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Votes at a glance: Decorah council actions from Jan. 13 meeting
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda, awarded the Hively Street contract to Skyline Construction Inc., set a Feb. 16 public hearing on Title 17 zoning amendments, waived review of an out-of-city condominium declaration under Iowa Admin. Code 499B, and approved council rules allowing Zoom comments for public hearings.
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Decorah City Council acted on several consent and action items. Key outcomes:
- Consent agenda: Approved (included minutes of 01/05/2026; claims; Walmart retail alcohol license ownership amendment; reappointment of Mary Ann Humble to the Regional Housing Authority; partners for Fish and Wildlife landowner agreement; transfer of funds from the ARAF fund to the general fund). Motion made by Chisel, seconded by Whittle; roll call recorded and consent agenda passed.
- Hively Street improvement project (Items 6–7): Awarded contract to Skyline Construction Inc. for $2,815,109.22 (lowest of three bids); motion by Neil, seconded by Whittle; roll-call vote passed.
- Title 17 zoning amendments (Item 8): Council set a public hearing for Feb. 16 to consider reducing front-yard setbacks to 10 feet, rear setbacks to 5 feet, and adding lot-coverage limits (R-2 50%; R-3 75%). Motion by Chisel, seconded by Bergen; roll-call vote passed.
- Waive review of condominium declaration (Item 9): Council waived city review for a declaration of horizontal property regime for a property at 249 172nd Avenue (in Freeport) under Iowa Administrative Code 499B; PNZ recommended waiver. Motion by Chisel, seconded by Zittergruen; motion passed on roll-call vote.
- Council rules of procedure (Item 10): Council approved rules of procedure with an addition allowing Zoom comment for public hearings; motion by Bergen, seconded by Neil; roll-call vote passed. Council discussed verification (video on, raise-hand sign-up) and asked staff to implement procedures for online speakers.
These items concluded the meeting’s formal actions; staff announced upcoming budget work sessions and the meeting adjourned.
