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Peosta schedules levy hearing, reviews parks capital requests and staffing changes
Summary
Council confirmed a March 24 levy public hearing, added public hearings on alley vacating and budget items, discussed awarding Kelly Oaks parking lot and Cox Springs Trail Phase II bids, reviewed a batting-cage flooring request (~$14,000–$15,000), and debated converting a seasonal employee to full-time status with benefits pending attorney and HR review.
The Peosta City Council used part of its work session to set calendar and administrative items and to review department requests ahead of budget season.
Staff confirmed a special meeting and public hearing on the levy for March 24 and said the April agenda will include an urban-renewal amendment that staff said is needed before finalizing any development agreement tied to TIF receipts. Staff also said resolutions will set public hearings for vacating a small alley and consider award of bids for the Kelly Oaks parking lot and the Cox Springs Trail Phase II project.
Parks & Recreation director Stacy reported high demand for day camp, announced an Easter egg hunt on March 29, and requested approval (pending quotes) to replace batting-cage flooring with an estimated cost of $14,000–$15,000. Stacy said capital funds and the budget could cover the purchase but recommended obtaining multiple bids; she committed to bringing cost comparisons to the next meeting.
A separate personnel discussion focused on converting a current part-time seasonal worker to a full-time schedule during November–May (winter) with reduced hours during the main season. Staff asked the council to approve an offer letter that would provide medical and dental benefits and to allow the city attorney and the HR specialist to vet prorating and Affordable Care Act implications. Dean (staff) and council members discussed lookback measurement for ACA eligibility and the need for attorney review before finalizing employment terms.
Other routine items reviewed included liquor-license background checks and a reminder that some TIF-funded activity was temporarily paid from the general fund because the increment had not yet been certified; staff recommended resolving that in the forthcoming urban-renewal amendment.
Next steps: staff will bring updated budget figures and bids, run the requested TIF models with Maggie Burgerer, and obtain legal/HR review for the proposed employment terms prior to a formal offer.
