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Mon Aug 10, 2026
City Council
Council to consider liquor licenses, street closures, and water treatment plant procurement
The Osage City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, covering a consent agenda with routine approvals, public forum, and several action items. Key decisions include liquor license renewals, street closures for community events, proceeding with the water treatment plant procurement, setting a public hearing for a development agreement, and appointing a council member to fill a vacancy. The meeting also includes ordinance readings on golf carts and small motorized vehicles, a tower lease discussion, and a fireworks permit.
- Class C liquor license with Sunday sales, outdoor service, and catering for Osage Grillhouse Company LLC (Teluwut Grille House and Pub)
- Class E liquor license with Sunday carryout beer and wine for Osage Food Bank Inc. (Randy's Neighborhood Market)
- Street closures for S. 5th Street and Maple Street for a neighborhood gathering and celebration of life
- Resolution to set public hearing date for development agreement with Shop On State
- Second reading of ordinance amending golf cart provisions; first reading of ordinance regulating personal transport vehicles and electric bicycles
liquor-licensestreet-closurewater-treatmentdevelopment-agreementordinanceappointmentsfireworks
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CITY OF OSAGE
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Approve Agenda
2. Consent Agenda
a) Approval of Monthly Reports
b) Approve Minutes of July 13, 2026 Council Meeting
c) Res. Approving of Claims
d) Res. Approving Class “C” Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) + Sunday Sales + Outdoor
Service + Catering Privilege to Osage Grillhouse Company LLC DBA/Teluwut Grille
House and Pub
e) Res. Approving Class “E” Liquor License (LE) + Sunday with Carryout Beer and
Carryout Wine to Osage Food Bank Inc., DBA/Randy’s Neighborhood Market
3. Public Forum
4. Request for Street Closures for:
1. Neighborhood Gathering, and
2. Celebration of Life
Res. Approving Street Closure (S. 5th Street)
Res. Approving Street Closure (Maple Street)
5. Update on N. 10th St Lift Station
6. Approval of Proceeding with Water Treatment Plant Procurement Process
7. Res. Setting the Date for Public Hearing on Development Agreement (Shop On State)
8. Res. Ordering Publication of Notice of Intention of City Council to Appoint Council
Members to Fill Vacancy
9. Second Reading of Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Osage,
Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to Golf Carts
10. First Reading of Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Osage,
Iowa, by Creating a New Chapter to Regulate the Operation of Personal Transport
Vehicles, Motorized/Electric Bicycles, and Other Small Motorized Vehicles …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Council
Council approves sewer agreement, golf cart ordinance first reading
The Osage City Council approved a sanitary sewer agreement with McIntosh Estates LLC and advanced a golf cart ordinance. Residents raised concerns about sewer backups after July 8 rainfall, and a block party request was tabled. The council also approved the FY 25-26 wage report and a fund transfer resolution.
- Approved Sanitary Sewer Agreement with McIntosh Estates LLC at 2215 US-218 for Sportsman's Inn & Grill connection
- First consideration of ordinance amending golf cart permits, including $20 permit fee and registration stickers
- Approved claims totaling over $1.2 million, including $320,895.26 to Town & Country Insurance
- Residents requested bow hunting in town; Public Safety Committee to discuss
- Block party request for 700 block of 5th St on Aug 16 tabled
sewergolf-cartsordinanceclaimspublic-safetyhuntingblock-party
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 13, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Larry Mork, and Layton Zbornik. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Voaklander moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Adams seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Fangmeier moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Zbornik seconded. Motion
was approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes
of June 22, 2026 meeting, and Res. 26-27-1 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS.
