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Altoona council approves rezoning, development plans, contracts and settlement authorization
Summary
The council unanimously approved a rezoning ordinance (36.04 acres A-1 to M-2), preliminary plat for Scenic Ridge townhomes, a site plan for Oakhill Industrial Park, a water tank painting contract, the aquatic park management agreement, and consent-agenda items including transfers, pay applications and a resolution authorizing settlement agreements with drug manufacturers and retailers.
The Altoona City Council on April 3 approved a package of land-use and contract actions and authorized settlement agreements as part of its consent and regular agenda.
On a 5-0 vote the council approved the third reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 165 to rezone approximately 36.04 acres from A-1 agricultural to M-2 industrial with conditions; the council also voted to publish the ordinance. Wally Pelds of Pelds Design Services updated the council on changes to the preliminary plat for the Scenic Ridge townhomes; Council Member Boka moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to deficiencies, and the motion passed 5-0.
Korey Marsh of Snyder and Associates presented the site plan for Oakhill Industrial Park (Peterblit shop reconstruction); the council approved the site plan subject to noted deficiencies. The council also awarded the contract for a water tank painting project (roll call recorded 5-0) and approved a management agreement for the Altoona Aquatic Park after a briefing on 2023 rates by Campus Director Bruce Mason. The Altoona Public Library’s Rainbow Run event was approved on the consent calendar following a brief presentation by Kim Kietzman.
The consent agenda included approval of bills and pay applications, notably Landmark Structures — North Water Tower for $114,484.50 and Graff Excavating — Muchikinock Creek Sewer Project for $119,620.20, and multiple interfund transfers (Water, Sewer, Storm, LOST, TIF, CIP, Equipment Replacement and General Fund). The council set public hearings for April 17, 2023 to consider plans for the 1st Avenue reconstruction project, establishment of the Muchikinock Creek sanitary sewer connection fee district, and vacating/selling approximately 0.64 acres south of Edwin W. Skinner Parkway SE.
Council also approved a resolution authorizing the City of Altoona to enter into settlement agreements with Teva, Allergan, CYS, Walgreens and Walmart; the transcript lists the resolution but does not state settlement financial terms or other details. The council later entered a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(c) for pending litigation and returned to open session with the mayor stating no action was taken in closed session.
All listed motions and consent items were approved by unanimous roll calls, 5-0.