On the agenda: West Branch Packet — Data Center (Oct 19)

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, October 19th, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
110 N. POPLAR ST., WEST BRANCH, IOWA

https://zoom.us/j/5814699699
or dial in phone number 1-312-626-6799 with Meeting ID 581 469 9699.

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5.

Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call
Welcome
Approve Agenda. /Move to action. (This is the time to approve the agenda as presented or amend the agenda (such as
tabling items). Amendments or changes to the agenda require a motion, second and a full council vote.
6. Approve Consent Agenda/Move to action.
a. Approve Minutes from the October 5, 2026 City Council meeting.
b. Approve a Block Party for
c. Approve Claims for October 19, 2026.
7. Presentations/Communications/Open Forum
a. Bergmankdv Annual Audit Follow up
8. Public Hearings/Non-Consent Agenda

a. Resolution 2026-105 Approving Pay Estimate Number 13 (Final) in the amount of $65,789.29 to
Boomerang Corp for the 2025 Cedar-Johnson Road Reconstruction Project./ Move to Action.
b. Resolution 2026-106 Approving Completion of the W Main Street Overlay Project./ Move to
Action.
c. Resolution 2026-107 Approving the release of Easement and Payment for use of the Gaskill
property during the Wapsi Creek Widening Project./ Move to Action.
d. Resolution 2026-108 Setting Public Hearing dates for Ordinance 836 changes to Chapter 165
Zoning Regulations./ Move to Action.
e. Resolution 2026-109 Approving a Wage Increase for Matt Goodale./ Move to Action.
f. Resolution 2026-110 Accepting Meadows Part 3, Lot 2, Parcel G of Outlot A./ Move to Action.
g. First Reading, Ordinance 843 Amending Chapter 69 – Traffic and Vehicles./ Move to Action.
9. Discussion
a. Discussion/Possible Action – Parcel at 411 E Main Street.
b. Discussion/Possible Action – Bobby Sexton property drainage upgrade.

10. City Administrator Report
11. City Attorney Report
12. City Engineer Report
13. City Staff Reports
14. Comments from Mayor and Council Members
15. Motion to adjourn.

16. Open Closed Session
17. Closed Session – Iowa Code 21.5 - Personnel Matters
18. Close – Closed Session
19. Motion to Adjourn

Mayor: Roger Laughlin · Council Members: Colton Miller, Chantry Noel, Tom Dean, Jerry Sexton, Mike Horihan
City Administrator Adam Kofoed · City Clerk Alycia Friis · Finance Officer Heidi Van Auken · Fire Chiefs Kevin Stoolman and Gary Savona ·
Police Chief Greg Hall · Public Works Director Matt Goodale · Library Director Jessica Schafer
Parks & Recreation Director Erin Laughlin

(The following is a synopsis of the minutes of the West Branch City Council meeting. A video recording is available
for inspection at westbranchiowa.org. The minutes are not approved until the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting.)

West Branch, Iowa
Council Chambers

City Council
Regular Meeting

October 5, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Mayor Laughlin called the West Branch City Council regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call: Council members present; Jerry Sexton, Tom Dean Mike Horihan, Colton Miller and Chantry Noel.
City Staff present: City Clerk Alycia Friis, City Administrator Adam Kofoed, V&K Engineer Dave Schechinger, City
Attorney Kevin Olsen, Public Works Director Matt Goodale.
Attending by Zoom: Finance Officer Heidi Van Auken.

APPROVE THE AGENDA

Motion to Approve the Agenda made by Miller and second by Noel. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Mayor Laughlin and Admin. Kofoed presented and shared the recent awards that were presented at the Iowa League of
Cities Conference. The All Star Community Award in reference to the Heritage Hills development area. The second
award is the 2026 City Manager of the Year award that was presented to Adam Kofoed.

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

Approve Minutes from the September 21, 2026 City Council meeting.

Motion by Dean, second by Miller to approve the consent agenda. AYES: Dean, Miller, Sexton, Horihan,
Noel. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS / COMMUNICATIONS / OPEN FORUM
Shelly Brophy, Community Manager at West Branch Village introduced herself and shared her contact
information with the Council and City staff to ensure open communication.
PUBLIC HEARING / NON-CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution 2026-103 Approving Pay Estimate #3 in the amount of $61,977.29 to Triple B Construction for the
W Main Street Overlay Project./ Move to Action.
The project is 100% complete and the council will accept the completed project at the next council meeting.
Motion by Miller, second by Noel to approve Resolution 2026-103. AYES: Miller, Noel, Horihan, Sexton,
Dean. NAYS: None. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-104 Approving and Accepting certain Municipal Improvements constructed in the Meadows
Subdivision Part Six, West Branch, IA./ Move to Action.
Motion by Miller, second by Sexton to approve Resolution 2026-104. AYES: Miller, Sexton, Horihan, Noel,
Dean. NAYS: None. Motion carried
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussing the sidewalk at the corner of 5th St and College St, with the owner allowing access onto their
property to do the repair work on the sidewalk. Olsen will draw up an agreement to ensure legal coverage for
both the resident and the City. The City will reach out to Hatfield to begin the work that was quoted out a
month ago.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Kofoed stated that he would be attending the ICMA Annual Conference in Long Beach October 15 – 21. He
recently attended the LMI annual training last week hosted by Ted Nellesen and then shared some information
on the Iowa League of Cities Conference the previous week. He attended sessions on the subject of Data Center
regulation and he shared some brief details from this session. He also shared information on the SSMID (SelfSupported Municipal Improvement District) and how he can see that within the next 5 years, West Branch
would be ready to start the process of adopting a SSMID district possibly.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
a. Update on the 411 E Main Street Property – The court order to Abate this property has been approved
and signed off by court order. Olsen has explored the regulation around Abatement when a bankruptcy
has been filed. He found that Abatement can be continued through a bankruptcy filing and is now
looking further to ensure that there will not be a loss for the city through the process, while continuing
to get the property cleaned up. Property owner, John Proeller shared that work that he has gotten done
or is working on now with the property and wanted to discuss more time and leniency to be able to
complete the work as requested by the city. Mayor Laughlin and attorney Olsen made it clear that the
city has agreed to multiple extension and agreements with Mr. Proeller that have all been unsuccessful
and will not allow additional exceptions at this point with there now being a court order.
b. Olsen also reminded the Mayor and Council members about the agreement that was made with the
Gaskills in using a portion of their land for the Wapsi project. It stated that land use by the City
following October 2024, there would be a charge of $500.00 a month until the work is done and the
city has removed all equipment from the area. This will be paid out now and should be in the amount
of approximately $10,000.00.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT
Work is still be done to gather the information for the Engineering Report for the Water Plant. With Shelly
Brophy at the meeting, Schechinger discussed the timeline on the income survey for the West Branch Village
community to be able to work on potential grant funds to be able to make a few adjustments to lines through
town in order to move the mobile home park area to full City Sewer services. Shelly shared that this will not

