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Tue Jul 14, 2026

City Council

Council to approve $121,776 payment for Summit Street water main project

The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions, including a payment of $121,776.23 to Rathje Construction for the Summit Street Water Main Project. Other items include the first reading of Ordinance #517, approval of a final plat for the Klawiter First Addition, and an agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for a grant program. The meeting also includes public hearings, citizen comments, and discussion of a Main Street parking lot.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $121,776 water main project and a $20,000 vehicle purchase

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a $121,776.23 payment to Rathje Construction for the Summit Street Water Main Project. They also approved a $20,000 vehicle purchase for City Hall, passing 4‑1. Additionally, the council tabled the first reading of Ordinance #517 (sign ordinance) and granted a 30‑day extension to a property owner for wall removal.

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Posted this the day of July 9, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Hailey Emery, Deputy City Clerk The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 07/14/2026 agenda b. Approve 06/23/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve June Treasurer’s Report 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing a. Public Hearing for the First Reading of Ordinance #517-Sign Ordinance. i. First Reading of Ordinance # 517 7. Petitions and Communications a. Chris Peacock, American Legion and Fire Department Annual Sweetcorn Barbeque request for Saturday August 8th, 2026. b. Adam Reece, updates 815 Main Street. 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-51. A resolution to approve pay estimate #1 for the Summit Street Water Main Project in the amount $121,776.23 to Rathje Construction. b. Consider Resolution 2026-52. A resolution to approve the Final Plat of Klawiter First Addition to the City of Center Point Iowa subject to conditions. c. Consider Resolution 2026-53. A resolution designating official posting locations for City Council meeting no [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Mike LeClere, Alicia Thomas, Nathan Schnell and Melissa McLaughlin. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Kene Shoop, and Matt Teff. M/S Mclaughlin/LeClere To approve consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 0 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 681.88 2870 7/14/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 527.23 2871 7/14/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 6792.83 2872 7/14/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PARKS 906.20 54307 7/14/2026 BRANDI BOWERS REFUND 150.00 54308 7/14/2026 CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES PARKS SUPPLIES 399.64 54309 7/14/2026 CARTER ANDREWS 6 GAMES 150.00 54310 7/14/2026 CENTER POINT AUTO PARTS PW & PARKS SUPPLIES 610.62 54311 7/14/2026 CENTER POINT FOODS CONCESSIONS 14.76 54312 7/14/2026 THE CORNER STORE FIRE FUEL 240.00 54313 7/14/2026 DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA DENTAL INSURANCE 816.26 2876 7/1/2026 DELTA VISION VISION 54.70 2877 7/1/2026 EDGE COMMUNICATIONS FAX 23.00 54314 7/14/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PARKS CONF 526.08 2880 7/14/2026 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS BENEFITS ADMIN 177.47 2875 7/1/2026 FJ KROB & CO. PW SUPPLIES 197.83 54315 7/14/2026 HEALTHIEST YOU HEALTHIEST YOU [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 23, 2026

City Council

Council to approve water main repairs and sign regulation public hearing

The Center Point City Council will approve FY2026 transfers, a water main repair contract, and a downtown grant. The council will also set a public hearing for new sign regulations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $20,000 downtown grant and multiple infrastructure resolutions

The Center Point City Council approved the consent agenda and five resolutions. The resolutions include FY2026 year‑end transfers, a $1,927.50 change order for the Summit Street water main, scheduling a public hearing for Ordinance 517 on July 14, a $20,000 FY2027 downtown grant for MJ Dawghouse, and authorizing certification of delinquent city charges. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Posted this the day of June 19, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Hailey Emery, Deputy City Clerk The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 06/23/2026 agenda b. Approve 06/09/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing 7. Petitions and Communications a. Representative Cindy Golding, House District 83 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-46. A resolution to approve FY2026 year end transfers. b. Consider Resolution 2026-47. A resolution to approve Change Order #1 for the Summit Street Water Main Improvements with Rathje Construction in the increased amount of $1,927.50. c. Consider Resolution 2026-48. A resolution to set the Public Hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 517-Sign Regulations Ordinance for the 14th Day of July 2026. d. Consider Resolution 2026-49. A resolution to approve FY2027 Downtown Grant Assistance to MJ Dawghouse. e. Consider Resolution 2026-50. A resolution authorizing the certification of delinquent city charges, assessments, fees, and utility accounts [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Mike LeClere, Alicia Thomas, Absent: Nathan Schnell and Melissa McLaughlin. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Kene Shoop, and Matt Teff. M/S LeClere/Stuelke To approve consent agenda. Aye: 3 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 2 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALL SECURE SECURITY 155.00 54259 6/23/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 14.98 2838 6/23/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 219.74 2839 6/23/2026 ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN SS4A 6685.00 54260 6/23/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PARKS SUPPLIES 2344.86 54261 6/23/2026 AMERICAN EXPRESS LIBRARY CREDIT CARD 486.11 2840 6/23/2026 BANACOM SIGNS AND MORE FIRE DECALS 250.00 54262 6/23/2026 CENTER POINT AUTO PARTS PW SUPPLIES 173.70 54263 6/23/2026 CITY OF CENTRAL CITY FY26 Q4 MEALS 2135.00 54264 6/23/2026 CORRIDOR ENERGY COOP ELECTRIC 5210.58 54265 6/23/2026 DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA DENTAL INSURANCE 816.26 2852 6/23/2026 DELTA VISION VISION 54.70 2833 6/23/2026 DSG SUMMIT ST 2152.00 54266 6/23/2026 EDGE COMMUNICATIONS FAX 23.00 54267 6/23/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TEAMSIDELINES 1765.63 2854 6/23/2026 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS BENEFITS ADMIN 177.47 2830 6/23/2026 FEHR GRAHAM ENGIN [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council

