Osage public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review a public hearing regarding a development agreement and financial assistance for A to Z Drying, Inc. The meeting also includes consideration of the FY 19-20 audit report and the 2021 Osage Municipal Utilities budget.
- Public Hearing on Development Agreement for A to Z Drying, Inc.
- Approval of Partial Pay Certificate No. 3 for New Sludge Storage Tank Project
- Agreement for Professional Services with SEH for Water System AWIA Compliance
- Consideration of Osage Municipal Utilities 2021 Budget
- Review of City of Osage Audit Report for FY 19-20
City Council
The Osage City Council approved several routine items, including claims, permits, and the annual Urban Renewal Report. They also set a hearing for a development agreement with A to Z Drying, hired an architect for a splash pad, and discussed water system compliance and CRC funding.
- Approved Res. 20-21-50 appropriating funds for TIF obligations, including $100,000 for miscellaneous expenses
- Set Dec. 7 hearing for proposed development agreement with A to Z Drying for expansion with 8-25,000 gallon tanks
- Hired Bergland + Cram Architects for splash pad project
- Approved payment of $4,961.20 to Red Can for two weeks of trash/recycling services
- Approved appointment of Josh Olson to Osage Municipal Utilities Board
City Council
The Osage City Council approved routine items including claims, liquor licenses, and partial pay certificates for construction projects. They also adopted several policies required for federal funding for the Upper Story Housing Conversion Grant, and approved the annual financial report. Discussions included a splash pad, union bargaining, and a possible replacement for the Jaws of Life vehicle.
- Approved claims totaling $58777.60 general, $60266.25 sewer revenue, and other funds
- Issued Class C liquor licenses to Gomez LLC DBA/Tres Amigos and Cedar River Complex
- Approved partial pay certificates for well house ($475) and blower building ($9025) to Henkel Construction
- Adopted policies for equal opportunity, code of conduct, procurement, and fair housing for CDBG grant
- Approved annual financial report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020
City Council
The Osage City Council approved multiple resolutions including partial pay certificates for water and wastewater construction projects, established a sludge storage tank project fund, and authorized fund transfers. The council also authorized grant applications for cemetery memorial restoration and referred a drama department donation request to the Park Board.
- Approved Res. 20-21-32, 20-21-33, 20-21-34: partial pay certificates for well, well house, and blower building projects
- Established Sludge Storage Tank Project Fund (Res. 20-21-35)
- Authorized fund transfers for FY 2020-2021 (Res. 20-21-36, 20-21-37)
- Authorized grant applications for Cemetery Memorial Restoration Project
- Referred Drama Department donation request to Park Board
City Council
The Osage City Council approved construction administration agreements for the Sludge Storage Tank Project ($83,100) and the Well and Water Tower Project ($91,100), both with SEH. They also approved a resolution requesting reimbursement from the Iowa COVID-19 Government Relief Fund, with a maximum allocation of $84,490.14 for Osage. The meeting included a public comment period from county supervisor candidates and updates on various city operations.
- Approved $83,100 construction administration agreement for Sludge Storage Tank Project
- Approved $91,100 construction administration agreement for Well and Water Tower Project
- Approved Res. 20-21-30 requesting COVID-19 relief reimbursement up to $84,490.14
- Approved consent agenda including liquor license for Mick's Lounge & Grill and claims totaling $138,000+
- Authorized signing of IEDA CDBG contract for upper story housing project at 632 Main Street
City Council
The Osage City Council approved allowing Main Street businesses to use half the sidewalk for outdoor seating, responding to COVID-19 capacity limits and community interest. They also approved a contract with Red Can LLC for temporary garbage service after Holt & Sons gave notice to terminate, and passed resolutions for fund transfers and COVID-19 relief reimbursement.
- Approved outdoor seating on Main Street sidewalks, limited to half the sidewalk closest to the business, with barrier required
- Approved contract with Red Can LLC for temporary garbage service after Holt & Sons termination notice
- Approved Resolution 20-21-18 requesting reimbursement from Iowa COVID-19 Government Relief Fund
- Approved closing S. 5th St and Chestnut St (10th to 12th) for Autumn Artistry on September 19
- Approved fund transfers for sewer revenue, local option sales tax, employee benefits, emergency levy, and library operating funds
City Council
The Osage City Council approved contracts and bonds for the New Sludge Storage Tank Project and the New Wells and Water Tower Project, and directed the city attorney to send a 30-day breach notice to Holt & Sons Sanitation over service complaints. The council also approved a consent agenda with claims and a liquor license, and permitted an alley closure for a Limestone Brewers event.
- Approved Res. 20-21-15 approving contracts and bonds for the New Sludge Storage Tank Project
- Approved Res. 20-21-16 approving contracts and bonds for the New Wells and Water Tower Project
- Directed city attorney to send 30-day breach notice to Holt & Sons Sanitation for unsatisfactory trash/recycling service
- Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $129,000+ and a Class E liquor license for Randy's Neighborhood Market
- Permitted alley south of Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets to close Sept. 26 for Limestone Brewers event
City Council
The Osage City Council held public hearings and awarded construction contracts for two major infrastructure projects: a new Sludge Storage Tank and a new Well and Water Tower. The council also approved claims, a liquor license, and allowed the Chamber of Commerce to use the fire station for an event. The meeting included a closed session to discuss potential real estate purchase.
