The Pella City Council set a public hearing for the Pella Municipal Airport Rehabilitation project at their meeting Tuesday.

The $1.422 million project will be funded by the FAA Airport Improvement Program. City Administrator Mike Nardini says the rehabilitation now qualifies under the CARE Act, so the FAA will likely fund 100% of the project with no local match. A public hearing to award a contract will be held on May 19th with notice to proceed on June 1st. The Pella Municipal Airport may experience extended closures of up to 60 days during the rehabilitation project, which should be complete by November.

Council also approved the second reading and waived the third reading of a zoning ordinance for a planned unit development for the View Pointe Condominiums. The proposed development includes 92 residential units that are primarily duplexes with some townhouses at West 16th Street near Ulrich Ford. The proposed development will remain under single ownership with the intent of renting the properties. Included with this development is a large, interior greenspace area with a walking path and picnic tables for use by the residents. The developer estimates the construction cost of the overall project is approximately $5.8 million. Project Developer Kading Properties intends to break ground on the project as soon as possible, despite economic challenges related to COVID-19.