Council considers FY2027 salaries and Wakema Park court conversions

The Center Point City Council will meet to consider resolutions regarding city employee pay and infrastructure improvements. The body will review spending for storm water quality and park upgrades.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $99,849 project to convert Wakema Park courts to pickleball

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also adopted resolutions to set FY2027 salaries and wages, to pay $33,650.90 for storm‑water quality improvements, to appoint Peggy French to the Library Board, and to fund a $99,849 conversion of Wakema Park courts to two pickleball courts and a half‑court basketball area. All votes were 4‑aye, 0‑nay, with one member absent.

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Posted this the day of June 5, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Hailey Emery, Deputy City Clerk The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 06/09/2026 agenda b. Approve 05/26/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve May’s Treasurer Report e. Approve Haddy’s Tobacco License 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing 7. Petitions and Communications a. Kevin Klawiter, Valley Street Properties 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-42. A resolution to approve FY2027 Salaries and Wages. b. Consider Resolution 2026-43. A resolution to approve Pay Application #5 for Storm Water Quality Improvements to Resource Environmental Solutions in the amount of $33,650.90. c. Consider Resolution 2026-44. A resolution to appoint Peggy French to the Library Board of Trustee’s. d. Consider Resolution 2026-45. A resolution to approve proposal for conversion of basketballs courts at Wakema Park to 2 dedicated Pickleball Courts and one-Half Court Basketball court with PickleTile in the amount of $99,849.00. e. Review of 2025 Moody’ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Mike LeClere, Alicia Thomas. Absent: Melissa McLaughlin. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Kene Shoop, Ryan Anderson and Matt Teff. M/S LeClere/Schnell To approve consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 1 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 594.74 2816 6/9/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 6,386.11 2817 6/9/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 625.85 2818 6/9/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PARKS SUPPLIES 672.02 54234 6/9/2026 CENTER POINT LIONS PORTABLE TOILETS 750.00 54235 6/9/2026 THE CORNER STORE FIRE FUEL 364.65 54236 6/9/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES CLERK CONFERENCE 757.16 2822 6/9/2026 FEHR GRAHAM ENGINEERING & 405.0025806.000 4,004.50 54237 6/9/2026 HEALTHIEST YOU HEALTHIEST YOU BENEFIT 99.00 54238 6/9/2026 IA DEPT OF REVENUE AND FI SEWER AND WATER EXCISE TAX 721.54 2806 6/9/2026 IA DEPT OF REVENUE AND FI SEWER AND WATER EXCISE TAX 2,031.64 2807 6/9/2026 INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY MONTHLY SERVER MAINT 605.58 54239 6/9/2026 INTERMEDIA.NET INC TELEPHONE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FED/FICA TAX 6,202.81 2810 6/5/2026 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN GARNISHMENT 108.76 28 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

City Council

Council to consider appointing a new City Administrator and approving his contract

The Center Point City Council will vote on three resolutions: a site‑plan and storm‑water report for the Urbana Schools athletic fields, the appointment and contract for a new City Administrator, and hiring an additional umpire staff member for Parks and Recreation. The council will also approve several retail alcohol and tobacco licenses on the consent agenda. Additional items include reports from law enforcement, city departments, and a public hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council approved three resolutions and the consent agenda

The City Council approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2026‑39 (site plan and stormwater report for the Urbana Schools Athletic Fields), Resolution 2026‑40 (City Administrator contract and appointment of Sarah Tritle), and Resolution 2026‑41 (additional hire of an umpire staff member for Parks and Recreation). The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm.

