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Osage public meetings in 2022

25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

City Council

Council approves $1.2M loan notes for playground and splash pad

The Osage City Council approved a $1.2 million general obligation loan for an inclusive playground and splash pad, accepted the 2022 OMU budget, and set public hearings for a CDBG-CV grant for upper-story housing conversion and a new voting ward map. The council also approved payments, a change order for a sludge storage project, and a $25,000 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce.

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Mon Dec 5, 2022

City Council

Council to approve 2023 utility budget and street project plans

The Osage City Council is meeting to approve routine items, adopt the 2023 municipal utilities budget, and take steps on a street restoration project. They will also consider a change order for the playground/splashpad project and set January meeting dates.

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Mon Nov 21, 2022

City Council

Council to approve loan guarantee and water tower contracts

The Osage City Council is meeting to consider a loan guarantee agreement and multiple resolutions related to the construction of new wells and water towers, including final pay certificates, change orders, and acceptance of work. They will also vote on using hotel/motel and local option funds for a park water trail access engineering project, and approve a fund transfer for FY 2022-23.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022

City Council

Council to consider prorating water/sewer rates and budget amendment

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed budget amendment for FY 22-23 and consider adopting it. They will also consider prorating monthly water and sewer base rates, and approve several routine items including claims, reports, and a TIF indebtedness certification.

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Mon Oct 17, 2022

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on A to Z Drying development agreement

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving a development agreement with A to Z Drying Inc. They will also review the FY22 audit report, approve a street finance report, and consider a pay certificate for the playground project. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022

City Council

Council to approve payments for new well and water tower project

The Osage City Council will consider approving partial pay certificates for the new well and water tower project, make appointments to the airport zoning commission and as airport manager, set a public hearing date for a budget amendment, and approve firefighter hires. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and a public forum.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss UTV/ATV use in city limits

The Osage City Council will discuss whether to allow UTV/ATV use within city limits, a topic of interest to residents. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as claims, liquor licenses, and financial reports, along with a public forum for citizen input.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

City Council

Council to consider sale of 1103 Mechanic St property

The Osage City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including a public hearing and resolution for the sale of property at 1103 Mechanic St, along with approvals for change orders and pay certificates related to the water tower project. The agenda also includes appointments, permits, and other administrative actions.

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Mon Aug 22, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss Faith Home expansion, terminate public works supervisor

The Osage City Council will consider several administrative and personnel actions, including terminating the public works supervisor, hiring a general laborer, and setting mentoring fees for the public works director. They will also discuss expanding Faith Home, set a hearing for selling city-owned property at 1103 Mechanic Street, and approve liquor licenses and a park project payment.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022

City Council

Council to terminate public works supervisor, appoint replacement

The Osage City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several significant actions. Key items include terminating the public works supervisor, appointing and setting a salary for a new supervisor, and discussing the city attorney position. The council will also review contracts for road crack sealing, sewer smoke testing, and wastewater treatment chemical feed design, as well as a development agreement for 810 Main Street.

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Thu Jul 21, 2022

City Council

Council to appoint city administrator and set salary

The Osage City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, approve claims, and appoint a City Administrator/Public Works Director with an established salary. Committee and department reports will also be presented. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive action being the appointment and salary decision.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022

City Council

Council to approve solid waste contract, hires, and alley paving

The Osage City Council is meeting to decide on several operational items, including a solid waste collection contract with Red Can LLC, hiring for Public Works/City Administrator, and approving full-time firefighters. They will also discuss community garden plans, paving a commercial alley, and replacing a water maintenance truck.

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Thu Jun 23, 2022

City Council

Council to consider redevelopment proposal for 810 Main Street

The Osage City Council will consider resolutions to accept a redevelopment proposal for 810 Main Street, including the sale of the property and support for a financial assistance application. The agenda also includes a resolution to approve a transfer of funds, along with committee and department reports.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022

City Council

Council to set salaries, sell 531 Pine St, approve housing grants

The Osage City Council will vote on several items including establishing salaries for appointed officers and employees for the next fiscal year, selling property at 531 Pine St, and accepting a downtown housing grant. They will also hold public hearings on property sales and development agreements, and consider contracts for services and construction.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022

City Council

Osage City Council to discuss water rates and property sales

The City Council will discuss wastewater treatment plant nutrient removal and water/sewer rates. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding the sale of property at 421 Poplar St and considerations for other property transactions.

