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Center Point public meetings in 2023

24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

City Council

City Council considers electric rate opposition and wastewater project changes

The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions regarding utility rates, law enforcement contracts, and cemetery mowing. The council will also review multiple change orders for wastewater and stormwater quality projects.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve opposing Alliant Energy’s proposed electric rate increase. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
Resolution to award 3-year Mowing Contract. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve 2024 Cemetery Mowing Contract. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve FY2025 contract for Law Enforcement Services with the Linn County Sheriff. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Change Order #6 for the Wastewater Collection System Reroute Improvements in the amount of a decrease of $231,950.49 for actual field quantities. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve project acceptance for the Wastewater Collection System Reroute Improvements. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Change Order #2 for the Stormwater Quality Project Aaron Crane in the amount of $27,365.00 for mobilization, dewatering, excavation. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Stormwater Quality Project, Tschigffrie Excavating in the amount of $1,100 for a miter end drain. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Stormwater Quality Project, Resource Environmental Solutions in the amount of $1875.00 for silt fence. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Stormwater Quality Project, Resource Environmental Solutions in the amount of $1875.00 for silt fence. Roll Call: Aye: Schnell, McLaughlin, Mann…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Nov 28, 2023

City Council

Center Point City Council to review employee benefits and staff pay

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding 2024 employee health and dental benefit renewals and a pay increase for the Deputy City Clerk. The meeting also includes an oath of office for Mayor Traer Morgan and Council Members Alicia Thomas and Mike LeClere.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the renewal of the employee health and dental benefits for 2024. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Deputy Clerk annual review and pay increase. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Nov 14, 2023

City Council

Center Point City Council considers TIF certification and street closures

The City Council will meet to review various resolutions, including annual urban renewal reports and equipment sales. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a trash pick-up survey with Rudd Sanitation.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the FY2025 TIF Indebtedness Certification. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the FY2023 Annual Urban Renewal Report. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve the sales of City Equipment. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve the Main Street Holiday Street closures. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
[context] Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Oct 24, 2023

City Council

City Council to consider FY2023 Annual Finance Report

The Center Point City Council will meet to review the FY2023 Annual Finance Report and approve various licenses and permits. The meeting also includes a law enforcement report and opportunities for citizen comments.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were Paul Mann, Melissa McLaughlin and Nathan Schnell
2 absent
John Stuelke absent · Patric Engelken M absent
resolution to approve the FY2023 Annual Finance Report. Roll Call:
2 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve the FY2023 Annual Finance Report. Roll Call: Aye: Schnell, McLaughlin, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Stuelke, Engelken Old Business: None Citizen Comment: Carol Daubs…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Oct 10, 2023

City Council

Center Point City Council considers salt contract and administrator review

The Center Point City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including a contract for de-icing salt and an annual review for the City Administrator. The agenda also includes a payment for the Storm Water Quality Project and a review of a variance for 703 Pointer Circle.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve City Administrator Taylor annual review and rate increase. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve FY24 Bulk De-Icing Salt from Skyline for 125 tons at $115.00 a ton. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to award bid for ball field lights. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve CDBG-DR contract amendment for fortified silver roof mitigation measures. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Sep 12, 2023

City Council

Center Point Council to consider budget amendments and utility policy changes

The City Council will discuss several resolutions including a budget amendment hearing and updates to the bulk water utility policy. The meeting also includes discussions regarding garbage collection issues and sewer bill reductions.

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✓ Decided: Council sets Jan 1 2024 deadline for 35‑gallon trash cans

The council approved the consent agenda (4‑0) and reduced sewer charges for 1308 Main Street to average usage (4‑0). It adopted a new garbage‑can policy requiring all trash cans to be no larger than 35 gallons after Jan 1 2024, with a transition period allowed. The meeting also included reports on finances, public works, and other city departments.

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were Paul Mann, Patric Engelken, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
3 absent
Traer Morgan absent · John Stuelke. M absent · S Mann absent
resolution to set the public hearing for the FY24 Budget Amendment #1 for the 26th day of September 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve changes to the Utility Policy- Bulk Water. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to set Public Hearing for the disposal of city property, steel building located at 1025 Franklin Street for the 26th day of September, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve budgeted mower purchase for the Public Works Department. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Fire Station change order #10 in the amount of $2,795.65 for damaged concrete replacement. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve pay application #27 for the Fire Station in the amount of $11,465.08. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve warranty deed execution for property pertaining to CP Assisted Living/Mustang Lane 2nd Addition. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the sale of city property, lift station generator. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve 3rd Reading and Final Reading of Ordinance #509 Floodplain Management. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve 2nd Reading of Ordinance #510 Sidewalks. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
that the cost of the sirens is increasing and neither of Center Points two sirens are owned by the city and neither are within the city limits. There is some concern about replacement of the sirens…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Tue Aug 22, 2023