Access Systems, copier lease
129.07
Johnson, Randi, bridge & mat
7500.00
AgCo Plus, equip rental
150.00
Kennys Service, repairs
1379.94
AgSource Labs, testing
5527.95
Larsons Hardware Hank, supplies
409.71
AgVantage FS, fuel
1606.57
LR Falk, materials
433.12
Ahlers & Cooney, services
180.00
Mayers Digging, services
465.00
Amazon Business, supplies
1653.20
MCEDC, 1st qtr contribution
4161.75
AT&T Mobility, wireless services
250.62
MH Equipment, services
207.10
Axon Enterprise, training
895.00
Microbac, testing
221.25
Ball Umpires, various
2595.00
NCINTF, task force dues
1420.80
Blake, Kathie, reimburse email fee
76.91
NI Broadcasting, ads
572.00
Blue Ridge Auto …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Public Safety Committee
Osage Public Safety Committee to discuss golf cart, pool, e-bike rules
The Osage Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss four items: a golf cart ordinance, pool regulations, PTV and electric bike ordinances, and a nuisance abatement letter. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion on Golf Cart Ordinance
- Discussion on Pool Regulations
- Discussion on PTV's and Electric Bike Ordinance
- Discussion on Nuisance Abatement Letter
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NOTICE AND CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING
NAME:
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITEE
DATE:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
TIME:
4:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING:
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above mentioned body will meet at
the date, time and place above set out. The tentative agenda for said meeting is
as follows:
1. Discussion on Golf Cart Ordinance
2. Discussion on Pool Regulations
3. Discussion on PTV’s and Electric Bike Ordinance
4. Discussion on Nuisance Abatement Letter
Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council
Council approves water, sewer, and solid waste rate increases effective July 1
The Osage City Council approved a final ordinance raising water, sewer, and solid waste rates, effective July 1, 2026. They also approved a $16,559 replacement pump for the N 10th lift station, authorized up to $5,350 in American Rescue Plan funds for a cemetery memorial overrun, hired Ty Reimers as Public Works Director, and set salaries for the next fiscal year. A fireworks permit for Flashing Thunder was approved for Aug 1, contingent on Fire Chief sign-off.
- Final passage of ordinance raising water, sewer, and solid waste rates (effective July 1, 2026)
- Approved $16,559 replacement pump for N 10th lift station
- Res. 25-26-102: Authorized up to $5,350 in ARP funds for cemetery memorial overrun
- Res. 25-26-103: Approved hire of Ty Reimers as Public Works Director (start ~July 9, 2026)
- Approved fireworks permit for Flashing Thunder (Aug 1, Mitchell Co Fair), contingent on Fire Chief sign-off
utilitiesbudgetpublic-worksfireworkspersonnel
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, June 22, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Larry Mork, and Layton Zbornik. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Adams moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Voaklander seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Mork moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Fangmeier seconded. Motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes of
June 8, 2026 meeting, and Res. 25-26-101 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS.
Access Systems, copier lease
84.89
Lewiston Monument, memorial
15520.00
AgCo Finance, rentals
195.00
LR Falk, materials
1673.24
Amazon Business, equipment
519.38
Malmin Construction, concrete
8935.14
AT&T Mobility, in car services
501.24
Mitchell Co Recorder, services
36.00
Cintas, services
326.43
NuWay/K&H, fuel
1385.35
Create, ball uniforms
4133.34
OMU, utilities
227.72
Croell, materials
1175.00
OPTins, perpetual care
77.50
D Randall Const, cemetery serv
3259.98
Osage Towing, services
413.00
Emergency Apparatus Maint, serv
1837.02
Patricia Mullenbach, coaching
200.00
Engineered Equip Solutions, supp
5320.00
Peterson Mfg, bench
1640.00
Enterprise Media Group, p …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
City Council
Osage Council approves water/sewer rate hike, TIF projects, and street closures
The Osage City Council approved a second consideration of an ordinance raising water and sewer usage rates by 7.5% and water base rates by $1, with final approval pending next meeting. They also approved TIF-funded projects, several temporary street closures for events, a traffic data collector purchase, and an interim zoning administrator appointment.
- Ordinance to increase water/sewer usage rates by 7.5% and water base rate by $1 (second consideration)
- Res. 25-26-96: Approving TIF-funded projects and fund transfers
- Res. 25-26-95: Temporary alley closure south of 518 Main St for July 3-4 cookout
- Res. 25-26-97: Street closures for Autumn Artistry on Sept. 19
- Approved $1,680 purchase of traffic data collector
budgetutilitiestax-increment-financingstreetseventsappointments
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, June 8, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, and Layton Zbornik. Council Member Larry Mork arrived later. The meeting was also available over
Zoom.
