By Sam Parsons
The Pella City Council met earlier this week and held a public hearing to approve an ordinance forming the Scholte Garden Historic District. The city’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a request to form the district back in April.
The Historic District generally includes properties along Main Street and Broadway Street as the east/west borders and properties between Lincoln Street and the alley immediately north of Washington Street as the north/south borders. Most new properties built within the district, as well as alterations of existing properties, will now be subject to design review standards from the city.
In other business, the council discussed possible changes to the permit process for mobile food units as well as possible updates to the city’s comprehensive plan.
The next Pella City Council meeting will be held on August 15.