City Council

Center Point City Council discusses sidewalk ordinance and staff wages

The City Council will hold a public hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 510 regarding sidewalks. The council also plans to consider a resolution setting staff wages for fiscal year 2024.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY24 staff wages and updates city ordinances

The City Council approved staff wages for the 2024 fiscal year and passed a floodplain management ordinance. The council also conducted a first reading of a new sidewalk ordinance following a public hearing.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 510- Sidewalks. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to set City Hall FY24 staff wages. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to set City Hall FY24 staff wages. Roll Call: Aye: Stuelke, Mann, McLaughlin, Schnell Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken Possible Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5…
3 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to set City Hall FY24 staff wages. Roll Call: Aye: Stuelke, Mann, McLaughlin, Schnell Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken Possible Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5…
3 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
To approve 2 nd Reading of Ordinance #509 Floodplain Management. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
ordinance about Solar panels, and the importance of protecting the city from the solar panels moving in. Mayor Mogan said the council has taken necessary steps in the past to show the opposition of…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Aug 8, 2023

City Council

Center Point City Council to discuss floodplain changes and fire station payments

The City Council will hold a public hearing on floodplain management ordinance changes and consider several construction-related resolutions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding street closures for a block party and updates on the PEAK Construction Fire Station project.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure payments and CDBG grant for apartments

The City Council approved several resolutions for infrastructure projects, including payments for the new fire station and water/sewer controls. The council also approved a CDBG grant for the Mustang Lane Apartment project and the first reading of a floodplain management ordinance.

🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 509- Floodplain Management. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve pay application # 26 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station project in the amount of $41,242.62. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to set public hearing for Ordinance #510 Sidewalks Chapter 136 of the City Code of Ordinances for the 22nd day of August, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the FY23 Street Finance Report. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the CP Assisted LC, Development Agreement Grant Award, Mortgage Form, Disaster Recovery Promissory Note, Lease and Rent Assignments, and Rental Covenant for the Mustang Lane…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Storm Water Quality Improvements with Aaron Crane Construction in the amount of a credit of $5,612.25. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the purchase of water/sewer controls from Jetco Electric not to exceed $98,013.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve CO#7 in the amount of $10,000.00 to Rathje Construction. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to award tree removal bid. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
to approve it because of the danger of contamination of the aquafer. Shoop said that is will end up being the County and the DNR that can approve it. Stuelke said that when Palo started the water…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Jul 25, 2023

City Council

Center Point Council to discuss water main projects and assisted living agreement

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding construction payments, including a $41,242.62 payment to Peak Construction. The meeting also includes discussions on a development agreement for CP Assisted Living, LC and a sewer waiver request for 415 Main Street.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves development agreement for Center Point Heights Assisted Living

The Council approved a development agreement for a new 55-plus assisted living community and awarded a dog park fence bid to a local company. Members also approved a sewer waiver for a resident and reappointed three Library Board members. A payment to Peak Construction was tabled due to lack of progress.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve pay application #26 to Peak Construction in the amount of $41,242.62. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to reappoint Library Board Members, Richard Whitehead, DeEtta Andersen, Christina Lahr. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to award bid for the Dog Park Fence. Ryan advised K&D Fencing’s bid was $55 above the other bid. Suggest to go with K&D since a local company out of Center Point. Council discussed the…
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the annual review and pay increase for Parks and Recreation Director Anderson. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve change order #2, Lewis Access Water Main replacement for Rathje Construction in the amount of a credit of $44,619.15. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve letter of acceptance for the Lewis Access Water Main Replacement Project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve delinquent account write-off. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
Tue Jul 11, 2023

City Council

Center Point Council to consider annexation and wastewater contract change

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B property and a proposed development agreement with Cp Assisted, LC. The council will also consider a contract change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B properties

The City Council approved the voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B properties on Lewis Access Road. Other approved actions included setting FY2024 library staff pay and a wastewater plant contract change order. A proposed development agreement with Cp Assisted, LC was discussed but will be addressed at a future meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
2 absent
Patric Engelken M absent · S Mann absent
resolution to approve the voluntary annexation of the Heaton Trust B Properties. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to set pay for FY2024 Library Staff. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve renewal with Iowa Income Offset Program. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Change Order #6 in the amount of $32,428.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Change Order #6 in the amount of $32,428.00. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Stuelke, Schnell, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Tue Jun 27, 2023

