Osage public meetings in 2020
6 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review a public hearing regarding a development agreement and financial assistance for A to Z Drying, Inc. The meeting also includes consideration of the FY 19-20 audit report and the 2021 Osage Municipal Utilities budget.
- Public Hearing on Development Agreement for A to Z Drying, Inc.
- Approval of Partial Pay Certificate No. 3 for New Sludge Storage Tank Project
- Agreement for Professional Services with SEH for Water System AWIA Compliance
- Consideration of Osage Municipal Utilities 2021 Budget
- Review of City of Osage Audit Report for FY 19-20
City Council
The Osage City Council approved several routine items, including claims, permits, and the annual Urban Renewal Report. They also set a hearing for a development agreement with A to Z Drying, hired an architect for a splash pad, and discussed water system compliance and CRC funding.
- Approved Res. 20-21-50 appropriating funds for TIF obligations, including $100,000 for miscellaneous expenses
- Set Dec. 7 hearing for proposed development agreement with A to Z Drying for expansion with 8-25,000 gallon tanks
- Hired Bergland + Cram Architects for splash pad project
- Approved payment of $4,961.20 to Red Can for two weeks of trash/recycling services
- Approved appointment of Josh Olson to Osage Municipal Utilities Board
City Council
The Osage City Council approved contracts and bonds for the New Sludge Storage Tank Project and the New Wells and Water Tower Project, and directed the city attorney to send a 30-day breach notice to Holt & Sons Sanitation over service complaints. The council also approved a consent agenda with claims and a liquor license, and permitted an alley closure for a Limestone Brewers event.
- Approved Res. 20-21-15 approving contracts and bonds for the New Sludge Storage Tank Project
- Approved Res. 20-21-16 approving contracts and bonds for the New Wells and Water Tower Project
- Directed city attorney to send 30-day breach notice to Holt & Sons Sanitation for unsatisfactory trash/recycling service
- Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $129,000+ and a Class E liquor license for Randy's Neighborhood Market
- Permitted alley south of Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets to close Sept. 26 for Limestone Brewers event
City Council
The Osage City Council met electronically due to the pandemic and approved several items, including a design services contract for additional sludge storage at the wastewater treatment plant. They also approved a resolution setting minimum staffing and pay during the pandemic, and discussed using TIF funds for a water tower project. The meeting was largely procedural, with consent agenda approval and routine reports.
- Approved SEH proposal for sludge storage design, not to exceed $88,100
- Approved Res. 19-20-77: Minimum staffing and pay during pandemic, retroactive to March 23
- Approved claims totaling $61,064.35 (General) and other funds
- Discussed potential TIF funding for water tower project
- Property owner at 314 Maple plans to demolish house
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a maximum property tax levy for fiscal year 2021 and set a public hearing for the proposed budget. The council also scheduled a hearing on a budget amendment to cover the unplanned $220,000 cost of a new street sweeper. A resident asked the city to avoid using dicamba herbicide.
- Approved Res. 19-20-68 for FY21 maximum property tax dollars at $1,306,264, a 2.36% increase over the current year.
- Set a public hearing for March 23, 2020 at 5:30 pm on the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget, with the levy rate at 13.07508.
- Set a public hearing for March 23, 2020 at 5:35 pm on a FY 2019-2020 budget amendment to pay for a $220,000 street sweeper and other items.
- Approved claims totaling $78171.33 in General, $32706.21 in RUT, $55940.83 in Water, and $74922.68 in Sewer Revenue funds.
- Heard a resident request that the city not use dicamba herbicide due to volatility concerns.
City Council
The Osage City Council approved funding for the Chamber of Commerce ($25,000) and for demolition of the former daycare at 915 Pine St. ($23,290, split with MCRHC and county). They also passed an ordinance amending nuisance abatement procedures and approved a liquor license for Locals on Main. The meeting included routine approvals of claims and receipts.
- Approved $25,000 for Osage Chamber of Commerce
- Approved $23,290 for demolition of former daycare at 915 Pine St.
- Passed Ordinance 964 amending nuisance abatement procedures
- Approved Class C liquor license with Sunday sales for Sherri Beyer dba Locals on Main
- Approved claims totaling $99,000+ and January receipts