be completed until March of 2027 due to the timeframe needed for the survey. Schechinger also shared that
with all the rain that we have gotten, the Wapsi Creek area has held firm and is keeping the water within the
banks to ensure minimal to no flooding for West Branch. They will be pulling the silk fencing down through
the next few days to signal project completion.
STAFF REPORTS - None
COMMENTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Laughlin reminded everyone of the upcoming Fall Fest this weekend. Clerk Friis shared the scheduled
activities for this event. Council person Noel shared that the representatives from Eocene that were at the IA
League of Cities vendor area, were truly excited to see the results of the Wapsi Creek widening project and the
success that we have seen with the excessive amount of rain that has fallen.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Noel, second by Sexton. Motion carried on a voice vote. City Council meeting adjourned
at 6:26 p.m.
_________________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Approval for Block Party at the 600 Block of Prairie View Dr.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 12, 2026

SUMMARY:
See Block Party Permit Application attached for 10/17/2026, within the 600 block of Prairie
View Dr.
This was a late entry that Adam verified and approved on 10/13/2026, but is needing final
council sign off as well.

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Claims for October 19, 2026
Jessica Brown, Deputy City Clerk
October 19, 2026

SUMMARY:
Claims Report: These are routine expenditures that include payroll, budget expenditures, and other
financial items that relate to City Council approved items and/or other day-to-day operational
disclosures.

City of West Branch
Audit Presentation

The Audit

Independent Auditor’s Report
Opinion on the City’s Basic Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the financial statements
Auditor is responsible for expressing an opinion on the financial statements
Unmodified Opinion – best opinion an auditor is able to offer
Governmental Activities, Business-Type Activities, Each Major Fund, and
the Aggregate Remaining Fund Information
Provides assurance that the financial statements are fairly presented in all
material respects on the cash basis of accounting.
Adverse Opinion
Discretely Presented Component Units

Government Auditing Standards Report and
Iowa Compliance Reporting
Report on Government Auditing Standards – one material weakness in internal
control, no compliance findings
Lack of Segregation of Accounting Duties
Iowa Code of Compliance Findings
Disbursements exceeded budget for debt service function
Related Business Transactions
Reconcile Annual Urban Renewal Report to accounting records
Unclaimed Property
Tax Increment Financing Agreements

Financial Communications

General Activity Fund

General Fund Receipts

General Fund Disbursements

Operating Income – Enterprise Funds

Enterprise Funds – Cash Position

Auditor

Dustin Opatz
A U D I T D I R E C TO R
320-828-2467
D U S T I N . O PAT Z @ C R E AT I V E P L A N N I N G . C O M

Thank You

This commentary is provided for general information purposes only, should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice, and does not constitute an
attorney/client relationship. Past performance of any market results is no assurance of future performance. The information contained herein has been obtained
from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-105 - Approving Pay Estimate Number 13 (Final) in the
amount of $65,789.29 to Boomerang Corp for the 2025 Cedar-Johnson
Road Reconstruction Project. / Move to action.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 8, 2026

SUMMARY:
Boomerang Corp., of Anamosa, Iowa was awarded the construction contract for the 2025 CedarJohnson Road Reconstruction Project by the West Branch City Council through the passage of
Resolution 2025-34 on April 1, 2025 in the amount of $2,127,723.71.
The City has received and paid the following Pay Estimates for the project to date:
Pay Estimate Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Amount
$162,928.26
$309,539.52
$136,261.66
$844,850.72
$341,044.03
$186,750.08
$70,238.92
$1200.38
$14,512.13
$20,051.84
$722.40
$16,534.62
$2,127,187.06

Resolution #
2025-68
2025-81
2025-88
2025-99
2025-112
2025-124
2025-139
2026-05
2026-30
2026-64
2026-93
2026-101

Date
June 16,2025
July 21, 2025
August 18, 2025
September 15,2025
October 6, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 15, 2025
January 20, 2026
April 6, 2026
July 7, 2026
September 8, 2026
September 21, 2026

RESOLUTION 2026-105
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NUMBER 13 (FINAL) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $65,789.29 TO BOOMERANG CORP. FOR THE 2025 CEDAR
JOHNSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Boomerang Corp., of Anamosa, Iowa was awarded the construction contract for the
2025 Cedar-Johnson Road Reconstruction Project (the “Project”) by the West Branch City Council
through the passage of Resolution 2025-34 on April 1, 2025 in the amount of $2,127,723.71; and
WHEREAS, Boomerang Corp. has declared that said project has started and work has
been rendered in accordance with drawings and specifications on the Project and based on
observations by project managers of Veenstra & Kimm who are contracted with the City of West
Branch to oversee the construction process.
WHEREAS, the City Council of West Branch, previously approved Pay Estimates
Number 1 through 12 in the amount of $2,127,187.06 to Boomerang Corp. of Anamosa, IA to
date; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary for the City Council to accept Pay Estimate Number 13
in the amount of $65,789.29.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of West Branch, that
Final Pay Estimate Number 13 in the amount of $65,789.29 to Boomerang Corp. of Anamosa,
IA is approved.
Passed and approved this 19th day of October, 2026.

