Lenard Schaefer

The City Council accepted police and treasurer reports and reviewed the fiscal year audit. Actions taken include authorizing the city to take ownership of a marquee sign, approving the purchase of certificates of deposit, and hiring pool lifeguards for the season. The Council confirmed various appointments to the Cemetery Board, Park Committee, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Citizen Advisory Review Committee, and the Midwest Covenant Home Board. Additionally, the Council approved the purchase of a trencher and reviewed and authorized payment of city claims and payroll.

The council accepted reports for police and treasury departments, authorized a partial payment for labor and supplies, and approved Resolution 2026-2 for property condemnation. Additional actions included mandating site safety covering, adjusting sewer rates due to a water meter issue, hiring lifeguard staff, establishing a pool pay scale, and purchasing a lawn mower. The council also approved payroll and various operational claims and invoices.

The meeting included the acceptance of the police and treasurer reports, the appointment of ambulance officers, and the hiring of seasonal pool staff. The Council approved an adjustment to the sewer rate due to unknown water usage, introduced and passed an ordinance to amend the Community Redevelopment Authority to the Community Development Agency, and passed a resolution declaring Arbor Day. Additionally, the Council reviewed and approved various payroll and general utility claims.

The council discussed and passed two ordinances, specifically Ordinance 1385 regarding bicycle regulations and Ordinance 1386 regarding skateboards, roller blades, and scooters. A public hearing was held for the One-and-Six Year Street Plan. Reports were accepted from the police department, the treasurer, and the library. Additionally, the council approved the Annual Certification for Volunteer Emergency Responders, several farm leases for park and airport land, a garbage hauler license, the adoption of the one-and-six-year street plan, and the payment of outstanding city claims and payroll.

The meeting included approvals for the previous month's minutes and the December police report. The council approved waiving ambulance charges billed to the Polk County Sheriff's Department and accepted the November treasurer's report. Motions were passed to approve license applications for two garbage haulers, Kopcho's Sanitation and SFJ, Inc. Key financial decisions involved approving the purchase of an excavator for $58,500.00 and authorizing the purchase of a new trailer not to exceed $10,000.00. The claims, including bi-weekly payroll and various general and utilities expenditures, were approved.