to minimize surprise enforcement actions.","After extended public comment, the Boone City Council approved a standardized door-hanger notice for property-maintenance violations and amended it to require property owners to resolve grass violations within 72 hours.","actionData","errors"]

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