Algona public meetings in 2021

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a work session to review the 2020 Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the FY 2022-2023 Budget Timeline and ARPA funding.

• Review of 2020 Strategic Plan
• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 Budget Timeline
• Discussion regarding ARPA Funding

The Algona City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They reviewed the 2020 Strategic Plan, discussed the FY 2022-2023 budget timeline, and noted that Kossuth County approved $150,000 in ARPA funds for Algona EMS premium pay and wages, with a possible match to be discussed later.

• Approved agenda (motion by Kohlhaas, second by Hoover)
• Reviewed 2020 Strategic Plan and goal setting report
• Reviewed proposed FY 2022-2023 budget timeline and work session dates
• Discussed ARPA funding; noted county allocation of $150,000 for EMS premium pay
• Adjourned at 5:54 p.m. (motion by Davis, second by Johnson)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to establish new voting district wards, likely due to redistricting. The council will also consider several resolutions, including allocating ARPA funds, approving street projects and payments, and accepting 2022 garbage rates.

• Public hearing and 1st reading of ordinance establishing new voting district wards
• Resolution allocating and committing ARPA funds
• Resolution approving 2022 street improvements (mill & overlay) task order
• Approve pay applications for 2021 mill & overlay, Main Street reconstruction, and Moore St/Snap-on Dr/Kueck Industrial Park projects
• Accept 2022 garbage rates

The Algona City Council approved new voting ward boundaries and a joint precincting agreement with Kossuth County, based on 2020 Census changes. It also allocated $163,000 in ARPA funds to nonprofits and EMS, and approved several resolutions for EMS policy, wages, airport plans, and street projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 22-58 for joint precincting agreement with Kossuth County (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing new ward boundaries (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-52 allocating $13,000 to nonprofits and $150,000 to Algona EMS from ARPA funds (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-53 amending EMS staff schedule and timecard policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-54 amending FY 2021/22 wage resolution for EMS and police (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-55 setting Jan 11, 2022 public hearing on street vacation for airport runway (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-56 approving Airport Improvement Program and capital improvement plan (5-0)
• Approved 2022 street reconstruction list including Phillips St, Wooster St, and Moore St/Call St parking lot (5-0)

Ways & Means Committee Meeting

The Ways & Means Committee will meet to review recommendations regarding Police Department wages. The committee will also discuss hotel/motel tax, personnel policy updates, and contributions to non-profit entities.

• Review and consideration of Police Dept. wages recommendation
• Discussion of contributions to non-profit entities
• Review of Hotel/Motel Tax
• Personnel policy updates

The Ways & Means Committee recommended increasing patrol officer wages by at least $1.50 per hour in FY 2023, on top of any annual raises, citing recruitment and retention challenges. The committee also discussed changing nonprofit funding to require contracts, reviewed a new hotel/motel tax distribution formula, and considered personnel policy updates. No final votes were taken on these items; only the agenda was formally approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended patrol officer wage increase of minimum $1.50/hr for FY 2023 (consensus)
• Discussed requiring contracts with nonprofits for city funding (no vote)
• Discussed new hotel/motel tax distribution formula with grant fund (no vote)
• Discussed smoking/tobacco policy update (no vote)
• Discussed vacation buy-back policy for long-term employees (no vote)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council held a work session to discuss the airport's Capital Improvement Plan and the AMU budget. Staff reviewed potential uses for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including storm management at the Call and Moore street parking lot. The meeting concluded with a review of CY 2022 Capital Projects.

• Airport Capital Improvement Plan review
• AMU 2021 Budget Amendment & 2022 Budget discussion
• ARPA Funding allocation scenarios, including storm management at Call and Moore street parking lot
• CY 2022 Capital Projects review

The Algona City Council held a work session on December 6, 2021, to review the Airport Capital Improvement Plan for FY2023 and the 2021 budget amendment and 2022 budget for Algona Municipal Utilities. No formal decisions were made; the items were discussed for future action.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Discussed Airport Capital Improvement Plan for FY2023
• Discussed AMU 2021 Budget Amendment and 2022 Budget
• Discussed ARPA funding (no action)
• Discussed CY 2022 Capital Projects (deferred to regular session)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider a variety of items, including an appeal of a dangerous building order, approval of municipal utility budgets, and several appointments. The agenda also includes consent items, reports, and a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Appeal to Notice and Order to Remove Dangerous Building - Ronald Bitz - 708 S Phillips St
• Resolution accepting 2022 budget for Algona Municipal Utilities
• Resolution approving Task Order #3 for Phillips St, Wooster St, & Moore/Call St parking lot improvements
• Resolution approving website redesign proposal from MunicipalOne
• Appointments to Housing Commission: Morgan Kuecker and Ben Stone

The Algona City Council approved the amended 2021 and 2022 budgets for Algona Municipal Utilities, along with engineering agreements for 2022 street projects and a website redesign. It also directed the owner of a dangerous building at 708 S Phillips St to submit a repair or demolition plan within 60 days, and set a public hearing for ward boundary changes.

