Algona public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and an appropriating resolution. It will vote on several specific resolutions, notably the CY 2026 budget for Algona Municipal Utilities and the Airport Capital Improvement Plan. Pay applications for road reconstruction, library exterior improvements, and sanitary sewer manhole upgrades will also be approved. The council will discuss the FY 2026‑2027 budget schedule.
- Approve CY 2026 Budget for Algona Municipal Utilities
- Approve Airport Capital Improvement Plan
- Approve Pay Application #6 – 2025 Nebraska St/Thorington St Reconstruction Project
- Approve Pay Application #7 – 2025 Algona Library Exterior Improvements
- Approve Pay Application #2 – 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Improvements Project
The Algona City Council unanimously approved the 2026 calendar‑year budget for Algona Municipal Utilities, adopted the Airport Improvement Program Capital Improvement Plan, and increased the City Attorney’s hourly rate to $240. The council also approved four pay applications for the Nebraska/Thorington Street reconstruction, Algona Library exterior improvements, sanitary sewer manhole improvements, and 2024 WWTF improvements. Members of the Housing Commission were reappointed for terms ending Jan. 1, 2029. No other actions were taken.
- Approved 2026 AMU budget ($33,173,001 revenue, $32,720,576 expenses) – all ayes
- Approved 2025 Airport Improvement Program and Capital Improvement Plan – all ayes
- Approved City Attorney wage increase to $240/hour effective Jan 1 2026 – all ayes
- Approved Pay Application #6 for Nebraska St/Thorington St Reconstruction – $551,129.63 – all ayes
- Approved Pay Application #7 for Algona Library exterior improvements – $24,562.36 – all ayes
- Approved Pay Application #2 for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Improvements – $117,128.88 – all ayes
- Approved Pay Application #19 for 2024 WWTF Improvements – $1,078,010.67 – all ayes
- Reappointed David VanGorkom and Scott Rahe to Housing Commission (terms expire Jan 1 2029) – all ayes
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including a management agreement for the Des Moines River Oxbow Area. The body will also address unpaid 2025 nuisance abatement fees and internal loan authorizations. Members will receive notifications regarding expiring terms for city commissions.
- Resolution renewing management agreement with Iowa DNR for Des Moines River Oxbow Area at Veterans' Park
- Resolution for collection of unpaid 2025 nuisance abatement fees
- Resolution authorizing internal loan to be repaid with Tax Increment Revenue Funds
- Pay Application #1 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Improvements Project
- Right of Way Permit for Kossuth County Drift Skippers
The council adopted several resolutions, including a $100,000 zero‑interest internal loan to fund a forgivable loan for the Community Catalyst grant redevelopment of 208/210 E State St. Other actions approved were a lease renewal for the Des Moines River Oxbow area, certification of nuisance abatement liens, reimbursement agreements for police academy training, a right‑of‑way permit for snowmobile trail signage, payment of a $148,670.68 sewer manhole improvement invoice, and designation of two city holiday closure days. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved renewal of management agreement for Des Moines River Oxbow (all ayes)
- Certified liens for unpaid 2025 nuisance abatement fees on three properties (all ayes)
- Approved Iowa Law Enforcement Academy training expense reimbursement agreements (all ayes)
- Authorized $100,000 internal loan at 0% interest for Community Catalyst grant redevelopment (all ayes)
- Approved Right of Way Permit for Kossuth County Drift Skippers to install signage on Highways 18 & 169 (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #1 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Improvements, $148,670.68 (all ayes)
- Approved December 26 and January 2 city employee holiday closure days (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council will consider approving payments for street improvements, sewer repairs, and airport runway extensions. The meeting also includes approving minutes and reports.
- Approve Pay Application #5 - 2025 Nebraska St/Thorington St Reconstruction Project
- Approve Pay Application #6 - 2024 Airport Runway Extension, Paving and Lighting Improvements
- Approve Change Order #6 - 2024 WWTF Improvements
- Approve Change Order #1 - 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair Improvements
- Approve Change Order #1 - 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining
The Algona City Council unanimously approved several project payments and contracts, including a $1,489,191.03 pay application for the 2024 wastewater treatment plant improvements. It also adopted a design task order for 2026 street improvements and approved multiple change orders and a tax‑exemption application for new residential construction.
