The Pella City Council approved a preliminary plat for a development on the northeast side of the community at their meeting Tuesday evening. A resolution approved subdivides a 46 acre parcel into 95 buildable lots for ATI Group at the terminus of Hazel Street and Country Club Drive. Council also approved a resolution to accept public improvements for the Lely Innovation Park and subdivision improvements from BBM Properties and Vermeer Development. An ordinance to establish a chapter in Pella City Code for a community ambulance service also passed and was adopted. During policy and planning, the council discussed an employee compensation proposal, amended wage scale for the next fiscal year, increased health premiums, and additional conversation about the Pella Community Ambulance transition — which could formally take place at the June 21st meeting. On the consent agenda, the council scheduled a referendum in November 2023 for changes to Chapter 22 of City Code as it relates to duties for the Library’s Board of Trustees after receiving more than 700 eligible signatures to place the measure on the ballot.