Council Member Voaklander moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Zbornik seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Hughet moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Adams seconded. Motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes of
May 18, 2026 meeting, Res. 25-26-93 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS, and Res. 25-26-94 RES. AUTHORIZING
SALE OF CIGARETTES.
A to Z Drying, TIF rebate
89303.00
Malmin LLC, supplies
10.00
Adams Custom Sharpening, serv
32.00
Microbac, testing
121.50
AgSource Labs, testing
3518.75
Mitchell Co Conservation, S Park
9516.00
AgVantage FS, fuel
1822.69
Mitchell Co Public Health, immun
65.00
Blue Ridge Automation, plans
1110.00
NI Broadcasting, ads
546.00
Cedar Summerstock Theatre, sup
10000.00
Noah Smith Sloter Ellingson, atty
195.00
Charles City Press, ads
627.20
NuWay/K&H, fuel
3115.32
City of Osage, police debit
85.60
OMU, fees
1500.00
City of Osage, transfers
217099.62
OMU, phones
780.69
Country Acres Hardware, too …
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Mon May 18, 2026
City Council
Council approves water/sewer rate hike, urban renewal plan amendment
The Osage City Council approved an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan and moved forward with SRF funding for the Water Treatment Plant. They also gave first consideration to an ordinance raising water, sewer, and solid waste rates. Several traffic and parking concerns were referred to the Public Works Committee for further study.
- Approved Res. 25-26-92, amending the 2026 Urban Renewal Plan (CRC pool repair, water treatment plant planning, A to Z Drying Agreement)
- Approved first consideration of ordinance raising water and sewer usage rates 7.5% and water base rate $1
- Approved moving forward with SRF funding for Water Treatment Plant
- Approved claims totaling $526,789.55 (General Fund) and other fund claims
- Referred to Public Works Committee: stop signs at Park and 2nd St, e-bike/scooter regulations, camper/trailer parking, snow removal timing
water-ratessewer-ratesurban-renewalwater-treatment-plantpublic-worksclaimsordinance
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 18, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Adams moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Zbornik seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Mork moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Voaklander seconded. Motion
was approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes
of May 4, 2026 meeting, and Res. 25-26-91 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS.
AgSource Labs, testing
5340.05
LR Falk, materials
674.34
AgVantage FS, fuel
1441.09
Osage Towing, services
113.87
Cintas, services
489.01
Postmaster, stamps
234.00
City of Osage, transfers
359782.34
Rec Can LLC, services
12866.50
Clear Lake Sanitary District, test
232.50
Rock Creek Tree Serv, stumps
3342.50
Emergency App Maint, services
1140.58
SEH, services
0.00
Ent Media Group, publications
225.52
SISCO, health insurance
31649.44
Hach, services
8314.00
Storey Kenworthy, supplies
1435.79
Johnson Controls Sec Sol, serv
3877.05
Wright, Kari, services
256.00
Kennys Services, service
120.86
Claims Summarization: General $33256.27; RUT $4330.50; Solid Waste $12726.50; …
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Mon May 4, 2026
City Council
Council approves airport grant application, ARPA funds for erosion, and alcohol licenses
The Osage City Council approved several routine items and a few notable actions, including submitting an IDOT grant application for airport planning, spending ARPA funds on erosion control at Spring Park, and issuing alcohol licenses. They also approved funding for the Cedar Summerstock Theatre and named an interim Zoning Administrator.
- Approved IDOT grant application for airport planning/design, total $62,400 (80% state, 20% city)
- Approved $10,280 from ARPA funds for erosion control along water trail at Spring Park
- Approved $10,000 from Hotel/Motel Funds for Cedar Summerstock Theatre
- Approved alcohol licenses for Casey's General Store #2229 and American Legion Post #278
- Named Kathie Blake as interim Zoning Administrator
airportalcohol-licensesarpa-fundserosiongrantstheaterzoning
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Hughet moved to approve the agenda with item 5 being moved ahead of item 4 and item 6
being tabled. Council Member Voaklander seconded. All voted aye, motion carried.
