The Pella City Council approved a resolution continuing a municipal airport management with Classic Aviation at their meeting this evening.

The five-year proposal maintains existing compensation for the organization responsible for all maintenance and operation activity at the city’s airport, with an annual increase of four percent.

A liquor license renewal for The Lamppost Lounge was also conditionally approved, on the condition that the Pella City Council increases the number of special use permits available in the downtown business district at a later meeting.

Before the conclusion of the meeting, Public Works Director Denny Buyert encouraged those using Washington Street near the Highway 163 Exit 40 interchange to slow down–especially coming into Pella, as construction begins on the expansion of turn lanes and traffic signals at the intersection.

Following regular business, the council discussed potential renovations to the Sunken Gardens Windmill, the Oostpoort Alley reconstruction project, and a potential brewpub zoning ordinance.