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Mon Oct 26, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider $153,220 payment for ROW tree removal

The Emmetsburg City Council will meet to discuss several resolutions and approvals. Key items include a payment for tree removal services and a grant agreement with the Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation.

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✓ Decided: Emmetsburg City Council approved insurance, real property sale, and grants

The Emmetsburg City Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda, approved the 2027 health insurance policy renewal, and authorized legal assistance up to $500 for the Palo Alto Historical Society. The council also approved Resolution 26-18 for the sale of real property, pay request #2 of $153,220.23 to D&J Tree Services LLC, Resolution 26-19 for a city grant agreement, hiring a full-time dockside manager, and a Healthy Homes Grant.

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Emmetsburg City Council Meeting Council Chambers at City Hall October 26, 2026 5:00 PM TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA  Approve Previous Minutes of October 12, 2026  Approve September 2026 Financial Reports  Approve Class B Alcohol License – Willow Tree Garden Center LLC STANDING COMMITTEES  Finance, Ordinance & Personnel Committee held at 7:30 AM on October 22, 2026 at City Hall o Consider Approval of 2027 Insurance Policy Renewal UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS  Palo Alto county Historical Society Update & Request for Legal Assistance  Consider Approval of Resolution 26-18 – A Resolution Directing the Sale of Interest in Real Property  Consider Approval of Pay Request #2 to D & J Tree Service in the Amount of $153,220.32 – ROW Tree Removal Project  Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-19 – A Resolution Approving City Grant Agreement with Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation  Consider Approval of Full Time Dockside Manager – Hailey Griffin  Consider Approval of Healthy Home Grant – Pat & Dawn Corely, 2304 – 4th Street ADJOURN Posted and emailed this 25th day of October 2026
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Emmetsburg City Council Proceedings Regular Session October 26th, 2026 5:00 P.M The Emmetsburg City Council met in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date with Mayor Patrick Degen calling the meeting to order and the following council members answering the roll call: Bill Burdick Jr. (Arrived at 5:01), Patrick Martini Jr., Mark Berkland, Brian Malm, Mike Soenen and Julie Miller. AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the consent agenda of approve previous minutes of October 12th, 2026; approve Class B Alcohol License for Willow Tree Garden Center LLC; approve September 2026 Financial Report. REPORT OF OFFICERS There was no report of officers STANDING COMMITTEES Motion carried to approve Finance, Ordinance & Personnel Committee recommendation for renewal of 2027 Health Insurance Policy. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Palo Alto Historical Society gave an update on their status and with motion carried to approve legal assistance for Palo Alto Historical Society not to exceed $500. Motion carried to approve Resolution 26-18 – A resolution directing the sale of interest in real property. Motion carried to approve pay request #2 from D&J Tree Services LLC for $153,220.23. Motion carried to approve Resolution 26-19 – A resolution approving city grant agreement with Palo Alto County Gaming Development Motion carried to approve hiring Hailey Griffin for Full-Time Dockside Mana …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026

Library Board

Library Board to consider policy for Chamber of Commerce moveable letters

The Library Board will conduct a second reading of the Operations policy regarding the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce signing with moveable letters. The board will also review any received correspondence.

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This is the agenda header Correspondence Any correspondence involving the board is read and discussed. Policy Review: Operations-“Emmetsburg Chamber Of Commerce Signs With Moveable Letters Policy” 2nd Reading 1. 1.I.
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

Utilities Board to consider WWTF HVAC repairs and 2027 insurance renewal

The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to review September claims and new business. The board is considering expenditures for facility repairs and the annual insurance renewal.

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✓ Decided: Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board approves insurance and accepts resignation

The Board of Trustees approved the September 2026 claims and 2027 insurance renewals. Trustees also voted to decline WWTF HVAC repairs and accepted the resignation of the billing supervisor.

