March 24, 2023 - Community Update

Sustainability Fair

The Indianola Sustainability Committee is hosting a Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Blake Fieldhouse (403 S 15^th St, Indianola). The fair will include presentations from Warren County Conservation, SOAR, a master gardener, and Blank Park Zoo, as well as activities, food trucks, and exhibit booths. We hope to see you there!

Submit a Request

City of Indianola residents can easily report issues, such as potholes, damaged sidewalks, or tall weeds, by using our online form. We will work on correcting the issue as soon as possible. Depending on the situation, other factors, such as weather, availability of materials, or the underlying conditions, may play into how quickly the issue is resolved. We appreciate your partnership in keeping Indianola safe and in good shape.

Springtime Projects

Downtown Square Reconstruction Project: The southern alley and parking lot were closed on March 20, and utility construction began. As part of the utility construction, South Buxton was closed to thru-traffic between West Salem and West 1^st Avenues. Parking is still available on this section of the road, except for two areas near the alley. This closure will last approximately one month, weather dependent, while the water main is extended, and underground electrical conduit is constructed. The north alley reconstruction will be included in the next phase, although timing has yet to be determined.

Industrial Park Improvement Project: North 14^th Street at East Hillcrest Avenue closed this week for work to begin on the utility phase of the project. During this construction, North 14^th Street can be accessed from East Iowa Avenue. The closure is anticipated to last three weeks, weather dependent. Once complete, this project will open nearly 60 acres of ground for future industrial development in Indianola!

Orchard Avenue Pavement Repairs: A private contractor has begun work to repair failed pavement on West Orchard Avenue, between Fairway Drive and North G Street. The repairs are scheduled to be completed by April 5, weather dependent.

Brush Facility

The Brush Facility will open for the season with free yard disposal (for anything less than 1/2" in diameter) on Saturday, April 1 at 9 a.m.! The spring cleanup event at the Brush Facility for hazardous household waste, appliances, and electronics will be held on Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (fees may apply). Please remember to bring your ID showing your current address. The curbside cleanup will be held April 24-28. In order to avoid nuisance complaints, please do not put items on the curb until the night before your scheduled pickup.

City Council Update

The Indianola City Council met in study session and regular session on Monday, March 20, 2023. The meetings can be viewed on the City's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwqdy2irWQILB_1QzcVrdw

During the study session, Council received a financial update regarding the sewer funds from D.A. Davidson Financial Advisor, Michael Maloney.

Among the items Council approved in the regular meeting were:

• A Home Base Iowa Initiative Application from Tyler Miller and authorization of a handwritten warrant in the amount of $1500.00.
• Payment Application Number 33 in the amount of $44,187.34 from Williams Brothers Construction for the Water Resource Recovery Facility Project
• Resolution naming depositories
• The 2023 Brush Facility dates and pricing
• The fee schedule
• An agreement and contract for fire protection and emergency response services between the City of Indianola and Palmyra Township
• An agreement between the City of Indianola and Public Consulting Group LLC
• An amendment to the Agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Improvements Project at the intersection of Second Avenue and Buxton Street
• An amendment to the Agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for the Stormwater GIS Attribute Survey
• An agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for the North 14th Street Drainage Improvements Project
• An amendment to the City of Indianola Fiscal Year 23 budget

More information on these items and others can be found in the council packet. To learn how to find and download agendas and packets and receive notifications when they are published, please watch this video.

Upcoming Council Meetings

Draft agendas for the upcoming Council meetings can be found at the link below. These are working drafts and are subject to change. Agendas are published on the City's website the Thursday prior to a scheduled City Council meeting. The next regular Council meeting will be on Monday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m. A study session will precede the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing

Public Hearings are an opportunity for members of the public to speak in front of Council on a specific agenda item. The following public hearings have been scheduled.

1. Public hearing on April 3, 2023, regarding the E Hillcrest Avenue Reconstruction Project
2. Public hearing on April 17, 2023, regarding the North Jefferson Way Trail Connections Project
3. Public hearing on April 17, 2023, regarding the Fiscal Year 24 Budget for the City of Indianola

Employment Opportunities

The City of Indianola is currently hiring for multiple positions, including the following seasonal openings:

• Flowers - Buxton Park
• Flowers - Downtown Area
• Horticulture Assistant
• Parks - Maintenance Worker, Mower, Tree Care
• Aquatic Center - Lifeguard, Operations, Support Staff, Management
• Recreation - Field Maintenance Worker, Sports Complex Concessions Workers

The City is also hiring for these part-time and full-time positions:

• Library Assistant - Part-time
• Police Officer - Full-time
• Paramedic - Part-time

Please visit our website for more information on employment opportunities.

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