• Adopted Resolution 22-47 accepting AMU's amended 2021 budget (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 22-48 accepting AMU's 2022 budget (all ayes)
• Approved Task Order #3 for Phillips St, Wooster St, and Moore/Call St parking lot improvements (all ayes)
• Approved 2022 general engineering services agreement with Bolton-Menk at $90/hour for first 20 hours monthly (all ayes)
• Approved website redesign proposal from MunicipalOne at $4,995 one-time cost and $8,995 annual fee (all ayes)
• Approved pay application #5 for Tietz Park Shelter House in amount of $117,076.52 (all ayes)
• Approved application to FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for ambulance (all ayes)
• Set public hearing for December 20 on new ward and voting precinct boundaries (all ayes)

Joint Meeting - Algona City Council and Parks & Rec Commission

The Algona City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission will meet jointly to discuss and potentially act on park improvement projects. They will review public input and survey results for South Park, including pickleball courts, and the Central Park redevelopment plan, which covers ball field improvements, a skate park, a splashpad, and other amenities. Staff will begin preliminary design for Phase 2 of Central Park improvements with Bolton & Menk.

• South Park: review of Oct. 26 public input meeting and pickleball courts
• Central Park redevelopment: ball field improvements, new skate park, splashpad
• Central Park: site plan concepts, shelter, shade, trees, sidewalks, other amenities
• Central Park: soccer pitch combo and basketball court
• Staff to begin preliminary design with Bolton & Menk for Phase 2 Central Park improvements

The Algona City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission met jointly and approved moving forward with full design for the South Park Pickleball Courts after discussing scope, cost estimates, and fundraising. They also approved the minutes of the September 29, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. For Central Park, they discussed phasing future projects and will contact Bolton/Menk to begin a preliminary design concept for Phase 2 of the Central Park Improvements. The meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Approved the minutes of the September 29, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
• Approved moving forward with full design for the South Park Pickleball Courts.
• Discussed Central Park redevelopment, including completed demolition of fence, skate park, and basketball court, and sidewalks in progress.
• Decided to contact Bolton/Menk to begin a preliminary design concept for Phase 2 of Central Park Improvements.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m.

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council held a work session to review the FY 2020-2021 Auditor's Report from T.P. Anderson & Company. The council also discussed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and street or other capital projects.

• Review of FY 2020-2021 Auditor's Report by T.P. Anderson & Company
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
• Discussion of Street/Other Capital Projects

The Algona City Council reviewed the completed FY 2020-2021 audit presented by T.P. Anderson & Co. and discussed eligible EMS expenses for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) reimbursement, including COVID-19 response hours, cleaning time, and PPE costs. The city will meet with the Board of Supervisors to discuss potential cost sharing with the county. No decisions were made on capital projects, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY 2020-2021 audit report from T.P. Anderson & Co.
• Discussed ARPA-eligible EMS expenses and possible county cost share
• Adjourned meeting at 4:52 p.m. (motion by Johnson, second by Gibney)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning Norwood Drive properties from HSB to LM, and consider the third reading of an ordinance amending sanitary sewer service charges. The council will also accept the FY 2020-2021 audit report, approve several contracts and pay applications, and enter a closed session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone Norwood Drive properties from HSB to LM
• Ordinance amending sanitary sewer service charges (3rd reading)
• Resolution approving 2021 CDBG Housing Program contract with IEDA
• Approve pay application #4 for Moore St, Snap-on Dr, & Kueck Industrial Park project
• Closed session for collective bargaining negotiations

