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Altoona council adopts fireworks ordinance, approves Equipment Share site plan and passes consent agenda
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Summary
The council adopted a revision to Altoona Code Section 161.04 to align with Iowa Code 727.2, approved Equipment Share’s site plan for a new 11,869 sq ft facility, denied a $35 red-tag fee refund request (3-1), and approved a multi-item consent agenda including several pay applications.
The City of Altoona council on July 21 adopted a revision to its fireworks ordinance to align local rules with Iowa Code 727.2, approved a site plan for Equipment Share’s new facility, denied a resident’s request to waive a $35 red-tag fee, and passed a multi-item consent agenda covering pay applications, agreements and easements.
Lieutenant Steve Harris said the proposed revision to the fireworks ordinance "brings Altoona into alignment with recent changes to Iowa Code 727.2," prohibiting consumer fireworks outside the specific dates and times protected by state law and clarifying sale dates, safety standards and enforcement. The council conducted first, second and third readings and voted to publish the ordinance; roll call votes on readings and publishing were recorded as unanimous among members present.
Community Development Director John Shaw described Equipment Share’s reapproval request for property at 2439 20th Avenue NW, saying the company proposes to build "an 11,869 SF heavy machinery and equipment rental facility on 4.344 acres" in an M-1 limited industrial zone, with front office/showroom space and maintenance bays. Councilmember Duer moved to approve the site plan subject to addressing deficiencies; the council approved the measure by roll call.
City Administrator Randy Pierce introduced a letter from a resident of 2805 6th Avenue SE asking the council to refund a $35 red-tag fee charged for late payment of a utility bill. Councilmember Duer moved to deny the refund request; the council denied it by a 3-1 vote.
The consent agenda passed unanimously and included: Change Order #1 for Sternquist Construction (9th Street NE Reconstruction Phase 2B) $10,175; Pay App #1 Sternquist $316,621.46; Pay App #5 Des Moines Dirt Worx (Prairie Heritage Civic Center pond improvements) $31,919.05; Pay App #11 Absolute Group (8th Street SW Reconstruction Phase 2) $328,022.31; approval of an Axon Enterprise, Inc. Master Services and Purchasing Agreement; authorization to write off rescue-fee bad debts for 4-1-2025 through 6-30-2025; approval of a Terrace Hills Golf Course management agreement; confirmation of PFM Financial Advisors LLC as financial advisor; and approval of SEH Inc. for Adventureland Drive standpipe overcoat professional services, among other items. The council also approved property and easement items tied to the Sam Wise sidewalk purchase and related deeds and easements.
The council adjourned at 6:44 p.m.