Council Member Mork moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Hughet seconded. Motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes of
Apr 20, 2026 meeting, Res. 25-26-86 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS, Res. 25-26-87 RES. AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF CLASS “E” RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #2229, and Res.
25-26-88 RES. AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CLASS “C” RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE + OUTDOOR
SERVICE TO AMERICAN LEGION POST #278.
Adams Custom Sharpening, serv
32.00
NI Broadcasting, ads
572.00
Ahlers & Cooney,atty fees
177.00
Noah Smith Sloter Ellingson, atty
555.00
Amazon Business, supplies
811.14
NuWay/K&H, fuel
3805.34
Angell, Kurt, training expenses
207.35
OMU, fees
1500.00
City of Osage, police debit
230.56
OMU, utilities
21314.73
Country Acres Hardware, supp
97.23
Osage Community Daycare, support
5000.00
CRC, pool supp …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Council
Council appoints new city administrator, approves $140K loader purchase
The Osage City Council approved the appointment of Abby Palsic as City Administrator following Brock Waters' resignation, and approved her employment agreement. The council also approved the purchase of a CAT 920 loader for $140,050 and authorized $33,500 for street sealing and crack repair. Several resolutions were passed, including a 25-year lease of the tennis courts to the Osage Community School District and the temporary closure of streets for the Autumn Artistry event.
- Approved Res. 25-26-84 appointing Abby Palsic as City Administrator and Res. 25-26-85 approving her employment agreement
- Approved purchase of a CAT 920 loader for $140,050 to replace the current 444k wheel loader
- Approved $33,500 for street rout and seal options from Road Use Tax and Capital Improvement funds
- Approved Res. 25-26-81 extending the lease of the tennis courts to Osage Community Schools for 25 years
- Set Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 for Trick-or-Treating (Main St 3-5 pm, Residential 5-7 pm)
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, April 20, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Voaklander moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Adams seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Mork moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Zbornik seconded. Motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes of
Apr 06, 2026 meeting, and Res. 25-26-79 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS.
Access Systems, copier exp
130.52
K&W Electric, repairs
2070.83
AgVantage FS, fuel
1246.33
Larsons Hardware Hank, supplies
58.14
AT&T Mobility, wireless services
250.62
MCEDC, contribution
4161.75
Austin Newspapers, ads
1329.00
Mitchell Co Recorder, fees
12.00
Blue Ridge Automation, software
1480.00
NIACC Business, conference
225.00
Cintas, services
382.61
NuWay/K&H, fuel
1848.52
City of Osage, admin expenses
53691.38
Olson, Beth, reimburse
11.74
City of Osage, transfers
455099.73
Osage Towing, services
1757.69
CRC, mgm fee & OMU pass thru
77750.00
Palsic, Abby, reimburse exp
754.61
Galls, clothing allowance
133.48
Q-Mation, software
1926.00
Heartland Tire, tires …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026
City Council
Osage City Council approves FY 2026-27 budget with $1.6M tax levy
The Osage City Council approved an amendment to the current fiscal year budget and adopted the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, with a General Fund total of $3,099,748 and a tax asking of $1,616,932. The council also set public hearing dates for an urban renewal plan amendment and a tennis court lease, and approved several event-related street closures and funding requests.
- Approved FY 2026 budget amendment (Res. 25-26-74)
- Adopted FY 2026-27 budget (Res. 25-26-75) with $3,099,748 General Fund and $1,616,932 tax asking
- Set public hearing for 2026 Urban Renewal Plan Amendment on May 18, 2026
- Approved $5,000 from Hotel/Motel funds for daycare trips to CRC
- Approved temporary street closures for Maple Days on June 6, 2026
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 06, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, April 06, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Fangmeier moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Hughet seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Voaklander moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Mork seconded. Motion
was approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, and approval of
minutes of Mar 23, 2026 meeting #1 and meeting #2, and Res. 25-26-71 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS, Res.
