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December 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, December 2, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for November 4, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Approve Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A.  Sewer Riser Repair Method Research

B.  Insurance Review Meeting Summary – City Insurance Options

C.  City Audit Procedure Report Review

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.  Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A.  WCTA Smart Connected Community Certificate Presentation – Angie Thompson Presenting

B.  Resolution 24-9 – Establish Petty Cash Fund Amount

C.  City Utility Billing Penalty Calculation Process

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.  Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

 

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November 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, November 4, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for October 7, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Approve Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. 2024-2025 Water Fund Budget Amendment Public Hearing

B. City Budget Amendment Resolution 24-8

C. Main Street Camera DVR repair/replacement

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Post Office Lease Renewal

B. Preliminary Audit Findings Review

C. Water Rates

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

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October 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, October 7, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for September 9, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Approve Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Riser Repair Bid or Alternate Repair Method Discussions

B. Main Street Camera DVR repair/replacement

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Water Maintenance Budget Amendment

B. City Financial Audit

C. City Attorney

D. City Insurance Policies

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

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September 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, September 9, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for August 5, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Approve Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Riser Repair Bid or Alternate Repair Method Discussions

B. Main Street Camera DVR repair/replacement

C. 331 Way Ave Forgiveness of Debt and Lien Release Resolution

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Fire Agency Board – City Council Appointed Member Needed

B. Annual Financial Report Review

C. Resolution to Approve 28E Law Enforcement Services Agreement

D. DNR Sanitary Survey of Woden Public Water Supply

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

 

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August 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, August 5, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for July 1, 2024 and August 1, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Approve Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

B. ICAP Grant – Progress Update, Camera Repair/Upgrade

C. Riser Repair Bid or Alternate Repair Method Discussions

D. Polling on Siren Activation Schedule from City Residents Results

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Street Financial Report Review and Resolution 24-4

B. Resolution 24-5, Approval for Prepayment (Autopay) of approved City Bills

C. Main Street Camera DVR repair/replacement

D. Titanium Lunchbox Vendor Permit

E. Water Monitoring Violation

F. Building Permit Process – New Permit Application Form

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

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August Special Meeting 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Special Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

3:30 PM, Monday, August 1, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      BUSINESS

  Building Permit 425 / Fence Construction at 246 Howard Ave.

 4.      Adjournment

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July 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, July 1, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for June 3, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Approve Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

B. ICAP Grant – Progress Update, still waiting on Statement from Jake Ingalls Electric

C. Riser Repair Bid or Alternate Repair Method Discussions

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Road Work – Future Considerations Discussions

B. Proposal for Informal Polling on Siren Activation Schedule from City Residents

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

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June 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, June 3, 2024.

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for April 22, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Approve Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

B. Block Leaders – Updated Contact List

C. ICAP Grant

D. Riser Repair Bid or Alternate Repair Method Discussions

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Summer Wilson Chicken Permit

B. Garbage Rate Increase July Decision Discussion

C. Ball Diamond Discussion

D. Road Work Bids

E. Building Permit – 246 Howard Ave.

F. Gravel in Matt and Dylan Brandt Alley’s

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

 

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May 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, April 22, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for April 1, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Public Hearing for 2023-2024 Budget Amendment

B. Public Hearing for 2024-2025 Budget Approval

C. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

D. Mowing Bids

E. Water Room Electric Work and Riser Repair Bids

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Grazing Lease Pre-Approval for Jake Meinders

B. Block Leaders – Update Contact List

C. 122 Main Ave.

D. Fire Hydrants – Update on Replacement Cost

E. ICAP Grant

F. Hancock County Mitigation Plan – Andy Buffington

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

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April 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:15 PM, Monday, April 1, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for March 4, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. City Burn Site - Update

B. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

C. Ordinance 230 - Garbage Rate Increase

D. City Wide Cleanup

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Set Public Hearing, 2024-2025 Budget for April 22 Council Meeting

B. Set Public Hearing, 2023-2024 Budget Ammendments for April 22 Council Meeting

C. Property at 331 Way Ave. - Update

D. Building Permit 150 Fox Ave.

E. Preapprove Quasi Liquor License

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

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April 2024 Proposed Property Tax Hearing Agenda

Order of Business, Proprosed Property Tax Hearing, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, April 1, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Proposed 2024-2025 Property Tax Levy Hearing

 4.      Adjournment

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March 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, March 4, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for February 5, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. City Burn Site - Update

B. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

C. Midwest Waste Garbage Information for City

D. Waste Management Contract – Updated Proposal

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

  

7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. City Wide Cleanup Date and Details

B. Garbage Rate Increase

C. Vegas Night Liquor Licence Approval

D. Lucky Wife Wine Slushis Liquor Licence Approval for Quasi

E. Set May Council Meeting Date for April 22

F. Set Public Hearing, 2024-2025 Budget Approval for April 22

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

 

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February 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, February 5, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for January 8, 2024

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. City Burn Site - Update

B. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

C. Midwest Waste – Chance Sahr – Garbage Proposal for City

D. Waste Management Contract – New Proposal

E. City Budget Planning Session

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Bode Building Renovation Update

B. Quasi Liability Insurance Discussion

C. Set Tax Levy Hearing Date for Monday, April 1

D. July Fireworks

E.

