Council Agenda - Monday February 17th , 2025 at 7:00pm


The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room

Monday, February 17, 2025, at 7:00pm


1.      Call to Order

2.      Approve the Agenda

3.      Pledge of Allegiance

4.      Approve the Minutes February 3, 2025 Meeting

5.      Approve Payment of Bills

6.      Fire Chief/ Ambulance Report

7.      City Superintendent Report


       OLD BUSINESS


        1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements- LMI Surveys Mailed

        2. 401 Mill Street Demolition- Change Order #1 & Pay Request #2


        NEW BUSINESS

1.      2025 Music in the Park- July 10 & August 14

2.      March 17, 2025 Council Meeting- Reschedule Date

3.      Tieskoetter Lawn Care- 2025 Treatment

4.      Review & Re-Adopt: Council Rules and Procedures

5.      County & City Agreement- Speed Feedback Signs and Purchasing

6.      Fayette County Solid Waste Pricing FY2026

7.      Guppys Liquor License Renewal

8.      FY2026 Budget – Set Property Tax Levy Public Hearing 3/31/2025 6:30 pm

9.      Open

10.   Adjourn


Posted Friday February 14, 2025








The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.

By Elgin Iowa September 12, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00p 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes August 18, 2025 5. Approve the Minutes August 25, 2025, Special Meeting 6. Approve Payment of Bills 7. August 2025 Revenue Report 8. Public Hearing – Budget Amendment #1 FY2026 7:15 pm 9. Fire Chief Report 10. Ambulance Report 11. City Superintendent Report 12. Library Report OLD BUSINESS 1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements 2. Fire Truck Purchase: Resolution 2025-26 authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the placement and issuance of a $85,000 General Obligation Fire Truck Acquisition Bond, Series 2025 and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same 3. West Main St. Storm Drain System 4. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion 5. 401 Mill Street Kiosk 6. 215 Main Street Fence NEW BUSINESS 1. 90 Mill Street – New Owners/ Animal Request(s) 2. 90 Mill Street – Building permit 3. 902 English Court- Building Permit 4. Request for Private Event- Bandstand Park 5. Review/Changes Council & Mayor Orientation- Last Reviewed 2023 6. Grant- Capper’s Field Lighting, Request for Clerk to Apply (due 10/15) 7. Resolution 2025-25 Approve Budget Amendment #1 FY2026 8. Wage Resolution 2025-23 Ambulance Staff 9. Resolution 2025-27 Ambulance Billing Rates 10. Resolution 2025-24 to Appoint Clayton County E911 Representatives 11. UERPC-Revolving Loan Fund Marketing 12. Sidewalk Replacement Application - 404 Center Street 13. Clerk Request to Attend- Fall IMFOA Conference (October 2025) 14. Clerk Request: NEIA League of Cities Meeting @ Decorah 9-30-2025 (Legislative Discussion) 15. Open Meeting Laws Workshop 11-12-2025 16. Bandstand Park- Discussion on Name Change 17. Capital Improvement Plan – Discussion 18. Open 19. Adjourn  Posted Friday September 12, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.
By Elgin Iowa August 29, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Special Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion, Discuss Quotes 5. Open 6. Adjourn Posted Friday August 22, 2025
By Elgin Iowa August 15, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, August 18, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes July 21, 2025 Meeting 5. Approve the Minutes July 23, 2025 Special Meeting 6. Approve Payment of Bills 7. July 2025 Revenue Report 8. Fire Chief Report 9. Ambulance Report 10. City Superintendent Report 11. Library Monthly Report OLD BUSINESS 1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements: Approve contract with Iowa Economic Development Authority for 2025 CDBG water/sewer grant 2. Fire Truck Purchase: Resolution authorizing the use of a Term Sheet and setting date for the private placement of a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025 -&- Preliminary Term Sheet 3. West Main St. Storm Drain System 4. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion 5. 401 Mill Street Kiosk 6. 215 Main Street Fence – Property Owner 2-week Update -&- Council Resolution 2025-20 7. City Hall File Unit- Open Bids & Award (None Received-Request to Dispose Of) NEW BUSINESS 1. Building Permit- 200 Pleasant Street 2. Building Permit- 404 Franklin Street (Request variance) 3. Building Permit- 406 Almira Street 4. Time Off Request Procedures 5. Resolution 2025-20 Charge for Special Council Meetings Requested 6. Address Change- Parcel #0814330017 7. Water/Sewer Connection Permit Application - Parcel #0814330017 8. FMLA Policy Adoption 9. Ordinance No. 337 Amend Chapter 155 10. Fehr Graham GIS Mapping Agreement Renewal 11. 2025 Legislative Summary- IA Codification 12. Set Public Hearing- FY2026 Budget Amendment #1, Addition of Ambulance Dept. 13. Open 14. Adjourn Posted Friday August 15, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.
By Elgin Iowa July 22, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Special Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Requested Hearing- 215 Main Street Property Owner, Regarding Fence 3. Adjourn Posted Tuesday July 22, 2025
By Elgin Iowa July 18, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, July 21, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes July 7, 2025 Meeting 5. Approve Payment of Bills 6. Fire Chief/ Ambulance Report 7. City Superintendent Report 8. Library Monthly Report & Library Annual Report OLD BUSINESS 1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements: 1.a( Approve contract with Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission for 2025 CDBG water/sewer grant 1.b( Pass a resolution adopting policies compliant to the 2025 CDBG water/sewer grant 2. Fire Truck Purchase 3. West Main St. Storm Drain System & Almira Street Ditch Project 4. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion 5. FY2025 Required Audit- Request for Proposals 6. 401 Mill Street Kiosk 7. City Personnel Policy- Sick Leave NEW BUSINESS 1. City Wide Garage Sales 2. Hidden Valley- Stop Sign Request 3. 102 Railroad Street Building Permit 4. Ordinance 336 Ambulance Services 1st Read (option to waive 2nd & 3rd readings) 5. Volleyball Lights- Schori Park 6. 2025-2026 LP Contract Prices 7. Library Petition 8. City Hall File Unit- Let out for bids 9. Update on Nuisance Properties 10. Open 11. Adjourn Posted Friday July 18, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.
