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Peosta council approves first reading of zoning changes, schedules hearings and awards seasonal mowing contract
Summary
At its April 22 meeting the Peosta City Council approved the first reading of a zoning ordinance, set public hearings for a FY25 budget amendment and Title 15 building-code updates (May 13), approved a request to seek property-tax abatement for city-owned land, and awarded a seasonal mowing contract to RAD Lawn Care.
Peosta, Iowa — The Peosta City Council on April 22 took several procedural actions and approved routine resolutions.
Key votes and outcomes: - First reading approved: Ordinance to amend the zoning code (first reading carried; one abstention by Councilmember John, who cited his position at Bing and Associates). - Hearing set: Resolution to schedule a public hearing on a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment for May 13, 2025 (approved). - Hearing set: Resolution to set a public hearing for amendments to Title 15 (land usage and building regulations, referencing state mechanical and plumbing codes) for May 13, 2025 (approved); staff noted these chapters are regulated by state code and cannot be amended locally. - Property tax abatement: Council approved a resolution requesting abatement of accrued property taxes on city-owned property; staff will forward the request to the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors for action under state law. - Contract award: Council approved a seasonal mowing award recommending RAD Lawn Care as the contractor for the season (24 weeks); staff confirmed insurance and contract paperwork are in order and said the city will reissue bids in the future to solicit additional vendors.
Why it matters: These votes set the schedule for public review of the budget amendment and building-code updates while advancing the zoning ordinance process and completing routine procurement for seasonal services.
Provenance: topicintro: SEG 418–SEG 418 (first reading vote); topfinish: SEG 549–SEG 549 (mowing contract motion carried).
Speakers (attributed where quoted or noted): Chair (meeting leader), John (Councilmember who abstained), Zach (staff presenting mowing contract).