- Approved Task Order #3 with Bolton & Menk for 2026 street improvement design (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application #5 for Nebraska St/Thorington St Reconstruction ($532,190.71) (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application #6 for Airport Runway Extension, Paving, and Lighting ($260,372.42) (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application #18 for 2024 WWTF Improvements ($1,489,191.03) (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #6 for 2024 WWTF Improvements ($396,119.12) (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #1 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair ($12,815) (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #1 for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining ($4,500) (unanimous)
- Approved Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption for new residential construction at 530 Eastland Circle (unanimous)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council will vote on several pay applications covering airport runway work, library exterior improvements, and parking lot reconstruction. It will also approve temporary parking and street closures for the "Stuff the Trailer" and "Trunk or Treat" community events. Additional items include routine approvals of meeting minutes and an appropriating resolution.
- Approve Parking Space Closures for "Stuff the Trailer" Event – Friday, November 1
- Approve Street Closure for "Trunk or Treat" Event – Friday, October 31
- Approve Pay Application #4 – 2025 Nebraska, Thorington, & Parking Lot Reconstruction
- Approve Pay Application #5 – 2024 Airport Runway Displacement Project – Phase II
- Approve Pay Application #6 – 2025 Algona Library Exterior Improvements
The Algona City Council approved its consent agenda and several event-related closures by unanimous voice vote. The council also approved four pay applications for construction projects, authorizing payments ranging from $146,499.14 to $886,496.88. All motions passed with all ayes recorded.
- Approved consent agenda items (all ayes)
- Approved parking space closures for "Stuff the Trailer" event (all ayes)
- Approved street closure for "Trunk or Treat" event (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #4 for Nebraska, Thorington, & Parking Lot Reconstruction ($491,727.98) (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #5 for 2024 Airport Runway Displacement Project – Phase II ($546,657.42) (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #6 for 2025 Algona Library Exterior Improvements ($146,499.14) (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #17 for 2024 WWTF Improvement Project ($886,496.88) (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council met on October 6, 2025 to consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting, an appropriating resolution, and a Class C retail alcohol license for Cinco De Mayo, Inc. The council held public hearings on the plans, specifications, and contract forms for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project and the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project. It then voted on resolutions to approve those plans and award construction contracts for both sewer projects. Additional items included acceptance of final payments for the 2023 Central Park Redevelopment and the 2025 Finn Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements, and several grant, change order, and appointment approvals.
- Approve minutes of the September 15, 2025 Council Meeting (Consent Agenda)
- Approve Class C Retail Alcohol License – Cinco De Mayo, Inc. (Consent Agenda)
- Public hearing on plans, specifications, and contract form for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project
- Resolution approving plans, specifications, contract form, and awarding construction contract for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
- Resolution accepting project and approving final payment for the 2025 Finn Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements
The council approved several contracts and final payments, including a $782,927 award to Reding’s Gravel & Excavating for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project. It also approved the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project contract, acknowledged the FY 2024‑2025 auditor’s report, and authorized final payments for the Central Park redevelopment and Finn Drive railroad crossing projects. Additional actions included a change order for the airport runway project and appointments to the Library Board and Parks & Recreation Commission.
- Approved consent agenda items, Appropriating Resolution No. 25/26-07 and Class C Retail Alcohol License for Cinco De Mayo, Inc. (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-22 awarding $782,927 contract to Reding’s Gravel & Excavating for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-23 awarding contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Company for Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (all ayes)
- Acknowledged receipt of Independent Auditor's Report for FY 2024‑2025 (all ayes)
- Approved final payment of $25,537 to Bob Becker Construction for 2023 Central Park Redevelopment Project (all ayes)
- Approved final payment of $172,699 to Castor Construction LLC for 2025 Finn Drive Railroad Crossing Improvements (all ayes)
- Approved Change Order #1 adding $12,834 for Airport Runway Displacement Project – Phase II (all ayes)
- Appointed Jodi Witta to the Library Board of Trustees, term until June 30, 2030 (all ayes)
Algona City Council Work Session
The Algona City Council will meet for a work session to review the FY 2024-2025 financial audit conducted by TP Anderson & Co.
- Review of FY 2024-2025 Financial Audit by TP Anderson & Co.
The council voted to approve the agenda with all members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that was carried. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council will consider routine new‑business items and a consent agenda that includes prior meeting minutes and an appropriating resolution. Council members will vote on three ordinance amendments related to downtown zoning, signs, and awnings. A resolution will authorize the execution of a mortgage release for the Housing RLF Program, and street closures will be approved for two downtown events. Several pay applications for library, water‑works, airport, and street reconstruction projects will also be approved.
