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The City Council just approved major changes to the alarm ordinance, eliminating false-alarm fees and paving the way for free registration of outward-facing cameras to enhance community safety!

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Council amends alarm ordinance, removes false-alarm fees and waives camera-registration charge
Council approved changes to the alarm-systems ordinance that eliminate false-alarm fees and allow a $25 registration fee waiver for outward-facing camera owners who register with the police department camera database; council also discussed terminating an out-of-state third-party alarm contractor.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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The City Council has hit pause on a $600,000 contract for a comprehensive downtown master plan, sparking debate over cost and community engagement ahead of a critical January meeting.

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Council tables $600,000 contract for 2050 comprehensive and downtown master plans
The Council voted to table a nearly $600,000 contract with Shockey Consulting to produce a combined downtown master plan and 2050 comprehensive plan after extended debate about cost, timing and public engagement; council asked staff and legal for more information and set the item for Jan. 26.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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The City Council of Council Bluffs has made remarkable progress in cleaning up contaminated sites, including the successful removal of 660,000 cubic yards of hazardous soil from the old Reliance Battery Factory.

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City Council Approves Brownfield Cleanup and Assessment Updates for Battery Factory Site
Council discusses completion of Brownfields grants and ongoing testing for contamination.
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September 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Council Bluffs is gearing up for a major overhaul of its 20-year-old comprehensive plan, with a $600K budget and a commitment to community involvement!

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City Council Approves $600K Update for 20-Year-Old Downtown Comprehensive Plan
Council plans robust community participation in updating the outdated downtown plan.
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September 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The Council Bluffs City Council just approved major infrastructure improvements and new projects that will transform the community—are you ready for the changes?

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Council Bluffs City Council Approves Multiple Resolutions and Agendas for Upcoming Projects
Council Bluffs City Council adopted resolutions for engineering services, job changes, and a new subdivision.
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September 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Local contractor John Avey is sounding the alarm over costly new sidewalk regulations that could hit homeowners hard in Council Bluffs.

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Concrete Business Owner Voices Concerns Over New Sidewalk Requirements in Council Meeting
John Avey highlights rising costs from city's new sidewalk construction regulations.
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September 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM