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Council Bluffs council approves permit, development and contract measures; votes at a glance
Summary
The council approved a slate of public‑works, planning and procurement resolutions, including East Ridge Drive sanitary manhole work (Res 25‑238), West End Roos final plat (Res 25‑239), a fiber right‑of‑way agreement (Res 25‑240), CB Technology Park (Res 25‑254), Kanesville pedestrian bridge engineering (Res 205‑255), I‑80 pump station generator (Res 25‑257), UP Museum windows change order ($12,137.34) (Res 25‑259), Stephen Ridge subdivision (Res 25‑260), DPS LLC recycling center paving bid (Res 205‑261), fiscal sponsorship for the Convention & Visitors Bureau (Res 25‑262), and two liquor licenses.
At the meeting the City Council approved multiple resolutions and contract awards across public works, planning and facilities. Key approvals included:
- Resolution 25‑238: Approved plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the East Ridge Drive sanitary manhole reconstruction public works project (2025 public works project). The public hearing record showed no protests and the council approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 25‑239: Granted final plat approval for West End Roos (a one‑lot replat of Block 12 Bridal and Clark Subdivision); no protests were recorded and the motion carried.
- Resolution 25‑240: Authorized a nonexclusive public right‑of‑way agreement with Unite Private Networks LLC (doing business as 'Segre') to install fiber optic infrastructure. A council member raised concerns about contractors striking utilities; the mayor noted state law constrains municipal controls over many installers. Motion approved.
- Resolution 25‑252: Approved Perry Construction as selected builder for East Manoa Phase 1 (see separate coverage on selection and public comment).
- Resolution 25‑254: Approved the final plat for CB Technology Park (three‑lot industrial subdivision at College Road and East Kanesville Boulevard); motion passed.
- Resolution 205‑255: Authorized HGM Associates for engineering services for Kanesville pedestrian bridge repairs; council members noted the bridge’s deteriorated concrete and the benefit to students walking to nearby schools.
- Resolution 25‑257: Accepted the bid of Erickson Construction Inc. for the I‑80 pump station emergency generator; council approved the award.
- Resolution 25‑259: Approved change order No. 2 from Blackhawk Construction LLC adding $12,137.34 to the UP Museum Windows project following discovery of termite damage.
- Resolution 25‑260 and Resolution 205‑261: Approved the Stephen Ridge Subdivision PR1 plan and accepted the DPS LLC bid for recycling center outbound lane paving, respectively.
- Resolution 25‑262: Authorized a fiscal sponsorship agreement with the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau to administer a FY26 sporting events and attractions grant.
- Permits: The council approved two liquor license applications (item 6a, licenses 1 and 2).
All motions listed above were made, seconded and approved by voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript. Where public comment was requested for hearings, the transcript records “none received” in several items; the transcript does not provide roll‑call vote tallies by member names.