25-26-72 RES. AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CLASS “C” RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO OSAGE HOTEL
& SUITES LLC DBA/AMERICINN, and Res. 25-26-73 RES. AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CLASS “C” RETAIL
ALCOHOL LICENSE + OUTDOOR SERVICE TO UNC’S CHEESECAKES, INC. DBA/TASTE; PIGGYBACK;
THE BAKERY.
Access Systems, copier lease
63.53
Kristin Huisman, services
400.00
Adams Sharpening, services
6400.00
Kristy Hovde, deposit return
200.00
AgSource Labs, testing
4389.85
Kwik Trip, fuel
44.28
AgVantage FS, fuel
53.85
LR Falk, materials
372.95
Amazon Business, supplies
908.68
Mayers Digging, services
920.00
Blue Ridge Automation, support
619.12
Menards, supplies
142.42
Charles City Press …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
City Council
Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2026-27
The Osage City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2026-27. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2026-27
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CITY OF OSAGE
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY 2026-27
Mon Mar 9, 2026
City Council
Council approves cloud accounting hosting, CIP work, and $100K capital transfer
The Osage City Council approved a $2,500 proposal to move accounting software hosting to the cloud, directed staff to continue work on a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan, and approved a resolution authorizing fund transfers for fiscal year 2025-26. They also approved the consent agenda, which included claims totaling over $300,000, and a travel request for the city clerk.
- Approved $2,500 for cloud-based accounting software hosting
- Directed staff to continue work on a 5-year Capital Improvements Plan
- Approved Res 25-26-67 authorizing fund transfers for FY 2025-26
- Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes
- Approved travel request for City Clerk Palsic to Des Moines April 15-17
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, March 9, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Hughet moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Adams seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Fangmeier moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Mork seconded. Motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, and approval of minutes
of Feb 17, 2026 meeting and Res. 25-26-66 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS.
AgSource Labs, testing
4691.80
MADD Iowa, sponsorship
250.00
Ahlers & Cooney, legal work
11050.00
Menards, supplies
63.96
Amazon Business, supplies
2205.27
Microbac, testing
99.75
Angell, Kurt, clothing allowance
224.69
Mitchell Co Recorder, filing fees
67.00
Blake, Kathie, reimburse
270.94
MOCIC, membership
100.00
Blue Ridge Automation, services
1319.25
NI Broadcasting, ads
520.00
Charles City Press, ads
168.00
Noah Smith Sloter Ellingson, atty
180.00
City of Osage, police debit
226.26
NuWay/K&H, fuel
3716.90
City of Osage, transfers
306389.80
Olsen Implement, parts
90.88
Core & Main, parts
720.00
OMU, fees
1500.00
Country Acres Hardware, supp
122.42
OMU, phon …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
Council approves parking lot sale proposal process despite ODC urging retention
The Osage City Council approved a resolution inviting proposals for redevelopment of the city-owned parking lot at 7th & State St., starting a 30-day window for proposals without committing to a sale. The council also directed staff to explore alternative parking solutions with professionals, after the Osage Development Corporation urged retaining the lot. Other actions included setting a public hearing on the property tax levy and approving a Verizon equipment upgrade on water towers.
- Res. 25-26-64: Invite proposals for redevelopment of parking lot at 7th & State St.
- Res. 25-26-65: Public hearing on property tax levy set for March 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
- Approved Verizon Wireless equipment upgrade on water towers; no change to rental terms.
- Approved claims totaling $32,427.92 (General), $10,063.24 (RUT), $8,762.16 (Water), $9,755.93 (Sewer), $2,368.50 (Library), $9,486.69 (Project).
- Approved alcohol licenses for Cedar Valley Seminary (Class C) and S&S Locker/Osage Liquors (Class E).
parkingurban-renewalalcohol-licensesproperty-taxwater-towersclaims
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at City Hall with
Mayor Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian
Adams, Bill Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Voaklander moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Hughet seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Mork moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Adams seconded. Motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, and approval of minutes
of Feb 2, 2026 meeting, Res. 25-26-61 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS, Res. 25-26-62 RES. AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF CLASS “C” RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE + OUTDOOR SERVICE TO CEDAR VALLEY
SEMINARY, and Res. 25-26-63 RES. AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CLASS “E” RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE
TO GROH HEIN LLC DBA/S&S LOCKER/OSAGE LIQUORS.