City Council

Center Point Council considers urban renewal and site plan approvals

The City Council will review an urban renewal amendment for tax increment financing support to CP Assisted, LC. The meeting also includes discussions on a final site plan for Lewis Access Outfitters and a sewer waiver request.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves Urban Renewal Amendment and Lewis Access Outfitters site plan

The City Council approved an Urban Renewal Amendment for tax increment financing and the final site plan for Lewis Access Outfitters. The council also approved FY2023 yearend transfers and set a public hearing date for a development agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve Urban Renewal Amendment for the Center Point Urban Renewal Area. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the final site plan for Lewis Access Outfitters. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve FY2023 yearend transfers. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
to approve a Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC, including annual appropriation tax increment payments. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
to approve a Development Agreement with CP Assisted Living, LC, including annual appropriation tax increment payments. Roll Call: Aye: Engelken, Mann, Stuelke, McLaughlin, Schnell Nay: None…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Wed Jun 14, 2023

City Council

Center Point City Council considers street contracts and TIF rebate

The City Council will meet in a special session to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure, including street striping and trail paving. The agenda also includes a $26,990.79 TIF rebate appropriation and a renewal of the Nixle notification system agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple infrastructure and road maintenance contracts

The City Council approved several resolutions for street striping, chip and seal projects, and tree removal. They also authorized a TIF rebate and scheduled a public hearing for a voluntary property annexation.

🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council Members present were John Stuelke, Paul Mann (virtual), Melissa McLaughlin, Patric Engelken
1 absent
Nathan Schnell. M absent
resolution to approve the annual appropriation of the FY23 TIF Rebate for Rick & Belinda O’Brien in the amount of $26,990.79. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to renew 3-year agreement with the City of Ely for Nixle Notification System in the amount of $1,361.37 annually. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve FY24 street striping contract with Weikert Contracting, Inc in the amount of $17,431.70. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve FY23 & FY24 street chip & seal project with Prairie Road Builders not to exceed the budgeted amount of $180,000.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve FY23 & FY24 tree removal project with Cody’s Tree Service in the amount of $11,200.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution setting public hearing for the voluntary annexation of Heaton Trust B Property’s for the 11th day of July 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to hire and set pay for seasonal employee. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve additional trail paving at Fross Park from Pate Asphalt System in the amount of $2,561.00. Roll Call:
3 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve additional trail paving at Fross Park from Pate Asphalt System in the amount of $2,561.00. Roll Call: Aye: Engelken, Stuelke, McLaughlin, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None Absent…
1 absent
City Clerk absent
Tue Jun 13, 2023

City Council

Center Point Council considers TIF rebate and street maintenance contracts

The City Council will review several resolutions regarding annual appropriations, street striping, and seasonal hiring. The agenda also includes a sewer charge waiver request and updates on the Peak Construction Fire Station.

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Tue May 23, 2023

City Council

Center Point Council considers cemetery landscaping and trail extension funding

The City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding capital equipment funds, employee reviews, and a memorandum of understanding with CP Assisted Living, LC. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves cemetery landscaping and trail extension study

The City Council approved a landscaping project for the cemetery and a feasibility study for a Cedar Valley nature trail extension. The council also authorized several financial transfers into CDs and approved employee pay increases.

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the cemetery landscaping project with Banes Landscaping not to exceed $8,540. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve closure of 3 -Public Works Capital Equipment Accounts and transfer of Capital Equipment Cash Funds into a new CD at Keystone Bank for 11 months at an interest rate of 4.5%. Roll…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the early closure of Parks Capital Equipment reserve CD and to open new 11-month CD at Keystone Bank with a rate of 4.5%. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the annual review and pay increase for Employee Tritle. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve the annual review and pay increase for Employee Aberle. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with CP Assisted Living, LC. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Agreement Services with Fehr Graham for the concept and funding of trail extension in the amount of $1500.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Agreement Services with Fehr Graham for the concept and funding of trail extension in the amount of $1500.00. Roll Call: Aye: Stuelke, Mann, Schnell, McLaughlin, Engelken Nay…
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
that the Legion is still going to donate to the Veterans Memorial at the Cemetery, but they are trying to obtain a large piece of equipment to design it around and agree with proceeding with the…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Pro-tem absent
Tue May 9, 2023

City Council

Center Point Council to consider rezoning and school district cost-sharing

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a parcel from agricultural to residential use. The council will also consider an agreement with the Center-Point Urbana School District for turf painting equipment and a relocation agreement with Palo Outdoors.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves rezoning and several new service agreements

The City Council approved the rezoning of a parcel from agricultural to residential use. They also authorized a cost-sharing agreement for a line painting machine and an agreement regarding the relocation of Palo Outdoors to Center Point.

🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were: John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, and Melissa McLaughlin
1 absent
Patric Engelken M absent
resolution to approve the rezoning of Part of Parcel B, P.O.S. No. 1306, City of Center Point. From A‐1 (Agricultural District) to R‐1 (Residential Single‐Family District). Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
Resolution 2023‐60. Approval to enter into a 28E agreement with Center‐Point Urbana School District on 40/60 cost sharing of the Turf Tank Autonomous Line Painting Machine. Not to exceed $4400.00…
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
that the current city of residence has to provide council‐approved acknowledgment. This prevents any thoughts of purging a business from a neighboring community. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
Resolution 2023‐62 Approval of Mustang Lane 2 nd Addition Preliminary Plat Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve RFP for tree removal. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnel yea
resolution to approve RFP for tree removal. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Mann, Stuelke, Schnel Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: Engelken Old Business: None Citizen Comment: None Council Comment…
1 absent
Deputy Clerk absent
Tue Apr 25, 2023

City Council

City Council considers rezoning and pay applications

The City Council will review several pay applications for the Fire Station and Wastewater Plant. The meeting also includes a resolution to set a public hearing for a residential rezoning request.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Cinco de Mayo event and schedules rezoning hearing

City Council approved a request for the Dye Benion Legion to hold a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a residential rezoning request and approved an employee pay increase.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were: John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
2 absent
Patric Engelken. M absent · S Mann absent
resolution to approve the Dye Benion Legion Cinco de Mayo Celebration requests. Roll Call:
3 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to set Public Hearing for the request to rezone Plat of Survey No. 2711 of Center Point from A-1 (Agriculture District) to R-1 (Residential Single-Family District) for the 9th day of May…
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve employee Rawson annual review and pay increase. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
[context] Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $10.1 million sewer revenue improvement bonds

The Center Point City Council will hold a special session to consider Resolution 2023-56. This resolution involves authorizing an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2023.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $10.1M in sewer revenue bonds

The City Council approved Resolution 2023-56 to authorize an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement. This action provides for the issuance and payment of Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2023.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Council members present were John Stuelke, Paul Mann, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin
1 absent
Patric Engelken. M absent
resolution authorizing and approving an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $10,164,764.76 Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds…
3 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution authorizing and approving an amended Loan Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $10,164,764.76 Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Apr 11, 2023

City Council

Council considers $10.8 million sewer loan and several water quality contracts

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a budget amendment and a proposed sewer revenue loan not to exceed $10,855,000. The meeting also includes decisions on multiple stormwater construction contracts and Planning and Zoning Commission appointments.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple storm water quality project contracts

The City Council approved several construction contracts for storm water quality projects and authorized an amended sewer revenue loan. The council also approved the FY2023 Budget Amendment #2 and the 2023 Pork Days request.

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
To approve FY2023 Budget Amendment #2. Roll Call:
3 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the 2023 Sponsored Water Quality Projects. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve taking additional action to enter into an amended Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve the Center Point Lions 2023 Pork Days request. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
To approve the Center Point Lions 2023 Pork Days request. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Mann, Stuelke, Schnell, Engelken Nay: None Abstention: None
4 absent
None Maria absent · Chad Griswold absent · S Stuelke absent · sewer bill absent
resolution to re-appoint Brendan Chase to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to appoint Valerie Sleege to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to award bid and approve construction contract for Storm Water Quality Projects- Mustang Lane Wetland to Aaron Crane Construction in the amount of $257,789.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to award bid and approve construction contract for Storm Water Quality Projects – North, East, and South Fross Park Practices to Tschiggfrie Excavating in the amount of $719,512.80. Roll…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to award bid and approve construction contract for Storm Water Quality Projects – Vegetation Establishment & Maintenance to Resource Environmental Solutions LLC in the amount $248,404.48…
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Fehr Graham for the Stormwater Quality Improvement Construction Engineering. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Fehr Graham for the Stormwater Quality Improvement Construction Engineering. Roll Call: Aye: McLaughlin, Schnell, Mann, Engelken…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Mar 28, 2023

