The Pella City Council has approved the first major step for Lely North America’s new headquarters. City Administrator Mike Nardini says the council approved a rezoning ordinance for 65 acres of land just south of Highway 163 at 250th Avenue. Nardini says the space will not only accommodate a new headquarters and production facility for the robotic milking company, it will allow for future industrial development. Council will next consider an urban renewal plan for the site and a financial match required for state tax incentives at a pair of public hearings on October 1st.