The Algona City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1067, establishing a new sanitary sewer infrastructure reinvestment fee based on water service line size to fund wastewater treatment upgrades. It also adopted Ordinance No. 1068, rezoning three Norwood Drive properties from Highway Services Business to Light Manufacturing, with Councilmember Hoover abstaining. The council accepted the FY 2020-2021 audit, approved the FY 2021 annual financial report, and authorized a CDBG housing contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1067 establishing sanitary sewer infrastructure reinvestment fee (all ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1068 rezoning Norwood Drive properties from HSB to LM (5-0, Hoover abstained)
• Accepted FY 2020-2021 Annual Audit Report (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-42 approving FY 2021 Annual Financial Report (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-43 approving CDBG housing contract with IEDA (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-45 approving $8,000 feasibility study with Atura Architecture for public works building (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-46 amending City Administrator employment agreement, salary $110,000 (all ayes)
• Approved pay applications: $490,315.92 (Reding's Gravel), $211,183.60 (Fort Dodge Asphalt), $3,359.91 (Henkel Construction) (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, several resolutions, and new business items. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance amending sanitary sewer service charges, approving an industrial sewer rental agreement with Snap-on Tools, and referring Norwood Drive rezoning requests to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The council will also discuss ARPA funding and street project planning for 2022, and hold a closed session for the city administrator's performance evaluation.

• Ordinance amending City Code Section 13.12.040 (sanitary sewer service charges) - 2nd reading
• Resolution approving industrial sewer rental agreement with Snap-on Tools
• Approve Pay Application #4 for Tietz Park Shelter House Project
• Refer to Planning & Zoning Commission: rezone Norwood Drive properties from HSB to LM
• Discussion on ARPA funding and CY 2022 street projects

The Algona City Council approved a new sanitary sewer infrastructure reinvestment fee, with rates based on water service line size, to fund required upgrades to the wastewater treatment facility. The council also renewed an industrial sewer rental agreement with Snap-on Tools, approved several resolutions including an urban renewal report and a settlement agreement, and referred rezoning requests for three Norwood Drive properties to the Planning & Zoning Commission. No action was taken on a proposal to use ARPA funds for a new police department behavioral health position.

• Adopted ordinance amending sewer service charge system, establishing infrastructure reinvestment fee (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-30 renewing industrial sewer rental agreement with Snap-on Tools (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-39 approving FY2021 Annual Urban Renewal Report (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-40 approving settlement agreement with NuWay-K&H Cooperative for failed tobacco check (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-41 authorizing release of mortgage for RLF loan to Mikaela Anderson at 1314 E Lucas Street (all ayes)
• Approved pay application #4 for Tietz Park Shelter House project, $28,297.22 to Sande Construction (all ayes)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Snap-on Drive, adding $17,200 for storm sewer pipe changes (all ayes)
• Referred rezoning of three Norwood Drive properties from HSB to LM to Planning & Zoning Commission; set public hearing for Nov 15 (all ayes)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss a proposed Light Ordinance, street project planning for calendar year 2022, and capital projects. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Request to adopt a Light Ordinance
• Street Project Planning for CY 2022
• Capital Projects discussion

The Algona City Council held a work session on November 1, 2021, and discussed a proposed lighting ordinance prompted by resident concerns about excessive glare and light trespass. No ordinance was adopted; instead, the council decided to work with both parties to find a mutual solution before implementing any regulation. The council also reached consensus to begin preliminary engineering design for street reconstruction and mill & overlay projects on portions of McCoy, Wooster, Phillips, and Jones Streets for calendar year 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; capital projects were not discussed.

• Agreed to work with both parties on a lighting ordinance before implementing (no vote)
• Consensus to begin preliminary engineering design for McCoy, Wooster, Phillips, and Jones Streets for CY 2022
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:59 p.m. (motion carried)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to sell Kueck Industrial Park property to Fratco, Inc., including a purchase and development agreement. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance amending sanitary sewer service charges, approve several street and infrastructure project pay applications, and fill vacancies on city commissions. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• Public hearing and resolution on sale of Kueck Industrial Park property to Fratco, Inc.
• Ordinance amending City Code Section 13.12.040 - Sanitary Sewer Service Charges (1st reading)
• Resolution approving annual street finance report
• Work order for 2022 N McCoy St reconstruction project engineering services with BMI
• Pay applications for 2021 N Main Street, Moore St/Snap-on Dr/Kueck Industrial Park, Mill & Overlay, Tietz Park Shelter House, and Library Renovation projects

