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Kalona council approves $125,359 Vista Park payment, certifies $304,857.63 in TIF and schedules sewer loan hearing
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Kalona City Council approved Pay App #5 for the Vista Park project totaling $125,359.26, adopted a 2025–26 TIF certification of $304,857.63, approved the first reading of a stop-sign ordinance, and set a Dec. 2 public hearing on a proposed sewer loan of up to $400,000.
The Kalona City Council on Nov. 18 approved a series of routine and project-related items, including a $125,359.26 pay application for the Vista Park project and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) certification for $304,857.63.
Council member Beisheim moved to approve Pay Application #5 for CJ Moyna & Sons LLC for the Vista Park Project in the amount of $125,359.26; Council member J. Schmidt seconded the motion and the council voted unanimously in favor (Council members Bender, J. Schmidt, Spitzer and Beisheim voting yes; G. Schmidt absent). The payment was recorded among the meeting’s allowed bills and transfers.
The council also adopted Resolution 2024-LL certifying $304,857.63 in TIF to Washington County for the 2025–26 budget year. Council member Spitzer moved adoption, Council member Bender seconded, and the motion carried with all voting yes (G. Schmidt absent).
On traffic-safety business, the council gave the first reading to Ordinance No. 2024-358 to add stop signs under Chapter 65.02 at two intersections: Nutmeg and Vista Drive (eastbound) and Westwood Circle and Vista Drive (northbound). Council member J. Schmidt made the motion for first reading, Council member Bender seconded, and a roll-call vote recorded yes votes from Bender, Spitzer, J. Schmidt and Beisheim; G. Schmidt was absent.
The council approved Resolution No. 2024-JJ to temporarily close C Avenue (116 feet west of the 6th Street intersection) for the city’s Christmas in Kalona event. The measure passed on a motion by Council member Bender and a second by Council member Spitzer with the same unanimous vote among members present.
Council members also reviewed and approved the 2023–24 Urban Renewal (TIF) annual report and the 2023–24 Annual Finance Report. Both motions passed unanimously among members present.
Finally, the council approved Resolution 2024-KK, setting a public hearing for Dec. 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kalona Community Center to consider entering into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow a principal amount not to exceed $400,000. Council member Beisheim moved to set the hearing, Council member J. Schmidt seconded, and the motion carried with all voting yes (G. Schmidt absent).
Chad Ellis of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office attended the public forum to share calls for service and discuss general public-safety concerns with the council. The meeting adjourned after the scheduled items; minutes are signed by City Clerk Sarah Chmelar and Mayor Mark Robe.
