James Masteller

The council reviewed and approved the city insurance renewal, including the implementation of a $5,000 property deductible per building. Additionally, the council approved the termination of the recycling contract with Blackhawk Waste and discussed the process for seeking new bids. Other agenda items included a review of departmental reports.

The council reviewed and approved various claims and departmental reports. Key business included the renewal of the city's property, casualty, and workers' compensation insurance with Employers Mutual Company and the decision to increase the deductible per property building from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00. Additionally, the council voted to terminate the city's current recycling contract with Black Hawk Waste and directed the clerk to initiate the termination process, which allows for future consideration of recycling services through a request for proposal.

The City Council meeting addressed the downtown revitalization committee's findings regarding grant eligibility and potential options for business facade improvements. The Council also reviewed and approved an engineering agreement for a water valve replacement project, authorized repairs and maintenance for heavy equipment, and discussed a salary increase resolution for an equipment operator based on certification levels.

The council reviewed and approved several items, including the purchase of new turnout gear for the fire department, a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment for a commercial property, the replacement of the VFD drive for well number two, and the purchase of water meters for the local school. Discussion was held regarding employee health insurance renewal and upcoming street repair projects. Additionally, the council addressed concerns regarding unreliable recycling collection services, noting that the existing contract for recycling services may require termination due to persistent service failures.

The City Council meeting included departmental reports and addressed several business items. Key topics included the approval of a resolution certifying a lien for a property clean-up due to nuisance abatement. The council discussed and tabled change order number three for the Prospect and Hopkins Street Improvements Project due to questions about the requested time extensions and the timing of the work. Consequently, the council approved a payment resolution for the same project with the change order amount deducted. Additionally, the council approved a quote for pump and controls maintenance at the treatment plant and discussed change order number six for the wastewater treatment plant improvements project, which involved the addition of bollards for equipment protection and a credit for unused geogrid material.