Kalona City Council approves preliminary plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision

By Cheryl Allen
Posted 8/16/22

Silence prevailed during the public hearing for the Conditional Use Agreement for Moyna Holdings, Inc. on August 15.  With no reason to delay, the Kalona City Council proceeded to pass a …

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Kalona City Council approves preliminary plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision

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Silence prevailed during the public hearing for the Conditional Use Agreement for Moyna Holdings, Inc. on August 15.  With no reason to delay, the Kalona City Council proceeded to pass a resolution for the Conditional Use Agreement for the Vista Ridge Subdivision.  The agreement allows for R-1 single family housing in the R-3 zoned subdivision.

The Council also passed a resolution to approve the Preliminary Plat for Phase-I for Vista Ridge Subdivision lots 1-41.  The Construction Plans and Specifications for Vista Ridge were also approved.

Library Summer Reading Program

Olivia Kahler, Director of Youth Services, reported to the Council on the Summer Reading Program at the Kalona Public Library.  304 children signed up for the program this year, an increase of 36 children over last year. 

This year’s program included several new events, including an African drum circle, sparkle hoops, cardboard crazy day, and a visit from a park ranger from Fossil Gorge.  The most popular of the new events was an inflatable obstacle course. 

A total of 1765 people participated in the library’s programs this year. 

“You guys helped out a lot.  It was awesome.  All of the community help this year was great.  I don’t think I got told no once,” Kahler told the Council.

YMCA Update

City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh alerted the Council that a water leak has damaged Mid-Prairie Middle School’s gym floor, and it will not be usuable for athletic activities until it has been repaired.  As a result, the school will require greater use of the YMCA than usual for games and practices, and the public may experience some disruption during the fall semester consequently.

Future Dates

The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7 to allow for the Labor Day holiday on Monday.  A Work Session has been set for 6 p.m. prior to the meeting.