Osage public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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.
- Approved Res. 21-22-82 for $1,204,400 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for playground and splash pad
- Approved 2022 OMU budget after public hearing; amended 2021 budget due to high natural gas prices
- Set Dec. 20 public hearing for CDBG-CV grant application for Maple Inn redevelopment (702 Main St) with 12 apartments
- Approved $73,050.89 partial payment to Cahoy Pump Service for new well and water tower project
- Approved $30,000 to CRC for capital projects and $7,500 for marketing from hotel/motel fund
City Council
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.
- Resolution approving amendment to 2022 Osage Municipal Utilities budget
- Resolution approving 2023 Osage Municipal Utilities annual budget
- Engagement agreement with Ahlers Law Firm for 2023 Street Restoration Project
- Resolution fixing values of lots
- Change Order #2 for Playground/Splashpad Project
City Council
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.
- Resolution approving a loan guarantee agreement
- Approve use of hotel/motel and local option funds for Spring Park Water Trail Access engineering
- Final pay certificate and acceptance of work for New Well and Water Tower Contract II
- Change Order #2 and final pay certificate for New Well and Water Tower Contract I
- Change Order #5 and partial pay certificates #14 and #15 for New Well and Water Tower Contract III
City Council
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.
- Public hearing and resolution to adopt amended budget for FY 22-23
- Consider prorating monthly water & sewer base rates
- Approve certification of TIF indebtedness to Mitchell County Auditor
- Authorize signing Amendment #1 to 2020 CDBG Upper Story Housing Development Agreement for 634 Main Street
- Approve annual urban renewal report for FY 21-22
City Council
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.
- Public hearing and resolution on development agreement with A to Z Drying Inc.
- Approval of FY22 Audit Report
- Approve FY 21-22 Street Finance Report
- Resolution approving Pay Certificate #9 for Playground Project
- Request for funds from Osage Chamber for Autumn Artistry
City Council
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.
- Partial Pay Certificate No. 5 for New Well and Water Tower Contract I
- Partial Pay Certificate No. 6 for New Well and Water Tower Contract I
- Appointments to Airport Zoning Commission
- Appointments for Airport Manager & Zoning Administrator
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to FY 2023 budget
City Council
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.
- Discussion of UTV/ATV use in city limits
- Resolution to set hearing date for urban renewal development agreement
- Approval of Main St Loan Program application for Stitchery Nook
- Approval of partial pay certificate for Park Renovation Project
- Approval of Class C liquor licenses for Micks Lounge & Grill and Rusty's Last Call
City Council
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.
- Public hearing and resolution for sale of property at 1103 Mechanic St
- Change Order No. 1 for Water Tower Project
- Partial Pay Certificates No. 12 and 13 for New Well and Water Tower Contract III – Well House
- Fireworks permit for Flashing Thunder on September 23 at Osage Schools (Homecoming)
- Proposal for City Attorney
City Council
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.
- Resolution terminating Jon Eagen as Public Works Supervisor
- Resolution setting hearing on sale of 1103 Mechanic Street
- Resolution approving pay certificate #7 for Park Project
- Class E liquor license for Randy's Neighborhood Market
- Class C liquor license for Cedar River Complex
City Council
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.
- Resolution terminating Jon Eagen as Public Works Supervisor
- Appointment and salary authorization for new Public Works Supervisor and second in command
- Agreement for 2023 Crack & Seat Project
- Proposal for smoke testing of 10th Street Lift Station collection system
- Public hearing and resolution on sale/development agreement for 810 Main St
City Council
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.
- Resolution approving claims
- Resolution appointing City Administrator/Public Works Director and establishing salary
City Council
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.
- Approve offering contract for solid waste collection services to Red Can LLC
- Consideration of hire for Public Works/City Administrator
- Approve full-time firefighters (C. Krukow & C Low)
- Discussion of paving commercial alley from N 12th – N 13th between Chase and Main Streets
- Res. approving pay certificate #6 for park project
City Council
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.
- Resolution accepting redevelopment proposal for 810 Main Street
- Resolution accepting redevelopment proposal for sale of 810 Main Street and supporting financial assistance application
- Resolution approving transfer of funds
City Council
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.
