The City Council held a study session and regular meeting on March 23, 2026. The meeting began with a proclamation honoring Ed Cain for his decade of service on the Historic Preservation Commission, followed by recognition of retiring employees (Chief Animal Control Officer Galen Barrett and Fire Chief Justin James). The council then reviewed the agenda, discussed numerous items, and held public hearings on several resolutions. Key actions included approval of a TIFF agreement for Arbor Creek townhomes, approval of a site plan for Chipotle on West Broadway, and approval of a major redevelopment plan for Hollywood Casino at Ameristar. The council also discussed a potential Lime scooter program and heard citizen comments regarding Dodge Park.
All right, thank you, everybody, and apologies for running late. We had a uh exempt session that we were just wrapping up, so apologies for that. Um, we have a few items today in study session that we're gonna go through uh prior to reviewing the agenda. The first one is a proclamation for Ed Cain. And I believe families here, everybody's all good, right? Awesome. Um, City of Constable, Iowa, Office of the Mayor Proclamation, whereas the City of Constable Blast recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting its historic character as a vital part of the community's identity, heritage, and economic vitality. And whereas Constable Bless Historic Preservation Commission, HPC, is appointed board that works towards the promotion and protection of historic districts, landmarks and sites within the city of Consulas is charged with reviewing and approving exterior modifications to locally designed historic buildings, landmarks, and sites, and whereas historic preservation commission commission further serves the community by recommending the historic buildings, districts, objects, and site worthy of site, excuse me, sites worthy of local designation, educating the public on the city's historic heritage and marking making recommendations to the city council on land usage, urban renewal, urban revitalization, and planning actions related to the historic preservation, conducting studies to identify and designate historic districts and sites, authorizing historic preservation plans, and undertaking other preservation matters as required by the city council. And whereas Ed Cain faithfully served the members of Consulbless Historic Preservation Commission from April 21st, 2014 to July 2nd, 2025, providing a decade of dedicated leadership, knowledge, and commitment to the historic preservation in the community. And whereas during his tenure, Ed Cain played a role in preserving and revitalizing historic properties in downtown Consulus, including but not limited to the Gooseberry 221 South Main Street and Brown Cali Building, 215 or excuse me, 219 and 222 South Main Street in the Haymarket Historic District, ensuring their continued use and vitality. And whereas Ed's passion for preserving through thoughtful guidance and unwavering advocacy has strengthened the city's historic district districts, enhancing the public applications for Consulas's architectural and cultural heritage and left a lasting impact on the community. Now, therefore, we Jill Schudak and the City of Consulbless hereby honor and thank Ed Kane for his outstanding service on the Historic Preservation Commission and his meaningful contributions to the preservation and the vitality revitalization of the city's historic assets and extend a sincere appreciation for his years of dedicated public service. And witness, therefore, I hear with a hand in the city of the seal, Jill Shudak do proclaim. So if you guys want to confirm who wants to explain so much. Absolutely. He really loves you guys so much. Thank you. Congratulations. Thank you guys. We have two people who are going to be leaving the city at the end of the week that have done tremendous work. And we would like to extend our sincere gratitude and present a plaques to both of them. So the first one is our chief animal control officer Galen Barrett. So in sincere appreciation for outstanding commitment and exemplary service to the city of Consulbless from May uh 1998 to March 2026. Okay, then we thank you so much for all your service. Thank you. What are you taking it? Good job, everybody. Congratulations. I'm just gonna stand here for the next one because we have our second one then. And this is for Fire Chief Justin James with the deepest gratitude for the loyal service and unwavering dedication. Your contributions will long be remembered. City of Consul Blast, September 1999 to March 2026. Thank you, Justin, so much. Thanks, buddy. Okay, it's a good thank you, Justin. Thank you guys very much. Right. Keep your phone on, buddy. Couple more hours. I get it. I get twenty-one. All right. Um so we'll review the agenda at this point in time. Does anybody have any questions on the consent agenda for tonight? No. Okay. We'll have another proclamation then this evening. Child abuse prevention month. Everybody has a pen that was provided to the council. Um, and they will be here this evening.