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Indianola council approves consent agenda, treasurer's report and two tobacco-settlement items
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda (with item f pulled), accepted the treasurer's report, and approved two tobacco-sales settlement acknowledgements; roll-call votes on routine and enforcement items were unanimous where noted.
Indianola— At its May meeting, the City Council approved the consent agenda with item f pulled for separate discussion, accepted the treasurer's report and approved settlement acknowledgements for tobacco-sales permit violations at D and M Liquor and Casey's General Store.
Consent agenda highlights: staff reviewed several items for council approval including a public hearing notice for Kentucky Ridge commercial plat 1, a Walgreens liquor-license renewal (current permit expires June 2), renewal of a refuse-hauling permit for Waste Connections of Iowa (fee paid $550 total), a temporary liquor-service area amendment for West Hill Brewing Company events, and urban revitalization tax-abatement designations for seven properties. Council voted to approve the consent agenda (motion carried 5-0 with item f pulled).
Treasurer's report: Jackie presented fund balances and timing differences for property tax receipts; she said about 16.7% of the fund should remain at this point in the year and that certain May transfers will appear in the next report. Council moved to accept the treasurer's report; the motion carried 5-0.
Enforcement items: Council considered two tobacco-sales enforcement matters and acknowledged settlement agreements for civil penalties; both motions carried by roll call.
Votes at a glance: consent agenda approved (5-0); treasurer's report accepted (5-0); tobacco settlements approved (votes recorded by roll call).