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Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2026 7:00 AM City Hall Council Chambers Tentative Agenda CALL MEETING TO ORDER ADOPT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES – September 22, 2026 APPROVE SEPTEMBER 2026 CLAIMS - $574,612.00 NEW BUSINESS • Consider Approval of WWTF HVAC Repairs - $54,413.00 • Consider Approval of 2027 Insurance Renewal • Consider Approval of Billing Supervisor Lisa Gappa’s Resignation UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT ADJOURN Posted 10-9-2026
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The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 7:00AM in the council chambers at City Hall. Chairman Dan Cooper called the meeting to order with Trustees Veltri, Haack and Baatz in attendance. The meeting was called to order and it was moved, seconded and carried to approve the agenda. Motion carried to approve minutes from September 22, 2026 meeting. Motion carried to approve September 2026 claims in the amount of $574,612.00 New Business: Motion carried to not move forward with the WWTF HVAC repairs. Motion carried to approve 2027 insurance renewals. Motion carried to approve billing supervisor Lisa Gappa’s resignation Utility Superintendent/City Administrator Report: Kibbie updated on public information for the R/O and WWTF improvements, and the construction permit for the WWTF was approved. Kibbie stated the board will meet with McClure November 9 to go over the plans and specs. No other business was brought before the board and it was carried to adjourn. Dan Cooper, Chairman Attest: Lisa Gappa, Board Secretary
Mon Oct 12, 2026

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on disposal of undeveloped 24th Street

The Emmetsburg City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a bid for the disposal of undeveloped 24th Street between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue. The body will also review the FY26 Urban Renewal Report and several board re-appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves street vacation, urban renewal report, and staff hiring

The City Council approved the vacation of an undeveloped section of 24th Street and awarded the bid to Nancy Degen. Members also approved the FY 26 Urban Renewal Report, authorized the hiring of a new public properties employee, and confirmed several board and commission re-appointments.

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Emmetsburg City Council Meeting Council Chambers at City Hall October 12, 2026 5:00 PM TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA • Approve Previous Minutes of September 28, 2026 • Approve September 2026 Claims List - $438,131.42 STANDING COMMITTEES UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS • Public Hearing – On the Purposed Disposal of Undeveloped 24th Street Between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue • Bid Opening – Consider Awarding Bid for Undeveloped 24th Street Between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue • Consider Approval of Urban Renewal Report – FY26 • Consider Public Properties Employee Rick Swalve’s Resignation • Consider Advertising & Hiring Full-Time Public Properties Employee • Consider Approval of Health Homes Grant – Jeff & Andrea Manwarren • Consider Mayor’s Recommendation to Re-Appoint Kerry Frields to the Airport Commission • Consider Mayor’s Recommendation to Re-Appoint Chaad Miller to the Board of Adjustments • Consider Mayor’s Recommendation to Re-Appoint Ben McCain, Denise Reimer, & Jane Whitmore to the Community Center-Golf Board • Consider Mayor’s Recommendation to Re-Appoint Jonathon Degen to the Recreation Board ADJOURN Posted and emailed this 9th day of October 2026
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Emmetsburg City Council Proceedings Regular Session October 12th, 2026 5:00 P.M The Emmetsburg City Council met in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date with Mayor Pro-Tem Brian Malm calling the meeting to order and the following council members answering the roll call: Bill Burdick Jr., Patrick Martini Jr., Mark Berkland. Mike Soenen and Julie Miller were absent. AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the consent agenda of approve previous minutes of September 28th, 2026; approve September 2026 Claims $438,131.42. REPORT OF OFFICERS There was no report of officers STANDING COMMITTEES There was no standing committees UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS A public hearing was held on vacation of undeveloped 24th Street between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue. No written comments were received nor any comments made during the hearing. Motion carried to award bid for undeveloped 24th Street between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue to Nancy Degen. Motion carried to approve Urban Renewal Report FY 26. Motion carried to approve resignation of public properties Rick Swalve. Motion carried to approve advertising & hiring of full-time public properties employee. Motion carried to approve Healthy Homes Grant. Motion carried to approve Mayor’s recommendation to re-appoint Kerry Frields to Airport Commission. Motion carried to approve Mayor’s recomm …
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Mon Sep 28, 2026

City Council

Emmetsburg City Council to consider street closures for Homecoming

The City Council will meet to review the August 2026 financial report and a street finance report. The body will also consider grants for Healthy Homes and a specific demo grant for 1801 Grand Ave.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves street finance report and Homecoming street closures

The City Council approved a street finance report and the temporary closure of a city street for Homecoming. The council also approved a Healthy Home Grant and a PACGDC Demo Grant.