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on FY2024 budget, consider $10.8M sewer loan

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2024 budget and consider a resolution to approve it. They will also consider resolutions to set a public hearing for a sewer revenue loan of up to $10,855,000, approve the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Plan, and approve a preliminary plat for Mackerman First Addition. The council will also discuss the Lewis Access and Downtown Street Light project.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY2024 budget and 10-year Comprehensive Plan

The City Council approved the FY2024 budget and the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Plan. Council also approved a preliminary plat for the Mackerman First Addition and set a public hearing for a sewer revenue loan.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2023-42. The FY2024 Budget. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
Resolution 2023-43 setting the Public Hearing on proposal to enter into an amended Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed…
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
Resolution 2023-44 approval of the 2023-2033 City of Center Point Comprehensive Plan. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
Resolution 2023-45 the Preliminary Plat for Mackerman First Addition. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
that the commission made the recommendation for the Plat to be redrawn, because they are following the City’s Zoning Code, but the Council superseded their recommendation, making it seem as if they…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Mar 14, 2023

City Council

City Council considers fire equipment purchase and infrastructure projects

The City Council will review several resolutions including a $220,000 air pack purchase for the Fire Department and a $12,000 hydraulic study. The meeting also includes third and final readings of four city ordinances.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $220,000 for fire department air packs

The City Council approved several grants, infrastructure projects, and city ordinances. They also authorized the purchase of fire department equipment and set public hearing dates for the FY2023 budget amendment and a storm water project.

🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve CDBG Grant. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Excessive Force Policy. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve IDALS Grant Contract for the Water Quality Initiative Project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve paving of the Elanor Fross Trail. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to set the Public Hearing for the FY2023 Budget Amendment #2 for the 11th day of April, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Wakema Hydraulic Study with Fehr Graham in the amount of $12,000.00 for the Wakema Bridge Project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve purchase of Air Packs for the Fire Department from Ed M. Feld Equipment out of Carroll, Iowa not to exceed $220,000. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to set letting date for the Storm Water Quality Project for the 6th of April, 2023, and Public Hearing for the 11th day of April, 2023. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve the Blue Creek Fire Annual Car Show Street closures and pavilion use. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to re-appoint Kevin Jones to the Board of Adjustments. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #505 relating to Resource Recovery and Disposal Fees. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #506 relating to Chapter 159 Housing Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #507 relating to Chapter 133 Property Maint. Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve Third and Final Reading of Ordinance #508 relating to adoption of Chapter 167 Vacant Building Ordinance. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
1 absent
Deputy Clerk absent
Tue Feb 28, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on plats, housing code, and seasonal pay

The Center Point City Council will consider multiple resolutions including final plats for Skoron Second Addition, Whiting Addition, and Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums, as well as 28E agreements with Linn County for maintenance and housing inspections. The council will also hold second readings of ordinances on resource recovery fees, housing code, property maintenance, and vacant buildings, and vote on hiring and setting pay for seasonal employees.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves multiple plats and housing-related ordinances

The Council approved five resolutions for plats and site plans, including the Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums. They also passed second readings for four ordinances regarding resource recovery, housing, property maintenance, and vacant buildings. Additionally, the Council authorized two 28E agreements with Linn County for inspections.

🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve Skoron Second Addition Final Plat to Linn County, Iowa. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Whiting Addition Final Plat to Linn County, Iowa. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Plat of Survey No. 2712. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Plat of Survey No. 2711. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Site Plan and Final Plat for Grain Lane Contractor Condominiums Lot 1, Tovstanosky Addition. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve 28E agreement with Linn County for Maintenance Inspections. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve 28E agreement with Linn County for Housing Inspections. Roll Call:
3 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve an acknowledgement of Environmental Review Requirements for CDBG-DR Housing Award. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve acknowledgement of Green Streets Best Practices and Common Failures. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve IA Economic Development Authority CDBG-DR program contract. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to hire and set pay for seasonal employees. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #505-Resource Recovery & Disposal Fee. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #506-Chapter 159 Housing Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #507-Chapter 133 Property Maintenance Code. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #507-Chapter 133 Property Maintenance Code. Roll Call: Aye: Engelken, Stuelke, McLaughlin, Schnell, Mann Nay: None Abstention: None
4 yea · 2 absent
None M absent · S Stuelke absent · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
To approve Second Reading of Ordinance #508-Chapter 167 Vacant Building Ordinance. Aye: Stuelke, Schnell, Engelken, Mann, McLaughlin Nay: None Abstention: None Absent: None Citizen Comment: None…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Feb 14, 2023