______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

ATTEST:
_________________________________________
Alycia A Friis, City Clerk

PAY ESTIMATE NO.
October 5, 2026

2025 CEDAR JOHNSON ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
WEST BRANCH, IOWA
Contract Amount $2,127,723.71
Contract Date April 1, 2025
Pay Period Retainage

Boomerang Corp
13225 Circle Drive, Ste A
Anamosa, IA 52205

BID ITEMS

Description
Unit
Acre
1.1 Clearing And Grubbing
Unit
1.2 Grubbing
CY
1.3 Excavation, Cl 10, Rdwy+Borrow
CY
1.4 Exc, Cl 10, Unsuit/Unstable Matrl, Core-Out
CY
1.5 Excavation, Class 13, Waste
CY
1.6 Special Backfill - Macadam Stone Base
CY
1.7 Special Backfill - Modified Subbase
CY
1.8 Topsoil, Furn+Spread
CY
1.9 Topsoil, Strip, Salvage and Spread
SY
1.10 Subgrd Stablz Mtrl,PolyGrid NX-650
Modified
Subbase
CY
1.11
Ton
1.12 Choke Stone - Temporary Road
Ton
1.13 Macadam Stone Base - Temp Road
Each
1.14 Relocation Of Mailboxes
SY
1.15 PCC Pav't, Cl C, Cl 3 Durabl, 8 In.
LS
1.16 PCC Pavement Samples
Ton
1.17 HMA ST, Base Course, 1/2 In. Mix
Ton
1.18 HMA ST, Interm Course, 1/2 In. Mix
1.19 HMA ST, Surface Course, 1/2 In. Mix, No Spec Ton
Ton
1.20 Calcium Chloride Applied
MGal
1.21 Water for Surface Appl of Calcium Chloride
Ton
1.22 Surfacing, Driveway, Class A Crushed Stone
LS
1.23 Rmvl of Existing Structures - Retaining Wall
CY
1.24 Combo Concrete Sidewalk & Retaining Wall
LF
1.25 Safety Rail
Each
1.26 Aprons, Concrete, 30 In. Dia.
Each
1.27 Aprons, Concrete, 42 In. Dia.
SF
1.28 Modular Block Retaining Wall
1.29 Manhole, San. Sewer, SW-301, 48 In. Extra De Each
Each
1.30 Intake, SW-507
Intake,
SW-509
Each
1.31
Each
1.32 Intake, SW-511
Each
1.33 Intake, SW-512
Each
1.34 Manhole Adjustment, Minor
Each
1.35 Manhole Adjustment, Major
LF
1.36 Subdrain, Longitudinal, (Backslope) 6 In. Dia.
Each
1.37 Subdrain Outlet, DR-303
Each
1.38 Subdrain Cleanout
1.39 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, HDPE, 10 In LF
LF
1.40 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 15 In.

V&K Job No. 368318

13 (Final)

Estimated
Quantity
0.2
214.5
7,542
1,500
81
1,125
375
1,167
1,167
1,500
2,882
400
370
3
8,871
1
72.8
49.2
49.2
6.2
5
32
1
20.2
45
3
1
42
1
12
8
2
1
1
1
2,754
20
4
13
1,129

Unit Price
$ 20,000.00
$
60.00
$
8.00
$
10.00
$
20.00
$
44.00
$
42.00
$
50.00
$
6.00
$
5.00
$
40.00
$
24.00
$
26.00
$
100.00
$
54.00
$
1,200.00
$
165.00
$
178.00
$
165.00
$
1,400.00
$
300.00
$
26.00
$
3,000.00
$
800.00
$
210.00
$
4,400.00
$
6,200.00
$
50.00
$ 10,000.00
$
4,400.00
$
6,000.00
$
2,900.00
$
1,800.00
$
2,600.00
$
4,200.00
$
13.00
$
200.00
$
300.00
$
50.00
$
70.00

Quantity
Extended Price Completed Value Completed
$
4,000.00
0.2
$
4,000.00
$
12,870.00
214.5
$
12,870.00
$
60,336.00
7,592
$
60,736.00
$
15,000.00
590
$
5,900.00
$
1,620.00
81
$
1,620.00
$
49,500.00
412.59
$
18,153.96
$
15,750.00
352
$
14,784.00
$
58,350.00
1595
$
79,750.00
$
7,002.00
50
$
300.00
$
7,500.00
7,127
$
35,635.00
$
115,280.00
2,938
$
117,520.00
$
9,600.00
593.46
$
14,243.04
$
9,620.00
$
$
300.00
3
$
300.00
$
479,034.00 9,124.00 $
492,696.00
$
1,200.00
1
$
1,200.00
$
12,012.00
$
$
8,757.60
$
$
8,118.00
119.22
$
19,671.30
$
8,680.00
$
$
1,500.00
4
$
1,200.00
$
832.00
42
$
1,092.00
$
3,000.00
1
$
3,000.00
$
16,160.00
20.2
$
16,160.00
$
9,450.00
45
$
9,450.00
$
13,200.00
1
$
4,400.00
$
6,200.00
3
$
18,600.00
$
2,100.00
$
$
10,000.00
1
$
10,000.00
$
52,800.00
12
$
52,800.00
$
48,000.00
8
$
48,000.00
$
5,800.00
2
$
5,800.00
$
1,800.00
1
$
1,800.00
$
2,600.00
3
$
7,800.00
$
4,200.00
2
$
8,400.00
$
35,802.00
2,754
$
35,802.00
$
4,000.00
22
$
4,400.00
$
1,200.00
4
$
1,200.00
$
650.00
13
$
650.00
$
79,030.00
1,172
$
82,040.00

