Kevin Olson

The proceedings involved the approval of various consent items, including Ferguson Waterworks payments for water meters. The financial claims report for July 15, 2025, encompassing multiple funds such as General, Airport, Road Use, Street Lighting, Hotel/Motel Tax, Tree Committee, Library Gift, Water Utility, Sewer Utility, Sanitation, and Self Insurance, was presented and approved. Key actions taken included opening and closing a Public Hearing concerning a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement for up to $725,000, followed by the approval of the corresponding resolution. Additionally, a resolution was approved to set a Public Hearing for August 5, 2025, regarding the disposal of a City Owned Lot at 320 N. C Avenue.

The Council approved the agenda and subsequently approved six consent items, which included the minutes from the previous regular session, renewal of two alcohol licenses for Hy-Vee locations, the FY2024 Audit by Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C., Pay Estimate No. 6 (revised) for the Central Park Restroom Reconstruction, and Department Reports. Key actions included the presentation of a Proclamation for Domestic Abuse Awareness for October, approval of Stephen Nebel's appointment to the Airport Commission, and approval of two Special Event Requests: one for the PLANT Harvest Party in October 2025 and another for multiple Corn Cruisers Classic Car Club events in 2026. Public comments were heard regarding Public Records and the 2026 car club events. The Council approved the claims report for September 16, 2025, and the August 2025 Financial Report.

The meeting agenda was approved, followed by the approval of consent items covering various topics. These included the renewal of a Special C Retail Alcohol License for Mi Pueblo Real Bar & Grill and a new license for Libations on Iowa, LLC. Significant appropriations were approved for airport improvements involving Bolton & Menk, asphalt overlay retainage, equipment for a new fire engine, and engineering/design services from Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for intersection improvements and park restrooms. Legal service payments and department reports were also approved. Separately, the Council approved a Special Event Request for the St. James Color Dash scheduled for October 10, 2025. The Council also reviewed and approved the claims report for October 7, 2025, which detailed expenditures across several utility and service funds, including General, Airport, Road Use, Street Lighting, Hotel/Motel Tax, Capital Equipment, Sanitation, and Water/Sewer Utilities.

The meeting included the approval of a Special Event request for an Indivisible Iowa "Hands Off" Protest at Central Park, contingent upon receiving the Certificate of Insurance by the specified deadline. The body also approved the April 15, 2025, claims report, which detailed numerous expenditures across the General, Airport, Road Use, Street Lighting, Wellness Park, Library Gift, Water Utility, Sewer Utility, Sanitation, and Self Insurance funds. Furthermore, a financial report for the month-to-date revenue ending March 31, 2025, was presented and approved.

The Council meeting commenced with the approval of the Agenda. The Consent Agenda items, covering previous minutes from January 7, 2025, financial progress billings from Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C., and engineering/legal services from Strand Associates, Bolton & Menk, and Kevin D. Olson, as well as a change order for housing rehabilitation, were all approved. The Council approved special event requests for the 3rd Annual Farm to Film Festival in April, the Kewash Half Marathon in April, and WCHC's Kidz Fest in May. The Council also reviewed and approved the claims report for January 21, 2025, which included significant expenditures across various funds, and reviewed the December 2024 Financial Report.