- Resolution establishing salaries for appointed officers and employees for FY 2022-2023
- Public hearing and resolution to sell property at 531 Pine St with development agreement
- Resolution accepting Downtown Housing Grant and approving grant agreement
- Public hearing and resolution to approve development agreement with Bridge Investors for 702 Main St
- Authorization to hire Popp Excavating to extend OMU internet service to new water tower site
City Council
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.
- Pay Certificate #11 for New Well and Water Tower Contract III
- Public Hearing on Sale of Property & Development Agreement at 421 Poplar St
- Consideration of Taking Title to 1103 Mechanic St
- Consideration of Sale of 531 Pine Street
- Class B Beer and Class C Native Wine Permit for Limestone Brewers LLC
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget amendment
- Resolutions to invite proposals for re-development of certain property
- Proposal to purchase property at 421 Poplar Street
- Authorization of IEDA contract for upper story housing at 702 Main Street
- Approval of Partial Pay Certificate #4 for Park Project
City Council
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.
- Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 for Water Tower Project
- Resolution approving Partial Pay Certificate No. 9 for New Well and Water Tower Contract II – Well Project
- Resolution amending CRC Pool Management Agreement
- Request to close streets for CRC's Main to Main Marathon
- Consideration of proposal for purchase of 810 Main Street
City Council
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.
- Discussion of LR Builders Rental Housing Project
- Resolution of Support for LR Builders Rental Housing Project – Fall 2022
- Request to Close City Street for Event
- Request to Reduce Sewer Charges at Town & Country Plaza
- Resolution Approving Water Tower Lease with Osage Municipal Utilities
City Council
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.
- Presentation by Derek Mauser regarding Fat Bike Trails
- Resolution approving water tower lease with Osage Municipal Utilities
- Liquor license approvals for Taste by Unc’s Cheesecakes, Inc. and American Legion Post #278
- Acceptance of property titles at 421 Poplar Street, 810 Main Street, and 531 Pine Street
- Chamber request for use of City Parking Lot for events
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on proposed budget for FY 2022-23 and resolution adopting it
- Agreement for financial support of non-profit entities
- Funding request from Osage Post Prom
- Resolution authorizing transfer of funds
- Discussion and action on fees for city-wide cleanup
City Council
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.
- Res. Approving Special Class "C" Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) + Outdoor Service + Sunday Sales to Cedar Valley Seminary
- Res. Approving Class "E" Liquor License + Class "B" Wine Permit + Class "C" Beer Permit to Groh Hein LLC DBA/S&S Locker
- Res. Approving and Authorizing a Form of Loan Agreement and Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance and Levying a Tax to Pay the Notes; Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate
- Res. Approving Change Order #2 for New Well and Water Tower, Contract II
- Res. Approving Partial Pay Certificate #8 for New Well and Water Tower, Contract II - Well
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy and resolution to approve FY 23 maximum property tax dollars
- Resolution to accept proposal to purchase $1,204,400 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022
- Ordinance establishing handicap parking space adjacent to Lincoln School (first and final consideration)
- Amendment to resolution establishing salaries for appointed officers and employees for FY 2021-2022
- Request for funds from Osage Safe Ride
City Council
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.
- Approval of Class C beer permit and carryout wine for Dollar General Store
- Discussion of sidewalk usage and maintenance
- Request for funds from Osage Library
- Review and adoption of CDBG COVID-19 Upper Story Housing Conversion Grant documents
- First and final consideration of ordinance to repeal and replace ward and precinct descriptions
City Council
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.
- Resolution accepting New Sludge Storage Tank, Contract II – Blower building
- Change Order #3 and final pay request for New Sludge Storage Tank, Contract I
- Resolution setting date for public hearing on proposed property tax levy
- Approval of Class "C" liquor license with Sunday sales to Locals on Main
- Discussion of RFP for residential trash and recycling collection
City Council
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.
- Resolution approving partial pay certificate No. 10 for New Well and Water Tower Contract III – Well House – Henkel
- Resolution approving change order No. 6 and final pay certificate for New Sludge Storage Tank Project Contract II – Blower Building
- Resolution approving IEDA Downtown Housing Grant application for Maple Heights Project (702 Main St)
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to budget for FY 21-22 and resolution to adopt amended budget
- Resolution approving special Class C liquor license (beer/wine) + outdoor to Mitchell County Agricultural Society and Class E liquor license + Sunday to Casey's General Store #1799