Todd Smidt

The council meeting addressed various operational and community matters, including the approval of financial reports and the payment of municipal bills. Key agenda items included the approval of the 2025 Annual Report and project updates on the aeration project and future water tower fabrication. The council discussed and decided against changing a zoning ordinance regarding non-residential structures and addressed resident concerns regarding firework regulations. Additionally, plans for Gala Days were presented, and reports were provided by the Fire Department and maintenance staff, including discussions on necessary repairs, equipment upgrades, roadwork, and infrastructure improvements.

The council discussed various operational and financial items, including the approval of financial reports and a listing of bills. Project updates were provided regarding the aeration and water tower initiatives, along with upcoming road maintenance work. The council reviewed and denied the first reading of an ordinance regarding keeping chickens. Additionally, donations were approved for the Aurora Vandals and Aurora Gala Days. The fire department reported on recent calls and scheduled pump testing, while the maintenance department highlighted the need for an emergency response plan and hydrant replacements. Planning for future community events and the scheduling of a spring clean-up day were also addressed.

The commission and council discussed the platting of lots 8, 9, 10, and 100A of Block 1, Spilde 3rd Addition, as well as the rezoning of lots 8, 9, and 10 from Agricultural to Residential (R1). Both the platting and the rezoning changes were approved, followed by the approval of Resolution 26-02 regarding the Spilde 3rd Addition.

The council meeting addressed various operational and financial items, including the approval of April bills and the adoption of a zoning ordinance for specific lots in Spilde's Third Addition. Several change orders for the aeration project were reviewed and approved following a project update. Additionally, reports were presented by the Fire Department regarding incident statistics and equipment needs, and by the Maintenance department concerning road crack sealing, water leak testing and repairs, and upcoming hydrant flushing.

The council meeting covered several administrative and project updates. Discussions included planning for the America's 250th Anniversary celebration in 2026. Financial matters involved approving the February bill listing, which included several additions to the January list, and approving Resolution 26-01 regarding Salaries. The Developer Agreement for Spilde Industrial Park was approved, as was the selection of I.A.S. to conduct the two-year audit. Project updates noted progress on the aeration building construction. The Fire Chief reported two calls for the month and requested the purchase of two new AED units, which was subsequently approved. The maintenance department reported on the new transformer installation and planned spring street striping.