1 of 5

Description
Unit
LF
1.41 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 18 In.
LF
1.42 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 24 In.
LF
1.43 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP, 30 In.
1.44 Storm SWR Grav Main, Trenched, RCP), 42 In. LF
LF
1.45 Remove Pipe Less Than or Equal to 36 In.
LF
1.46 Remove Pipe Greater Than 36 In.
1.47 Storm SWR Abandnmnt, Fill & Plug, ≤ 36 In. Di CY
1.48 Sanitary SWR Grav Main, Trenched, PVC, 8 In. LF
LF
1.49 Sanitary Sewer Service Stub, PVC, 4 In.
Each
1.50 Sanitary Sewer Service Relocation
Ton
1.51 Revetment, Class E
SY
1.52 Removal of Pavement
SY
1.53 Removal of Sidewalk
Each
1.54 Removal of Intakes and Utility Accesses
SY
1.55 Recreational Trail, PCC, 6 In.
SY
1.56 Sidewalk, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SF
1.57 Detectable Warnings
SY
1.58 Driveway, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SY
1.59 Removal Of Paved Driveway
LF
1.60 Fence, Safety
LF
1.61 Removal and Reinstallation of Fence,
Each
1.62 Remove and Reinstall Sign as per plan
Each
1.63 Removal of Type A Sign
Each
1.64 Install Stop Sign Assembly
LS
1.65 Construction Survey
LS
1.66 Traffic Control
LS
1.67 Mobilization
LF
1.68 Water Main, Trenched, PVC, 8 In., DR-18
LF
1.69 Water Main, Trenched, PVC, 12 In., DR-18
Each
1.70 Water Service Stub, Copper, 1 In.
Each
1.71 Valve, Gate, DIP, 8 In.
Each
1.72 Valve, Gate, DIP, 12 In.
Each
1.73 Valve Removal,
Each
1.74 Fire Hydrant Assembly, WM-201
Each
1.75 Fire Hydrant Assembly Removal
Each
1.76 Flushing Device (Blowoff), 2 In.
Each
1.77 Valve Box Adjustment, Minor
LS
1.78 SWPPP Preparation and Management
LS
1.79 Dust Control - Saw Cutting
Acre
1.80 Mulching
Acre
1.81 Native Grass Seeding
1.82 Seed&Fertlz (Rural)-HydroSeed w/BondedFibe Acre
1.83 Seeding & Fertilizing (Urban) - Hydraulic Seedi Acre
SQ
1.84 Sodding
SQ
1.85 Turf Reinforcement Mat, Type 2
LF
1.86 Silt Fence
1.87 Rmvl of Silt Fence/Silt Fence for Ditch Checks LF
1.88 Permtr&Slope SedimtCntrlDev, 9" Dia. EC-204 LF
1.89 Rmvl of Permtr&Slope/DitchCheck Sedit Cntrl LF
1.90 Open-Throat Curb Intake Sedmnt Filter, EC-60 LF
1.91 Maint of Open-Throat CurbIntake Sedimt Filte Each
1.92 Rmvl of Open-Throat Curb Intake Sediment Fil Each
V&K Job No. 368318

Estimated
Quantity
41
319
299
185
981
152
3
56
250
1
72
7,679
39
1
792
847
140
529
225
2,665
105
8
6
4
1
1
1
236
363
3
5
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1.1
0.7
1.6
35
9.7
3,360
3,360
840
840
110
110
110

Unit Price
$
80.00
$
84.00
$
110.00
$
200.00
$
5.00
$
10.00
$
200.00
$
100.00
$
44.00
$
1,800.00
$
70.00
$
5.00
$
5.00
$
200.00
$
45.00
$
46.00
$
50.00
$
50.00
$
10.00
$
6.00
$
58.00
$
275.00
$
125.00
$
450.00
$ 26,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 150,000.00
$
60.00
$
80.00
$
1,800.00
$
2,800.00
$
4,800.00
$
200.00
$
9,600.00
$
200.00
$
1,600.00
$
450.00
$
3,000.00
$
600.00
$
1,000.00
$
1,500.00
$
4,500.00
$
4,500.00
$
60.00
$
42.00
$
1.50
$
0.10
$
2.50
$
0.02
$
16.00
$
0.50
$
0.50