AgCo Plus, services
86.67
LR Falk, materials
505.36
AgSource Labs, testing
5115.85
Mitchell Co Public Health, services
65.00
AgVantage FS, fuel
1012.82
Noah Smith Sloter Ellingson, atty
210.00
Amazon Business, supplies
37.69
Osage Coop Elevator, fuel
99.37
AT&T Mobility, wireless services
250.62
Osage Towing & Repair, services
1497.32
Austin Office Products, supplies
59.90
Osage Vet Clinic, services
335.00
Bergland & Cram, services
450 …
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
City Council
Council directs staff to draft resolution for sale of city parking lot at 7th & State
The Osage City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then heard funding requests from local organizations and discussed the FY 2027 budget. They directed staff to draft a resolution inviting proposals for the purchase of a portion of the city parking lot at 7th & State, and approved several resolutions and appointments.
- Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $137,469.81 for the project fund
- Considered funding requests: Safe Ride ($1,500), Crisis Intervention ($1,000), Chamber of Commerce ($35,000), NIACOG Housing Trust Fund ($2,000)
- Library Director presented FY 2027 budget request with 3% increase, totaling $236,288 in city funding
- Directed staff to draft resolution for sale of parking lot at 7th & State for a proposed 7,200 sq ft building
- Approved Res. 25-26-59 (NIACOG board appointment) and Res. 25-26-60 (check signers)
budgetfunding-requestsparking-lot-saleappointmentslibrarychamber-of-commerce
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, February 2, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Adams moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Hughet seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Fangmeier moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Voaklander seconded.
Motion was approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, and approval
of minutes of Jan 19, 2026 meeting.
Adams Custom Sharpening, serv
32.00
NI Broadcasting, ads
647.00
Amazon Business, supplies
37.69
NuWay/K&H, fuel
2157.60
Austin Office Products, supplies
13.59
Olsen Implement, parts
107.00
Blue Ridge Automation, software
1110.00
OMU, fees
1500.00
Charles City Press, ads
168.00
OMU, phones
732.05
City of Osage, police debit
806.33
OMU, utilities
20298.71
DSG, supplies
1838.97
Osage Chamber, membership
250.00
Electronic Specialties, supplies
190.17
Osage Fire, service calls
1282.95
Enterprise Media Group, pub
183.67
Osage Vet Clinic, services
160.00
Grainger, supplies
36.44
Postmaster, stamps
234.00
Hawkins, materials
60.00
RedCan, services
12886.50
Home Trust Bank, PR fees
6.00
Rustys L …
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Mon Jan 19, 2026
City Council
Council approves $17,000 for new fire air compressor
The Osage City Council met in regular session and approved several resolutions, including accepting the 2025 street improvement project, issuing alcohol permits to two stores, and approving council committees. They also discussed and approved funding for a new air compressor for the fire department and rescheduled the February meeting due to President's Day.
- Approved $119,694.64 final payment for 2025 Street Improvement Project
- Approved $17,000 for new fire air compressor; old compressor offered to Stacyville Fire Dept
- Issued Class B retail alcohol permit to Family Dollar Stores of Iowa LLC and Dollar General Store #2340
- Approved claims totaling $376,670.94 in general, $18,465.32 RUT, $21,028.02 water, $29,064.97 sewer, $2,368.50 library, $32.20 employee benefits, $31,930.04 local option, and $186,052.38 project
- Rescheduled February 16 Council meeting to February 17 due to President's Day
fire-departmentstreet-improvementalcohol-permitsclaimsmeeting-schedule
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, Bill
Hughet, Layton Zbornik and Larry Mork. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Adams moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Hughet seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Voaklander moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Mork seconded. Motion
was approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes
of Jan 5, 2026 meeting, Res. 25-26-52 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS, Res. 25-26-53 RES. AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF CLASS “B” RETAIL ALCOHOL PERMIT TO FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF IOWA LLC, and
Res. 25-26-54 RES. AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CLASS “B” RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE TO DOLLAR
GENERAL STORE #2340.
