City of Shenandoah

The council discussed and tabled the sale of city-owned property, approved the transfer of property, and terminated a lease agreement with Darren Bartley for the Golf Course Restaurant portion, followed by approving a new lease agreement with him. They also approved a pay application and several invoices related to the Wastewater Improvement Project, pending USDA approval. Additionally, a new retail alcohol license was approved, and the date for the first Council meeting in November was adjusted due to Veteran's Day. The council approved a street closure request for Northwest Bank's Moonlight Magic event and ratified rates/salaries for full-time employees. An update was provided on the Shenandoah Park and Recreation Department and the Shenandoah Public Library.

The Shenandoah City Council convened to discuss several key items, including the approval of the agenda and consent agenda, which featured the renewal of a retail alcohol license for Mondo's Restaurant. The council also approved the abstract of claims, the sale of city-owned property, and the termination of a 28E Agreement with Shenandoah Ambulance Service. An Ambulance Services Agreement between the City of Shenandoah and Shenandoah Medical Center was approved. Further discussions included the approval of the Shenandoah Public Library's Annual Report, the City Street Finance Report, the Annual Urban Renewal Report, the Annual Finance Report, and a revised Lease Agreement with Darren Bartley for the golf course restaurant. Councilmember Brantner provided an update on the Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Assoc. The agenda included items for future discussion such as a city-wide cleanup.

The council discussed and approved several items, including the agenda and consent agenda, which encompassed the approval of previous meeting minutes, retail alcohol license, budget/revenue and expense/cash reports, treasurer's reports, and the re-appointment of a Tree Board member. They also approved an abstract of claims, the sale of city-owned property, an agreement with the Iowa Communications Network, and a public event request for the Eagles Club. The council then moved into a closed session to discuss litigation strategy before returning to open session. Updates were provided on the Shenandoah Public Library, Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, and the codification process.

The council discussed a water conservation update, an amendment to the Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Escrow Agreement between the City of Shenandoah and Barry B. Bengtson, and Pay Application #12 to All Purpose Construction for the Wastewater Improvement Project. They also discussed and approved multiple public event applications and street closures for various events including ShenFest, American Legion's 9/11 Remembrance, and Shenandoah Community School District's Homecoming Parade. Citizens addressed the council with questions about a fundraiser for the Water Treatment Plant, the removal of electric/gas meters from a property, and liability for broken sidewalks from Tree Service crews. Council members provided updates on Park and Recreation, the Shenandoah Public Library, and the Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association.

The council discussed various topics, including abstract of claims, soliciting bids for city-owned properties, setting a date for the City Wide Fall Clean-up, and purchasing equipment for the Golf Course. Approvals were also granted for public event applications, including Santa's Workshop and the Shenandoah Community School District's Homecoming Parade. Concerns were raised about social media comments on the water situation. Updates were provided on actions related to properties at 102 W Sheridan and 104 W Sheridan, with plans for further discussion at the September 9th Council meeting.