The Algona City Council held a public hearing and then approved the sale of Lot 7 of the Kueck Industrial Park to Fratco, Inc. via Resolution No. 22-34. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing a new sanitary sewer infrastructure reinvestment fee, and approved several resolutions and pay applications for various projects.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-34 for the sale of Lot 7 of Kueck Industrial Park to Fratco, Inc.
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending sewer service charge system to add infrastructure reinvestment fee.
• Approved Resolution No. 22-35 for the annual Street Finance Report.
• Approved Resolution No. 22-36 for electronic document management services with General Code ($3,500 initial fee, $5,000/year for 3 years).
• Approved Resolution No. 22-37 for engineering services for 2022 N. McCoy St reconstruction.
• Approved Pay Application #5 for N Main Street project ($124,671.23 to Reding's Gravel).
• Approved Pay Application #3 for Moore St/Snap-on Dr/Kueck Industrial Park project ($311,524.47 to Reding's Gravel).
• Approved Pay Application #3 for Mill & Overlay project ($328,505.64 to Fort Dodge Asphalt).

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a third reading of an ordinance amending snow emergency parking rules, a resolution to accept a bid and award a contract for a 2022 EMS ambulance purchase, and a professional services agreement for the airport hangar door replacement project. They will also review change orders and pay applications for ongoing projects, approve a street closure for a church event, award a farmland lease, and discuss a new sanitary sewer fee. The agenda includes routine consent items and several commission appointment notifications.

• Ordinance amending City Code 10.44.150 on snow emergency parking (3rd reading)
• Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for 2022 EMS ambulance purchase
• Resolution approving professional services agreement for 2022 Airport Hangar Door Replacement Project
• Change Order #1 for Moore St, Snap-on Dr, Kueck Industrial Park Project
• Discussion on ordinance establishing a new sanitary sewer fee

The Algona City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1066, updating snow emergency parking rules and the official alert system. It also awarded a $205,691 ambulance contract to Field Fire, approved several resolutions and appointments, and referred a zoning change to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1066 amending snow emergency parking (all ayes)
• Awarded 2022 EMS ambulance contract to Field Fire for $205,691 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution No. 22-33 with Bolton & Menk for airport hangar door project ($15,000) (all ayes)
• Approved Change Order #1 deducting $19,820 from Kueck Industrial Park project (all ayes)
• Approved Pay Application #2 for airport hangar extension, $84,119.33 (all ayes)
• Approved street closure for Methodist Church Trunk or Treat on Oct 31 (all ayes)
• Awarded farmland lease for hay production to Matt Berte at $250/acre (all ayes)
• Referred LM zoning setback change to Planning & Zoning Commission (all ayes)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine consent items and several new business items. Key actions include a second reading of a snow emergency parking ordinance, approving amendments to an economic development contract with KOFAB, and accepting a bid for a new EMS ambulance. The council will also consider multiple street closures for local events and set Halloween trick-or-treat night.

• Ordinance amending City Code 10.44.150 on parking during snow emergency (2nd reading)
• Resolution approving amendment to Economic Development Assistance Contract with IEDA & KOFAB
• Resolution approving RLF loan with A2Z Broadcasting LLC
• Resolution accepting bid for 2022 EMS ambulance purchase
• Pay apps for N Main Street, Moore St/Snap-on Dr/Kueck Industrial Park, and Mill & Overlay projects

The Algona City Council met on Sept. 20, 2021, and approved the agenda and consent items. It passed the snow-emergency parking ordinance (Chapter 10.44.150) on second reading, and approved resolutions for an economic development contract with KOFAB, a settlement agreement, an RLF loan to A2Z Broadcasting, a DOT aviation grant, and the 2022 EMS ambulance bid. The council also approved pay applications and change orders for street projects, street closures for parades and Band Day, set Halloween trick-or-treat night, and made appointments to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 10.44.150 (parking during snow emergency) on 2nd reading
• Approved Resolution for Economic Development Assistance Contract amendment with City, IEDA, and KOFAB
• Approved Resolution for Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
• Approved Resolution for RLF Loan to A2Z Broadcasting LLC
• Approved Resolution for DOT General Aviation Vertical Infrastructure Program Grant Agreement
• Approved Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for 2022 EMS Ambulance purchase
• Approved Pay App #4 (N Main Street), Pay App #2 (Moore St/Snap-on Dr/Kueck Industrial Park), Pay App #2 and Change Order #2 (Mill & Overlay)
• Approved street closures (AHS Homecoming Sept. 24, BGHS Homecoming Oct. 1, Band Day Oct. 2), parking block-off for Brown's Shoe Fit, set Halloween trick-or-treat night, and appointed Airport Zoning Board member

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable items. They will vote on vacating a portion of Elm Street, amend snow emergency parking rules, and consider a property sale and development agreement with Fratco, Inc. The agenda also includes multiple appointments and pay applications for ongoing projects.

