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West Branch Council approves site plan, water-main change order and SRF outreach invoice; consent agenda passes
Summary
The West Branch City Council on Sept. 3 approved a site plan for Lot 4 of The Meadows Part 3 (an assisted-living center), Change Order #2 ($983) for the Phase 2 Eastside Water Main project, and Invoice #34740 ($2,852.50) to Impact7G for required SRF public outreach; the consent agenda including claims and payroll was also approved.
The West Branch City Council approved three non-consent items and the consent agenda at its Sept. 3 meeting.
Site plan: Council adopted Resolution 2024-94 to approve the site plan for Lot 4, The Meadows Part 3, an assisted-living center. Developer Chad Kuene told the council the facility will have forty-three dwelling units, some available for lease. Mayor Roger Laughlin asked whether the sidewalk on the plan would connect to the roundabout; the developer confirmed the sidewalks connect and City Administrator Adam Kofoed said Planning & Zoning had previously approved the plan and that updates required by the State Fire Marshal are reflected on the latest submission. The resolution passed on a motion by Tom Dean, second by Jerry Sexton.
Water main change order: The council approved Resolution 2024-95, a $983 change order for the Phase 2 Eastside Water Main Improvement Project. Kofoed explained the change order was necessary because the driveway at St. Bernadette's Church will be paved with asphalt, not concrete, since it abuts a chip-and-seal street. The change order was approved on a motion by Dean, second by Sexton.
SRF outreach invoice: The council approved Resolution 2024-96 to pay Invoice #34740 in the amount of $2,852.50 to Impact7G for the Wapsi Creek Widening SRF-sponsored project. City Engineer Dave Schechinger said the forgivable SRF loan requires public notification; Impact7G will distribute literature and dog-waste bags at the Beranek Park dog fair and will hold a public meeting. Motion by Dean, second by Sexton to approve the invoice; the minutes record the motion as carried. (The written minutes also include a conflicting vote line for Resolution 2024-96 that lists the ayes as Dean, Sexton, Stoolman, Miller and Horihan and then lists "NAYS: Dean," which appears to be an internal transcription error.)
Consent agenda and finances: The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the Aug. 19 meeting, a Fire Department appointment, special event permits, and claims totaling $235,637.45 across funds. The consent motion carried with ayes recorded and no nays.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2024-94 (site plan) — motion: approve site plan; mover: Tom Dean; second: Jerry Sexton; outcome: approved. Resolution 2024-95 (Eastside Water Main Change Order #2, $983) — motion: approve change order; mover: Tom Dean; second: Jerry Sexton; outcome: approved. Resolution 2024-96 (Invoice #34740 to Impact7G, $2,852.50) — motion: approve invoice; mover: Tom Dean; second: Jerry Sexton; outcome: approved.
Why it matters: The approvals move forward a 43-unit assisted-living project, advance the Eastside Water Main project construction, and satisfy SRF loan public-outreach requirements for the Wapsi Creek widening project. The council also scheduled a Sept. 30 work session with the city's financial advisor to prepare the Capital Improvement Plan and discussed forthcoming developer agreements.
Next steps: Staff will continue project oversight and follow-up on the SRF outreach event; developer agreements and Urban Renewal Plan amendments are expected in October.
