Algona public meetings in 2023

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance amending zoning regulations related to residential development, covering accessory dwelling units, triplexes, setbacks, nonconforming lots, definitions, and conditional uses. The council will also consider several resolutions and payments, including final payment for a parking lot project and pay applications for airport and park improvements. Appointments to boards and commissions are on the agenda as well.

• First reading of ordinance amending City Code Chapter 17.04 on residential zoning (accessory dwelling units, triplexes, setbacks)
• Resolution accepting 2022 McCoy St/Phillips St/Call St Parking Lot Project and approving final payment
• Approve Pay Application #3 for 2023 Airport Runway Displacement Project - Phase I
• Approve Pay Application #4 for 2023 Central Park Improvements
• Resolution authorizing certification of unpaid nuisance abatement fees to county treasurer

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss city fees for permits and licenses, a draft ordinance establishing an Urban Forest Utility, and the FY 2024-2025 budget timeline. No final decisions are expected; the agenda is primarily for discussion and planning.

• Discussion of city fees for building permits, site development applications, and other permits/licenses
• Draft ordinance for Algona Municipal Code Chapter 13.30 - Urban Forest Utility
• FY 2024-2025 City Budget Timeline

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to receive a design update on the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Improvement Project from WHKS Engineering. The agenda includes only this update and general city business, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Improvement Project design update by WHKS Engineering

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, with several items for decision and discussion. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to rezone 109 N Lantry St, approval of the municipal utilities budget, and pay applications for street improvement projects. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss real estate purchase or sale.

• Ordinance reclassifying 109 N Lantry St from Heavy Manufacturing (HM) to Neighborhood Business (BN) - 2nd reading
• Resolution accepting Algona Municipal Utilities CY 2024 Budget
• Resolution approving 2023 Airport Improvement Program and Capital Improvement Program
• Pay Application #5 for 2023 Mill & Overlay Street Improvements
• Pay Application #6 for 2023 Finn Dr/Wooster St Reconstruction Project

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss residential zoning regulations, including ADUs, triplexes, setbacks, nonconforming lots, and conditional uses. They will also review a janitorial services RFP and future improvements for the Welcome Center, and receive the FY 2022-2023 financial audit from TP Anderson Co.

• Discussion of residential zoning regulations: ADUs, triplexes, setbacks, nonconforming lots, conditional uses
• Welcome Center janitorial services RFP
• Welcome Center future improvements
• FY 2022-2023 financial audit by TP Anderson Co.

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold public hearings on a wastewater treatment loan application, a zoning map change for 109 N Lantry St, and amendments to zoning regulations for residential development. The council will also consider related ordinances and resolutions, approve financial reports, and discuss real estate in closed session.

• Public hearing on State Revolving Fund loan for wastewater treatment facility improvements
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone 109 N Lantry St from Heavy Manufacturing to Neighborhood Business
• Public hearing and ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 zoning for accessory dwelling units, triplexes, setbacks, and more
• Resolution authorizing temporary transfer of funds to AMU Water Utility
• Approve pay application #2 for 2023 Airport Runway Displacement Project - Phase I

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding loan repayments and settlement agreements. The meeting includes setting public hearings for zoning amendments and a map amendment at 109 N Lantry Street.

• Change Order #1 for 2023 Airport Displacement Runway Extension Project - Phase I
• Public hearing for zoning amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Triplexes
• Public hearing for City Zoning Map Amendment at 109 N Lantry Street
• Loan repayment resolutions for Graf Company, LLC and Feed Mill Coffee Company LLC
• Special Class C Retail Alcohol License Renewal for Americinn

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss McGregor Street and potential changes to residential zoning regulations, including accessory dwelling units, triplexes, setbacks, nonconforming lots, and conditional uses. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Discussion of McGregor Street
• Residential zoning regulations: ADUs, triplexes, setbacks, nonconforming lots, conditional uses

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss several infrastructure and policy items, including the storm water utility rate structure, 2024 capital project plans, an urban forest utility, street improvements, and an update on the benefits extension policy. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Storm Water Utility Rate Structure discussion
• 2024 Capital Project Plans
• Urban Forest Utility proposal
• Street Improvements
• Update on Benefits Extension Policy

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, to consider a small business revolving loan, approve a task order for a downtown master plan, and act on several construction pay applications. The agenda also includes a public hearing date for a wastewater loan, a rezoning referral, and a closed session for real estate discussions.