• Ordinance vacating portion of Elm Street east of Clarke Street (3rd reading)
• Ordinance amending parking rules during snow emergency (1st reading)
• Resolution to enter into Sale and Development Agreement with Fratco, Inc. for Urban Renewal Area property
• Approve pay applications for Library Renovation, Tietz Park Shelter House, and Airport Hangar projects
• Request Kossuth County to declare EMS an essential service

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) budget and its status as an essential service. The agenda includes discussions on Central Park improvements, the Community Visioning Program, and updates on current and future capital projects. The council will also review the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding.

• EMS FY 2021 and ongoing operations review
• Discussion on EMS as an essential service
• Central Park and other city park improvements
• Community Visioning Program update
• American Rescue Plan Act funding review

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include a development agreement for Kueck Industrial Park and downtown parking regulations during snow emergencies.

• Development Agreement - Kueck Industrial Park
• Downtown parking during snow emergencies
• Downtown development programs and design guidelines
• American Rescue Plan Act funding

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will meet to consider several infrastructure payments and new city policies. The agenda includes decisions on street closures for a cruise-in event and the adoption of a metal detector policy.

• Ordinance for second reading to vacate part of Elm Street east of Clarke Street
• Final payments for 2020 EMS Renovation Project and 2021 Cemetery Algona Shed Addition
• Adoption of Metal Detector Policy and Fees
• Pay applications for N Main Street Reconstruction, Moore St/Snap-on Drive, and 2021 Street Improvement
• Approval of Class C Liquor License for The Perky Parrot

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including interviews with candidates for a vacant at-large council seat, the Tietz Park shelter house, capital projects, and downtown improvements. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion with candidates for appointment to vacant At-Large City Council seat
• Tietz Park Shelter House
• Capital Projects
• Downtown

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Elm Street east of Clarke Street and consider related ordinances, including a new property maintenance code. The agenda also includes resolutions on loan repayment, airport runway project work orders, and various approvals for street improvements and tax exemptions.

• Public hearing on vacation of Elm Street east of Clarke St
• Ordinance adding Property Maintenance Code (3rd reading)
• Ordinance vacating portion of Elm Street (1st reading)
• Resolution acknowledging repayment of Revolving Loan Fund loan by Meyer Home Improvement North Central Iowa, LLC
• Resolution approving Work Order #1 for Airport Runway Project

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several significant items, including the second reading of a new property maintenance code ordinance and a resolution to buy a 2021 fire pumper truck. The council will also vote on agreements for audit services and construction testing for the Tietz Park shelter house, plus pay applications for the N Main Street and library projects.

• 2nd reading of ordinance creating a Property Maintenance Code
• Resolution to approve purchase agreement for 2021 fire apparatus (pumper truck)
• Resolution approving agreement for audit services
• Resolution approving construction testing services for Tietz Park Shelter House
• Pay applications: #2 for N Main Street Reconstruction and #6 for Library Renovation

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: an Airport Consultant Services Agreement, Founder's Day, and Capital Projects. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Airport Consultant Services Agreement
• Founder's Day
• Capital Projects

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering consent items, new ordinances, and various resolutions. Key actions include first reading of a new Property Maintenance Code, three readings of an ordinance to allow under-19s where alcohol is served with Council permission, and a specific permission for Founder's Day. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a change order for the N Main Street project and agreements for airport and transit services.

• Ordinance adding Property Maintenance Code (1st reading)
• Ordinance allowing under-19s where alcohol is served with Council permission (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Grant permission for under-19s after 8 PM for Founder's Day
• Change Order #2 for N Main Street Reconstruction Project
• Resolution terminating engineering services for Airport Runway 12-30

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss the sanitary sewer system, including nutrient reduction strategy, capital projects, and sewer rates, as well as personnel matters and other city business. The agenda is brief and does not include specific proposals or dollar amounts.

• Sanitary Sewer System: Nutrient Reduction Strategy
• Sanitary Sewer System: Capital Projects
• Sanitary Sewer System: Sewer Rates
• Personnel
• Other City Business

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is meeting to hold public hearings on a zoning change for 617 Highway 18 and a CDBG housing grant application, then vote on related ordinances and resolutions. The agenda also includes several administrative items, such as approving payments, setting a public hearing for a street vacation, and appointing an interim police chief.

