City of Charles City
         City Council Agenda
                 Council Chambers, City Hall           

1.

Meeting Date and Time

A.

February 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. City council, Mayor, and city staff will be attending in person in the Zastrow Room at the public library. The public can attend in person or they can attend the meeting via Zoom.com: Meeting ID 787 065 8066. Phone number to call to participate via telephone: 312-626-6799.

2.

Call to Order

3.

Citizen/Public Comments (limited to 5 minutes per comment)

    An opportunity for citizens, groups or representatives or organizations to
    address the Governing Body on any issue which is not on the agenda
4.

Mayor's Welcome

5.

Consider Approval of the Agenda

    Discussion
    Motion
6.

Consider Approval of the Minutes of the January 28, February 2, February 4, February 10, and February 11 meetings:

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. MINUTES_1.28.26_2.02.26_2.04.26_2.10.26.pdf
7.

Consider Approval of the Consent Calendar

A.

Approve Autorenewal of Class E Retail Alcohol License for FAREWAY STORES, INC. #501

B.

Approve 1/26 Financials for City of Charles City & CC Public Employees Health Plan

Documents:
  1. City Financials_CC Health Plan_01.2026.pdf
C.

Payment of Claims

Documents:
  1. COUNCIL CLAIMS LIST 2.18.2026.pdf
8.

Business of the Mayor

A.

Board, Commission, and Committee Appointments

  1. Re-appoint Rick Noah to Planning & Zoning Commission- term ending 1/1/2029
  2. Re-appoint Joel Farnham, Brandon Franke, & Jen Burton to Housing & Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners- terms ending 2/1/2028
  3. Re-appoint Michael Hammond to the Board of Adjustment- term ending 1/1/2031
9.

Petitions, Public Hearings, Communications, Awards and Requests

A.

Annual Report from Historic Preservation Commission

B.

Consider Parade Permit and Street Closure Request for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. Parade Permit_Street Closure_St Pat Parade_3.14.2026.pdf
10.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Motions

A.

Consider Third Reading of Ordinance No. 1197 AMENDING THE CHARLES CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 159.03-REGISTRATION OF RENTAL PROPERTIES; SECTION 159.05- CONSENT TO INSPECTION; AND SECTION 159.06, INSPECTION OF RENTAL PROPERTY, SUBSECTION 3- INSPECTION RENEWAL AND SUBSECTION 5- REGISTRATION OF NEW RENTAL UNITS, TO AMEND THE DATE BY WHICH AN OWNER MUST REGISTER THE OWNER’S RENTAL PROPERTY, TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CONSENT TO AN INSPECTION, TO AMEND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS TO REQUIRE INSPECTIONS ON FIVE YEAR CYCLES; AND TO AMEND THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR NEW RENTAL UNITS

Discussion

Motion


Consider Motion to Adopt and Publish Ordinance No. 1197

Discussion

Motion  

Documents:
  1. Ord 1197 Amending Rental Registration Provisions.pdf
B.

Consider Resolution No. 15-26 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2025 FORD F-150 POLICE RESPONDER FOR THE CHARLES CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 15-26 Puchase of F150 Police Responder.pdf
C.

Consider Resolution No. 16-26 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 DODGE RAM 3500 TRADESMAN FOR THE CHARLES CITY STREET DEPARTMENT

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 16-26 Street Dept Vehicle Purchase.pdf
D.

Consider Resolution No. 17-26 APPROVING A SEVEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 17-26 CO2 Tank Lease.pdf
E.

Consider Resolution No. 18-26 APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW BOILER SYSTEM FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 18-26 WTP Boiler.pdf
F.

Consider Resolution No. 19-26 APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. (SEH) FOR WELL 9 PLANNING AND DESIGN

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 19-26 Well 9 Planning.pdf
G.

Consider Resolution No. 20-26 APPROVING AN URBAN REVITALIZATION APPLICATION FOR TAX EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 419 MEADOW LANE, CHARLES CITY, IA

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 20-26 Urban Revite App- 419 Meadow Lane.pdf
H.

Consider Resolution No. 21-26 APPROVING PAYMENT REQUEST #12 FOR THE CITY HALL/POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION PROJECT

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 21-26 City Hall PD Partial Payment Requests 12 PDF.pdf
I.

Consider Resolution No. 22-26 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2026 BRACKETT STREET CN RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS 2026 Railroad Project Prel Plan Approval Council MeetingPDF.pdf
J.

Consider Resolution No. 23-26 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2026 IOWA - LANE STREETS INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Discussion

Motion

K.

Consider Resolution No. 24-26 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2026 NORTH GRAND AVENUE CPKC RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Discussion

Motion

L.

Consider Resolution No. 25-26 DIRECTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS IN REGARDS TO LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR LIQUOR AND TOBACCO SALES

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. Res 25-26 Directing PZ to Review Proposed UDO Amendments.pdf
M.

Consider Resolution No. 26-26 APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHARLES CITY AND ____________________________

Discussion

Motion

Documents:
  1. AIS - Res 26-26 Engineering Services.pdf
11.

Other Business

    A.  Miscellaneous Correspondence

    B.  Attorney's Report

    C.  City Clerk's Report

    D.  City Administrator's Report

    E.  Board, Commission or Committee Reports

12.

Adjournment