- Ordinance amending Central General Business (Downtown) Zoning District – Private Parking Lots by Special Exception (3rd reading)
- Ordinance amending Signs & Awnings chapter (3rd reading)
- Ordinance amending Zoning Regulations regarding signs (2nd & 3rd readings)
- Resolution authorizing execution of release of mortgage – Housing RLF Program
- Approve street closures for Downtown Cruise‑In (Sept 21) and Last Call Before Fall (Sept 27)
The Algona City Council unanimously approved several ordinance amendments covering private parking lots, signs & awnings, and zoning regulations. It also approved a mortgage release resolution, street closures for upcoming downtown events, Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours, multiple pay applications for city projects, and appointed a new Planning & Zoning commissioner.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1107 allowing private parking lots by special exception (all ayes)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1108 amending signs & awnings code (all ayes)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1109 amending zoning regulations regarding signs (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-21 releasing mortgage for Brian and Tammy Hanson (all ayes)
- Approved street closures for Sep 21 Cruise‑In, Sep 27 Last Call, Oct 4 Band Day (all ayes)
- Set city‑wide Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours 5:30 pm–7:30 pm on Oct 31 (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #16 for WWTF Improvement Project – $1,639,363.42 (all ayes)
- Appointed Sarah Mayer to Planning & Zoning Commission (term expires Jan 1 2029) (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council adopted a development agreement with Luke Arrowood for the redevelopment of 210 and 212 East State Street, providing $100,000 in a state grant and a $100,000 forgivable loan. It also approved resolutions to order bids and set public hearings for two sanitary sewer projects. Several ordinance amendments related to parking, signs, and awnings were moved through first readings after waiving second readings. A resolution acknowledged repayment of a $15,000 emergency small business loan.
- Approved Development Agreement with Luke Arrowood for 210 & 212 E State St ($200,000) (all ayes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 26-17 ordering bids for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Manhole & Pipe Rehabilitation Project (all ayes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 26-18 ordering bids for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (all ayes)
- Waived second reading and approved first reading of Ordinance amending Section 17.04.210 for private parking lots in downtown district (all ayes)
- Waived second reading and approved first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 15.24 Signs & Awnings (all ayes)
- Waived first reading and approved first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 Zoning Regulations regarding signs (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution acknowledging repayment of $15,000 emergency small business loan by Thul Shed LLC (all ayes)
Algona City Council Work Session
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by motion. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved agenda (all ayes)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council adopted Ordinance No. 1106, amending Chapter 10.44 to create a handicapped parking space on Nebraska Street and a no‑parking zone on Hale Street. It approved the first reading of the signs and awnings ordinance (Chapter 15.24) and tabled the first reading of a separate signs regulation (Chapter 17.04). The body also adopted a special‑exception ordinance for private parking lots in the downtown business district, approved a grant to replace the airport entrance sign, released a 2019 housing‑rehabilitation mortgage, and authorized change orders and pay applications for the water‑treatment plant, library, and runway projects.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1106 amending parking regulations (all ayes)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 15.24 Signs & Awnings (all ayes)
- Tabled first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 Zoning Regulations Regarding Signs (all ayes)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Section 17.04.21 for private parking lots by special exception (all ayes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 26-16 approving airport sign grant, committing $12,500 city share (all ayes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 26-15 releasing mortgage for 2019 Housing Rehabilitation RLF loan (all ayes)
- Approved Change Order #5 for 2024 WWTF Improvement Project, decreasing cost by $143,470 (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #15 to Woodruff Construction for WWTF project, $1,368,989.34 (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council approved a traffic‑safety grant, a construction contract for a railroad crossing, and a $100,000 economic‑development grant. It also adopted a parking ordinance amendment, a school resource officer agreement, and set a public hearing on zoning signage. Several appointments were confirmed and a nonconforming structure finding was affirmed with no further action.
- Approved DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Program grant for HWY 169 intersections (all ayes)
- Awarded $184,205 construction contract to Castor Construction, LLC for Finn Dr. railroad crossing (all ayes)
- Approved $100,000 Community Catalyst Grant with IEDA for State St redevelopment (all ayes)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 10.44 – Parking (all ayes)
- Approved 28E agreement for School Resource Officer program with Algona Community Schools (all ayes)
- Affirmed nonconforming status of 2120 E Oak St structure; no action taken (all ayes)
- Set public hearing for zoning code signage and special exceptions on Aug 18 2025 (all ayes)
- Appointed Christy Albrecht to Library Board of Trustees (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council adopted Ordinance No. 1104 changing accessory dwelling unit regulations and Ordinance No. 1105 expanding Board of Adjustment authority, both by unanimous vote. It also approved resolutions acknowledging a $15,000 loan repayment and granting a $20,000 loan to Little Sprouts Daycare. Major pay applications were approved, including a $1,082,789.07 payment for the 2024 WWTF Improvements Project and a $179,116.94 payment for the Nebraska/Thorington Street & Parking Lot Reconstruction Project.