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Mon May 16, 2022

City Council

Osage City Council to discuss budget amendments and property re-development

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2022 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on property re-development proposals, a purchase of property at 421 Poplar Street, and an IEDA contract for housing at 702 Main Street.

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Mon May 2, 2022

City Council

Council to consider buying 810 Main Street, water tower changes

The Osage City Council will consider several resolutions, including a change order for the water tower project, a partial pay certificate for the new well and water tower contract, and an amendment to the CRC Pool Management Agreement. They will also vote on closing streets for the CRC's Main to Main Marathon and consider a proposal to purchase 810 Main Street. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, claims, and reports.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss LR Builders rental housing project and support resolution

The Osage City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially pass a resolution of support for the LR Builders rental housing project, scheduled for Fall 2022. The agenda also includes several routine items such as approving claims, reports, and minutes, as well as a liquor license request. Other business includes a street closure request, a sewer charge reduction request, a water tower lease resolution, and setting a public hearing date for a budget amendment.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022

City Council

Osage City Council to discuss fat bike trails and property titles

The City Council will consider resolutions to accept titles for properties on Poplar Street, Main Street, and Pine Street. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding fat bike trails and a request from the Chamber to use the city parking lot for events.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022

City Council

Osage City Council to hold public hearing and adopt FY 2022-23 budget

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and consider a resolution adopting it. The council will also vote on agreements for financial support of non-profit entities, a funding request from Osage Post Prom, a resolution authorizing fund transfers, and discuss and take action on fees for the city-wide cleanup. Other items include approving the agenda, consent agenda (monthly reports, minutes, claims), travel requests, and receiving committee and department reports.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022

City Council

Council to approve loan agreement and tax levy for notes

The Osage City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, consent items, and several resolutions. Key actions include approving liquor licenses for Cedar Valley Seminary and S&S Locker, a loan agreement with a tax levy, a proclamation for Honey Bee Day, a sewer fee waiver, and change order and payment for the new well and water tower project. The meeting also includes public forum, travel requests, and committee and department reports.

Tue Feb 22, 2022

City Council

Council to approve $1.2M loan notes, property tax levy, handicap parking ordinance

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy and consider a resolution to approve the maximum property tax dollars for FY 23. The council will also vote on issuing $1,204,400 in general obligation capital loan notes, Series 2022, and authorize a bond counsel engagement agreement. Other business includes first and final consideration of an ordinance establishing a handicap parking space adjacent to Lincoln School, an amendment to the salary resolution for appointed officers and employees, and a request for funds from Osage Safe Ride.

Mon Feb 7, 2022

City Council

Council to consider CDBG housing grant, sidewalk rules, and ward changes

The Osage City Council will review and potentially approve a CDBG COVID-19 Upper Story Housing Conversion Grant, including several related resolutions and contracts. They will also discuss sidewalk usage and maintenance, cemetery plaques, library funding, handicap parking signage, and a sewer bill reduction request. The agenda includes first and final consideration of an ordinance to update ward and precinct descriptions.

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Mon Jan 24, 2022

City Council

Council to accept sludge tank project, set tax levy hearing

The Osage City Council will consider accepting the new sludge storage tank project, approving a change order and final pay request, and setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving claims, minutes, and a liquor license, as well as discussions on police in-car computers, city-wide cleanup, and a request for proposals for residential trash and recycling collection.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

City Council

Council to consider housing grant, budget amendment, and liquor licenses

The Osage City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a partial pay certificate for the new well and water tower project, a change order and final pay for the sludge storage tank project, and an application for an IEDA Downtown Housing Grant for the Maple Heights project at 702 Main St. They will also hold a public hearing on a proposed budget amendment for FY 21-22 and discuss mileage accrued for Salvation Army collections and computers for police squad cars. The meeting includes consent agenda items for liquor license approvals and monthly reports.

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