CITY OF PELLA

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Departments

Building & Inspections

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Jerry Byers

Clerk

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Mandy Smith

Communications

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Raegan Decious

Finance

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Brian Weuve

Library

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Tina Hertel

Planning & Development

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Gerald Buydos

Police

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Shane McSheehy

Public Works

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Wilf Nixon

Utilities

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Brent Schroder

9 departments

Leadership

AdministratorMike Nardini

City Administrator

Brian WeuveFinance Director

Kevin VosGolf & Athletic Facilities Manager

Greg HigginbothamAmbulance Chief

Mandy RitcheyAssistant Ambulance Chief

Vivian VriezelaarAccounting Manager

Mandy SmithCity Clerk

Heidi LubbenDeputy City Clerk

Spencer WinzenriedCommunity Services Director

Alex MeyersAquatic Manager

Chandler NunnikhovenParks Manager

Nate SpurgeonElectric Director

Luke RolffsLine Superintendent

Randy VanMaarenOperations Superintendent

Randy BogaardChief

Tina HertelLibrary Director

Christopher BrownAssistant Library Director

Gerald BuydosPlanning and Zoning Director

Shane McSheehyChief of Police

Marcia SlycordAdministrative Services Manager

Wilf NixonPublic Works Director

Doug RiggenPublic Works Superintendent

Brent SchroderWater Treatment Superintendent

David Vande VoortWastewater Treatment Superintendent

Doy OusleyTelecommunications Director

Dyan ParkerAdministrative Support Technician

Daniela MartisovitsovaManagement Analyst

Ross HildebrandGIS / Automation Specialist

Shannon FooteLead Lineperson

Seth ReinekeLead Lineperson

Bret FreshwaterLineperson

Ethan MillerApprentice Lineperson

Zachary SchmitterApprentice Lineperson

Elijah NikkelApprentice Lineperson

Electric System Operator

Katie DreyerYouth Services Librarian

Shane Vande VoortFBO - Classic Aviation

Jerry ByersBuilding Official

Jared ParkerZoning Analyst

Paul HaasePolice Captain

Raegan DeciousCommunications Specialist

Bethany HilemanCommunications Specialist

Jonah LebiedzinskiCommunications Specialist

Heather MaloneCommunications Specialist

Paighton RuthCommunications Specialist

Marti ZylstraCommunications Specialist

Jill SieversPolice Administrative Assistant

Justin BaileySergeant/Detective

Hunter BoertjeSergeant

Bryce DoaneSergeant

Kody RoosSergeant

Brad VincentSergeant

Chad HardmanCrisis Intervention Team/Business and Community Liaison Officer

Matt HustonSenior Patrol Officer

Victor GarciaPatrol Officer

Mya IrlmeierPatrol Officer

Shawn MasonPatrol Officer

Calvin WilnerPatrol Officer

Bailey KnousePatrol Officer

Andrew BartelsPatrol Officer

Shane CoxLieutenant - Special Operations

Bret HaupertLieutenant - Patrol Operations

Shawn VeenstraLieutenant

Jenny SedlockAdministrative Support Technician

Jackie DingemanAdministrative Support Technician

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Revenue & Expenditures

$7.6M

▲+6.09%vs prior period

Area chart: 2015 $5.2M, 2016 $5.2M, 2017 $5.7M, 2018 $5.8M, 2019 $6.4M, 2020 $5.7M, 2021 $6.9M, 2022 $7.1M, 2023 $7.6M
Category	Value
2015	$5.2M
2016	$5.2M
2017	$5.7M
2018	$5.8M
2019	$6.4M
2020	$5.7M
2021	$6.9M
2022	$7.1M
2023	$7.6M

Demographics — Trends

10,624

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The Pella Community Center offers a variety of programs and services for the community. The Community Services Office is located on the north east corner of…

Classification: 2 - MUNICIPAL
Population: 10,820
Latest Filing Year: 2023

Key Statistics

Total Revenue$26.8M▲6.1%

Property Tax$7.6M▲6.1%

Population10,624

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This Joint Agreement has been duly authorized by the governing bodies of Mahaska County, State of Iowa, and the City of Pella, State of Iowa. Final Version 18 - 30- 3(-1 Agenda PASSED AND APPROVED this day of f , 2019. MAHASKA COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA Chairperson, Board of supervisors Mark Groenendyk ATTEST: L./—

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Jan 6, 2026

This " joint agreement" is intended to meet the county consent requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 403. 17( 4) with respect to the City' s " area of operation" with respect to the Lely Urban Renewal Area located in and within two miles of the City.

