Mike Lauritsen

The council conducted a public hearing regarding downtown revitalization and received updates on water and wastewater infrastructure investigations. Key actions included the approval of various building, sidewalk, and right-of-way work permits, as well as the installation of a new stop sign. The council passed resolutions concerning the CDBG Downtown Façade project, the issuance of a general obligation note, and end-of-year fund transfers. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposal for miniature golf in the city park, received various departmental reports, and discussed traffic management plans related to upcoming RAGBRAI events.

The council approved various sales licenses, including tobacco and alcohol permits for upcoming community events. The second reading of an ordinance adopting the city code for 2026 was passed. Reports were provided regarding water and wastewater infrastructure, and a date was set for a public hearing on downtown revitalization. Additionally, the council reviewed law enforcement and code enforcement reports, authorizing emergency and formal abatements for specific properties. Annual employee reviews were also discussed.

The council discussed secondary engineering opinions regarding wastewater treatment facility upgrades and water supply options. Key administrative actions included setting public hearings for the Downtown Revitalization project, the adoption of a new code of ordinances, and a budget amendment. Reports from the sheriff and code enforcement were reviewed, noting the issuance of nuisance letters for properties. Additional items included the renewal of a bank CD, authorization for legal counsel to send a letter requesting adequate assurances to a regional water association, and consideration of a street maintenance project quote.

The Council conducted public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2026 budget amendment and new code of ordinance edits. Key actions included the approval of multiple driveway and sidewalk cost share applications, the authorization of a professional service agreement with MOR Engineering, PLLC for infrastructure evaluation, and the approval of a maintenance project quote for Depot Street. Additionally, the Council passed the first reading of the 2026 City of Exira Code of Ordinances, approved the fiscal year 2026 budget amendment resolution, discussed financial depositories and interest rates, and authorized an amendment to the T-Mobile water tower lease contract.

The council held a public hearing for the fiscal year 2027 budget, which was subsequently reviewed and approved. Various administrative actions were taken, including the approval of a special assessment for a property, the renewal of several alcohol sales licenses and a retail tobacco permit, and authorization for conference attendance costs for code enforcement. Discussion items included repairs to the water tower drain and the City Park fountain, updates on RAGBRAI planning, and the status of various projects and agreements, such as a driveway cost application, a building at the yard waste site, and a construction services agreement for Eastside Drive. Additionally, the council set dates for upcoming public hearings regarding the new City of Exira Code of Ordinances and the fiscal year 2026 budget amendment, and noted a forthcoming community meeting to discuss major infrastructure projects.