Phil Holland

The City Council meeting agenda included several items. Key discussions scheduled were the approval of the agenda itself, and specific attention was given to a Public Hearing regarding the SRF Environmental Review for Phase 3 Water Main Project. The Public Hearing focused on reviewing an application for a State Revolving Fund loan, presenting design and environmental information for the water supply system improvements, which includes replacing approximately 3,050 LF of water main and looping dead-end water mains. The agenda also allocated time for general public comment and discussion of future agenda items.

The council discussed and approved the insurance renewal for 2026 with Shomo-Madsen-Umble at a cost of $105,616.08. Additionally, a budget workshop was conducted to discuss the FY26/27 budget.

The Council discussed various departmental updates, including infrastructure repairs, library and police operations, and EMS planning. New business included the review of insurance renewal proposals, recommendations for water, sewer, and sanitation rate adjustments, and the transfer of funds to debt service. The council approved agreements with the Iowa Department of Transportation for road maintenance, equipment purchases such as a spray boom and a trash pump, and renovations for the Rec Complex. Additionally, personnel matters, including staff raises for certification, the hiring of seasonal mowers, and the awarding of a concession contract, were finalized. The meeting also addressed a service line warranty program and a special event application.

The meeting included a roll call where one Council Member was absent. The agenda was approved, and there were no items under Consent or Old Business. The key proceeding was a Public Hearing regarding the SRF Environmental Review for the Phase 3 Water Main Project, which was opened and closed with no public comment received. The meeting concluded shortly thereafter with adjournment.

The agenda for this meeting primarily covered new business items involving setting public hearings. Specifically, the Council addressed passing resolutions to set public hearings for the SRF Environmental Review for the Phase 3 Water Main Project scheduled for February 25, 2026, and for the Prairie City Planning & Zoning Board to consider a rezoning request from Mitch Seiberling scheduled for February 9, 2026. Additionally, a laptop purchase for the City Clerk was discussed, with documentation detailing a quote from Xerox IT Solutions for a Dell laptop totaling $1,728.80, intended to replace the City Clerk's older, slow laptop.