• Public hearing and rezoning of 617 HWY 18 from LM to HSB
• Public hearings on CDBG housing grant application and needs assessment
• Resolution approving CDBG housing application, policies, and needs assessment
• Resolution approving final payment for 2020 Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Resolution setting payments for appointed officials and employees for FY 2021-22

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Tietz Park shelter house, a property maintenance ordinance, sanitary sewer rates, park development at Clarke St and Elm St, and capital projects. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

• Tietz Park Shelter House
• Property Maintenance Ordinance
• Sanitary Sewer Rates
• Park Development - Clarke St & Elm St
• Capital Projects

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to approve plans and award contracts for the Tietz Park Shelter House and the 2021 Street Improvement projects. They will also vote on an ordinance regarding mowing of property, several permits, and other administrative items.

• Public hearings and resolutions for Tietz Park Shelter House and 2021 Street Improvement projects
• Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 8.40 on mowing of property (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Resolution approving service agreement for construction testing for 2021 Street Improvement Project
• Approval of applications for Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption
• Referral to Planning & Zoning for rezone of 617 HWY 18 W from LM to HSB

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a property maintenance ordinance, sanitary sewer rates, and improvements to Central Park and Skate Central. No final decisions are expected as this is a discussion session.

• Property Maintenance Ordinance discussion
• Sanitary Sewer Rates discussion
• Central Park & Skate Central Improvements discussion

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold public hearings on a FY 2021 budget amendment and the Tietz Park Shelter House project, then vote on related resolutions. They will also consider several professional service agreements for park and wastewater treatment facility projects, approve permits and street closures for upcoming events, and handle routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and resolution for FY 2021 budget amendment
• Resolution approving Wellmark Foundation Grant Agreement for Central Park
• Resolution approving professional services for WWTF Secondary Wet Well Improvements
• Resolution approving bid documents for 2021 Street Improvement Project (Mill & Overlay)
• Approve street closures for July 9-10 Founder's Day

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: exterior improvements to the library and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing programs. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Library exterior improvements
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing programs

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing a mix of routine approvals and significant new business. Key items include final readings of a parking ordinance, ordering bids for the Tietz Park shelter house, awarding a contract for street and utility improvements, and setting a public hearing for a budget amendment.

• Ordinance restricting vehicle parking length and designating loading/unloading areas at Call & Dodge St (2nd & 3rd readings)
• Resolution ordering bids for Tietz Park Shelter House Project
• Resolution accepting bid for 2021 Moore St & Snap-On Dr. Street & Utility Improvements
• Resolution correcting final plat for Kueck Industrial Park Phase 1
• Approve fireworks sales permits for Bellino Fireworks and Wild Willy's Fireworks

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: exterior improvements and change orders for the Library Renovation Project, a special exception and parking ordinance amendment for Little Sprouts Daycare, and the final design for the Tietz Park Shelter House. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Library Renovation Project – exterior improvements and change orders
• Little Sprouts Daycare – special exception conditions and parking ordinance amendment
• Tietz Park Shelter House – final design discussion

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for the 2021 Airport 2-Stall Hangar Extension and Moore St & Snap-On Drive street and utility improvements. They will also review a first reading of an ordinance restricting vehicle parking and designating new loading/unloading areas at Call St & Dodge St, along with several library renovation change orders and a street closure request.

• Public hearings on 2021 Airport 2-Stall Hangar Extension Project and Moore St & Snap-On Drive Street & Utility Improvements
• Resolution awarding contract for 2021 Airport 2-Stall Hangar Extension & Approach Project
• Ordinance amendment restricting vehicle parking and designating loading/unloading areas (Corner of Call St & Dodge St) - 1st reading
• Pay Application #4 and Change Orders #7-10 for Library Renovation Project
• Street closure request for SOMA Med Spa and Wellness Clinic

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a Board of Adjustment application from Little Sprouts Daycare, the final design for the Tietz Park Shelter House, and a Community Development Position. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Little Sprouts Daycare Board of Adjustment application
• Tietz Park Shelter House final design review
• Community Development Position discussion

The work session covered three agenda items but no formal votes were taken. The council discussed the Little Sprouts Daycare Board of Adjustment application, the Tietz Park shelter house final design, and the Community Development position. No decisions were made, as this was a discussion-only session.

