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A presenter identified as Stuart Tim described the most recent milestones: scaffolding erected earlier has now been removed; the recreation (rec) pool passed a leak test and crews have applied final coatings to pool walls; helical piers were installed with on‑site inspection and grouting; and electricians and other trades continue smaller finishes and caulking. Tim said the project team follows a five‑week look‑ahead schedule to track upcoming tasks.

Photos shown to council captured before and after cleaning and coatings on the rec pool and progress on the competition pool base and helical pier installations. The presenter said the scaffolding will be completely removed by the next day and that pool work will proceed from the top down on precast panels and pool walls.

Council members asked about the project timeline; staff confirmed the target completion date remains August 28, 2026. The presenter said staff will provide additional progress photos at the next meeting and that the construction manager maintains scheduled inspections and testing; an on‑site consultant inspected mechanical torque on pier installations and oversaw testing documentation.

No formal council action was required; the update was informational and the council thanked staff for the report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 September 15 City of Oskaloosa, Iowa","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported progress on the Mahaska County YMCA Navitorium: scaffolding removal, pool leak testing and coating, installation of helical piers and ongoing mechanical, electrical and finishing work with a target completion in August 2026.","taxTitle","Oskaloosa , Mahaska County , Iowa","taxId",52335,"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},5973168,"Council authorizes internal advance for downtown core improvement program using TIF‑eligible funds",75,1325000,1400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5833723-11a1f02559ef4eebd4e84a45711f906f&start=1325&end=1400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5833723-11a1f02559ef4eebd4e84a45711f906f/thumbnail_1325000.jpg","/articles/5973168/Oskaloosa/Mahaska-County/Iowa/Council-authorizes-internal-advance-for-downtown-core-improvement-program-using-TIFeligible-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973168-d9c5b132751a8bd7de84161cfcb2b839/orig.mp4?Expires=1770658080&Signature=YEaU3B7YwDvROLcSZ8S6IXr35dBoP54d5MufvFQgXyA9Noq1kvPfOHUPpD2FYol-7WdfXgFvVsJU6714eyEO91PTebHPnL7kIGs-MraFTRNzJPct7U2UfgWIWg7i7ogQxavcgOHLMR5K-IlF2LWXJd5lYJsOlSePwsqr2fgqY1Dr14Ssu4hV3r-bAnTwOp-6At4cSHjlTG-VCheO0IP18Hf4zEFfsDMz4wKuv9ulMNlx9DYtIzdfFYQEBLKnmRK12MV8fhmlZxHkC50rvbqO09G8AWatO84PF0an2tWSwi7ZVFZ15vrxju579J~ePLfWVjnn1NKTpkbo-H8vxIkIfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oskaloosa City Council approved a resolution authorizing the advancement of funds to cover costs for a core downtown improvement grant program that are eligible for reimbursement through the city’s urban renewal tax increment financing (TIF) plan. Council noted the advancement uses available fund balance in the general fund and utility franchise fee subfund so the program can proceed while awaiting TIF reimbursements.

Staff explained that advancing internal funds is a common practice where the related debt was not included in the current or previous year’s TIF issuance, and that the city will seek reimbursement under the urban renewal plan once tax increment proceeds are available. The council authorized the internal loan motion without additional budget appropriation and indicated the funds are included in the capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.

Council members asked routine questions and then supported the resolution; staff clarified that eligible costs for the grant program are expected to be reimbursed through TIF as provided under the city’s urban renewal plan. The resolution passed by council vote.","The Oskaloosa City Council authorized advancing funds from the general fund and the utility franchise fee subfund to cover costs for a core downtown improvement program that are eligible for reimbursement through tax increment financing (TIF).",{"_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},5973174,"Council adopts revised Complete Streets policy; removes formal appeal provision after debate",1398,1401000,2799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5833723-11a1f02559ef4eebd4e84a45711f906f&start=1401&end=2799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5833723-11a1f02559ef4eebd4e84a45711f906f/thumbnail_1401000.jpg","/articles/5973174/Oskaloosa/Mahaska-County/Iowa/Council-adopts-revised-Complete-Streets-policy-removes-formal-appeal-provision-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973174-a9b0c032bc92f4f5b8a376360453e590/orig.mp4?Expires=1770658080&Signature=OeBByUqxMuS7z0jHxTSO4YR4boUVtBHdL8GcwsY99bBDo54Ab21ZKrq5uwDRukNhApLIxF4XIOYmTm9dYX6PN~eV9Yu829oovF20NDC~qWXDNLDKbeViqns3FO3HVWF36uzsbH~zt9DU09FfJfn8Kpm7VTv-HRPtHm4r7A4tVGQUnOvnaBk9WQI1aISoOVyelMqhwbfr-5Y3gBY8IoKyOSul61dPij0JJaEJ~PXhgxTX1q7qmIwxDKtkD67wKuOWqDCW2lKr58MlaOXAk7K2J00xPtlcApfceqUBgLWE-f1Dw4JxZpbH1B3o0P1li44AdDGtx1uTxUxD~3RM6k0HRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oskaloosa City Council on Monday approved a revised Complete Streets and Sidewalk Policy that merges the former sidewalk improvement policy and adds exceptions for implementation in certain circumstances. Council members spent more than an hour debating two new exceptions — an appeal process requested by residents (Item K) and a provision allowing design reductions to a single side of a dead‑end street (Item H).