By Elgin Iowa July 10, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes June 16, 2025 Meeting 5. Approve Payment of Bills 6. Fire Chief/ Ambulance Report 7. City Superintendent Report 8. Public Hearing 7:15 pm on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Fire Truck Acquisition Loan Agreement OLD BUSINESS 1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements 2. Fire Truck Purchase: Resolution 2025-18 taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Fire Truck Acquisition Loan Agreement 3. West Main St. Storm Drain System & Almira Street Ditch Project 4. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion 5. FY2025 Required Audit- Request for Proposals 6. 401 Mill Street Kiosk 7. City Personnel Policy- Sick Leave NEW BUSINESS 1. FY2025 IA DOT- Street Finance Report 2. FY2025 Outstanding Obligation Report 3. Upper Explorerland- Energy Projects 4. Cemetery Annual Report FY2025 5. Clerk Requests to Attend the NEIA Regional League meeting July 29th 6. Resolution 2025-16 Reappoint Library Board member 7. Resolution 2025-17 Assess Delinquent Utility Amounts to Property Taxes 8. Open 9. Adjourn Posted Thursday July 3, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.
By Elgin Iowa June 13, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes June 2, 2025 Meeting 5. Approve Payment of Bills 6. Fire Chief/ Ambulance Report 7. City Superintendent Report 8. Library Monthly Report OLD BUSINESS 1. Sewer Main Lining Improvements 2. Fire Truck Purchase 3. West Main St. Storm Drain System & Almira/Railroad Street Ditch Projects 4. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion NEW BUSINESS 1. Clerk request to attend the IA League of Cities Conference 9-2025 2. FY2025 Required Audit- Request for Proposals 3. Resolution 2025-15 Transfer LOST Funds to General Fund 4. 401 Mill Street Kiosk – Remaining Funds & Choose Kiosk Option 5. City Hall Painting- Clerk Request 6. City Personnel Policy- Sick Leave 7. Open 8. Adjourn Posted Friday June 13, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.
By Elgin Iowa May 30, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, June 2, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes May 19, 2025 Meeting 5. Approve Payment of Bills 6. Fire Chief/ Ambulance Report 7. City Superintendent Report OLD BUSINESS 1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements 2. Fire Truck Purchase: 2.A( Resolution 2025-14 setting the date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Fire Truck Acquisition Loan Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $90,000 2.B( Revised & Adjusted bonding schedule 3. West Main St. Storm Drain System & Almira/Railroad Street Ditch Projects 4. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution 2025-13 Setting Council Meeting Policies 2. Utility Accounts Review 3. City Election Advertisement Draft 4. SF303 Fireworks- Legislative Changes 5. Local Election Public Measures Discussion 6. Building Permit 104 Railroad Street 7. Open 8. Adjourn Posted Friday May 30, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.
By Elgin Iowa May 30, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes May 5, 2025 Meeting 5. Approve Payment of Bills 6. Fire Chief/ Ambulance Report 7. City Superintendent Report 8. Library Monthly Report OLD BUSINESS 1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements 2. 401 Mill Street Demolition (Project finished, report coming in June) 3. Fire Truck Purchase (financial outlook & bond timeline) 4. West Main St. Storm Drain System & Almira/Railroad Street Ditch Projects 5. Riverview Street – Paving and Water Diversion NEW BUSINESS 1. City Election-November 2025 (draft advertisement & discuss public measures) 2. Amended Wage Resolution 2025-12 3. Fayette County- Energy District Movement (Zoom May 28, 12:00 pm) 4. Open 5. Adjourn Posted Friday May 16, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.
By Danielle Plumb May 4, 2025
The Elgin City Council will meet in Regular Session in the Elgin Kohler Memorial Building Meeting Room Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Approve the Agenda 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approve the Minutes April 21, 2025 Meeting 5. Approve the Minutes April 28, 2025 Special Meeting 6. Approve Payment of Bills 7. Fire Chief/ Ambulance Report 8. City Superintendent Report OLD BUSINESS 1.Sewer Main Lining Improvements 2. 401 Mill Street Demolition 3. Technical Support Services 4. City Finance/Utility Billing Software 5. Fire Truck Purchase NEW BUSINESS 1. Wage Resolution 2025-11 2. Required Audit for FY 2025 – State Auditor’s Office or RFP Private Firms 3. Storm Drain- North End Main Street 4. Adopt FMLA portion- Addition to Personnel Policy 5. Adopt Social Media Policy - Facebook 6. NEIA Clerks Association Meeting June 26 th Request to Attend 7. Elgin Sign- US18/Golden Road Intersection 8. Open 9. Adjourn Posted Friday May 2, 2025 The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may exercise discretion regarding the order in which the agenda is followed. The City of Elgin reserves the right that the Mayor may, at his discretion, allow or disallow members of the Public to address the Council for a finite time. Council meetings are recorded, by attending or participating you agree to be recorded. You may submit comments in writing if you prefer not to be recorded.