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Emmetsburg City Council Meeting Council Chambers at City Hall September 28, 2026 5:00 PM TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA • Approve Previous Minutes of September 14, 2026 • Approve August 2026 Financial Report • Approve PACGDC Demo Grant- Betty Leners, 1801 Grand Ave STANDING COMMITTEES UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS (All Carried Forward) • Consider Resolution No 26-16 – A Resolution Approving City Street Finance Report • Consider Approval of Resolution 26-17 – A Resolution Temporarily Closing a City Street – Homecoming • Consider Approval of Healthy Homes Grants ADJOURN Posted and emailed this 25th day of September 2025
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Emmetsburg City Council Proceedings Regular Session September 28th, 2026 5:00 P.M The Emmetsburg City Council met in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date with Mayor Patrick Degen calling the meeting to order and the following council members answering the roll call: Julie Miller, Patrick Martini Jr., Mark Berkland and Mike Soenen. Brian Malm and Bill Burdick Jr. were absent. AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the consent agenda of approve previous minutes of September 14th, 2026; approve August 2026 Financials, Approve PACGDC Demo Grant – Betty Leners REPORT OF OFFICERS There was no report of officers STANDING COMMITTEES There was no standing committees UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Motion carried to approve Resolution No 26-16 – A Resolution approving City Street Finance Report Motion carried to approve Resolution No 26-17 – A Resolution approving temporarily closing a City street – Homecoming Motion carried to approve Healthy Home Grant ADJOURN With no further discussion to come before the council the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Patrick Degen ATTEST: Tony Brugman, City Clerk
Tue Sep 22, 2026

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board to review August claims and reserve transfers

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve financial records and claims from August 2026. The board will also consider recommendations for reserve transfers.

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✓ Decided: Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board approves August 2026 claims and financials

The Board of Trustees approved the agenda, minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting, and August 2026 financial reports. Trustees also authorized the payment of $51,484.77 in claims and approved a recommended reserve transfer.

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Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2026 7:00 AM City Hall Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER ADOPT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES – September 8, 2026 APPROVE AUGUST 2026 CLAIMS - $51,484.77 APPROVE AUGUST FINANCIALS NEW BUSINESS • Consider Approval of Reserve Transfer Recommendations UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT ADJOURN Posted 9-18-2026
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The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday September 22, 2026 at 7:00AM in the council chambers at City Hall. Chairman Dan Cooper called the meeting to order with Trustees Auten, Veltri, Haack and Baatz in attendance. The meeting was called to order and it was moved, seconded and carried to approve the agenda. Motion carried to approve minutes from September 8, 2026 meeting. Motion carried to approve August 2026 claims in the amount of $51,484.77 Motion carried to approve August 2026 financials. New Business: Motion carried to approve recommended reserve transfer. Utility Superintendent/City Administrator Report: Kibbie updated on public awareness and the status of the consent order. .Board also discussed lift station concern, update on the odorizer and Harrison Park shed. No other business was brought before the board and it was carried to adjourn. Dan Cooper, Chairman Attest: Lisa Gappa, Board Secretary FUND REVENUES FOR PUBLICATION For the Month of August 2026 Gas Department $ 77,931.41 Water Department $ 142,461.93 Sewer Department $ 162,795.12 $ 383,188.46
Mon Sep 14, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider vacating part of 24th Street

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 600 to vacate undeveloped 24th Street between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue. The body will also review claims totaling $602,334.44 and consider several resolutions and grants.

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✓ Decided: City Council vacates portion of 24th Street and awards vehicle bids

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 600 to vacate undeveloped 24th Street between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue. The council also approved the sale of two Ford F150 trucks and authorized a real property sale process. Personnel actions included accepting a resignation and hiring a part-time employee for the Community Center.