Staff described the changes and recommended against keeping the appeal language (Item K), saying it would likely be invoked on most projects and could prevent the city from achieving long‑term connectivity goals set out in the active transportation plan. A staff speaker said, “If we put this policy in as this is written, that would be invoked on on essentially every project, and council will have to make that decision to property owners on every project.”

Council members expressed differing views. Several said they want flexibility to reflect different neighborhood contexts and noted residents near proposed sidewalks typically oppose them even where a connection or public benefit exists. One council member noted the city’s active transportation plan includes $35,000 in the capital improvement plan (CIP) for sidewalk improvements and asked whether the new appeal process would apply to that funding.

After debate, the council voted to approve the revised policy with the formal appeal language in Item K removed while leaving Item H about single‑side sidewalks for dead‑end streets in place. City staff said they will document specific roadway design changes in the CIP going forward so property owners receive earlier notice of planned design or width changes.

The council’s action is a policy‑level amendment; staff said specific project designs such as the Eighth Avenue corridor will be brought back to council for final design direction and that the CIP will explicitly list planned design changes in future years.","The Oskaloosa City Council approved amendments to its Complete Streets and Sidewalk Policy after a lengthy discussion about property‑owner appeals and long‑term connectivity goals. Staff warned that one proposed exception could undermine the city’s active transportation plan.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5973179,"Oskaloosa council approves special assessments for weed cutting after contentious public hearing",1027,211000,1238000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5833723-11a1f02559ef4eebd4e84a45711f906f&start=211&end=1238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5833723-11a1f02559ef4eebd4e84a45711f906f/thumbnail_211000.jpg","/articles/5973179/Oskaloosa/Mahaska-County/Iowa/Oskaloosa-council-approves-special-assessments-for-weed-cutting-after-contentious-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973179-23eef07910676a4637e38e7d34fa964c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770658080&Signature=V55qtn1zqT6B5K89DrfY4jvFqW36pL2aSNbNbzf~hV7bAPc0857t2zkAlQCs9cxK4oNr3Xr4XQTbgvqCObjcRddA93eafc2vcx0-0EVKw-qzDPN7oSU4AWp2GbsGZLGTfNQs~xBJTAaTNzpRyo3QJkng3QM8hgu2wWrLigvVGysQl1t7rFsGHHW9ElZ3ZsGEMxGqggZBQRzqh2tSjAzaghFebDlnX10-9-Cev5mAn5zilwqZV~upiFxD~ZCPx40SrCdLgyMuCPkmlIXQ89xXXsGWNcBFgPmYpOFIpd6aBY4FGoxrYWIvPmEkFVr927B4YRdQGT-TU4k9cCcEvKRccg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oskaloosa City Council voted to levy special assessments against four private properties for mowing and weed removal under Chapter 8.2 of the City Code after a public hearing Monday. Property owners will have 30 days from filing with the Mahaska County Treasurer to pay the charges in the city clerk’s office before the costs are assessed to property taxes with interest as provided in the code.

The public hearing drew several property owners and residents who complained about notification, billing and the city’s contracted mowing process. Sandy Frogger, representing Frogger Properties, said the owner did not receive timely notice and received bills only after work was done, citing two bills that listed $500 and $550 and saying, “We didn't get any pictures showing that it actually needed to be done.”

A resident who identified himself as Larry described longstanding nuisance properties and urged stronger enforcement, saying structures should be repaired or removed to reduce safety risks. In response, a staff member identified as Chi said the green tag is issued after a property reaches a point of noncompliance and that staff do not have a mechanism to contact all landlords ahead of enforcement: “The way our code is set up, we draft the green tag. I can't run down every landlord that's in town.”

City staff said the city contracts mowing work to an outside company (the contract replaced in‑house mowing) and that photos are taken before and after contractor work at the point the green tag triggers action. The council noted the process and clarified that certified notices were sent and that notice of the hearing was published in the Oskaloosa Herald. The resolution authorizes assessment filing and the collection mechanics described under the city code.

Council members and staff also discussed practical changes to improve communication with landlords, including providing owners’ contact lists when available and reviewing timing for notices tied to capital projects and code enforcement. Several speakers asked the council to consider more proactive outreach to landlords so owners can address problems before city crews or contractors mow.

The council closed the public hearing and approved the resolution as presented. The action directs the city to file the assessments for the listed properties, begin the 30‑day payment period, and proceed with collection procedures set out in the code if charges are not paid.

Copies of the assessment notices and the city’s Chapter 8.2 procedures are available in the city clerk’s office; property owners with questions were advised to contact the clerk for documentation and photo evidence related to a specific mowing action.","The Oskaloosa City Council voted to levy special assessments against private properties for weed cutting under Chapter 8.2 of the City Code after a public hearing that drew multiple property owners and residents to speak about notifications, billing and enforcement.","actionData","errors"]

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