Quantity
Extended Price Completed Value Completed
$
3,280.00
43
$
3,440.00
$
26,796.00
340
$
28,560.00
$
32,890.00
308
$
33,880.00
$
37,000.00
185
$
37,000.00
$
4,905.00
981
$
4,905.00
$
1,520.00
152
$
1,520.00
$
600.00
3
$
600.00
$
5,600.00
56
$
5,600.00
$
11,000.00
250
$
11,000.00
$
1,800.00
1
$
1,800.00
$
5,040.00
65.14
$
4,559.80
$
38,395.00
7,679
$
38,395.00
$
195.00
59
$
295.00
$
200.00
1
$
200.00
$
35,640.00
820.29
$
36,913.05
$
38,962.00
952.31
$
43,806.26
$
7,000.00
140
$
7,000.00
$
26,450.00
568.02
$
28,401.00
$
2,250.00
370.5
$
3,705.00
$
15,990.00
2,915
$
17,490.00
$
6,090.00
105
$
6,090.00
$
2,200.00
8
$
2,200.00
$
750.00
6
$
750.00
$
1,800.00
4
$
1,800.00
$
26,000.00
1
$
26,000.00
$
13,000.00
1
$
13,000.00
$
150,000.00
1
$
150,000.00
$
14,160.00
139
$
8,340.00
$
29,040.00
310
$
24,800.00
$
5,400.00
3
$
5,400.00
$
14,000.00
3
$
8,400.00
$
4,800.00
1
$
4,800.00
$
200.00
2
$
400.00
$
19,200.00
2
$
19,200.00
$
400.00
2
$
400.00
$
1,600.00
2
$
3,200.00
$
450.00
4
$
1,800.00
$
3,000.00
1
$
3,000.00
$
600.00
1
$
600.00
$
3,000.00
3.45
$
3,450.00
$
1,650.00
1.45
$
2,175.00
$
3,150.00
0.63
$
2,835.00
$
7,200.00
1.47
$
6,615.00
$
2,100.00
144
$
8,640.00
$
407.40
6
$
252.00
$
5,040.00
$
$
336.00
$
$
2,100.00
1120
$
2,800.00
$
16.80
1120
$
22.40
$
1,760.00
112
$
1,792.00
$
55.00
$
$
55.00
112
$
56.00
2 of 5

Description
Unit
Each
1.93 Grate Intake Sediment Filter Bag, EC-604
Each
1.94 Maint of Grate Intake Sediment Filter Bag
1.95 Removal of Grate Intake Sediment Filter Bag Each
Each
1.96 Mobilizations, Erosion Control
Each
1.97 Trees
CY
2.1 Excavation, Cl 10, Rdwy+Borrow
CY
2.2 Exc, Cl 10, Unsuit/Unstable Matrl, Core-Out
CY
2.3 Excavation, Class 13, Waste
CY
2.4 Special Backfill - Macadam Stone Base
CY
2.6 Topsoil, Furn+Spread
CY
2.7 Topsoil, Strip, Salvage and Spread
SY
2.8 Subgrd Stablz Mtrl,PolyGrid NX-650
CY
2.9 Modified Subbase
Ton
2.10 Choke Stone - Temporary Road
Ton
2.11 Macadam Stone Base - Temporary Road
SY
2.12 PCC Pav't, Cl C, Cl 3 Durabl, 8 In.
LS
2.13 PCC Pavement Samples
Ton
2.14 HMA ST, Base Course, 1/2 In. Mix
Ton
2.15 HMA ST, Intermediate Course, 1/2 In. Mix
2.16 HMA ST, Surface Course, 1/2 In. Mix, No Spec Ton
Ton
2.17 Calcium Chloride Applied
MGal
2.18 Water for Surface Appl of Calcium Chloride
Ton
2.19 Surfacing, Driveway, Class A Crushed Stone
Each
2.20 Intake, SW-507
Each
2.21 Manhole Adjustment, Minor
Each
2.22 Manhole Adjustment, Major
LF
2.23 Subdrain, Longitudinal, (Backslope) 6 In. Dia.
Each
2.24 Subdrain Outlet, DR-303
2.25 Storm Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, RCP,15 LF
LF
2.26 Remove Pipe Less Than or Equal to 36 In.
Ton
2.27 Revetment, Class E
SY
2.28 Removal of Pavement
SY
2.29 Removal of Sidewalk
Each
2.30 Removal of Intakes and Utility Accesses
SY
2.31 Recreational Trail, PCC, 6 In.
SY
2.32 Sidewalk, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SF
2.33 Detectable Warnings
SY
2.34 Driveway, P.C. Concrete, 6 In.
SY
2.35 Removal of Paved Driveway
LF
2.36 Fence, Safety
Each
2.37 Remove and Reinstall Sign as per plan
LS
2.38 Construction Survey
LS
2.39 Traffic Control
LS
2.40 Mobilization
Each
2.41 Valve Box Adjustment, Minor
Acre
2.42 Mulching
2.43 Seeding & Fertlzng (Urban) - Hydraulic Seeding Acre
SQ
2.44 Sodding
LF
2.45 Silt Fence
2.46 Rmvl of Silt Fence/Silt Fence for Ditch Checks LF

Estimated
Quantity
3
3
3
4
8
664
200
13
150
415
415
500
520
224
833
1,628
1
88.1
58.7
58.7
4
8
8
2
2
1
890
2
39
162
2.5
1,157
16
2
467
68
30
118
180
825
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
0.55
148
480
480

Unit Price
$
125.00
$
50.00
$
25.00
$
600.00
$
500.00
$
8.00
$
10.00
$
20.00
$
44.00
$
50.00
$
6.00
$
5.00
$
42.00
$
24.00
$
26.00
$
54.00
$
400.00
$
165.00
$
178.00
$
165.00
$
1,400.00
$
400.00
$
26.00
$
5,400.00
$
2,600.00
$
4,200.00
$
13.00
$
200.00
$
70.00
$
5.00
$
70.00
$
7.00
$
5.00
$
250.00
$
45.00
$
50.00
$
50.00
$
50.00
$
10.00
$
6.00
$
275.00
$
1,750.00
$
2,500.00
$
1,983.31
$
250.00
$
1,500.00
$
4,500.00
$
55.00
$
1.50
$
0.10

