The Mount Pleasant City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening, September 10, 2025, at City Hall. The meeting opened with roll call, approval of the agenda, and routine consent agenda items, including bills, minutes, and interfund transfers for August.
Second Baptist Church Project Tabled
The council held a scheduled public hearing regarding the proposed plans and specifications for the Second Baptist Church Project. After discussion, it was noted that only one bid was received — and it came in roughly $340,000 higher than anticipated.
On the recommendation of the Finance Committee, council members voted to table both the resolution to accept bids and a related asbestos removal contract. The committee advised that the city should step back, reevaluate options, and consider alternative planning before moving forward.
Ordinance Adoption
The council then completed the third and final reading of an ordinance amending Appendix D, Chapter 19.38 of the city code, which relates to M-1 Limited Industrial District Regulations. The ordinance was formally adopted.
ContiTech Expansion Proposal
In new business, the council approved a resolution supporting ContiTech USA, LLC’s application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority High Quality Jobs Program.
The project represents a potential $65 million expansion, significantly larger than the original $5 million estimate from a year ago. If approved, the expansion could bring more than 50 new jobs to the Mount Pleasant area. While city leaders emphasized that the proposal is not yet finalized, they voiced strong support for the opportunity.
City staff also provided updates on infrastructure projects:
- Work continues on Adam Street, where grading and rock base preparation are underway.
- Winfield Avenue plans will be submitted to the Iowa DOT next week, with hopes for a March 2026 letting.
- Preparations are beginning at the airport for construction of a new eight-bay T-hangar, corporate hangar, and taxiways, a project expected to be one of the largest at the site in years.
- Additional work is planned for Cherry Circle, where crews are assessing underground utilities before improvements.
The council adjourned with plans to reconvene in regular session on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.