Paige Graham

Key discussions included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered claims totaling $28,216.82 across various funds, and the payment of bills. The Council received updates from Iowa Senator Dave Sires regarding the proposed donated playground equipment and state-level proposed property tax legislation. A Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax FY27 was scheduled for April 2, 2026. Council discussed the Iowa LOSAP program for the Fire Department and subsequently approved its adoption via resolution. Further actions included accepting a Settlement Agreement and Release from MGA, tabling the Fire Department Budget until the next meeting, removing one agenda item, and approving a $1 increase in both water and sewer rates along with a reallocation of existing surcharges. Updates and revisions to Chapter 92.05 were approved, and the proposed bid timeline for the 5th Street Overlay Project was reviewed.

The City Council meeting addressed several agenda items. The consent agenda included approval of the current agenda, previous minutes, payments of bills, transfers, receipts, January Utility Billing Reconciliation, and the December 2025 Clerk and Treasurer Report, with total claims amounting to $52,570.16 across various funds. Key discussions included approving changes to the Snow Emergency Ordinance for formal action at the next meeting, directing staff to draft changes to the Street Parking Ordinance concerning upcoming street overlay and bike lane improvements on 14th Street, approving a quote for a City Hall camera and buzzer system installation, and directing the City Attorney to proceed with correspondence related to the Emergency Service Building.

The City Council meeting addressed several items during the consent agenda, with the exception of inspection requirements for Dew Drop. Key discussions included approval of changes to Section A.5, tabling the discussion regarding Health Insurance, and accepting bids and reports. Specifically, the council accepted Jonathan Schmit's bid, the Urban Renewal Report, the Annual Financial Report, and the TIF Certificate Report. Department Head Reports were presented prior to adjournment.

The City Council conducted a regular session addressing several items. The consent agenda included the approval of the current agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the payment of various bills, transfers, and receipts totaling $94,126.47 across multiple funds. Key actions involved approving quotes for a Smart Point Meter Reader, passing Resolution NO. 2025-25 and Resolution NO. 2025-26, and tabling the LPC Agreement. The council also agreed to complete the Agent of Record Change Form. Department reports included an update from the Mayor on the recent election results—noting the re-election of current members and Scott Becker winning the mayoral election—and updates from the Public Works Director regarding new Christmas Lights, and the Fire Chief concerning truck repairs.

The meeting agenda included standard opening procedures such as Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance. The Consent Agenda involved the approval of the current meeting agenda and the payment of bills, transfers, and receipts. Key discussion and action items focused on reviewing correspondence related to the Emergency Service Building, discussing an updated 28E Agreement, reviewing an ordinance concerning street parking during a snow emergency, and reviewing Health Insurance Plans. The agenda concluded with Department Reports and Adjournment.