Jesup public meetings in 2025
8 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Jesup City Council approved several payments and maintenance contracts for city infrastructure. The council tabled a change order for the Prospect & Hopkins Streets project pending further clarification on a contract extension.
- Approved Payment #6 for Prospect & Hopkins Streets Improvement Project: $286,493.68
- Approved annual service maintenance agreement with Electric Pump for Wastewater Treatment Plant: $3,200.00
- Approved change order #6 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements 2020 Project, decreasing the contract by $99,217.17
- Approved claims totaling $96,163.37, including $28,716.00 to 319 Concrete for Veterans parking lot/sidewalk
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-29 certifying a lien to the Buchanan County Treasurer
Meeting
The council adopted resolutions revising water and sewer service charge policies, including lowering the water usage threshold to 20,000 gallons and establishing a temporary deduct‑meter sewer charge policy. It also approved a credit increase for two residents, a salary increase for the equipment operator, and a resolution supporting Green Roast Café’s grant application. Additionally, the council authorized purchases of a new City Hall copier for $5,060.95 and a heat‑pump system for $5,630.00.
- Resolution No. 2026-25: Revise water and sewer service charge policy, lowering usage threshold to 20,000 gallons
- Resolution No. 2026-26: Adopt policy for adjustment of sewer charges for a temporary deduct meter
- Resolution No. 2026-27: Support Green Roast Café’s application for a Key Business Grant
- Purchase of a new Canon IR ADV DX C3930i copier for $5,060.95 from Gordon Flesch
- Purchase of a Lennox MWLD018 S6S-1P heat pump for $5,630.00 from Primrose Heating & Air Conditioning
Meeting
The City Council approved the sale of city-owned property to Steve and Karma Schmit. The council also approved a payment for the Prospect & Hopkins Streets Improvement project and appointed a new ambulance volunteer.
- Sale of 1215 8th Street to Steve and Karma Schmit for $68,500.00
- Approval of Payment #5 for the Prospect & Hopkins Streets Improvement project
- Approval of claims totaling $23,041.71
- Appointment of Christopher Jung as an ambulance volunteer
- Payment of $2,582.00 to Kite Construction for patch/curb work at Rut, Prospect & Hopkins
Meeting
The Jesup City Council amended the union contract to move all part‑time police officers from Patrol Officer 2 to Patrol Officer 4. It also adopted Resolution No. 2026‑21 setting city employee salaries effective November 8 2025 and Resolution No. 2026‑22 establishing supplementary compensation for employees. The council directed the mayor to issue a counteroffer to buyer #3 for the property at 1215 8th Street, subject to an occupancy permit.
- Amendment to Appendix A of the union contract moving part‑time police officers from Patrol Officer 2 to Patrol Officer 4
- Approval of Resolution No. 2026‑21 setting salaries for city employees effective Nov 8 2025
- Approval of Resolution No. 2026‑22 establishing supplementary compensation for city employees
- Directive to the mayor to execute a counteroffer to buyer #3 for 1215 8th Street pending occupancy permit
- Closed‑session under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(j) followed by reopening of the meeting
Meeting
The Jesup City Council approved a 6% bonus for police employees and a 3% bonus for public works and city‑hall staff, payable over eight months with half paid now and half at fiscal year end. It also voted to increase the hourly wage for reserve police officers to $24.25. Additional actions included adopting a salary increase for the equipment operator, setting a public‑hearing date on disposal of city‑owned property at 1215 8th Street, and beginning discussion of a zoning ordinance amendment to create an R1‑B district that would permit duplexes with revised setbacks.
- Approve 6% police bonus and 3% public‑works/city‑hall bonus for eight months, half now, half later
- Increase reserve police officer hourly wage to $24.25
- Adopt Resolution No. 2026‑19 to raise the equipment operator salary effective Nov 8, 2025
- Adopt Resolution No. 2026‑20 fixing a public‑hearing date for disposal of city property at 1215 8th Street
- Begin amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to create R1‑B district allowing duplexes with smaller side‑yard setbacks
Meeting
The City Council decided on a realtor for property disposal and approved several infrastructure and facility repairs. The council also tabled a police department wage proposal until November 3, 2025.
- Contracted Tina Geweke of RE/MAX Concepts to dispose of property at 1215 8th Street
- Approved up to $7,600 from the Library Trust Fund for mold repairs by Cornerstone Construction and ServPro
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-17 for a 28E agreement with Buchanan County Board of Supervisors regarding EMS district tax levy
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-18 to increase the salary of a water/wastewater operator
- Approved change order #2 for the Prospect & Hopkins Streets Improvement Project
Meeting
The Jesup City Council approved a 28E agreement with Buchanan County to place an EMS district levy on the November 4 ballot, removing administration fees and adding quarterly detail listings. The council also denied a rezoning request to change a property from R-1 to R-2 and approved sidewalk replacements costing $15,457. Additional approvals included a $24,730 sewer extension on Church Street, hiring a part‑time police officer, and payment for the Prospect & Hopkins Streets improvement project.
- Denied rezoning of Danna Properties LLC property from R-1 to R-2
- Approved 28E EMS district levy agreement with Buchanan County (no admin fees, quarterly detail)
- Approved sidewalk replacement on Ainsworth and Hopkins Streets – $15,457
- Approved Church Street sanitary sewer extension – $24,730
- Approved hiring of a part‑time police officer
Meeting
The City Council approved several infrastructure repairs and updated city ordinances. The body decided on the repeal of the Ambulance Board of Directors chapter and amendments to the Recreation Park Board chapter.
- Payment of $299,926.20 for MacQueen sweeper, helmet, and hooks
- Contract of $12,893.00 to Kite Construction for sidewalk replacement on Rut
- Contract of $9,325.00 to C. Schares Project Solutions, LLC for interior demolition at 1215 8th Street
- Contract of $4,840.00 to 319 Concrete Concepts for sidewalk replacement at Young and Seventh Streets
- Adoption of ordinances repealing Chapter 24 (Ambulance Board of Directors) and amending Chapter 23 (Recreation Park Board)