• Resolution approving Small Business Revolving Loan to Feed Mill Coffee Company & Events, LLC
• Resolution approving Task Order #6 to General Engineering Agreement with Bolton & Menk for Downtown District Master Plan
• Pay Application #5 for 2023 Finn Drive & Wooster Street Reconstruction
• Pay Application #4 for 2023 Mill & Overlay Street Improvement Project
• Refer to Planning & Zoning: 109 N Lantry Rezoning Petition

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss employee benefits and capital projects, including the status of 2023 projects and planning for 2024. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Benefits discussion
• Status of CY 2023 capital projects
• Planning for CY 2024 capital projects

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the second and third readings of an ordinance to rezone the Kossuth County Fairgrounds from CN to HSB. The council will also vote on resolutions for a CDBG-CV project contract, a real estate purchase, a pay application for street reconstruction, and grant applications.

• Ordinance changing zoning of Kossuth Co. Fairgrounds from CN to HSB (2nd & 3rd readings)
• Resolution approving amendment for CDBG-CV contract at 307 E State Street
• Resolution approving offer to buy real estate at 1107 N Main St.
• Pay Application #9 for 2022 McCoy & Phillips Street Reconstruction
• Submission of Kossuth County Community Foundation Grant Applications

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone the Kossuth Co. Fairgrounds from CN to HSB. The council will also consider several resolutions, including assignments and covenants for a CDBG-CV housing grant at 307 E State Street, a USDOT planning grant application, and multiple pay applications for construction projects. A nuisance appeal hearing for 1408 E Oak Street and a closed session on real estate are also scheduled.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone Kossuth Co. Fairgrounds from CN to HSB
• Resolution approving assignment of leases and rents for CDBG-CV housing grant at 307 E State Street
• Resolution approving covenants and restrictions for CDBG-CV housing grant at 307 E State Street
• Resolution approving USDOT Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Planning Grant application
• Pay applications for Central Park Improvement, Street Improvements, and Finn Dr/Wooster St Reconstruction

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable items. They will consider a resolution for a railroad crossing repair grant with Iowa DOT, approve the annual street financial report, and set a public hearing on a zoning amendment for the Kossuth County Fairgrounds. The council will also fill a Third Ward vacancy and set Halloween trick-or-treat hours.

• Resolution approving railroad crossing surface repair grant agreement with Iowa DOT
• Resolution approving annual street financial report for FY 2022-2023
• Set public hearing on petition to amend zoning classification of Kossuth County Fairgrounds
• Approve street closures for Algona Cruise-In (Sept 17) and Last Call Before Fall (Sept 23)
• Resolution approving appointment to fill Third Ward City Council vacancy

The City Council appointed Kathy Dearchs to fill a vacant Third Ward seat through December 31, 2023. The council also approved a railroad crossing repair grant and set a public hearing for a fairgrounds zoning change.

• Appointed Kathy Dearchs to Third Ward City Council vacancy (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-10 for N. Finn Drive railroad crossing repairs (All Ayes)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-11 for FY 2022-2023 Annual Street Financial Report (All Ayes)
• Approved street closures for September 17 Cruise-In event (All Ayes)
• Approved street closures for September 23 Last Call Before Fall event (All Ayes)
• Set public hearing for September 18 regarding Kossuth County Fairgrounds zoning amendment (All Ayes)
• Set Halloween trick-or-treat hours for October 31 from 5:30PM – 7:30PM (All Ayes)
• Approved alcohol licenses for The Perky Parrot, Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, Cinco De Mayo, and SLJ Investments, LLC (All Ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss the planning and design scope of work for the Nebraska St/Thorington St parking lot and the Nebraska St corridor. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Nebraska St/Thorington St Parking Lot - Planning & Design Scope of Work
• Nebraska St Corridor - Planning & Design Scope of Work

The City Council met for a work session to review a master plan for improvements to the Nebraska Street Parking Lot and Event Space. Council agreed to move forward with Bolton & Menk to prepare a master study plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Agreed to move forward with Bolton & Menk for a Nebraska Street Parking Lot and Event Space master study plan

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a public hearing on the status of funded activities for the CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant, then consider approving pay applications for two street projects and refer a zoning amendment request for the Kossuth County Fairgrounds to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and appointments to the Tree Board and Library Board.

