Sgt. Kier

The meeting addressed the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the Treasurer's Report and the payment of claims totaling $69,378.47, comprising $53,578.90 in Accounts Payable and $15,799.57 in Payroll Checks covering expenses across various departments such as park services, IT, utilities, police, and library acquisitions. Under New Business, the Council unanimously approved a 28E Agreement between the City and Lee County.

The regular Montrose Council meeting addressed financial matters, including the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered the previous month's minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and the payment of various claims totaling \$55,595.29. New business included the acceptance of a DOT bridge funding agreement and the approval of a bid for the demolition of the old City barn.

The meeting included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered the minutes from the previous meeting, the Treasurer's Report for November 2025, and the payment of claims totaling $73,315.50, including significant expenses for library services, utilities, and payroll. New business items included the approval of a Health Insurance quote and the approval of the LL Pelling price agreement for 2026.

The council meeting included approvals for bids on improvements at the Ivor Fowler Community Center, the Montrose Sandbar Liquor License, and the SRF Planning and Design Loan application. An engineering agreement with Garden & Associates for design services for Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements was also approved.

The council discussed charging transaction fees for FrontDesk Utility Bill payments to customers, starting March 1, 2025. They approved the purchase of new Christmas decorations and an Alliant Energy Underground Easement. The disconnection of a Mediacom phone line at the Ivor Fowler building was also approved. Additionally, the council set the Property Tax Levy Hearing for April 2, 2025, with a special meeting to follow.