Quantity
Extended Price Completed Value Completed
$
375.00
2
$
250.00
$
150.00
$
$
75.00
$
$
2,400.00
10
$
6,000.00
$
4,000.00
3
$
1,500.00
$
5,312.00
664
$
5,312.00
$
2,000.00
160
$
1,600.00
$
260.00
13
$
260.00
$
6,600.00
160
$
7,040.00
$
20,750.00
340
$
17,000.00
$
2,490.00
$
$
2,500.00
506
$
2,530.00
$
21,840.00
520
$
21,840.00
$
5,376.00
224
$
5,376.00
$
21,658.00
838.21
$
21,793.46
$
87,912.00
1,628
$
87,912.00
$
400.00
1
$
400.00
$
14,536.50
$
$
10,448.60
$
$
9,685.50
244.89
$
40,406.85
$
5,600.00
1.1
$
1,540.00
$
3,200.00
0.4
$
160.00
$
208.00
8
$
208.00
$
10,800.00
2
$
10,800.00
$
5,200.00
0
$
$
4,200.00
2
$
8,400.00
$
11,570.00
890
$
11,570.00
$
400.00
2
$
400.00
$
2,730.00
39
$
2,730.00
$
810.00
162
$
810.00
$
175.00
4
$
280.00
$
8,099.00
1,157
$
8,099.00
$
80.00
21
$
105.00
$
500.00
2
$
500.00
$
21,015.00
363.73
$
16,367.85
$
3,400.00
17.9
$
895.00
$
1,500.00
30
$
1,500.00
$
5,900.00
197.14
$
9,857.00
$
1,800.00
258.73
$
2,587.30
$
4,950.00
945
$
5,670.00
$
275.00
1
$
275.00
$
1,750.00
1
$
1,750.00
$
2,500.00
1
$
2,500.00
$
1,983.31
1
$
1,983.31
$
250.00
1
$
250.00
$
750.00
0.39
$
585.00
$
2,475.00
0.39
$
1,755.00
$
8,140.00
81
$
4,455.00
$
720.00
$
$
48.00
$
-

Contract Price: $ 2,127,723.71

V&K Job No. 368318

$

2,125,113.58

3 of 5

MATERIALS STORED SUMMARY
Description

# of Units

Unit Price

Total $

V&K Job No. 368318

Extended Cost

-

4 of 5

SUMMARY
Total Approved
Contract Price $
Approved Change Order (list each)

Total Completed

2,127,723.71 $

2,125,113.58

Change Order No. 1

$

10,945.37 $

10,945.37

Change Order No. 2

$

3,821.40 $

3,821.40

Change Order No. 3

$

1,500.00 $

1,500.00

Change Order No. 4

$

11,300.00 $

11,300.00

Change Order No. 5

$

23,250.00 $

23,250.00

Change Order No. 6

$

14,196.00 $

14,196.00

Change Order No. 7

$

2,850.00 $

2,850.00

Revised Contract Price $

2,195,586.48 $

2,192,976.35

Stored $
Total Earned $

2,192,976.35

Retainage (3%) $
Total Earned Less Retainage $
Total Previously Approved (list each)

Percent Complete
The amount

Pay Estimate No. 1

$

162,928.26

Pay Estimate No. 2

$

309,539.52

Pay Estimate No. 3

$

136,261.66

Pay Estimate No. 4

$

844,850.72

Pay Estimate No. 5

$

341,044.03

Pay Estimate No. 6

$

186,750.08

Pay Estimate No. 7

$

70,238.92

Pay Estimate No. 8

$

1,200.38

Pay Estimate No. 9

$

14,512.13

Pay Estimate No. 10

$

42,604.34

Pay Estimate No. 11

$

722.40

Pay Estimate No. 12

$

16,534.62

100%

$65,789.29

2,127,187.06

Amount Due This Request $

65,789.29

is recommended for approval for payment in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Recommended By:

Approved By:

Boomerang Corp

Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.

West Branch, Iowa

Keegan Parizek

Signature:

Signature:

Name: Keegan Parizek

Name:

Eric Gould

Name:

Title: Project Manager

Title:

Engineer

Title:

Date: 10/6/2026

Date:

October 5, 2026

Date:

V&K Job No. 368318

2,192,976.35

Total Previously Approved $

Prepared By:

Signature:

-

5 of 5

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-106 Accepting the W Main Street Overlay Project as
complete./ Move to Action.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 12, 2026

SUMMARY:
Triple B Construction Corp. of Wilton, Iowa was awarded the construction contract for the W
Main Street Overlay Project (the “Project”) by the West Branch City Council through the passage
of Resolution 2026-45 on May 4, 2026 in the amount of $742,540.50.
Pay Estimate
1
2
3

Amount
$201,282.04
$496,619.15
$61,977.29
$759,878.48

Resolution
2026-74
2026-85
2026-103

Date
July 20, 2026
August 17, 2026
October 5, 2026

This is the total that has been paid to date. Following inspection of the site, it has been established
that the project is complete. The final retainage that will be paid out following 31 days after the
date of this Resolution is, $23,501.40.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-106
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE W MAIN STREET OVERLAY PROJECT AS COMPLETED.
WHEREAS, Triple B Construction was awarded the construction contract for the W Main Street
Overlay Project (the “Project”) for a total base bid of $742,540.50; and
WHEREAS, said Project has now been completed in accordance with the City specifications; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary for the City Council to accept the aforementioned Project as
completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the West Branch, Iowa, that the
Project be accepted as completed. Further, the City Clerk is directed to hold the retainage amount of
$23,501.40 until 31 days after the date of this Resolution.
********
Passed and approved this 19th day of October, 2026.