• Public hearing on CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant
• Approve Pay Application #2 - 2023 Street Improvement Project (Mill & Overlay)
• Approve Pay Application #3 - 2023 Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction Project
• Refer to Planning & Zoning Commission - Kossuth County Fairgrounds Zoning Amendment Request
• Appointment - Tree Board; Final Notification of Vacancy and Appointment - Library Board of Trustees

The City Council approved two pay applications for street improvement and reconstruction projects. Council also referred a zoning amendment request for the Kossuth County Fairgrounds to the Planning and Zoning Commission and filled two board vacancies.

• Approved $170,669.31 pay application #2 for 2023 Street Improvement Project (all ayes)
• Approved $641,527.05 pay application #3 for 2023 Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction Project (all ayes)
• Referred Kossuth County Fairgrounds zoning amendment request to Planning & Zoning Commission (all ayes)
• Appointed Ann Nerison to the Tree Board (all ayes)
• Appointed Dylan Lynch to the Library Board of Trustees (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including August 7 minutes and Appropriating Resolution No. 23/24-04 (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several policy updates. Key items include amending the city credit card policy, adopting new employee policies on prescription safety glasses and nepotism, and approving a service agreement with Lexipol LLC to update the police department policy manual. The council will also consider proposals for the disposal and redevelopment of city-owned property at 812 S Moore St and approve a change order for the 2023 street improvements project.

• Resolution amending city credit card policy
• Resolution adopting employee policies on prescription safety glasses and nepotism
• Resolution approving service agreement with Lexipol LLC for police policy manual update
• Resolution considering proposals for disposal and redevelopment of 812 S Moore St
• Change Order #1 for 2023 Street Improvements (Mill & Overlay)

The Council adopted several new personnel and credit card policies and approved a service agreement to update police department manuals. They also authorized the solicitation of proposals for the redevelopment of city-owned property at 812 S Moore St and approved a street improvement change order.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-05 amending City credit card policy (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-06 adding prescription safety glasses and nepotism policies (All Ayes)
• Tabled Resolution amending Employee Wellness Program (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-08 for Lexipol LLC police policy update agreement (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-09 for disposal and redevelopment of 812 S Moore St (All Ayes)
• Approved $9,900 change order for 2023 Street Improvements subdrain (All Ayes)
• Approved Chamber Leadership Class community sign at State St and Jones St (All Ayes)
• Set CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant public hearing for Aug 21, 2023 (All Ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: a proposed sign for the Jones St/State St area as part of an Algona Leadership Class project, and capital projects. The agenda is brief and contains no formal votes or public hearings.

• Discussion of Algona Leadership Class project for a sign at Jones St/State St
• Discussion of capital projects

The council approved the meeting agenda and received presentations on a leadership class sign project and several capital projects. No substantive votes were taken on the projects discussed.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

Ways & Means Committee Meeting

The Algona City Council Ways & Means Committee will consider updates to several personnel policies, including credit card use, prescription safety glasses reimbursement, nepotism, sick leave, and holidays. They will also discuss an employee wellness policy and a proposed service agreement with Lexipol for a law enforcement policy manual update.

• Review of personnel policies: Credit Card Policy, Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Nepotism, Sick Leave and Sick Leave Conversion, Holidays
• Employee Wellness Policy discussion
• Proposed Service Agreement with Lexipol for Law Enforcement Policy Manual Update

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several concrete actions, including releasing a small business loan mortgage, approving a transit service agreement with NIACOG, accepting the Central Park Skatepark project, and approving street closures for community events. They will also approve pay applications for street improvement and reconstruction projects.

• Resolution authorizing release of mortgage for Kregg and Stephanie Schafer d/b/a Tangles Salon (RLF loan)
• Resolution approving transit service agreement and lease with NIACOG (City Taxi)
• Resolution accepting 2022 Central Park Skatepark project and approving final payment
• Street closures for Car Cruise-In (July 30), Ridiculous Days (July 20), Last Call Before Fall (Sept 23), Band Day Festival (Sept 30)
• Pay applications for 2023 Street Improvement Project and Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction

The City Council approved several infrastructure payments, including a $127,451 payment for street milling and overlay. The council also authorized a transit service agreement with NIACOG and approved street closures for upcoming community events.