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Posted this the day of May 22, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Hailey Emery, Deputy City Clerk The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 05/28/2026 agenda b. Approve 05/12/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve Center Point Foods Class “E” Retail Alcohol License e. Approve Lion’s Club Special C Retail Alcohol License f. Approve Tobacco License (Dollar General, Center Point Foods, Caseys #3896 and #2647, The Corner Store) 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing 7. Petitions and Communications a. Joe Horaney, Linn County Solid Waste Agency Update 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-39. A resolution to approve site plan and stormwater report for the Center Point Urbana Schools Athletic Fields. b. Consider Resolution 2026-40. A resolution to approve City Administrator Employee Contract and appointment of City Administrator. c. Consider Resolution 2026-41. A resolution to approve an additional hire of an Umpire Staff Member for Parks and Recreation. 10. Old Business 11. Citizen Comment – Open commen [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Mike LeClere , Alicia Thomas. Absent was Melissa McLaughlin. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery and Matt Teff. M/S LeClere/Stuelke To approve consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 1 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALL SECURE COPIER/PRINTER 249.76 54181 5/26/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 276.17 2789 5/26/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 34.65 2790 5/26/2026 ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN SS4A 9707.50 54182 5/26/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PARKS SUPPLIES 933.99 54183 5/26/2026 AMERICAN EXPRESS LIBRARY CREDIT CARD 340.68 2792 5/26/2026 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION 27.00 54184 5/26/2026 BOOK SYSTEMS INC WEB HOSTING OF CATALOG 1879.00 54185 5/26/2026 CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES PARKS 704.64 54186 5/26/2026 CENTER POINT FOODS PARKS SUPPLIES 360.85 54187 5/26/2026 CENTER POINT URBANA SCHOOLS TURF TANK 4400.00 54188 5/26/2026 THE CORNER STORE FIRE FUEL 400.26 54189 5/26/2026 CORRIDOR ENERGY COOP ELECTRIC 5147.73 54190 5/26/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PARKS AD 69.10 2795 5/26/2026 FJ KROB & CO. PW SUPPLIES 110.11 54191 5/26/2026 HEARTLAND SHREDDING INC. SHREDDING SERVICES 40.00 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

City Council

Council to approve $73,027 appropriation for assisted living #1

The Center Point City Council will meet on May 12, 2026 to consider several resolutions. These include approving an $18,980 contract with Weikert Contracting for FY2027 street striping, and appropriating $73,027 and $9,808 for two assisted living facilities. The council will also consider amendments to the Cemetery Policy regarding Monument Foundations and a new Cemetery Foundation fee. Additional items include routine reports and a public hearing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $73,027 assisted living appropriation and multiple resolutions

The Center Point City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions. They adopted an $18,980 street striping contract, appropriated $73,027 for assisted living facility #1 and $9,808 for facility #2, and amended the cemetery policy on monument foundations while establishing a cemetery foundation fee. All votes were 4‑0 with one member absent.

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Posted this the day of May 8, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, City Clerk/Finance Director The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 05/12/2026 agenda b. Approve 04/28/2026 regular meeting minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve April’s Treasurer Report 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing 7. Petitions and Communications a. Steve Leidinger, Lynch Dallas Legal, information regarding 719 Valley Street. 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-34. A resolution to approve the FY2027 Street Striping Contract with Weikert Contracting in the amount of $18,980.00. b. Consider Resolution 2026-35. A resolution to approve annual appropriation for CP assisted living #1 in the amount of $73,027.00. c. Consider Resolution 2026-36. A resolution to approve annual appropriation for CP Assisted living #2 in the amount of $9,808.00. d. Consider Resolution 2026-37. A resolution to approve amendments to the Cemetery Policy and Procedures regarding Monument Foundations. e. Consider Resolution 2026-38. A resolution a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Mike LeClere , and Alicia Thomas. Absent was Melissa McLaughlin. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Ryan Anderson Kene Shoop and Matt Teff. M/S Schnell/LeClere To approve consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 1 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 831.67 2769 5/12/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 638.52 2770 5/12/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 6795.51 2771 5/12/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PARKS SUPPLIES 722.57 54159 5/12/2026 AMERICAN LEGION AVENUE OF FLAGS 150.00 54160 5/12/2026 CENTER POINT AUTO PARTS PW/PARKS/FIRE SUPPLIES 165.23 54161 5/12/2026 CP ASSISTED, LC CDBG-DR GRANT REIUMBURSEMENT 82835.00 54162 5/12/2026 EDGE COMMUNICATIONS FAX 23.00 54163 5/12/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PARKS ADS 334.29 2774 5/12/2026 FEHR GRAHAM ENGINEERING & SUMMIT STREET MAIN CONST ENGI 5295.00 54164 5/12/2026 FELD FIRE FIRE SUPPLIES 211.00 54165 5/12/2026 HAWKEYE COMMUNICATION CLOUD SERVICES 1384.00 54166 5/12/2026 HEALTHIEST YOU HEALTHIEST YOU BENEFIT 99.00 54167 5/12/2026 IA DEPT OF REVENUE AND FI SEWER AND WATER EXCISE TAX 669.83 2759 5/12/2026 IA DEPT OF REVENUE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council

Council considers bridge engineering RFP and downtown business grant

The Center Point City Council will meet to discuss a revitalization grant for Neighbor Insurance and an RFP for engineering services for the Washington Street Bridge Project. The council will also consider a request from the Center Point Lions for Pork Days.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Pork Days support, downtown grant, bridge RFP and more

The council approved the consent agenda. It adopted Resolution 2026-31 to provide $750 for portable toilets and fund fireworks for the Center Point Lions Pork Days. It approved Resolution 2026-32 granting a downtown business revitalization grant to Neighbor Insurance and Resolution 2026-33 approving the request for proposals for engineering services for the Washington Street Bridge. The council also authorized a closed‑session meeting to evaluate a hiring competency and later reopened the session before adjourning.