______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-107 Approving a Settlement Agreement with Katharine
K. Gaskill./ Move to Action.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 12, 2026

SUMMARY:
Per temporary easement agreement with Katharine, this is a Resolution and Agreement to
pay the compensation for use of the area after October 2024 and until project end time.
The request is for $10,000.00 to be paid to Katharine Gaskill for compensation.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-107
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KATHARINE K.
GASKILL.
WHEREAS, Owner owns parcels generally referred located east of and adjacent to
Parkside Hills subdivision in City (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, City condemned a permanent and temporary construction easement over a
portion of the Property as part of the City’s Creek Widening Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Owner appealed the condemnation award and the City and Owner settled
the matter and executed an agreement to settle the easement matters; and
WHEREAS, Owner was entitled to additional compensation of $500.00 per month under
the temporary easement if the Property was occupied after October, 2024; and
WHEREAS, because of permitting delays, the occupation of the Property extended past
October, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Owner and City have arrived at a mutually-acceptable resolution of the
extension of the temporary easement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of West
Branch, Cedar County, Iowa, that the aforementioned Agreement with Gaskill is hereby
approved. Further, the Mayor and City Clerk are directed to execute the agreement on behalf of
the City.
Passed and approved this 19th day of October, 2026.

ATTEST:
_____________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT is entered into this ______ day of ______________,
2026 by Katharine K. Gaskill, hereafter referred to as the “Owner”; and the City of West Branch,
Iowa, hereafter referred to as “City.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Owner owned three parcels generally referred located east of and adjacent to
Parkside Hills subdivision in City (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, City condemned a permanent and temporary construction easement over a
portion of the Property as part of the City’s Creek Widening Project (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, Owner appealed the condemnation award and the City and Owner settled the
matter and executed an agreement to settle the easement matters; and
WHEREAS, Owner was entitled to additional compensation of $500.00 per month under
the temporary easement if the Property was occupied after October, 2024; and
WHEREAS, because of permitting delays, the occupation of the Property extended past
October, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Owner and City have arrived at a mutually-acceptable resolution of the
extension of the temporary easement; and
WHEREAS, Owner and Coralville wish to memorialize their agreement in writing,
IT IS, THEREFORE, AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1.

The above recitals are true and correct.

2.

City agrees to pay to Owner the sum of $10,000.00, which represents the additional

time outlined in the settlement of the parties.

3.

Owner, by execution of this Settlement Agreement, hereby releases and forever

discharges the City from any and all additional claims under the settlement between the parties as
it pertains to the easements acquired by the City for the Project.
4.

In the event that either party must commence an action to enforce any obligation

of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs associated therewith,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees.
5.

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties hereto and shall

not be altered, amended or modified unless done so in writing.

Owner:

By_____________________________________
Katharine K. Gaskill
City of West Branch:
By:________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

2

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-108 Setting a Public Hearing on ordinance 842, changes
to Chapter 165 Zoning Regulations./ Move to action.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 12, 2026

ITEM SUMMARY
Setting a public hearing date on Ordinance 842 for changes to Chapter 165, Zoning Regulations
for the following:
November 24, 2026 at 7:00pm – Planning and Zoning Meeting
December 7, 2026 at 6:00pm – City Council Meeting

RESOLUTION 2026-108
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 842, CHANGES TO
CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa, has heretofore deemed it
necessary and desirable to add public and private parks to Chapter 165 of the code of Ordinances for the
City of West Branch, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Branch, Iowa, did
heretofore discuss and direct the preparation of changes to Chapter 165 Sections 24.1, 25.1, and 36.1, the
permitted uses area adding information for public and private parks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to set a date for a public hearing to approve said changes to
Chapter 165, for both the Planning and Zoning meeting set to be held Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at
7:00pm; and at the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2026 at 6:00pm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa,
that a public hearing on Ordinance 842, amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances, shall be set for
7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, and a second public hearing to be set for 6:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 7, 2026, in the Council Chambers at 110 N. Poplar Street. Further, the City Clerk is
further directed to publish notice of said public hearings as required by law.
Passed and approved this 19th day of October, 2026.

ATTEST:
______________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

__________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

ORDINANCE NO. 842
AN ORDINANCE WITHIN CHAPTER 165 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF WEST BRANCH ADDING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARKS.
WHEREAS, an addition to the following sections and subsections of Chapter 165 Zoning
Regulations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED:
1.
Amendment. Section 165.24.1, 165.25.1, 165.26.1 and 165.35.1, the Permitted Uses area,
is hereby amended by adding information for public and private parks, as follows:
165.24 R-1 DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
1. Permitted Uses.
A. All uses allowed by right in Agricultural A-1 District except that there shall be no
raising or pasturing of livestock, poultry or other commercial domestic animals or birds.
B. Boarding house, provided that not more than four such boarders shall be permitted
without special exception by the Board of Adjustment and by the Health Officer of the
City.
C. Public utility substations or pumping stations meeting the requirements of Section
165.23(2)(A).
D. Private schools of general instruction.
E. Accessory uses customarily incidental to any of the foregoing permitted uses.
F. Funeral homes.
G. Public and Private Parks.
165.25 R-2 DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
1. Permitted Uses.
A. All uses allowed by right in the Residence R-1 District.
B. Two-family dwellings.
C. Boarding house.
D. Zero lot line units.
E. Public and Private Parks.
165.26 R-3 DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
1. Permitted Uses. In Residence R-3 District, the provisions of this section shall apply and the
following uses permitted:
A. All uses allowed by right in the Residence R-2 District.
B. Multiple-family dwellings up to 12 units.
C. Child care centers.

D. Zero lot line units.
E. Public and Private Parks.
165.35 PUBLIC USE DISTRICT.
It is the intent of the Public Use District (P) to provide reference on the zoning map to public uses
of land. Thus, land owned by the United States Federal Government, the State of Iowa, Johnson or
Cedar County, the West Branch Community School District, the City of West Branch or other
governmental entities will be designated Public Use.
1. Permitted Principal Uses and Structures.
A. Use of land, buildings, or structures of the aforementioned federal and State
governments or political subdivisions thereof.
B. Agriculture.
C. Public Parks.
2.
Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances not specifically provided for and in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
3.
Adjudication. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
4.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
Approved and adopted this 4th of January, 2027.