F. Open for discussion

 

8.      Adjournment

 

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January 2024 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, January 8, 2024.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for December 11, 2023

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. City Burn Site - Update

B. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

C. Water Tower Emergency Repairs

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Midwest Waste – Chance Sahr – Garbage Proposal for City

B. Waste Management Contract – New Proposal

C. Council Duties Review

D. City Office Future Software Upgrades

E. City Budget Planning Session

F.

G. Open for discussion

 8.      Adjournment

 

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December 2023 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2023.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for November 6, 2023

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. City Ball Park Usage

B. City Burn Site - Update

C. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

D.

E.  

F.

G. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Oath of Office to newly elected Officials

B. ICAP Recommendations

C. 2023 CGA Utility Rate Study

D. Alliant Energy Rate Increase Proposal

E. January Meeting Date

F.

G. Open for discussion

 

 8.      Adjournment

 

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November 2023 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, November 6, 2023.

1.      Call meeting to order

2.      Approve the agenda

3.      Approve the minutes written for October 9, 2023

4.      Approve payment of bills

5.      Financial Reports

6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. 2023-2024 Water Fund Budget Amendment Public Hearing

B. City Burn Site - Update

C. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

D.

E.  

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Ball Park Usage

B. Water Tower Compressor Pump

C. DNR Water Permit Reissue

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

8.      Adjournment

 

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October 2023 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, October 9, 2023.

 

 1.      Call meeting to order

 2.      Approve the agenda

 3.      Approve the minutes written for September 4, 2023

 4.      Approve payment of bills

 5.      Financial Reports

 6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. City Burn Site - Update

B. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

C. Purchase of Spare Cylinder/Springs for Plow - Update

D.

E.  

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

  7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Gold Eagle Co-op: Remove Septic Tank Charge at Mill Location

B. Amend Budget – Water Fund (Maintenance on Water Tower)

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H. Open for discussion

 

8.      Adjournment

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September 2023 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, September 4, 2023.

 

 

1.      Call meeting to order

  2.      Approve the agenda

  3.      Approve the minutes written for August 7, 2023

  4.      Approve payment of bills

  5.      Financial Reports

  6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Chicken Ordinance No. 229 – Third Reading

B. City Burn Site - Update

C. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

D. Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow - Update

E.

F.  

G.

H.

I. Open for discussion

 

 

7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. USDA Loan Report - Sewer

B. Annual Financial Report Review

C. Dying Trees on Post Office Lot

D. 2nd Chances Building Update

E. Purchase of Fridge for Ballfield Concession Stand

F. City Office Printer

G.

H.

I. Open for discussion

 

8.      Adjournment

 

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David Ewald David Ewald

August 2023 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, August 7, 2023.

 

 

1.      Call meeting to order 

2.      Approve the agenda 

3.      Approve the minutes written for July 10, 2023 

4.      Approve payment of bills 

5.      Financial Reports

 

6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Chicken Ordinance No. 229 – Second Reading

B. City Burn Site - Update

C. Certified Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

D. Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow - Update

E.

F.  

G.

H.

I. Open for discussion

 

 7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Dora’s Taco Vendor Permit

B. City Street Financial Report Resolution 23-7

C. 441 Howard Ave Abandonded Property Update

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I. Open for discussion

 

8.      Adjournment

 

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June 2023 City Council Agenda

Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,

6:00 PM, Monday, June 5, 2023.

 

 

1.      Call meeting to order

  2.      Approve the agenda

  3.      Approve the minutes written for May 1, 2023

  4.      Approve payment of bills

  5.      Financial Reports

  6.      OLD BUSINESS

A. Chicken Ordinance

B. Paul’s Contract Review/Acceptance

C. City Burn Site - Update

D. Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update

E.  Purchase of Forks for City Tractor – Timing Update

F.  Purchase of Backup Sewer Equipment (Pumps and Motor Start Contactor)

G. Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow

H. City Clerk Review and Wage Ajustment

I. Open for discussion

 

7.      NEW BUSINESS

A. Purchase Larger Can Recycle Bin for the City

B. Library Board Appointment

C. Building Permit 103 3rd St. – Dale Peterson

D. Fireworks Permission for Don Krull

E. Keith Larson, Building Next To Bank - Update

F. Mayor and Council Elections – Upcoming Open Seats

G. Second Ball Diamond and Batting Cage Poles

H. Unmowed Lawns in Town

I. Open for discussion

 

8.      Adjournment

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