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Posted this the day of April 24, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, City Clerk/Finance Director The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 04/28/2026 agenda b. Approve 04/14/2026 meeting minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve Dollar General #13501 Class B Retail Alcohol License 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing 7. Petitions and Communications a. Center Point Lions, Annual Pork days request. i. Resolution 2026-31. A resolution to approve the 2026 Center Point Lions Pork Days request. 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-32. A resolution to award downtown business grant for a revitalization project to Neighbor Insurance. b. Consider Resolution 2026-33. A resolution to approve the Request for Proposal for Engineering Services for the Washington Street Bridge Project. c. Potential closed session: pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(2)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose hiring is being considered at the request of the individual(s). 11. Citizen Comment – Open co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Mike LeClere, Melissa McLaughlin, and Alicia Thomas. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Ryan Anderson and Matt Teff. M/S McLaughlin/LeClere To approve consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 0 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EAP 39.42 54127 4/28/2026 ALL SECURE ANNUAL INSPECTION 210 54128 4/28/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 80.42 2742 4/28/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 443.27 2743 4/28/2026 ALTORFER INC FIRE MAINT 128.43 54129 4/28/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PW SUPPLIES 639.55 54130 4/28/2026 AMERICAN EXPRESS LIBRARY CREDIT CARD 4,327.10 2740 4/28/2026 BERGANKDV AUDIT 26,000.00 54131 4/28/2026 CHRISTNERS SUPPLY PW SUPPLIES 2,596.83 54132 4/28/2026 THE CORNER STORE FIRE FUEL 130.56 54133 4/28/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES CITY HALL SUPPLIES 94.5 2752 4/28/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ARLO CAMERAS 19.99 2753 4/28/2026 EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES AUDIT 664 54134 4/28/2026 EOJOHNSON PRINTER CONTRACT 150.17 54135 4/28/2026 HEARTLAND SHREDDING INC. SHREDDING SERVICES 40 54136 4/28/2026 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES BOOKS 418.66 2741 4/28/2026 INTERMEDIA.NET INC TELEP [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

City Council

Center Point City Council to hold public hearing on FY2027 Budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the FY2027 Budget. The body will also review updates to city policies and a construction contract for water infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Council approved FY2027 budget, cemetery and alley policies, and a water main contract

The City Council approved the FY2027 budget resolution. It also adopted updates to the Cemetery Policy and the Alley Vacate Policy, and approved a contract with Rathje Construction for the Summit Street Water Main Project. All motions passed unanimously with one council member absent.

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Posted this the day of April 10, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, City Clerk/Finance Director The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 04/14/2026 agenda b. Approve 03/24/2026 special meeting minutes c. Approve 03/24/2026 minutes d. Approve Claims e. Approve March’s Treasurer Report 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing a. Public Hearing for the FY2027 Budget. i. Consider Resolution 2026-27. A resolution to approve the FY2027 Budget. 7. Petitions and Communications a. Marie DeVries, Iowa Women for Water 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-28. A resolution to approve updates to the Cemetery Policy. b. Consider Resolution 2026-29. A resolution to approve updated Alley Vacate Policy and Checklist. c. Consider Resolution 2026-30. A resolution to approve form of contract with Rathje Construction for the Summit Street Water Main Project. 10. Old Business 11. Citizen Comment – Open comment period, please keep comments to 5 minutes or less 12.Council Comment: 13. Mayor’s Report 14. Adjourn
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, and Mike LeClere, Melissa McLaughlin. Absent: Alicia Thomas City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Kene Shoop, and Matt Teff. M/S McLaughlin/LeClere To approve consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 1 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 552.23 2718 4/14/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 1,202.25 2724 4/14/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 7,369.13 2725 4/14/2026 ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN SS4A 5,331.25 54089 4/14/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PARKS SUPPLIES 402.54 54090 4/14/2026 BSN SPORTS LLC FEILD EQUIPMENT 945.00 54091 4/14/2026 CENTER POINT AUTO PARTS PW SUPPLIES 102.84 54092 4/14/2026 CENTER POINT INSURANCE CFC CYBER LIABILIITY RENEWAL 2,212.91 54093 4/14/2026 CITY OF CENTRAL CITY FY26 Q3 MEALS 2,841.35 54094 4/14/2026 CORRIDOR ENERGY COOP ELECTRIC 5,040.67 54095 4/14/2026 EDGE COMMUNICATIONS FAX 23.00 54096 4/14/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PARKS TRAVEL 879.94 2729 4/14/2026 ELLIS IMPLEMENT & OUTDOOR LLC LAWN MOWER 9,427.20 54097 4/14/2026 EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES 158,155.00 54098 4/14/2026 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY FIRE 1,751.56 54099 4/14/2026 FEHR GRAHAM ENGINE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

