Ely

Iowa

Last 30 days

Mon Jun 15, 2026

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider $400K sewer loan, trash fee hike

The Ely City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a $400,000 sewer revenue loan. They will also conduct the third reading of a solid waste rate increase ordinance. Other business includes awarding contracts for the Wellhouse #3 project, approving the Edellen Meadows preliminary plat, and setting a public hearing on UTV and golf cart ordinances.

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✓ Decidido: Council awards $2.65M Wellhouse 3 construction contract

The council approved a $2.65 million contract with Port and Construction for the Wellhouse 3 project, adopted the third reading of a solid waste rate increase ordinance, and authorized a $400,000 sewer revenue loan. Several other resolutions were passed including mill and overlay projects, a preliminary plat, and various administrative items.

Wed Jun 10, 2026

Parks & Recreation

Mon Jun 8, 2026

Planning & Zoning

✓ Decidido: Recommended approval of Edellen Meadows preliminary plat (6-0)

The board voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Edellen Meadows, including a condition to update covenants for 5-foot sidewalks and a limit on developed lots before a second entrance is required. The board also discussed but took no action on proposed changes to city code regulating storage of vehicles and recreational vehicles in residential side and rear yards.