• Approved $127,451.00 payment to Heartland Asphalt for 2023 Street Improvement Project (all ayes)
• Approved Pay App. #2 for 2023 Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction Project (all ayes)
• Approved $12,952.50 final payment to Spohn Ranch for 2022 Central Park Skatepark Project (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-03 approving Transit Service Agreement and lease with NIACOG (all ayes)
• Approved street closures for Shriner's Car Cruise-In on July 30, 2023 (all ayes)
• Approved street closures for Ridiculous Days, Last Call Before Fall, and Band Day Festival (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-02 releasing mortgage for Tangles Salon after loan repayment (all ayes)
• Approved Appropriating Resolution No. 23/24-02 via consent agenda (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda, new business items, and public comment. Key actions include approving a mortgage release for a small business loan, a change order for a street reconstruction project, and a partial payment for the skatepark project. The council will also appoint a Tree Board member, set a September meeting date, and begin proceedings to fill a council vacancy.

• Resolution authorizing release of mortgage for Small Business RLF Loan - Pep's, Inc.
• Change Order #1 for 2023 Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction Project
• Partial Payment of Pay Application #4 for 2022 Central Park Skatepark Project
• Appointment to Tree Board
• Acknowledge resignation of Third Ward Council Member Alt and approve proceedings to fill vacancy

The City Council approved a $25,039 change order for the Finn Drive and Wooster Street Reconstruction Project and a $25,905 payment for the Central Park Skatepark Project. The Council also authorized the release of a mortgage for Pep's, Inc. following loan repayment and approved the process to fill a council vacancy by appointment.

• Approved Appropriating Resolution No. 23/24-01 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-01 to release mortgage for Pep's, Inc. (All Ayes)
• Approved $25,039 change order for Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction Project (All Ayes)
• Approved $25,905 payment to Spohn Ranch for Central Park Skatepark Project (All Ayes)
• Set September 5th at 5:00 PM as the first September council meeting (All Ayes)
• Approved filling Third Ward Council vacancy by appointment (All Ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on CDBG-CV grant-funded activities for Taffe Properties. They will consider resolutions on an EMS transition agreement with Kossuth County, an FAA grant for airport runway construction, and setting wages and benefits for FY 2023-2024. Several other items include fireworks permits, street closures, and pay applications for construction projects.

• Public hearing on CDBG-CV grant for Taffe Properties at 307 E State Street
• Resolution approving EMS Transition Agreement with Kossuth County
• Resolution approving FAA grant for Airport Runway 12/30 Extension Phase 1
• Resolution setting wages and benefits for FY 2023-2024
• Pay applications for Finn Dr and Wooster St Reconstruction and Central Park Improvement

The City Council approved a grant for airport improvements and transitioned EMS services to Kossuth County. Other actions included approving city employee wages for FY 2023-2024 and funding for road and park projects.

• Approved FAA grant up to $1,835,057 for Runway 12/30 extension Phase 1 (All Ayes)
• Approved EMS transition agreement and facility lease assignment to Kossuth County (All Ayes)
• Approved wages and benefits for city employees and officials for FY 2023-2024 (All Ayes)
• Approved $290,774.34 payment to Reding’s Gravel & Excavating for Finn Dr/Wooster St project (All Ayes)
• Approved $203,260.00 payment to Bob Becker Construction for Central Park Improvement Project (All Ayes)
• Approved nonprofit agreement with Stinson Prairie Arts Council (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Fireworks Sales Permit for Wild Willy's Fireworks through July 8th (All Ayes)
• Approved closure of Nebraska Street on July 9th for First United Methodist Church (All Ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss a Chamber Leadership Class project proposal for signage at State St & Jones St, along with ordinance amendments and street improvements and capital projects. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting, and no votes are recorded on these items.