City Council

Council to consider Summit Street Water Main Project bids and plans

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Summit Street Project and consider several resolutions related to infrastructure and zoning. The body will also discuss the FY2027 Budget public hearing date and updates to sign ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Summit Street water main plans, bid and related projects

The council accepted the plans and specifications for the Summit Street Water Main Project and awarded the construction bid to Rathje Construction. It set public hearings for the FY2027 budget and for a proposed sign ordinance amendment. The council also approved the Iowa DOT agreement for the Washington Street Bridge, a new fee schedule for solid waste collection, additional engineering services worth $78,800, and a temporary moratorium on sign permits.

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Posted this the day of March 20, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, City Clerk/Finance Director The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 03/24/2026 agenda b. Approve 03/10/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing a. Public Hearing for the Proposed contract, plans and specifications of the Summit Street Project. i. Consider Resolution 2026-19. A resolution to accept the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Prices on the Summit Street Water Main Project. ii. Consider Resolution 2026-20. A resolution to award bid for Summit Street Water Main Project. 7. Petitions and Communications a. Molly Stuelke, Trees Forever Presentation. b. Allison Folkers, Run to Camp 5K request for street closures. 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-21. A resolution to set the Public Hearing for the FY2027 Budget for the 14th day of April 2026 at 6:00 pm. b. Consider Resolution 2026-22. A resolution to approve the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal-Aid Agreement [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Mike LeClere. Absent: Melissa McLaughlin, Alicia Thomas City Staff present were Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Ryan Anderson, Kene Shoop, Matt Teff. City Engineer Ryan Wicks. M/S Schnell/LeClere To approve consent agenda. Aye: 3 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 2 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SAVANNAH MIELL 40.00 54071 3/24/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 843.00 2694 3/24/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 145.77 2695 3/24/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES CITY HALL SUPPLIES 1002.13 54072 3/24/2026 AMERICAN EXPRESS LIBRARY CREDIT CARD 1119.84 2696 3/24/2026 CORRIDOR ENERGY COOP ELECTRIC 4798.42 54073 3/24/2026 DALTON LAWRENCE UNIFORMS 49.99 54074 3/24/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PARKS SUPPLIES 54.18 2698 3/24/2026 FELD FIRE FIRE SUPPLIES 2647.00 54075 3/24/2026 GRAHAM JACKSON FIRE TRAINING 453.31 54076 3/24/2026 HEARTLAND SHREDDING INC. SHREDDING SERVICES 40.00 54077 3/24/2026 HGTV MAGAZINE 2 YEAR 31.97 54078 3/24/2026 IMFOA BENEFITED MEMBER 50.00 54079 3/24/2026 INTERMEDIA.NET INC TELEPHONE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FED/FICA TAX 5557.29 2682 3/13/2026 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNIC WATER MEMBER [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

City Council

Council to hear first reading of waste‑fee ordinance and consider several resolutions

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance 516, which amends the resource recovery and residential waste fees. The council will also discuss a proposed billboard ordinance and consider three resolutions: setting a public hearing for Summit Street water‑main contract documents, approving purchase of a new mower for Public Works and Parks, and approving sale of the 2019 Bad Boy mower. Additional items include routine reports and citizen comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Ordinance 516 changing residential waste rules

The council approved the consent agenda (4‑0). Ordinance 516 amending the Resource Recovery & Disposal of Residential Waste was approved, with the second and third readings waived (4‑0). A public hearing for the Summit Street Water Main Improvements was set for March 24, 2026 (4‑0). The council also approved buying a new mower and selling the 2019 Bad Boy mower (each 4‑0).

