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
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
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
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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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
May 2023 City Council Agenda
Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,
6:00 PM, Monday, May 1, 2023.
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve the agenda
3. Approve the minutes written for April 3, 2023
4. Approve payment of bills
5. Financial Reports
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing for Proposed Budget Amendment
B. Solar Panels Ordinance – Third Reading Ordinance 228
C. City Burn Site - Update
D. Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Certification Progress Update
E. Purchase of Forks for City Tractor - Update
F. Alley Maintenance - Update
G.
H.
I. Open for discussion
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Purchase of Backup Sewer Equipment
B. Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow
C. Paul’s Contract Proposal
D. Chicken Ordinance discussion
E.
F.
G. Open for discussion
8. Adjournment
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April 2023 City Council Agenda
Order of Business, Regular Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 302 Main,
6:00 PM, Monday, April 3, 2023.
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve the agenda
3. Approve the minutes written for March 6, 2023
4. Approve payment of bills
5. Financial Reports
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Solar Panels Ordinance – Second Reading Ordinance 228
B. Street Maintenance and Repair Contract – Sealed Bids
C. City Burn Site
D. Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update
E. Purchase of Forks for City Tractor
F. Front and Back Plow on Tractor – Refurbish Update
G. Lawn Mowing Contract
H. City Wide Cleanup
I. Open for discussion
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2nd Chances Liquor Licence Renewal Approval
B. CO2 Hazardous Pipeline thru Hancock County
C. Amend Budget – General Government (General Fund)
D. Amend Budget – Public Works (Road Use Fund)
E. Sidewalk South of Post Office Letter
F. Alley Maintenance
G. Open for discussion
8. Adjournment
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March 2023 City Council Agenda
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve the agenda
3. Approve the minutes written for February 6, 2023
4. Approve payment of bills
5. Financial Reports
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing for 2023-2024 Budget Approval
B. Solar Panels Ordinance – First Reading Ordinance 228
C. City Burn Site
D. Certified Water and Sewer Operator
E. ICAP Grant 2023
F. Purchase of Forks for City Tractor
G. Lawn Mowing Contract
H. Open for discussion
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2nd Chances Liquor Licence Renewal Pre-Approval
B. ICAP Proxy
C. Community Center Board Member from City Council
D. City Wide Cleanup
E. Street Maintenance and Repair Contract
F. Front and Back Plow on Tractor – Refurbish or Replacement
G.
H.
I. Open for discussion
8. Adjournment
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February 2023 City Council Agenda
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve the agenda
3. Approve the minutes written for January 3rd 2023
4. Approve payment of bills
5. Financial Reports
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Hearing to Set Maximum Property Tax to Certify for Levy
B. Garbage Contract
C. Solar Panels Ordinance
D. City Code Updates – Third Reading Ordinance 227
E. Approve Ordinance 227
F. City Burn Site
G. Open for discussion
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Set Public Hearing for 2023-2024 Budget Approval
B. Certified Water and Sewer Operator
C. Snow Removal Personnel
D. ICAP Grant 2023
E. Purchase of Forks for City Tractor
F. Hancock County Portable Backup Generator
G. Lawn Mowing Contract
H. City Website
I. Vegas Night Liquor Licence
J. Open for discussion
8. Adjournment
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January 2023 City Council Agenda
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve the agenda
3. Approve the minutes written for December 12, 2022 and Special Session December 15, 2022
4. Approve payment of bills
5. Financial Reports
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. City Burn Site
B. Garbage Contract
C. Solar Panels Ordinance
D. City Code Updates – Second Reading Ordinance 227
E.
F. Open for discussion
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2023-24 City Budget
B. Notice of Hearing to Set Maximum Property Tax to Certify for Levy
C. Certified Water Operator
D. ICAP Grant Actual Expenditure
E. Electronic Financial Documents for Council Meetings
F. Council Duties
G.
H.
I. Open for Discussion
8. Adjournment
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