• Chamber Leadership Class Project Proposal - State St & Jones St Signage
• Ordinance Amendments
• Street Improvements and Capital Projects

The City Council reviewed a three-phase proposal from the Chamber Leadership Project to redevelop the City Park at Jones and State Street. The Leadership Class will meet to discuss potential design changes following Council discussion. No formal votes were taken on the project or capital updates.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the final payment for the 2022 South Park Pickleball Court project and set a public hearing for a CDBG-CV grant regarding Taffe Properties, LLC. The council also issued one fireworks sales permit and reappointed a member to the Cemetery Board of Trustees.

• Approved final payment of $10,303.94 to Erpelding Excavating Enterprises, Corp. for South Park Pickleball Court (All Ayes)
• Set public hearing for June 19 at 5:00 PM regarding CDBG-CV grant for Taffe Rentals at 307 E State St (All Ayes)
• Approved fireworks sales permit for Iowa Fireworks Company at 211 HWY 18 E (All Ayes)
• Tabled fireworks sales permit request for Wild Willy's Fireworks at 1501 HWY 169 (All Ayes)
• Reappointed Karla Kenne to the Cemetery Board of Trustees through May 13, 2029 (All Ayes)
• Approved 2023 Bike Ride Across Kossuth (BRAK) route (All Ayes)
• Approved Appropriating Resolution No. 22/23-23 (All Ayes)
• Approved alcohol licenses for Lucky Wife Wine Slushies and Billie Jo's Outdoor Service Area (All Ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding construction contracts for three CDBG owner-occupied housing rehabilitation projects, approving an industrial sewer rental agreement with Hormel Foods, and granting a permanent underground utility easement at the airport. The council will also consider liquor licenses, a fireworks permit, and street closures for community events. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate purchase or sale.

• Resolution approving permanent underground utility easement at Airport - AMU Watermain
• Resolution approving industrial sewer rental agreement with Hormel Foods Corporation
• Resolution awarding construction contract for CDBG housing rehab at 221 S Hall Street, 627 E Elm Street, and 601 N Putnam Street
• Approve Class C Retail Liquor License for Kossuth County V.F.W. Post #2541 and Class E Liquor License for Fareway Stores, Inc.
• Approve street closures for 2023 Founders' Day (July 6-9) and Party in the Park events (June 7, July 5, August 9)

The Council awarded three CDBG housing rehabilitation contracts and approved a watermain easement for AMU. Other actions included approving a sewer rental agreement with Hormel Foods Corp and various event-related street closures.

• Approved watermain easement for AMU (all ayes)
• Approved 3-year industrial sewer rental agreement with Hormel Foods Corp (all ayes)
• Awarded $24,030 CDBG housing contract for 221 S Hall Street to Konomi Construction (all ayes)
• Awarded $18,810 CDBG housing contract for 627 E Elm Street to Bob Koenigs & Family Construction (all ayes)
• Awarded $18,810 CDBG housing contract for 601 N Putnam Street to Bob Koenigs & Family Construction (all ayes)
• Approved fireworks sales permit for Bellino Fireworks at 1500 HWY 169 N (all ayes)
• Approved $73,583.56 pay application #20 for Library Renovation Project (all ayes)
• Tabled 2023 Bike Ride Across Kossuth (BRAK) route request (all ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss street improvements and capital projects, ordinance amendments, and a proposed transition of EMS services and asset transfer from the city to the county. The meeting also includes a 2023 legislative update. No formal votes are scheduled; it is a discussion session.

• Street Improvements and Capital Projects discussion
• Ordinance Amendments discussion
• EMS service transition and asset transfer from city to county
• 2023 legislative update

The City Council met for a work session to receive updates on street improvements, the Central Park Skate Park Project, and the transfer of EMS services and assets to the county. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded beyond the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The City Council held a work session to discuss the transition of EMS services to the county and review street project timelines. No formal votes were taken on these items; a contract for the EMS transition will be considered at a future meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Discussed EMS service transfer to the County effective July 1, 2023
• Reviewed timelines for 2023 Finn Drive & Wooster Street Improvements
• Reviewed timeline for 2023 Street Mill & Overlay Project

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 street mill and overlay project and the proposed FY 2023-2024 city budget, then consider resolutions to award the street contract, adopt the budget, and certify taxes. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, an appropriating resolution, and alcohol licenses. The meeting also includes items like a street closure for a school fun run and a pay application for the library renovation.