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Posted this the day of March 6, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, City Clerk/Finance Director The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 03/10/2026 agenda b. Approve 02/24/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve Februarys Treasurer Report 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing a. Public Hearing for first reading of Ordinance 516- An Ordinance amending Resource Recovery & Disposal of Residential Waste and Fee’s. 7. Petitions and Communications a. Finance Director Report on FY2027 Budget 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Discussion regarding conception of a Billboard ordinance in the City of Center Point. b. Consider Resolution 2026-16. A resolution to set the Public Hearing for proposed contract documents (plans, specifications, and form of contract) for the Summit Street Water Main Improvements for the 24th of March 2026 at 6:00 pm. c. Consider Resolution 2026-17. A resolution to approve the purchase of a new mower for the Public Works and Parks Departments. d. Consider Resolution 2026-18. A resolution to app [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Alicia Thomas, and Mike LeClere. Absent: Melissa McLaughlin. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, and Ryan Anderson. M/S Schnell/LeClere To approve consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 1 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 567.63 2670 3/10/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 263.27 2671 3/10/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 1804.19 2672 3/10/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 8859.20 2673 3/10/2026 ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN SS4A 2468.75 54046 3/10/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PW SUPPLIES/UNIFORMS 3279.77 54047 3/10/2026 BATTERIES PLUS FIRE SUPPLIES 299.85 54048 3/10/2026 CENTER POINT AUTO PARTS PW SUPPLIES 203.70 54049 3/10/2026 CENTER POINT FOODS PARKS SUPPLIES 49.49 54050 3/10/2026 THE CORNER STORE FIRE FUEL 121.00 54051 3/10/2026 EDGE COMMUNICATIONS FAX 23.00 54052 3/10/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TRAINING 1470.61 2676 3/10/2026 FEHR GRAHAM ENGINEERING & SUMMIT ST MAIN IMPROV 5665.00 54053 3/10/2026 FELD FIRE FIRE SUPPLIES 577.00 54054 3/10/2026 FUTURE LINE TRUCK BODIES PW MAINT 989.75 54055 3/10/2026 HEALTHIEST YOU HEALTHIEST YOU BENEFIT 99.00 54056 3/10/2026 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider residential garbage and recycling contract

The Center Point City Council will discuss a new contract for residential garbage and recycling collection. The council will also consider setting a public hearing for an ordinance regarding residential waste disposal and fees.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Kluesner Sanitation garbage and recycling contract

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution 2026-13, awarding the residential garbage and recycling collection contract to Kluesner Sanitation, LLC for July 1 2026 – June 30 2029. It also approved Resolution 2026-14 to schedule a public hearing on Ordinance 516 for March 10 2026 and Resolution 2026-15 to amend the Building Numbering Plan Policy. The council gave permission for Nick Morgan to paint 14 picnic tables, a project already budgeted.

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Posted this the day of February 20, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, City Clerk/Finance Director The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 02/24/2026 agenda b. Approve 02/10/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Public Hearing 7. Petitions and Communications a. Ryan Anderson, Billboard Policy Direction from Council b. Nick Morgan, Eagle Scout Presentation 8. City Department Reports 9. New Business: a. Discussion and Consider Resolution 2026-13. A resolution to approve a contract for Residential Garbage and Recycling Collection from July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029. b. Consider Resolution 2026-14. A resolution to set the Public Hearing for the first reading of Ordinance 516 – an Ordinance Resource Recovery & Disposal of Residential Waste and Fees thereof for the 10th day of March 2026 at 6:00 pm. c. Consider Resolution 2026-15. A resolution to approve amendment to the Building Numbering Plan Policy. 10. Old Business 11. Citizen Comment – Open comment period, please keep comments to 5 minutes or less 12.Counc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Alicia Thomas, Melissa McLaughlin and Mike LeClere. City Staff present were Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Ryan Anderson, Matt Teff. M/S McLaughlin/Stuelke To approve consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 0 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ACCESS SYSTEMS PRINTER CONTRACT 213.00 54012 2/24/2026 ACME TOOLS ACCT# 12616 99.99 54013 2/24/2026 AFC INTERNATIONAL FIRE SUPPLIES 1,365.60 54014 2/24/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 1,428.66 2646 2/24/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PARKS SUPPLIES 977.92 54015 2/24/2026 AMERICAN EXPRESS LIBRARY CREDIT CARD 1,747.15 2647 2/24/2026 ASCENDANCE TRUCKS LLC 2027 INTERNATIONAL 110,553.35 54016 2/24/2026 ASSA ABLOY LIBRARY 5.60 54017 2/24/2026 BRODART CO BOOK WRAP 87.31 54018 2/24/2026 CENTER POINT FOODS PARKS SUPPLIES 60.71 54019 2/24/2026 CORRIDOR ENERGY COOP ELECTRIC 5,186.66 54020 2/24/2026 DAVE'S SERVICE EQUIPMENT RENTAL 150.00 54021 2/24/2026 EDGE COMMUNICATIONS FAX 23.00 54022 2/24/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PW SUPPLIES 2,931.61 2650 2/24/2026 GREAT LAKES SALT COMPANY TREATED SALT/DELIVERY 11,014.42 54023 2/24/2026 HAWKEYE COMMUNICATION CAMERAS 4,250.00 540 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

City Council

Council to approve $12,472 generator transfer switch purchase for Well #4

The Center Point City Council will meet on February 10, 2026 to consider several resolutions, including staff hires for Parks and Recreation, termination of a contract with the Eastern Iowa Council of Governments, and a $12,472 purchase of a transfer switch for Well #4. The meeting will also include updates on the FY2027 General Fund budget, a public hearing, and citizen comment periods. Additional agenda items cover routine reports, the FY2025 audit, and a finance director update.