City Council

Public hearings on FY2024 max levy, garbage fees, housing, and property maintenance codes

The council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of four ordinances: one on resource recovery and disposal fees, one on the housing code, one on property maintenance, and one on vacant buildings. They will also consider resolutions to set a public hearing for the FY2024 budget, approve change orders and pay applications for the Washington Street storm sewer project, and approve a pay application for the forced main project.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves FY2024 Max Levy and advances four city ordinances

Council approved the FY2024 Max Levy and passed the first readings of ordinances regarding resource recovery, housing, property maintenance, and vacant buildings. The council also finalized the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements project and approved several construction pay applications.

🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve the FY2024 Max Levy Resolution. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #505. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #506. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #507. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
To approve First Reading of Ordinance #508. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea
resolution to set the Public Hearing for the FY2024 Budget for the 28th day of March, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements in the amount of $9,938.45. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Pay Application #3 to Arends Excavating, LLC in the amount of $18,017.65 for the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve Pay Application #4 to Arends Excavating, LLC in the amount of $9,355.47 for the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve acceptance of the Washington Street Storm Sewer Improvements project. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve utility delinquent account write offs. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve Pay Application #9 for the Forced Main Project to Rathje Construction in the amount of $48,700.08. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
resolution to approve Employee Credit Card. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve the purchase of a new server for City Hall. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea
that the max capacity sized can is 32 gallons and 40 lbs. Residents have been using 60 gallon garbage cans and these will no longer be picked up. Council Comment: None Mayor’s Report: None M/S…
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Jan 24, 2023

City Council

Council to set hearings on housing, property, vacant building codes

The Center Point City Council will hold a regular session on January 24, 2023, at 6:00 pm. They will consider resolutions to schedule public hearings and first readings for three new ordinances (Housing Code, Property Maintenance Code, and Vacant Building Ordinance) for February 14, 2023. They will also vote on a permanent variance for open burning at the compost site, approve change order and pay application for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement, and consider a new server purchase.

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✓ Decided: Council schedules public hearings for housing and property maintenance codes

The City Council scheduled three public hearings for February 14, 2023, regarding the housing code, property maintenance code, and vacant building ordinance. The council also approved funding and a change order for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance relating to Chapter 159 -Housing Code for the 14 th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Schnell yea
ordinance relating to the Chapter 133 -Property Maintenance Code for the 14th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
Ordinance for the 14 th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution for a permanent variance to the limited open burning times of Chapter 105.5 of the City Code of Ordinance. Permanent variance allowing the Public Works Department to use best discretion on…
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea
resolution approving change order #1 for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement curb stop work in the amount of $3,050.00. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution approving pay application #2 for the Lewis Access Rd Water Main Replacement in the amount of $25,461.70. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea
resolution to approve new server purchase for City Hall. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Mann yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention:
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent
Tue Jan 10, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $56,856 fire station payment and $14,513 signage change order

The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions, including a tabled $56,856.23 payment to Peak Construction for the fire station project and a $14,513.05 change order for signage upgrades. The council will also set a February 14 public hearing for the FY2024 max levy and a first reading of an ordinance on resource recovery fees. A water tower cleaning and inspection contract is up for approval.

✓ Decided: City Council approves fire station payments and water tower contract

The City Council approved several payments and change orders for the fire station project and contracted Maguire Iron for water tower cleaning and inspection. The council also scheduled public hearings for the FY2024 Max Levy and resource recovery disposal fees.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution to approve pay application #20 to Peak Construction for the Fire Station project in the amount of $56,856.23. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Engelken yea · Stuelke yea · Schnell yea
Resolution for the 14th day of February 2023 at 6:00 pm. Roll Call:
4 yea
Engelken yea · Schnell yea · Mann yea · Stuelke yea
Ordinance Relating to Resource Recovery and Disposal Fees for the 14 th day of February 2023. Roll Call:
4 yea
Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea · Mann yea
resolution to approve change order #9 for the Fire Station project in the amount of $14,513.05 for signage upgrades. Roll Call:
4 yea
Stuelke yea · Mann yea · Engelken yea · Schnell yea
resolution to approve Water Tower Cleaning and Inspection contract with Maguire Iron. Roll Call:
4 yea
Mann yea · Schnell yea · Stuelke yea · Engelken yea
[context] Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0
2 absent
City Clerk absent · Finance Director absent