- Awarded contract for Sludge Storage Project (Resolution 20-21-11); bids ranged from $709,845 to $1,123,167.71
- Awarded contract for Well and Tower Project (Resolution 20-21-12); tower bids ranged from $1,730,000 to $1,920,130
- Approved claims totaling over $250,000, including payroll, utilities, and professional services
- Approved Class C liquor license with Sunday sales and catering for Osage Grillhouse Company LLC dba Teluwut Grille House and Pub
- Allowed Chamber of Commerce to use fire station for Autumn Artistry on September 19
City Council
The City Council of Osage, Iowa, is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the sale of city-owned property located west of the airport along Chase Street. The agenda includes a resolution to approve this sale and authorize the signing of a development agreement with L.R. Builders Inc. The remaining items are procedural, including committee and department reports.
- Public hearing on the sale of city-owned property west of the airport along Chase Street
- Resolution to approve the sale of property and authorize a development agreement with L.R. Builders Inc.
City Council
The Osage City Council met electronically due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation. They approved the consent agenda, including payment of claims totaling over $400,000, and passed resolutions related to bond financing for water and wastewater projects and setting a public hearing on a budget amendment. The council also discussed supporting local businesses and changed June meeting dates.
- Approved claims totaling $144,236.42 in General Fund and other funds
- Res. 19-20-79: Bond financing compliance for water and wastewater projects
- Res. 19-20-80: Public hearing on FY 2019-2020 budget amendment set for May 18 at 5:30 pm
- Res. 19-20-81: June council meetings moved to June 8 and 22
- Chamber of Commerce gift card campaign to support local businesses
City Council
The Osage City Council met electronically due to the pandemic and approved several items, including a design services contract for additional sludge storage at the wastewater treatment plant. They also approved a resolution setting minimum staffing and pay during the pandemic, and discussed using TIF funds for a water tower project. The meeting was largely procedural, with consent agenda approval and routine reports.
- Approved SEH proposal for sludge storage design, not to exceed $88,100
- Approved Res. 19-20-77: Minimum staffing and pay during pandemic, retroactive to March 23
- Approved claims totaling $61,064.35 (General) and other funds
- Discussed potential TIF funding for water tower project
- Property owner at 314 Maple plans to demolish house
City Council
The Osage City Council met electronically due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation. They adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 and approved an amendment to the current year's budget. The council also approved a consent agenda including claims payments and a liquor license, and discussed operational changes due to the pandemic.
- Adopted FY 2020-21 budget (Res. 19-20-74)
- Approved FY 2020 budget amendment #1 (Res. 19-20-75)
- Approved claims totaling over $400,000, including $219,051 for a street sweeper
- Approved special class C liquor license for Unc's Cheesecakes
- Discussed food truck licensing and housing loan program
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a maximum property tax levy for fiscal year 2021 and set a public hearing for the proposed budget. The council also scheduled a hearing on a budget amendment to cover the unplanned $220,000 cost of a new street sweeper. A resident asked the city to avoid using dicamba herbicide.
- Approved Res. 19-20-68 for FY21 maximum property tax dollars at $1,306,264, a 2.36% increase over the current year.
- Set a public hearing for March 23, 2020 at 5:30 pm on the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget, with the levy rate at 13.07508.
- Set a public hearing for March 23, 2020 at 5:35 pm on a FY 2019-2020 budget amendment to pay for a $220,000 street sweeper and other items.
- Approved claims totaling $78171.33 in General, $32706.21 in RUT, $55940.83 in Water, and $74922.68 in Sewer Revenue funds.
- Heard a resident request that the city not use dicamba herbicide due to volatility concerns.
City Council
The Osage City Council approved funding for the Chamber of Commerce ($25,000) and for demolition of the former daycare at 915 Pine St. ($23,290, split with MCRHC and county). They also passed an ordinance amending nuisance abatement procedures and approved a liquor license for Locals on Main. The meeting included routine approvals of claims and receipts.
- Approved $25,000 for Osage Chamber of Commerce
- Approved $23,290 for demolition of former daycare at 915 Pine St.
- Passed Ordinance 964 amending nuisance abatement procedures
- Approved Class C liquor license with Sunday sales for Sherri Beyer dba Locals on Main
- Approved claims totaling $99,000+ and January receipts
City Council
The Osage City Council finalized the flood plain management ordinance and scheduled a public hearing for the proposed property tax levy. The body also approved a $22,000 contract for HVAC controls at the Public Safety Center and discussed a library funding request of $196,855. No action was taken on the derelict building grant application.
- Ordinance 963 replacing Chapter 168 (Flood Plain Management) passed on final vote
- Public hearing date set for proposed property tax levy of $1,316,435
- Approved $22,000 Johnson Controls quote for Public Safety Center HVAC system
- Library requested $196,855 in city funding for fiscal year 2020
- Council declined to apply for Iowa DNR Derelict Building Grant