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Emmetsburg City Council Meeting Council Chambers at City Hall September 14, 2026 5:00 PM TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA • Approve Previous Minutes of August 24, 2026 • Approve August Claims $602,334.44 • Approve July 2026 Financial Reports REPORT OF OFFICERS • Mayor Patrick Degen • City Administrator Kim Kibbie • Police Chief Ryan Veldboom • Public Properties Foreman Dan Theesfeld STANDING COMMITTEES UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINES • PUBLIC HEARING -Vacation of Undeveloped 24th Street Between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue • Consider Approval of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 600 – An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of City Street in the City of Emmetsburg, Ia • Consider Waiving the 2nd & 3rd Readings of Ordinance No. 600 • Consider Adopting Ordinance No. 600 • Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-14 – A Resolution Offering Real Property for Sale, Setting Public Hearing Date and Advertising for Bids • Bid Opening – Consider Awarding Bids o 2002 Ford Pickup o 2012 Ford Pickup • Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-15 – A Resolution Establishing Designated Area for Posting City Agendas • Consider Approval of Healthy Home Grants o Renee Chism, 1705 – 10th Street o Nancy Cozine, 2705 Main Street • Consider Approval of Community Center Assistant Manager Resignation & Advertising for Said Position • Consider Approval of Hiring Community Center Part Time Employe …
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Emmetsburg City Council Proceedings Regular Session September 14th, 2026 5:00 P.M The Emmetsburg City Council met in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date with Mayor Patrick Degen calling the meeting to order and the following council members answering the roll call: Brian Malm, Bill Burdick Jr., Julie Miller, Patrick Martini Jr. and Mark Berkland. Mike Soenen was absent. AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the consent agenda of approve previous minutes of August 24th, 2026; approve July Financials, Approve August Claims $602,334.44. REPORT OF OFFICERS Mayor Patrick Degen City Administrator Kim Kibbie Police Chief Ryan Veldboom Public Properties Foreman Dan Theesfeld STANDING COMMITTEES There was no standing committees UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS A public hearing was held on vacation of undeveloped 24th Street between Pleasant Street and Grand Avenue. No written comments were received nor any comments made during the hearing. Motion carried to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 600 – An Ordinance providing the vacation of City Street in the City of Emmetsburg, IA Motion carried to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance No. 600 Motion carried to adopt Ordinance No. 600 Motion carried to approve Resolution No. 26-14 – A resolution offering real property for sale, setting public hearing date and advertising for bids …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

Board considers funding for wastewater and water improvement projects

The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will review claims and financial reports. The board is considering approvals for water and wastewater service contracts and a resolution to incur debt for wastewater treatment improvements.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes debt for wastewater treatment improvements

The Board approved funding for water and wastewater projects and authorized indebtedness for wastewater treatment improvements. Financial claims for July and August 2026 were approved. A new designated area for posting agendas was established.

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Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:00 AM City Hall Council Chambers CALL MEETING TO ORDER ADOPT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES – August 6, 2026 APPROVE JULY 2026 CLAIMS – $54,405.31 APPROVE AUGUST 2026 CLAIMS - $159,745.03 APPROVE JUNE 2026 FINANCIALS APPROVE JULY 2026 FINANCIALS NEW BUSINESS • Consider Approval of Water Improvements Project CMaR Pre-Construction Services to JT Jones Construction - $22,000 • Consider Approval of Wastewater Treatment Facility Testing Services to CTS Services - $1,092 • Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-17 – A Resolution Establishing Designated Area for Posting Agenda • Consider Approval of Resolution No. 26-18 – A Resolution Authorizing & Providing for the Incurrence of Indebtedness for the Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT ADJOURN Posted 9-4-2026
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The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 7:00AM in the council chambers at City Hall. Chairman Dan Cooper called the meeting to order with Trustees Auten, Veltri, Haack and Baatz in attendance. The meeting was called to order and it was moved, seconded and carried to approve the agenda. Motion carried to approve minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting. Motion carried to approve July 2026 claims in the amount of $54,745.31 Motion carried to approve August 2026 claims in the amount of $159,745.03 Motion carried to approve June 2026 financials. Motion carried to approve July 2026 financials New Business: Motion carried ta approve water improvements project CMAR pre-construction services to JT Jones Construction-$22,000. Motion carried to approve wastewater treatment facility testing to CTS Services-$1,092 Resolution 26-17 A resolution establishing designated area for posting agenda was introduced, seconded and approved. Resolution 26-18 A resolution authorizing & providing for the incurrence of indebtedness for the wastewater treatment improvements project was introduced, seconded and approved. Utility Superintendent/City Administrator Report: Kibbie updated on the soil sampling at the WWTP, Northern Natural Gas meeting she attended and that administration and gas department continue to work on issues with the odorizer. No other business was brought before the board and it was carried to adjourn. …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider public hearing for real property disposal