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Jan 6, 2026

This Joint Agreement has been duly authorized by the governing bodies of Marion County, State of Iowa, and the City of Pella, State of Iowa. Final Version 15 - Agenda 2, PASSED 71 AND APPROVED this - 7C " day of MARION COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA Chairp- Kson, kord of Supervisors Mark Raymi- ATTEST: Auditor Jake Grandia

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Jan 6, 2026

This " joint is intended to meet the county consent requirements of agreement" Iowa Code Chapter 403. 17( 4) with respect to the City' s " area of operation" with respect to the Lely Urban Renewal Area located in and within two miles of the City.

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Jan 6, 2026

The Board of Supervisors of Marion County, State of Iowa hereby agrees and authorizes the City of Pella, State of Iowa, to establish the Urban Renewal Area as described in the Plan and consents to the City' s inclusion of property that is outside, but within two miles of, the City' s corporate limits in the Urban Renewal Area.

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Jan 6, 2026

The Agricultural Land Owner further authorizes the governing body of the City of Pella, Iowa, to pass any resolution or ordinance necessary to designate said property as an Urban Renewal Area under Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and to proceed with activities authorized under said Chapter. DATED this — I day of espir kr-NNE.,(-- 2019.

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Jan 6, 2026

The Agricultural Land Owner hereby agrees that the City of Pella, Iowa, may include the portion of the property owned by the Agricultural Land Owner in the Urban Renewal Area.

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Jan 6, 2026

17( 3) of the Code of Iowa; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby certified and agreed by the Agricultural Land Owner as follows: 1. The Agricultural Land Owner hereby certifies that he/ she is the owner of certain Property contained within the Urban Renewal Area. 2. The Agricultural Land Owner hereby agrees that the City of Pella, Iowa, may include the portion of the property owned by the Agricultural Land Owner in the Urban Renewal

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Jan 6, 2026

years beginning with the first calendar year following the calendar year in which the City first certifies to the County Auditor the amount of any loans, advances, indebtedness, or bonds which qualify for payment from the incremental property tax revenues attributable to that property within a TIF Ordinance of the Urban Renewal Area. The division of revenues shall continue on the Urban Renewal Area, for the maximum period allowed by law.

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Jan 6, 2026

Planning, engineering fees ( for urban renewal plans), attorney fees, other related costs to support urban renewal projects and planning Project Date Estimated cost Fees and costs Undetermined Not to Exceed

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Jan 6, 2026

Development Agreements: The City expects to consider requests for development agreements for projects that are consistent with this Plan, in the City' s sole discretion. Such agreements are unknown at this time, but based on past history, and dependent on development opportunities and climate, the City expects to consider a broad range of incentives as authorized by this Plan, including but not limited to land, loans, grants, tax

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Jan 6, 2026

Development Agreement with Lely North America, inc. ( or a related entity): The City expects to consider a Development Agreement with Lely North America, Inc. ( or a related entity) ( the " Developer"), pursuant to which the Developer would complete Minimum Improvements in the Urban Renewal Area, and employ employees therein.

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Jan 6, 2026

Tax Rebate or other Development Agreements

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Jan 6, 2026

Public Improvements Urban Renewal Project Estimated Estimated Rationale ( why economic Description Time Period Cost development is promoted) Sanitary sewer 2019- 2021 750, 000 Improvements necessary to allow for improvements, including a commercial growth and creation and

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Jan 6, 2026

To use any or all other powers granted by the Urban Renewal Act to develop and provide for improved economic conditions for the City. Nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on the power of the City to exercise any lawful power granted to the City under Chapter 15, Chapter 15A, Chapter 403, Chapter 427B, or any other provision of the Code of Iowa in furtherance of the objectives of this Urban Renewal Plan.

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Jan 6, 2026

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