- Appointed Davis as Presiding Officer (all ayes)
- Approved agenda (all ayes)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1104 amending City Code §17.04.160 for accessory dwelling units (all ayes)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1105 amending City Code §17.04.280 for Board of Adjustment authority (all ayes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 26-09 acknowledging repayment of $15,000 KT Bloom loan (all ayes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 26-10 approving $20,000 loan to Little Sprouts Daycare (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #14 for WWTF Improvements Project, $1,082,789.07 (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #1 for Nebraska/Thorington Street & Parking Lot Reconstruction, $179,116.94 (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of $4.675 million in General Obligation bonds to fund capital improvements, including a new street‑department facility and downtown street reconstruction. The council also approved the sale of the city‑owned lot at 920 N Minnesota Street to Randy Reel for $1,000, and adopted several other resolutions covering police wage increases, a $100,000 contribution to the Kossuth County Fairgrounds grandstand campaign, and the final plat for the South Oaks Subdivision. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Resolution No. 26-02 authorizing issuance of $4.675 M 2025 General Obligation bonds (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-01 appointing UMB Bank as paying agent, registrar, and transfer agent for the bond issue (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-05 authorizing sale of 920 N Minnesota Street to Randy Reel for $1,000, with demolition condition (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-03 approving final plat and subdivision agreement for South Oaks Subdivision (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-07 amending police department wages and benefits, including $2.15 hourly increase and $3,000 residency stipend (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-08 contributing $100,000 to Kossuth County Fairgrounds grandstand capital campaign (all ayes)
- Approved street closures for upcoming community events (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #2 for 2025 Airport Runway Extension Paving & Lighting Improvement Project in the amount of $28,351.26 (all ayes)
Algona City Council Special Meeting
The council approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda items, which included a cigarette permit and Appropriating Resolution No. 24/25‑25. No action was taken on the resolution amending Resolution No. 25‑83 that sets wages and benefits for FY 2025‑2026. Other topics such as hotel‑motel tax formulas and police staffing were discussed but no decisions were made.
- Approved amended agenda (all ayes)
- Approved cigarette permit – One Stop Shop (all ayes)
- Approved Appropriating Resolution No. 24/25‑25 (all ayes)
- No action on Resolution Amending Resolution No. 25‑83 (wages and benefits)
- Adjourned meeting (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted an ordinance allowing consumer fireworks on designated dates, and approved the sale and adjustment of $4.8 million in general‑obligation bonds. It also authorized several financial and operational actions, including a police canine transfer, an ambulance fund transfer, and contracts for wastewater improvements and July 4 fireworks.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, appropriations, alcohol licenses, cigarette permit)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1103 amending fireworks use rules per state law
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-89 transferring police canine Kevin to Hancock County
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-90 transferring $25,057.11 from ambulance fund to Kossuth County EMS
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-91 directing sale of $4,800,000 (adjusted to $4,675,000) general‑obligation bonds
- Approved extension of outdoor liquor licenses for Founders’ Day celebration (July 11‑12)
- Approved Change Order #4 for WWTF Improvement Project, increasing cost by $39,225
- Approved Pay Application #13 for WWTF Improvement Project, $945,852.32
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda, waived and passed the first reading of a fireworks ordinance amendment, and adopted resolutions for electronic bond bidding, a public hearing on city‑owned real estate, and zoning code review. It also approved a library exterior improvement payment, a consumer fireworks sales permit, and an urban revitalization tax exemption.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, appropriations, alcohol license, cigarette permit) – all ayes
- Waived first reading and approved first reading of fireworks ordinance amendment – all ayes
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-87 approving electronic bidding for 2025 General Obligation Bonds – all ayes
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-88 setting public hearing for sale of 920 N. Minnesota Street property – all ayes
- Referred zoning code amendments to Planning & Zoning Commission and set public hearing – all ayes
- Approved Pay Application #1 for Library exterior improvements ($9,471.93) – all ayes
- Approved Consumer Fireworks Sales Permit for Iowa Fireworks Co. at 211 HWY 18 E. (June 10–July 10) – all ayes
- Approved Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption for new single‑family housing at 520 Eastland Circle – all ayes
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council unanimously adopted Amendment #5 to the Algona Urban Renewal Plan and the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment, each increasing revenue and expenses by roughly $6.9 million. It also approved a mortgage release for Ronald Jones, a $755,884.13 wastewater treatment pay application, and a consumer fireworks sales permit for Wild Willy’s Fireworks. No action was taken on the proposed Kinetic Technologies agreement.