• Discussed Little Sprouts Daycare Board of Adjustment application
• Reviewed Tietz Park Shelter House final design
• Discussed Community Development position

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will vote on several resolutions, including issuing $9.08 million in general obligation notes, approving settlement agreements with Hy-Vee and other businesses, and authorizing road and utility projects. They will also consider forgiving a sewer charge and approving plats for an industrial park.

• Resolution authorizing $9,080,000 GO Notes Series 2021A
• Settlement agreements with Hy-Vee, River City Vape Company, and SLJ Investments
• Resolution for $725,000 Taxable GO Urban Renewal Refunding Notes Series 2021B
• Approve 2021 BRAK Route
• Approve purchase of police radio repeaters

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding a $9,080,000 general obligation capital loan note sale and street improvement projects.

• Public Hearing for Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Resolution directing sale of $9,080,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes
• Kueck Industrial Park - Phase I preliminary and final plat referral
• Discussion of 2021 Street Improvement Project (Mill & Overlay)
• Approval of liquor licenses for Akron Stop - Chib, LLC

Algona Special Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a special session to consider two main items: authorizing the advertisement for sale of $9,080,000 in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2021A, and approving electronic bidding procedures and a revised official statement; and discussing and approving a staffing plan for the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Resolution directing advertisement for sale of $9,080,000 GO Capital Loan Notes, Series 2021A
• Approving electronic bidding procedures and revised official statement
• Discuss and approve staffing plan for Parks & Recreation Department

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss a presentation from the Kossuth County Economic Development Corporation, interview candidates for a vacant at-large council seat, and consider proposed staffing changes if time permits. The meeting is being held in person and via conference call due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Discussion with candidates for vacant at-large City Council seat
• Kossuth County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) presentation
• Proposed staffing changes discussion (if time permits)

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions authorizing up to $9,080,000 in general obligation capital loan notes (Series 2021A) and $730,000 in taxable urban renewal refunding notes (Series 2021B), along with related loan agreements. The council will also discuss proposed staffing changes, including new positions and reclassifications, and the FY 2021-2022 budget.

• Public hearings on loan agreements for $7,365,000 (ECP), $1,900,000 (ECP/UR), $300,000 (GCP), and $775,000 taxable urban renewal refunding notes
• Resolution authorizing issuance of $9,080,000 GO Capital Loan Notes Series 2021A and levying a tax for payment
• Resolution ordering construction of 2021 Airport 2-Stall Hangar Project
• Approve Change Order #4 for Library Renovation Project
• Discussion of proposed staffing changes including Deputy City Administrator, Code Enforcement Officer, and EMS Operations Manager(s)

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a special work session to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget. The agenda includes an overview of the budget, state budget sheets, and department budgets by function. This is a discussion session, not a final approval.

• Overview of Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget
• State Budget Sheets
• Department Budgets by Function

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss the timeline for adopting the FY 2022 budget, review a proposed 2021 borrowing plan, and consider organizational and staffing changes. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom due to the pandemic. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion session.

• Timeline for adopting FY 2022 budget
• Review proposed 2021 borrowing plan
• Review proposed organizational and staffing changes
• Discuss FY 2022 budget

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will consider resolutions to set public hearings for several bond issuances totaling over $9.5 million, including $7.365 million for general obligation loan notes and $1.9 million for urban renewal. They will also vote on contract amendments for street projects, a cemetery shop bid, and a dump truck purchase for FY 2022.

• Public hearings for GO Loan Notes: $7,365,000 (ECP), $1,900,000 (ECP/UR), $300,000 (GCP)
• Public hearing for $775,000 Taxable GO Urban Renewal Refunding Capital Loan Notes
• Amendment #1 to Professional Services Contract for 2021 N Main Street Reconstruction Project
• Amendment #1 to Professional Services Contract for 2021 S Moore Street & Snap-On Drive Improvements
• Accept bid & award contract for 2021 Cemetery Shop Addition

Algona Special Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a special session to consider two resolutions: awarding retail revolving loan funds to Little Sprouts Daycare LLC and accepting a bid for the 2021 N Main Street Reconstruction Project. Following these actions, the council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2022 budget, including funding for community organizations and the ambulance budget.

