The Pella City Council will review an additional zoning change for the new Lely North American Headquarters at their meeting this evening. A public hearing will be held to change approximately 8.7 acres of land directly south of Highway 163 just west of Exit 44 from agricultural to heavy industrial use to accommodate construction of new headquarters for the robotic milking corporation located currently on the northeast corner of the Vermeer Mile. Council will also hear a rezoning request for seven acres of land north of the terminus of West 12th Street near Recker Dental, with the goal of changing it from A1 agricultural to M1 light industrial. A special event permit for Ridiculous Days on July 24th and 25 from the Pella Historical Downtown Retail Group and resolutions approving the preliminary plat for the Prairie Ridge Housing Subdivision and a temporary transfer of surplus funds from the city’s electric utility to the City itself to borrow funds for a wildlife fence at the Pella Municipal Airport. Following regular business, the City of Pella staff intends to discuss administrative reviews and approvals with the council. The Pella City Council meeting begins at 7:00 this evening and can be accessed electronically:

1. To access screen sharing and audio, visit https://join.me/CityofPella
2. To listen to audio only, call 720.650.5050 and enter access code 962-389-622 # Those attending via either method above will have the ability to provide verbal comments during the dedicated public forms and public hearings. To minimize disruption, the city asks that you keep your microphones or telephones on mute until the time in which you intend to speak.