- Adopted Algona Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #5 (all ayes)
- Adopted FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment (all ayes)
- Authorized release of mortgage for Ronald Jones (all ayes)
- Approved Pay Application #12 for wastewater treatment project, $755,884.13 (all ayes)
- Approved consumer fireworks sales permit for Wild Willy’s Fireworks (all ayes)
- Approved consent agenda items (all ayes)
- No action on purchase, sale, and development agreement with Kinetic Technologies (item removed)
- Adjourned meeting (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council adopted a resolution to submit a $25,000 Iowa DOT airport grant application. It also set a public hearing for May 19 to consider an amendment to the FY 2025 budget. Additional actions included approving wages and benefits for FY 2025‑2026, street closures for community events, a fireworks sales permit, and reappointing a utilities board member. All motions passed with all ayes.
- Approved Resolution No. 25-82 authorizing $25,000 airport grant application (all ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 25-83 setting wages and benefits for FY 2025‑2026 (all ayes)
- Set public hearing for May 19 at 5:00 PM to amend FY 2025 budget (all ayes)
- Approved street closures on Nebraska St for Party in the Park events June 4, July 9, Aug 6 (all ayes)
- Approved route for Hospice of the Heartland 5K Run & Walk on May 29 (all ayes)
- Approved Bellino Fireworks sales permit at 1500 Highway 169 N, June 24‑July 5 (all ayes)
- Reappointed Julie Murphy to Algona Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees (term expires May 31, 2031) (all ayes)
- Adopted consent agenda items including April 21 minutes, appropriating resolution, Class C retail alcohol license, and tobacco permits (all ayes)
Algona City Council Work Session
The council approved the agenda with all ayes after a motion and second. The meeting was then adjourned with all ayes. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (all ayes)
- Adjourned meeting (all ayes)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The Algona City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget. It also approved several contracts and resolutions, including the airport snow‑removal equipment award, fund transfers, and project agreements for streets, the library, and urban renewal.
- Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget (Resolution 25‑77) – all ayes
- Accepted bid and awarded contract for 2025 airport snow removal equipment ($502,093.17) – all ayes
- Authorized transfer of funds for FY 2025‑2026 (Resolution 25‑78) – all ayes
- Approved Task Order #2 with Bolton & Menk for Thorington St/Nebraska St parking lot reconstruction – all ayes
- Set dates for consultation and public hearing on Amendment No. 5 to Algona Urban Renewal Plan (Resolution 25‑80) – all ayes
- Approved professional services agreement with FEH Design for Library Exterior Improvements Phase 2 (up to $22,500) – all ayes
- Approved Change Order #1 reducing library contract by $42,100 – all ayes
- Approved street closure for Algona United Methodist Church block party on Nebraska St – all ayes
Algona City Council Special Meeting
The Algona City Council approved the meeting agenda with all ayes. A public hearing on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 property tax levy was held but received no comments. The council then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous motion.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Algona City Council Regular Meeting
The council unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including a $2,513,709.45 construction contract for the Nebraska and Thorington Street and parking lot reconstruction project. It also approved professional services agreements with WHKS for sewer lining, manhole repairs, and inflow‑infiltration inspections, a $150,000 pilot cost‑share program for sanitary sewer footing drains, and the transfer of $605,511 from the municipal electric and water utilities to the city. Additional actions included awarding a $34,500 demolition contract for the former Peck Auction House property, establishing a Founders’ Day Committee, authorizing a request for qualifications for park master‑planning services, and setting a public hearing date for the FY 2025‑2026 budget.
- Awarded $2,513,709.45 construction contract for Nebraska & Thorington St reconstruction (unanimous)
- Approved WHKS professional services agreement for 2025 sewer lining and manhole repairs (unanimous)
- Approved WHKS professional services agreement for 2025 sewer inflow & infiltration inspections (unanimous)
- Approved $150,000 pilot program for sanitary sewer footing drain cost‑share (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $525,917 electric and $79,594 water utility surplus to city ($605,511 total) (unanimous)
- Awarded $34,500 demolition contract for former Peck Auction House property (unanimous)
- Established City Founders’ Day Committee (unanimous)
- Authorized issuance of RFQ for park master‑planning services (unanimous)