The Emmetsburg City Council will meet to discuss the disposal of real property and the sale of two city vehicles. The body will also consider hiring part-time staff for The Shores.

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✓ Decided: Emmetsburg City Council approves property hearing and vehicle sales

The City Council approved a resolution to set a public hearing regarding the disposal of real property interest. Additionally, the council authorized the advertising and bidding process for the sale of two city-owned trucks and approved three new part-time hires for The Shores.

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Emmetsburg City Council Meeting Council Chambers at City Hall August 24, 2026 5:00 PM TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA • Approve Previous Minutes of August 10, 2025 • Approve June 2026 Financials • Approve Class C Retail Alcohol License for V.F.W. Post #2295 REPORT OF OFFICERS • Mayor Patrick Degen • City Administrator Kim Kibbie • Police Chief Ryan Veldboom • Public Properties Foreman STANDING COMMITTEES UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINES • Consider Approval of Resolution 26-13 – A Resolution setting a Public Hearing for proposed disposal of interest in real property. • Consider Advertising and Taking Bids for sale of 2002 Ford F150 Truck • Consider Advertising and Talking Bids for sale of 2010 Ford F150 Truck • Consider Approval of Hiring Hailey Griffin Part-Time Bartender at The Shores • Consider Approval of Hiring Amanda Frederick and Heidi Gellerman for Part-Time Banquet Assistant at The Shores ADJOURN Posted and emailed this 21st day of August 2026
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Emmetsburg City Council Proceedings Regular Session August 24th, 2026 5:00 P.M The Emmetsburg City Council met in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date with Mayor Patrick Degen calling the meeting to order and the following council members answering the roll call: Brian Malm, Bill Burdick Jr. Julie Miller and Patrick Martini Jr.. Mike Soenen and Mark Berkland were absent. AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the consent agenda of approve previous minutes of August 10th, 2026; approve July Financials, Approve Class C Alcohol License for V.F.W. Post #2295. REPORT OF OFFICERS There was no report of officers STANDING COMMITTEES There was no standing committees UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Motion carried to approve Resolution 26-13 setting a public hearing for proposed disposal of interest in real property. Motion carried to advertising and taking bids for sale of 2002 Ford F150 Truck Motion carried to advertising and taking bids for sale of 2010 Ford F150 Truck Motion carried to approve hiring Hailey Griffin for Part-Time Bartender at The Shores Motion carried to approve hiring Amanda Frederick and Heidi Gellerman for Part-Time Banquet Assistant at The Shores. . ADJOURN With no further discussion to come before the council the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Patrick Degen ATTEST: Tony Brugman, City Clerk
Mon Aug 10, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider funding for Highway 18 project and tree removal payment

The Emmetsburg City Council will review a recommendation for additional funds for the city's share of the IDOT Highway 18 Project. The body will also consider a payment for tree removal and a request to vacate and sell a city street.

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✓ Decided: Emmetsburg City Council approves infrastructure funding and tree service payment

The City Council approved the use of LOST funds for the IDOT Highway 18 project and authorized a payment to D&J Tree Service. Additionally, the council approved various alcohol licenses, the July 2026 claims list, and Healthy Homes Grant applications. The council also moved to consider the vacation and sale of an undeveloped city street.