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✓ Decided: Council approved consent agenda and three resolutions on staff, contract and equipment

The Center Point City Council approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote and one member absent. It also approved Resolution 2026‑10 to hire seasonal Parks & Recreation staff, Resolution 2026‑11 to terminate the ECICOG Nuisance Enforcement contract, and Resolution 2026‑12 to purchase a transfer switch for Well #4 at a cost of $12,472. Each resolution passed with four ayes, no nays and one abstention.

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Posted this the day of February 6, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, Interim City Admin/City Clerk The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 02/10/2026 agenda b. Approve 01/27/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve January Treasurers Report 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Citizen Input for the FY2027 Budget. 7. Public Hearing 8. Petitions and Communications a. Creative Planning, FY2025 Audit b. Finance Director update on the General Fund FY2027 Budget 9. City Department Reports 10. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-10. A resolution to approve Parks and Recreation Seasonal Staff Hires and Wages. b. Discussion and consideration of Resolution 2026-11. A resolution to approve termination of the contract with the Eastern Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) Nuisance Enforcement Program. c. Consider Resolution 2026-12. A resolution to approve transfer switch replacement purchase for Well #4 generator from Acme Electric in the amount of $12,472.00. 11. Citizen Comment – Open comment period, please keep comments to 5 minute [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Alicia Thomas, and Mike LeClere. Absent: Melissa McLaughlin City Staff present were Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Kene Shoop, Ryan Anderson, Greg Hall, Matt Teff. M/S LeClere/Stuelke To approve consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 1 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 1,671.42 2620 2/10/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 659.55 2626 2/10/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 8,288.09 2627 2/10/2026 ALTA PLANNING & DESIGN SS4A 27,761.37 53981 2/10/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PW SUPPLIES 164.84 53982 2/10/2026 ROBERT HANSEN DJ 200.00 53983 2/10/2026 CENTER POINT AUTO PARTS PW SUPPLIES 88.00 53984 2/10/2026 CENTER POINT INSURANCE EMC POLICY #9D58167 500.00 53985 2/10/2026 CIVICPLUS LLC MUNICODE 778.77 53986 2/10/2026 CROWBAR'S LTD PW SUPPLIES 73.68 53987 2/10/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES MSFT COUNCIL/FAX 2,909.73 2628 2/10/2026 ELITE FIRE SPRINKLER SYS FIRE INSPECTION 215.00 53988 2/10/2026 FEHR GRAHAM ENGINEERING & SUMMIT ST MAIN IMPROV 12,338.50 53989 2/10/2026 GREAT LAKES SALT COMPANY TREATED SALT/DELIVERY 7,162.09 53990 2/10/2026 HEALTHIEST YOU HEALTHIEST YOU BENEFIT 88.00 5 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

City Council

Council to set public hearing date for proposed FY2027 property tax levy

The Center Point City Council will discuss and consider several resolutions, including an AI tools policy, a no‑parking ordinance on Water Street, and setting a public hearing for a proposed property tax levy. The meeting also includes a discussion of an Economic Development TIF rebate request and a presentation of a donation from Keystone Savings Bank. Additional items cover the IA DOT resurfacing project on I‑380 and regular budget input.

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✓ Decided: Council set March 24 public hearing for proposed property tax levy

The council approved the consent agenda and four resolutions: an AI tools policy, a no‑parking zone on Water Street, a March 24 public hearing for the proposed property‑tax levy, and a partnership letter for the Mustang Lane Wetland project. Council members also agreed to place new streetlights on the west side of Lewis Access Street for even spacing. No development agreements were finalized.

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Posted this the day of January 23, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, Interim City Admin/City Clerk The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 01/27/2026 agenda b. Approve 01/13/2026 minutes c. Approve Claims 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Citizen Input for the FY2027 Budget. 7. Public Hearing 8. Petitions and Communications a. Keystone Savings Bank – Mike Husmann – Presentation of Donation b. IA DOT Project Let Notification – 2026 HMA Resurfacing of Northbound and Southbound I-380 from 1.4 miles North of County Home Road to 1.35-mile North of County Road W36. 9. City Department Reports 10. New Business: a. Consider Tabled Resolution 2026-05. A resolution to approve City of Center Point Appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Policy. b. Consider Resolution 2026-07. A resolution to approve NO Parking on Water Street, from Iowa Street to Maiden Street. c. Consider Resolution 2026-08. A resolution to set the Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax levy for the 24th day of March at 5:30 pm. d. Discussion regarding [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm. Mayor Traer Morgan presided. Council members present were: Alicia Thomas, Nathan Schnell, Melissa McLaughlin, Mike LeClere. Absent: John Stuelke. City Staff present were Sarah Tritle, Matt Teff, Ryan Anderson, Kene Shoop M/S McLaughlin/LeClere To approve consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent:1 Law Enforcement Report: Linn County Sheriff’s office reported 46 calls for service between 01/14/2026 and 1/26/2026. The 91 required hours were met. Citizen Comment: None Citizen Input for the FY2027 Budget: None Public Hearing: None Petitions and Communications: Mike Husmann, Keystone Savings Bank- Presented a check to the Parks Department for the Wakema Basketball /Pickleball Resurfacing Project! Keystone Employees raised the money through the Denim for Dollars program and the bank matched the funds. IA DOT Project Let Notification – 2026 HMA Resurfacing of Northbound and Southbound I-380 from 1.4 miles North of County Home Road to 1.35-mile North of County Road W36. City Department Reports were reviewed. Interim Administrator Tritle reported that the FY2025 audit is complete and that the auditors will present virtually at the February 10, 2026, council meeting. She also provided an update on downtown r [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