AgSource Labs, testing
5032.00
IA DARE Assoc, dues
100.00
AT&T Mobility, in car wireless
250.24
IAMU, dues
774.00
Byrnes, Jonathan, clothing allow
170.59
MCEDC, contribution
4161.75
Cintas, services
916.30
Osage Towing, services
292.27
City of Osage, admin expense
49231.34
Randy's Neighborhood Mkt, supp
12.99
City of Osage, transfers
31930.04
Schumacher Elevator, fees
1185.42
Clear Lake Sanitary Dist, testing
465.00
SEH, services
2852.38
Coopers, services
199.4 …
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
City Council
Council accepts 2025 street project, final cost $2.39M, lower assessments
The Osage City Council approved the 2025 Street Improvements Project, accepting the final cost of $2,393,892.89 and adopting the final assessment schedule. They also appointed Layton Zbornik to fill a council vacancy, approved a dissemination agent agreement with D.A. Davidson for bond disclosure, and handled routine claims and appointments.
- 2025 Street Improvements Project final cost $2,393,892.89, lower than estimate, reducing property owner assessments
- Resolution 25-26-46 appointing Layton Zbornik as At-Large Council Member
- Dissemination Agent Agreement with D.A. Davidson for bond continuing disclosure
- Claims approved totaling over $800,000 including $325,337.82 in city transfers and $78,091.31 to Wicks Construction
- Special Class 'C' retail alcohol license with outdoor service to Mitchell County Agricultural Society
street-improvementsassessmentsappointmentsbondsclaimsalcohol-license
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE OSAGE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026
The Osage City Council met in regular session at 5:30 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026 at City Hall with Mayor
Steve Cooper presiding. Council Members present were: Judy Voaklander, Brian Fangmeier, Brian Adams, and
Larry Mork. Council Member Bill Hughet arrived later. The meeting was also available over Zoom.
Council Member Adams moved to approve the agenda. Council Member Voaklander seconded. All voted aye,
motion carried.
Council Member Mork moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Fangmeier seconded. Motion was
approved by unanimous vote. Consent agenda items were: approval of monthly reports, approval of minutes of
Dec 8, 2025 meeting, Res. 25-26-44 RES. APPROVING OF CLAIMS, and Res. 25-26-45 RES. AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL CLASS “C” RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE + OUTDOOR SERVICE TO MITCHELL
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Access Systems, copy charges
189.93
Menards, supplies
141.31
AgSource Labs, testing
4189.65
MGL Printing Services, forms
154.50
Amazon Business, supplies
239.50
Microbac, testing
179.50
AT&T Mobility, wireless services
247.62
NI Broadcasting, ads
873.00
Austin Office Products, supplies
51.83
Noah Smith Sloter Ellingson, atty
225.00
Banyon Data Systems, conversion
150.00
NuWay/K&H, fuel
4591.75
Brumm Const, city hall updates
53145.00
OMU, fees
1500.00
Catalis, web hosting fees
3073.00
OMU, phones
744.70
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $2.7M | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8510351979!SOCKS,COLD WEATHER SET |
| $2.2M | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8511243581!SOCKS,COLD WEATHER SET |
| $371,341 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8511217845!SOCKS, COLD WEATHER TYPE III |
| $333,265 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8511716997!SOCKS,COLD WEATHER SET |
| $332,561 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8511200374!SOCKS, COLD WEATHER TYPE II |
| $308,218 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8512017282!SOCKS,COLD WEATHER |
| $251,777 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8511231625!SOCKS, COLD WEATHER TYPE IV |
| $176,861 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8511179877!SOCKS, COLD WEATHER TYPE I |
| $148,755 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8510352767!SOCKS, COLD WEATHER TYPE III |
| $138,235 | FRM SOCKS LLC Department of Defense · 8510353158!SOCKS, COLD WEATHER TYPE II |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.