• Public hearing and contract award for 2023 Street Improvements (Mill & Overlay)
• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023-2024 City Budget and tax levy
• Resolution allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
• Approve Class E Retail Alcohol License - Caseys #2460
• Approve Pay Application #19 - Library Renovation Project

The City Council awarded a $1,086,577.45 contract to Heartland Asphalt, Inc. for the 2023 Street Improvements project. Council also adopted the FY 2023-2024 city budget and certified taxes. Additionally, $250,000 in ARPA funds were allocated to the street project.

• Awarded 2023 Street Improvements contract to Heartland Asphalt, Inc. for $1,086,577.45 (All Ayes)
• Approved $94,000 Task Order #3 with Bolton-Menk for street project administration (All Ayes)
• Allocated $250,000 in ARPA funds to the 2023 Street Improvement Project (All Ayes)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 City Budget and certified taxes (All Ayes)
• Authorized fund transfers for FY 2023-2024 effective July 1, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Approved street closures for Algona Middle School Color Run on May 19, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Approved $48,145.04 payment to Henkel Construction for Library Renovation Project (All Ayes)
• Approved application for Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption (All Ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council approved an ordinance increasing parking fines and authorized several infrastructure projects, including airport and park improvements. The council also approved a $480,000 fund transfer from municipal utilities to the city.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1090 increasing parking violation fines from $3.00 to $25.00 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-69 to re-bid 2023 Central Park Improvements Project (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-70 for Algona Municipal Airport Runway 12/30 Extension Phase I (All Ayes)
• Approved $238,000 construction administration contract with Bolton-Menk for Finn Dr & Wooster St (All Ayes)
• Approved $480,000 transfer from AMU Electric and Water Utilities to the City (All Ayes)
• Set FY 2023-2024 budget public hearing for April 17 at 5:00 PM (All Ayes)
• Approved $90,667.50 payment to Spohn Ranch for 2022 Central Park Skatepark Project (All Ayes)
• Appointed Rick Murphy and Brad Hoover to Kossuth County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (All Ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda. Discussion occurred regarding the Central Park Improvement Project, and the FY 2023-2024 Budget was not discussed due to time constraints.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a $2,427,973.75 contract for the Finn Drive and Wooster Street reconstruction project. Council also increased parking violation fines from $3.00 to $25.00 and adopted new public records and employee safety policies.

• Awarded Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction contract to Reding’s Gravel & Excavating for $2,427,973.75 (All Ayes)
• Increased parking violation fines from $3.00 to $25.00 (All Ayes)
• Approved 2023 Street Improvements (Mill & Overlay) plans and set bid opening for April 11 (All Ayes)
• Awarded 2023 ash tree removals contract to AJ’s Tree Service (4-1)
• Approved Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption for commercial construction at 2460 E. Oak Street (All Ayes)
• Adopted new Public Records Policy and associated fee schedule (All Ayes)
• Approved professional services agreement with iWorQ for GIS Asset Management (All Ayes)
• Approved $70,714.52 payment to Blacktop Services Co. for 2022 Street Improvements

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2023-2024 budget and a draft ordinance amending Chapter 10.44 on front and side yard parking. The agenda includes only these two substantive items, with the rest being procedural steps like call to order and roll call.

• FY 2023-2024 Budget review
• Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.44 - Parking: Front and Side Yard Parking

The City Council reviewed the fiscal year 2024 budget and a draft ordinance regarding front and side yard parking. No final actions were taken on these items during the work session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, liquor licenses, and appropriations. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance amending parking violation fees, a resolution approving an Emerald Ash Borer response plan, and an appointment to the Kossuth County EMS Advisory Council. The council will also discuss the public records policy, retail RLF guidelines, urban revitalization plan updates, and the FY 2023-2024 budget.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 10.08 (parking violation fees) - 1st reading
• Resolution approving Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan
• Appointment to Kossuth County EMS Advisory Council
• Class C liquor licenses for Wine & Spirits Shoppe, Pep's, Inc., Emeralds's, LLC, Kossuth County Speedway/Fair, Akron Stop
• Discussion of FY 2023-2024 budget

The City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to increase parking fines and adopted a response plan for the Emerald Ash Borer. Several liquor licenses were approved via the consent agenda, and Jacob Tjaden was appointed to the Kossuth County EMS Advisory Council.

