Kaci Elkin

The meeting agenda includes consideration of motions to approve task orders for engineering services related to fuel facility improvements, parallel taxiway construction, and runway rehabilitation. Other agenda items involve reviewing and approving a capital improvement plan (CIP), exploring options for arsenic and whole-house filters, discussing leases for an apartment and farm, addressing maintenance needs for equipment, and weighing local purchasing against cheaper alternatives. Additionally, the final CIP will be reviewed for FAA submittal, and changes needed to meet FAA grant risk assessment requirements will be discussed.

The council meeting addressed various agenda items, including the approval of monthly claims and financials, liquor licenses, and payment requests for the airport apron pavement maintenance project and the Pine Street Water Plant. Discussions included the electrical code, downtown alley improvements, the North Hardin County Emergency Squad lease, Jones Park Trail and Bridge completion, and the EMH building. The council also approved funding for annual manhole rehabilitation, set a bid date for wastewater treatment plant controls replacement, established a Downtown TIF Incentive Grant Program and Committee, approved the Annual Urban Renewal Report, and addressed recently purchased property. A closed session was held to discuss land acquisition and disposal and union strategy.

The Iowa Falls Airport Authority meeting covered several key topics. Discussions included the Fly Iowa program, painting of the beacon tower, fuel tanks, and propane tanks, finalization of a previous project with Pole Solutions, and a winter LP contract with a potential move to a larger propane tank and annual off-season LP purchase. A three-year lease for approximately 20 acres south of the airport property was also discussed.

The meeting involved discussions about the airport's reopening, including postponing planning until construction is complete. A farm lease for 2022 was discussed, with a decision to be made at the October meeting. The reopening date and remaining project items were discussed, noting delays due to equipment issues. The board also agreed in principle to allow Midwest Custom Ag to build additional hangar space, pending specifics and lease negotiations.

The meeting agenda includes discussion and potential approval of the use of Scenic City Civic Foundation funds for Fly Iowa, appointment of a treasurer, quotes for roof and hangar repairs, approval of a new hangar tenant, and review of bids for old fuel equipment.