First reading:
Second reading:
Third Reading:

December 7, 2026
December 21, 2026
January 4, 2027
_____________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

ATTEST:
_______________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

I certify that the foregoing was published as Ordinance No. ______ on the ____ day of
____________, 2026.
_________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-109 – Approving a Salary Adjustment for Matt Goodale.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 12, 2026

SUMMARY:
Matt Goodale has completed the requirements for and obtained certification of Grade III
Water Treatment Operator. Per the City of West Branch employee handbook, this qualifies
Matt to earn a raise of $1.00 per hour to his current pay rate.
The final salary amount with this raise is calculated by being broken down to an hourly rate,
the $1.00 raise added to that hourly rate and then calculated back to an annual salary
amount.
This raise takes effect starting on the October 19, 2026 pay period and will be utilized
following this approval for the next payroll calculation.

RESOLUTION 2026-109
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR MATT
GOODALE.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of West Branch, Iowa:
Section 1. The City of West Branch Employee Handbook (dated August 21, 2026), states
that Public Works employees shall earn a pay increase for sucessfully completing a
Grade III Water Distribution, Treatment or Sewer certification.
Section 2.
Matt Goodale successfully completed the Grade III Water Treatment
Operator certification.
Section 3. The following person and position named shall be paid the salary indicated
below and the City Clerk/Finance Officer is authorized to issue warrants/checks, less
legally required or authorized deductions for the amounts set out below, and make such
contributions to IPERS and Social Security or other purposes as required by law or
authorization of the Council:
Position

Name

Public Works Director

Matt Goodale

Current
Wage

$96,075.19

New
Wage

$98,155.20

SECTION 4. The salary increase will go into effect on October 19, 2026.
Passed and approved this 19th day of October, 2026.

ATTEST:
________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Resolution 2026-110 Accepting the Donation of a Parcel of Property KLM
Investments, LLC./ Move to Action.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 12, 2026

SUMMARY:
When Outlot A was transferred to the City by KLM, this small area was missed. It came to the
developers attention when a tax invoice was sent to them for the area. The developers are wanting
only to move forward with the donation of this area along with Ourlot A going forward. Below is
the effected area:
A part of Section 6, Township 79 North, Range 4 West of the 5th P.M., West Branch,
Cedar County, Iowa, as legally described on that certain Plat of Survey recorded in Book
L, Page 171-172, Plat Records of Cedar County, Iowa (the “Parcel”)

Prepared by: Kevin D. Olson, 1400 5th Street, Coralville, Iowa 52241 (319) 351-2277
Return to: City of West Branch, 110 Poplar Street, PO Box 218, West Branch, IA 52358 (319) 643-5888

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-110
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A PARCEL OF PROPERTY KLM
INVESTMENTS, LLC.
WHEREAS, KLM Investments, LLC (the “Developer”) previously platted the Meadows
Subdivision, Part 4B in the city (the “Subdivision”); and
WHEREAS, as part of the Subdivision, the Developer platted the following parcel:
A part of Section 6, Township 79 North, Range 4 West of the 5th P.M., West Branch,
Cedar County, Iowa, as legally described on that certain Plat of Survey recorded in Book
L, Page 171-172, Plat Records of Cedar County, Iowa (the “Parcel”)
; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has agreed to donate the Parcel to the City to be used for
public purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to accept the donation of the Parcel to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of West
Branch, Cedar County, Iowa, that the City hereby accepts the donation of the Parcel to the City
of West Branch.

Passed and approved this 19th day of October, 2026.

ATTEST:
_______________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

______________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor

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Parcel ID
049013063510040
Alternate ID n/a
Sec/Twp/Rng
6-79-4
Class
A
Property Address
Acreage
0.5
WEST BRANCH
District
490 - WEST BRANCH AG/ WEST BRANCH SCH
Brief Tax Description
LOT 2 PARCEL G SW SW
&EXC THE MEADOWS PAR
T 4B LOT
(Note: Not to be used on legal documents)
Date created: 10/13/2026
Last Data Uploaded: 10/12/2026 11:55:36 PM
Developed by

Owner Address KLM Investments LLC
124 W Main St
PO Box 698
West Branch, IA 52358-0698

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
PREPARED BY:
DATE:

Ordinance 834 An ordinance regulating No Parking Zones.
City Clerk, Alycia Friis
October 12, 2026

ITEM SUMMARY

Sycamore Drive at Parkside Hills Reimagined is a public street, but it is narrow. Recently, cars
have been parking on that street. This street serves as a main entrance to the back and front of the
development.
The City Administrator, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and the developers consultant, Jon Marner of
MMS agree that there should be no parking on Sycamore Drive.

ORDINANCE 843
ORDINANCE REGULATING NO PARKING ZONES.
WHEREAS, the City of West Branch, Iowa has jurisdiction to establish Parking
Regulations within the corporate limits of the City of West Branch; and
WHEREAS, No Parking Zones shall mean, no stop, stand, or parking of a vehicle in any
of the following designated no parking zones except when necessary to avoid conflict with other
traffic or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer or traffic control signal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore deemed it necessary and desirable to pass
legislation regulating the no parking zones within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that:
1.
Amendment. Section 69.08 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby adding subsection sixtySeven (28) with the following:
28. Both sides of Sycamore Drive will have no parking. Parking would be allowed
during special events, when authorized by the City Council or the Chief of Police.
2.
Conflicts. All ordinances or parts of ordinances not specifically provided for and in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
3.
Adjudication. If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
4.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval
and publication as required by law.
First reading:

Oct. 19, 2026

Second reading:

Nov. 2, 2026

Third Reading:

Nov. 16, 2018

ATTEST:
__________________________________
Alycia Friis, City Clerk

__________________________________
Roger Laughlin, Mayor