Cole Smith

The City Council meeting included discussions on various topics such as the IEDA Community Catalyst Grant for 40 W 1st St, the Washington County Sheriff's Department Report, and the City Engineer's Report focusing on the Wellness Center, Hall Park Pickleball Courts, CDBG Downtown Revitalization, and Capital Improvements Plan. Additionally, the City Administrator's Report covered snow removal, snow emergency parking, approval of depositories for 2026, possible City Hall closure dates, LL Pelling Rates, and November financials. The meeting also involved an Engineer's Report justifying Architectural and Engineering fees associated with the Riverside Wellness Center.

The meeting included updates on the Wellness Center, Cherry Lane Street Extension Project, Hall Park Pickleball Courts, and CDBG Downtown Revitalization. Resolutions were passed to approve a change order and a pay application for the Cherry Lane Extension Project. Discussions covered the Plat of Survey for Parcel 0409251005 & Auditor Parcel M, the 2026 Meetings & Holiday Schedule, the Iowa Downtown Design Guide, Property Nuisance Updates, the 2025 WCRF Grants Awards Event, Public Records Training, and 2026 Health Insurance Renewals. A resolution was passed to approve the Plat of Survey for Parcel 0409251005 & Parcel M, and the 2026 Holiday and City Council Meeting Schedule was approved.

The meeting included an update on the Rescue Fire Engine replacement and a resolution to approve the purchase of a Pierce Saber Rescue Pumper Fire Engine. The City Engineer's Report provided updates on the Wellness Center, Cherry Lane Street Extension, Hall Park Pickleball Courts, and CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project. Additionally, a resolution was passed to approve a pay application to Cornerstone Commercial Contractors, Inc. The council also approved the submission of a grant application for the planning, constructing, and furnishing of the Riverside Wellness Center and approved the transfer of funds from the Casino Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.

The Riverside City Council meeting included a presentation on upcoming priorities from Washington County Supervisor Marcus Fedler. Public hearings were held and resolutions were approved for the acquisition, vacation, and conveyance of Auditor’s Parcel 'E' of Auditor’s Parcel 'D' to the Highland School District. Maggie Burger from Speer Financial provided an overview of the General Obligation Bond process and financial impact for the Riverside Wellness Center project. Branden Havens from PeopleService presented the June water and wastewater operations report. Brian Boelk from Axiom Consultants gave updates on various projects including the Wellness Center, PCC Improvements, Cherry Lane Street Extension, Hall Park Pickleball Courts, and the CDBG Downtown Revitalization Project. The council discussed and made suggested edits to the Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 55 regarding Animal Protection and Control, approved posting the Deputy Clerk position for hire and the FY2025 Audit Services Request for Proposal, discussed the Rescue Fire Engine RFP, approved payment to Stumpf Construction for workmanship remediation, and approved the City Admin and City Clerk to attend the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference. June financials were also reviewed.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions related to the WWTP UV Disinfection System Replacement Project, PCC Improvements, Cherry Lane Street Extension Project, Hall Park Pickleball Courts, and CDBG Downtown Revitalization. The council also discussed the FY2024 Financial Audit Report, bids on the City Shop Boiler Replacement, and updates on the Outdoor Warning Siren System and Fire Engine Replacement. Additionally, the council set dates for public hearings regarding the acquisition and vacation of Auditor's Parcel "E" of Auditor's Parcel "D".