City Council

Council to consider FY2027 law enforcement contract with Linn County Sheriff.

The Center Point City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 515 concerning vacation and disposal of streets, and on the FY2026 Budget Amendment #1. Council members will receive citizen input for the FY2027 budget. Several resolutions will be considered, including contracts for garbage collection, a law‑enforcement agreement with Linn County Sheriff’s Department, and funding for the Washington Street City Bridge. The meeting also includes routine reports, petitions, and an open citizen comment period.

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✓ Decided: Council approved funding for Washington St bridge and FY2027 sheriff contract

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and Ordinance 515 to vacate and dispose of streets. It also adopted the FY2026 Budget Amendment #1 and authorized a request for proposals for residential garbage and recycling collection. Resolutions were passed to fund the Federal FY2027 Washington Street Bridge project and to contract law‑enforcement services with the Linn County Sheriff’s Department. The Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy was amended with a 4‑1 vote, and the AI Tools Policy resolution was tabled.

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Posted this the day of January 9, 2026 @ City Hall, Library & Post Office Sarah Tritle, City Clerk/Finance Director The order of business may change at the discretion of the chair. The City Hall is accessible to the physically challenged. TENTATIVE AGENDA The Center Point City Council will meet in a Regular Session on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. 1. Call to order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consent agenda a. Approve 01/13/2026 agenda b. Approve 12/09/2025 minutes c. Approve Claims d. Approve December Treasurer Report e. Approve Bully’s North Class “C” Retail Alcohol License Renewal 4. Law Enforcement Report 5. Citizen Comment – Agenda item comment period, comments to be 5 minutes or less 6. Citizen Input for the FY2027 Budget. 7. Public Hearing a. Public Hearing for Ordinance 515 – An Ordinance Relating to the Vacation and Disposal of Streets. i. First Reading of Ordinance 515. Vacation and Disposal of Streets. b. Public Hearing for the FY2026 Budget Amendment #1. i. Consider Resolution 2026-01. A resolution to approve the FY2026 Budget Amendment #1. 8. Petitions and Communications a. David Rooney, 609 Rosedale Drive, Request for one side parking on Rosedale Drive. b. John Jacobson, Off Street Parking. 9. City Department Reports 10. New Business: a. Consider Resolution 2026-02. A resolution to approve Request for Proposal for Residential Garbage and Recycling Collection from July 1, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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MINUTES The Center Point City Council met in a Regular Session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 Franklin Street. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:00 pm by Mayor Traer Morgan. Council members present were John Stuelke, Nathan Schnell, Alicia Thomas, Mike LeClere, and Melissa McLaughlin. City Staff present: Sarah Tritle, Hailey Emery, Kene Shoop, Ryan Anderson, and Matt Teff. M/S McLaughlin/LeClere To approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstention: 0 Absent: 0 CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT CHECK # CHECK DATE ACME TOOLS ACCT# 12616 349.00 53930 1/13/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 495.20 2579 1/13/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 1,262.76 2580 1/13/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 7,003.75 2581 1/13/2026 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC/GAS 101.22 2582 1/13/2026 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES PW SUPPLIES 199.23 53931 1/13/2026 CEDAR RIVER INK [email protected] 340.00 53932 1/13/2026 CENTER POINT AUTO PARTS PW SUPPLIES 415.79 53933 1/13/2026 THE CORNER STORE FIRE FUEL 62.72 53934 1/13/2026 EDGE COMMUNICATIONS FAX 23.00 53935 1/13/2026 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES PW IT 559.28 2583 1/13/2026 FEHR GRAHAM ENGINEERING & SUMMIT ST PROJECT 15,041.00 53936 1/13/2026 GREAT LAKES SALT COMPANY TREATED SALT 3,852.33 53937 1/13/2026 HEALTHIEST YOU HEALTHIEST YOU BENEFIT 110.00 53938 1/13/2026 IA DEPT OF REVENUE AND FI SEWER AND WATER EXCISE TAX 854.64 2576 1/13/2026 IA DEPT O [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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