City of Sac City

The special session involved the administration of the Oath of Office and swearing in of Councilpersons and the City Clerk. Several resolutions were approved, including Resolution No. 2026-01, which reaffirmed appointments for key administrative and commission roles such as City Administrator, City Clerk, and various planning and arts commissions. Resolution No. 2026-02 consented to the Mayor's appointments for Chief of Police and other boards. Further resolutions consented to the Mayor Pro Tem appointment (Teresa Bruening), appointed Sac City Fire Department Officers, appointed Housing Committee Members, named Depositories for the City of Sac City, Iowa, and appointed 28E Fire Board Council Members. Finally, the Council reappointed Angie Fischer and Frank Richardson to the Community Center board, and the 2025 street finance report was approved.

The council approved the agenda and various claims totaling over $216,000, covering numerous vendors and fund allocations across general, utility, and capital projects funds. Key actions included approving Resolution No. 2026-14 authorizing the City Administrator or Clerk to enter into disclosure agreements with D.A. Davidson & Co. regarding proposed General Obligation Bonds. The council also decided to forgive special assessments down to $6,000 for the property at 205 S. 12th Street. Furthermore, decisions were made regarding staffing, specifically approving the hiring of the 2026 pool manager and authorizing the advertisement for lifeguards for the 2026 season, setting starting wages.

The session included approval of several consent agenda items, such as the agenda itself, the renewal of a retail alcohol license for Mar Ro, Ltd dba Sac Liquor Store, and the financial reports including receipts, disbursements, and claims totaling $43,874.96 across various funds. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed zoning recodification, which was suggested for approval to digitize records and update laws; this led to the first reading and approval of Ordinance No. 2026-341 adopting the 2026 Sac City Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of Kayln Gangelhoff from the Sac City Arts Council and approved Resolution No. 2026-15 authorizing the formation of Friends of the Arts Council to manage privately donated funds. Committee and department head reports were presented, followed by the council forum.

The City Council addressed several items during the session, approving the agenda, the renewal of a Class B Retail Alcohol License for DOLGENCORP, LLC dba Dollar General #6620, and the adoption of the Revised Operator Qualification Plan. The Council approved various claims totaling $22,011.40 across multiple funds. Financial actions included approving DELPHI Drawdown No. 3 for $57,607.00 and approving a payment of $45,304.70 to K&W Electric Inc. Additionally, invoices from Olsson's totaling $15,335.09 were approved. A presentation was received from Iowa State University's Rural Shrink Smart project regarding findings for communities with declining populations but positive quality of life. The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-12 approving a Minimum Assessment Agreement and Authorizing Urban Revitalization Tax Abatement for Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, and Resolution No. 2026-13 setting a Public Hearing for the adoption of the Sac City, Iowa Zoning Code of Ordinances. Finally, the Council approved taking sealed bids for the Cemetery Maintenance Contract and advertising for Summer Laborers for the 2026 Season.

The regular City Council meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered approval of the agenda and claims totaling $311,076.52 across various funds, though specific previous minutes approvals were excluded. An emergency item concerning the renewal of Brew Oil's class E retail liquor license was added and approved. A public hearing was held for the proposed FY 2025-2026 city budget, which was subsequently closed. The council adopted Resolution No. 2026-10 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. Further actions included approving the movement of Drew Uruqhart to active status on the fire department, approving Resolution No. 2026-08 establishing guidelines for the Sac City Firefighter Service & Readiness Program (LOSAP), and approving Resolution No. 2026-09 supporting the formation of Friends of Hometown Pride. The council also approved the 3rd Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-339, revising the Schedule of Fees for Commercial Solid Waste Service. The session concluded with a council forum and adjournment.