• Approved first reading of ordinance increasing parking violation fines from $3.00 to $25.00 (All Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-61 approving Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan (All Ayes)
• Appointed Jacob Tjaden to the Kossuth County EMS Advisory Council (All Ayes)
• Approved Class C Liquor License for Wine & Spirits Shoppe of Algona (All Ayes)
• Approved Class C Liquor License for Pep's, Inc. (All Ayes)
• Approved Class C Liquor License for Emerald's, LLC (All Ayes)
• Approved Class C Alcohol License for Kossuth County Speedway and Kossuth County Fair (All Ayes)
• Approved Class C Liquor License for Akron Stop (All Ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The council held a work session to review proposed ordinances and mitigation plans. No substantive votes were taken on the ordinances or the budget, as several items were deferred to future meetings or skipped due to time constraints.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Ayes all)
• Reviewed Mobile Food and Beverage Vendors Ordinance; will be amended for a future meeting
• Discussed Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation and Response Plan for removal of 75 Ash trees
• Reviewed proposed parking violation fee increase from $3 to $25; will be presented at a future meeting

Algona Special City Council Meeting

The City Council held a public hearing regarding an appeal of a vicious dog determination. After reviewing police reports and body camera footage, the Council voted to uphold the original determinations.

• Affirmed Vicious Dog Determination for Russell Anderson (all ayes)
• Affirmed Vicious Dog Determination for Irene Anderson (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the maximum property tax revenues for the upcoming fiscal year and ordered bids for road and park projects. The council also referred residential zoning regulations to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-55 setting maximum property tax revenues at $3,832,123 (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-56 ordering bids for 2023 Finn Dr & Wooster St Reconstruction (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-57 ordering bids for 2023 Central Park Improvements splash pad (all ayes)
• Approved $4,965 assessment for driveway improvements at 406 N Phillips St (all ayes)
• Approved legal engagement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for an urban revitalization plan (all ayes)
• Referred residential zoning review for triplexes, duplexes, and infill lots to Planning & Zoning (all ayes)
• Appointed Sharon Menke to the Cemetery Board of Trustees (all ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol License for Friends of Garrigan High School (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, addressing a range of items including a third reading of an ordinance amending the municipal cemetery code, receiving hotel/motel tax reports, and considering a street closure for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The council will also vote on a retail revolving loan fund agreement with Top Dog Brewing LLC, approve final payment for the Tietz Park shelter house project, and set a public hearing on the FY 2023-2024 property tax levy. Several appointments to boards and commissions are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2.84 (Municipal Cemetery) - 3rd reading
• Resolution approving Retail RLF Loan Agreement with Top Dog Brewing LLC
• Resolution accepting 2021 Tietz Park Shelter House Project and final payment
• Approve Pay Application #4 for 2022 South Park Pickleball Court Project
• Set public hearing on proposed maximum property tax dollars for FY 2023-2024 budget

The City Council approved a Retail Revolving Loan Fund loan for a new brewery and authorized final payments for the Tietz Park Shelter House project. Council also adopted an ordinance amending the municipal cemetery code and approved two urban revitalization tax exemptions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1089 amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.84 regarding the Municipal Cemetery (All Ayes)
• Approved $10,000 Retail Revolving Loan Fund loan for Top Dog Brewing LLC (All Yes)
• Approved final payment of $41,803.02 to Sande Construction for 2021 Tietz Park Shelter House Project (All Ayes)
• Approved Pay Application #4 of $12,031.94 to Erpelding Excavating Enterprises, Corp. for South Park Pickleball Court Project (All Ayes)
• Approved urban revitalization tax exemptions for 801 W Nebraska St and 2400 E Oak St (All Ayes)
• Approved street closures for St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17th (All Ayes)
• Appointed Robert Harrington to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission (All Ayes)
• Appointed Tyler Gibney as non-voting member to the Broadband Telecommunications Commission (All Ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The council discussed improvement plans for Central Park and received an update on state legislation affecting property tax revenue and budget deadlines. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during this work session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The City Council held a work session to review budget requests for Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and the Library. Discussions included the Central Park Improvement Project and property tax levies. No final budget votes were taken during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the municipal cemetery code, approve several engineering and professional services agreements, and make appointments to city boards. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, an appropriating resolution, and alcohol licenses.

• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2.84 (Municipal Cemetery) - 2nd Reading
• Resolution approving 2023 General Engineering Services Agreement with Bolton-Menk, Inc.
• Resolution approving Task Order #1 for 2023 Street Improvements
• Resolution approving Amendment #2 for Central Park & South Park Improvements
• Resolution acknowledging repayment of RLF loan by Emerald A. Shipler d/b/a Bare Beauty Studio

The City Council approved several engineering service agreements with Bolton-Menk, Inc. for 2023 street and park improvements. The council also approved a payment for library renovations and updated the municipal cemetery code.

• Approved ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.84 regarding Municipal Cemetery (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-48 for 2023 General Engineering Services Agreement with Bolton-Menk, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved Task Order #1 for 2023 Street Improvements Project not to exceed $89,500 (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-49 for Central Park and South Park Improvement Project amendment (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-50 acknowledging RLF loan repayment by Emerald A. Shipler d/b/a Bare Beauty Studio (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-51 regarding sidewalk repair repayment for Rich and Arlene Rentals (all ayes)
• Approved pay application #18 to Henkel Construction for library renovation in the amount of $72,762.28 (all ayes)
• Approved Class C Retail Alcohol Licenses for Top of Iowa Lucky Wife and Algona AXE House LLC (all ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2023-2024 budget, covering areas such as the cemetery, code enforcement, sanitary sewer/WWTF, airport, street department, storm sewer, and revenues. The agenda is primarily a discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• FY 2023-2024 budget discussion
• Cemetery
• Code Enforcement
• Sanitary Sewer/WWTF
• Airport

The City Council held a work session to review the FY 2023-2024 budgets for several city departments. No formal votes were taken on the budget items; the session consisted of reviews and updates. Revenue discussions were deferred to a future work session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and several substantive items. They will vote on ordinances amending the municipal cemetery and stop/yield intersection codes, approve a retail revolving loan for Cultivate Family Boutique LLC, set the city attorney's compensation, and make appointments to multiple boards and commissions.

• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.84 (Municipal Cemetery) - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd readings
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 10.28 (Stop and Yield Intersections) - 3rd reading
• Resolution approving Retail RLF Loan for Cultivate Family Boutique LLC
• Resolution setting compensation of City Attorney
• Appointments to Cemetery Board, Broadband Telecommunication Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission (2)

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1088 to establish new stop signs at Phillips Street intersections and approved a $15,000 Retail Revolving Loan Fund loan for Cultivate Family Boutique LLC. The Council also increased the City Attorney's hourly rate to $200 and approved updates to the employee safety manual.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1088 adding stop signs at Oak and Phillips and Lucas and Phillips (all ayes)
• Approved $15,000 Retail RLF loan for Cultivate Family Boutique LLC (all ayes)
• Approved City Attorney hourly rate increase to $200.00 (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Municipal Cemetery code regarding board eligibility and superintendent duties (all ayes)
• Approved updates to Employee General Safety Manual regarding seat belts and incident reporting (all ayes)
• Approved grant applications for Central Park and Police Department to Kossuth County Community Foundation (all ayes)
• Reappointed Samantha Weichert and Richard Klein to Parks & Recreation Commission (all ayes)
• Approved Appropriating Resolution No. 22/23-13 (all ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss snow removal policies and procedures, and to review the FY 2024 budget process. The agenda includes a department-by-department budget overview covering fire, ambulance, law enforcement, public transit, and other city services. This is a discussion and planning session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Snow Removal Policies and Procedures
• FY 2023-2024 Budget overview
• Fire Department: 150-City Fire & 155-Rural Fire
• Law Enforcement: 110-Police, 112-Community Liaison, 180-Dispatch/LEC, & 190-Animal Control
• Public Transit (City Taxi) and Community Beautification

The City Council held a work session to review the budget process and proposed budgets for several departments, including Fire, Law Enforcement, Public Transit, and Community Beautification. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposals. The Ambulance/EMS budget review was moved to a future meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all ayes)