• Resolution awarding retail revolving loan funds to Little Sprouts Daycare LLC
• Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for 2021 N Main Street Reconstruction Project
• FY 2022 budget discussion for Care Team, Senior Citizens Center, Crisis Center, YMCA, Stinson Prairie Arts Council, Food Pantry, RSVP
• Ambulance budget for FY 2022
• General discussion on FY2022 budget

The council approved a resolution awarding retail revolving loan funds to Little Sprouts Daycare LLC and accepted a bid and awarded a contract for the 2021 N Main Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting also included a work session on the FY 2022 budget, covering various departments and organizations, but no final budget decisions were made.

• Approved resolution awarding retail revolving loan funds to Little Sprouts Daycare LLC
• Accepted bid and awarded contract for 2021 N Main Street Reconstruction Project

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY2022 budgets for EMS, economic development, TIF, and housing assistance, followed by a general discussion on the overall budget. This is a discussion-only meeting, with no formal votes expected.

• EMS Budget for FY 2022
• Economic Development Budget for FY 2022
• TIF Budget for FY 2022
• Housing & Housing Assistant Budget for FY 2022
• General Discussion on FY2022 Budget

Algona Special Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a special session to review and discuss proposed budgets for fiscal year 2022, including the cemetery, library, administration, legislative, economic development, TIF, and housing budgets. The council will also discuss street bonding and, in a joint meeting with the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors, review the EMS budget. The meeting is being held electronically via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• Cemetery Budget for FY 2022
• Library Budget for FY 2022
• Street Bonding Discussion
• Economic Development, TIF, and Housing Budgets for FY 2022
• EMS Budget for FY2022 (joint meeting with Kossuth County Board of Supervisors)

The Algona City Council held a special session to review proposed FY2022 budgets for the cemetery, library, administration, legislative, economic development, TIF, housing, and EMS. The meeting included a discussion on street bonding, but no formal votes or final approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed cemetery budget for FY2022
• Reviewed library budget for FY2022
• Discussed street bonding
• Reviewed administration and legislative budgets for FY2022
• Reviewed economic development, TIF, and housing budgets for FY2022
• Reviewed EMS budget for FY2022

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed FY2022 budgets for the Sewer and Street Departments, as well as a multi-year street improvement and bonding plan. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and review. The meeting is held electronically via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• Sewer Dept. Budget for FY 2022
• Street Dept. Budget for FY 2022
• Multi-Year Street Improvement & Bonding Plan

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold a public hearing on the N Main Street reconstruction plans, specs, contract, and cost estimate. The council will also consider resolutions for a loan with Algona Municipal Utilities, support for an Iowa DOT RISE Grant application for the Kueck Industrial Park Roadway (Snap-On Drive), fund transfers, and banking services. Other business includes approving a pay application for the library renovation project, setting a public hearing on property tax dollars, and making appointments to several city commissions.

• Public hearing on N Main Street reconstruction plans, specs, contract, and cost estimate
• Resolution authorizing loan documents with Algona Municipal Utilities (USDA RDLG)
• Resolution of support for Iowa DOT RISE Grant application for Kueck Industrial Park Roadway (Snap-On Drive)
• Approve Pay App. #1 for 2021 Library Renovation Project
• Consider applications for Residential Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption

Algona Special Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget. The meeting covers department budgets including Parks & Recreation, Police, Fire, and Airport, as well as other funds. This is a discussion session, not a final budget approval.

• Parks & Recreation budget
• Police Dept., Law Enforcement Center, & Animal Control budget
• Fire Department budget
• Airport budget
• Overview of revenues, fund balances, and major projects

Algona Regular City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2021 electronically via Zoom due to the pandemic. The main business includes a third and final reading of an ordinance to rezone the City Industrial Park, plus resolutions to accept a hangar extension project, approve geotechnical testing for Moore Street and Snap-On Drive, and amend the salary resolution. The council will also set a public hearing for N Main Street reconstruction and make several commission appointments.

• Ordinance amending zoning code and map for City Industrial Park rezoning (3rd reading)
• Resolution accepting 2020 3-Stall Hangar Extension and Approach Improvements Project
• Resolution approving professional services agreement with Chosen Valley Testing Inc for soil borings at Moore Street and Snap-On Drive
• Resolution amending salary resolution
• Set public hearing for N Main Street reconstruction plans, specs, contract, and cost estimate

Algona Work Session City Council Meeting

The Algona City Council is holding a virtual work session to discuss the EMS budget for fiscal year 2022, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the City Council Strategic Plan. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discuss EMS budget for FY 2022
• Discuss Capital Improvement Plan
• Discuss City Council Strategic Plan