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Emmetsburg City Council Meeting Council Chambers at City Hall August 10, 2026 5:00 PM TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADOPT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA • Approve Previous Minutes of July 27, 2026 • Approve July 2026 Claims List - $752,064.22 • Approve Class E Retail Alcohol License - Hy-Vee Inc • Approve Class LE Alcohol License - Casey’s • Approve Fire District Permit – Wilma Hurley STANDING COMMITTEES • Finance, Ordinance & Personnel Committee Meeting Held on August 7, 2026 o Consider Committee’s Recommendation to Approve Additional Funds for City’s Share of IDOT Highway 18 Project NEW BUSINES • Consider Pay Request #1 to D & J Tree Service in the Amount of $85,824.39 – ROW Tree Removal Project • Consider Request to Vacate and Sale Undeveloped City Street – Nancy Degen • Consider Approval of Healthy Homes Grant Applicants o Austin & Riley Bonstetter, 603 Superior St o George & Betty Merrill, 2002 Grand Ave o Robert & Danette, 2305 Union Street o Jeff & Gretchen Reichter, 202 King St o Meghan Spears, 607 Wallace St ADJOURN Posted and emailed this 7th day of August 2026
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Emmetsburg City Council Proceedings Regular Session August 10th, 2026 5:00 P.M The Emmetsburg City Council met in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date with Mayor Patrick Degen calling the meeting to order and the following council members answering the roll call: Mark Berkland via Phone, Brian Malm. Mike Soenen and Bill Burdick Jr. Julie Miller and Patrick Martini Jr. were absent. AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the agenda as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the consent agenda of approve previous minutes of July 27th, 2026; approve July 2026 Claims List of $752,064.22, Approve Class E Alcohol License for Hy- Vee Inc, Approve Class LE Alcohol License for Casey’s, Approve Fire District Permit – Wilma Hurley. REPORT OF OFFICERS There was no report of officers STANDING COMMITTEES Motion carried to approve using LOST funds for additional cost to the IDOT Highway 18 Project UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Motion carried to approve pay request #1 D&J Tree Service in the amount of $85,824.39 Motion carried to consider request to vacate and sale undeveloped city street Motion carried to approve Healthy Homes Grant Applications . ADJOURN With no further discussion to come before the council the meeting was adjourned. Mayor Patrick Degen ATTEST: Tony Brugman, City Clerk
Thu Aug 6, 2026

Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees

Utilities Board to review Well #8 repairs and WWTF project design

The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees will meet to consider claims and new business. The board will review treatment and repairs for Well #8 and a project design presentation for the WWTF.

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✓ Decided: Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board approves well repairs and July claims

The Board of Trustees approved $304,988.16 in claims for July 2026. Additionally, the board authorized $43,777 for well repairs to be performed by Cahoy Pump Service. McClure Engineering also presented an updated design for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Project.

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Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Special Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:00 PM The Shores Community Center – AGP Room CALL MEETING TO ORDER ADOPT AGENDA APPROVE MINUTES – July 28, 2026 APPROVE JULY 2026 CLAIMS – $304,988.16 NEW BUSINESS • Consider Approval of Well #8 Treatment & Repairs – Cahoy Pump Service • McClure Engineering WWTF Project Design Presentation UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT ADJOURN Posted 8-5-2026
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Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Proceedings Special Session August 6, 2026 1:00 P.M The Emmetsburg Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees met in special session in the AGP Room at The Shores Community Center on the above date with Chairman Dan Cooper calling the meeting to order and the following board trustees answering the roll call: Marit Veltri, Kyle Auten, Kirk Haack, and Audrey Baatz. AGENDA Motion carried to adopt the agenda as presented. APPROVE MINUTES Motion carried to approve the previous minutes of July 28, 2026. APPROVE CLAIMS Motion carried to approve the July 2026 claims in the amount of $304,988.16. NEW BUSINESS Motion carried to approve well repairs in the amount of $43,777 to Cahoy Pump Service. McClure Engineering presented the updated Wastewater Treatment Facility Project design. ADJOURN With no further discussion to come before the council the meeting was adjourned. Chairman Dan Cooper ATTEST: Kimberly Kibbie, Utility Superintendent
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