City of Emmetsburg

The council meeting addressed several business items, including the scheduling of a public hearing for the upcoming fiscal year budget adoption and the review of a bid for a 2001 Sterling Truck, for which no action was taken as it failed to meet the minimum requirements. Additionally, the council approved a resolution concerning the implementation of a credit card surcharge as recommended by the Community Center and Golf Board.

The Council held a public hearing regarding the property tax levy, during which no public comments were provided.

The meeting included the approval of claims for the month of February and the review of the financial statement for the same period. The board addressed new business, specifically scheduling a public hearing for the FY27 budget adoption, and received a report from the City Administrator and Utility Superintendent.

The meeting included the approval of claims for January and February 2026, as well as the January 2026 financial statement. Key agenda items included the passage of Resolution 26-04 regarding a gas supply agreement amendment with PEFA, Inc., Resolution 26-05 establishing a policy for voluntary water testing incentives, and Resolution 26-06 amending the public awareness plan. Additionally, the Board reviewed updates on ECDC housing, approved an agreement with Bolton & Menk for a water system risk and resilience assessment, and received a report regarding preparations for a natural gas audit.

The agenda for the meeting included adopting the agenda and reviewing financial documents, specifically the claims for January 2026 totaling $326,969.13 and February 2026 totaling $292,116.59, as well as the financial statement for January 2026. New business items included the approval of Resolution 26-04 concerning an amendment to the Gas Supply Agreement with PEFA, INC. and the issuance of bonds; approval of Resolution 26-05 establishing a policy for a Voluntary Water Testing Participant Incentive; receiving an ECDC Housing Update from Gretchen Reichter; considering an agreement with Bolton & Menk for a Water System Risk & Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Update at a cost of $10,200; and considering the approval of Resolution 26-06, which amends the Public Awareness Plan. A report from the City Administrator/Utility Superintendent was also scheduled.