Waverly council approves rezoning first reading, land survey, paving contract and IDOT maintenance agreement

The City Council of the City of Waverly on an evening meeting unanimously approved multiple measures affecting land use and public works.

The council gave a first reading to ordinance 11 72, which would rezone properties at the former Willow Lawn Mall from S-1 (Shopping Center District) to C-2 (Commercial District) and amend the Waverly zoning map. The motion set a public hearing on the ordinance for Oct. 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The ordinance text as introduced identifies the properties by the addresses read into the record. The first reading was approved by roll call; the council noted Councilperson Myers was absent.

The council adopted Resolution 25-127 approving a plat of survey to separate "Parcel A B" from 607 Thirtieth Street Southeast to allow the City of Waverly to move forward toward purchasing the parcel to accommodate development of a lift station. During discussion a speaker identified the parcel as being near the DOT shed, between that building and Cedar River Parkway on the south side of the road; the separation was described as allowing the city to obtain some separation from the roadway. The resolution passed unanimously by roll call.

Resolution 25-128 awarded the citywide asphalt patching (Fall 2025) project to Tucson Construction of Charlie, Iowa, for a bid amount reported in the meeting as $10,006.29. Councilmembers noted the contractor has performed work for the city previously. The award passed unanimously by roll call.

Resolution 25-129 approved a supplemental agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for maintenance of primary roads in municipalities. City staff noted the supplement extends the existing agreement covering the period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026. The resolution passed unanimously by roll call.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance 11 72 (first reading, rezoning former Willow Lawn Mall to C-2): motion introduced; public hearing set for Oct. 6, 2025, at 7 p.m.; outcome: first reading approved (unanimous; roll call). Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.

- Resolution 25-127 (plat of survey/separate Parcel A B from 607 Thirtieth Street SE to permit city purchase for lift station): motion approved (unanimous; roll call). Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.

- Resolution 25-128 (award citywide asphalt patching Fall 2025 to Tucson Construction): motion approved (unanimous; roll call). Bid amount read into the record as $10,006.29. Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.

- Resolution 25-129 (approve supplemental agreement with Iowa DOT for maintenance of primary roads): motion approved (unanimous; roll call). Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.

Meeting context and next steps

All four measures passed without recorded opposition; the rezoning ordinance proceeds to public notice and the council’s public hearing on Oct. 6, 2025. The separated parcel at 607 30th St. SE was described as needed for a lift station project and the council discussion located it near the DOT shed and Cedar River Parkway. The paving contract award authorizes that work to move forward under the contract terms reported in the meeting.

Sources: City Council meeting record and roll-call votes as read into the record during the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Waverly.