Osage public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Osage City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the IDNR to allow partnering with Valent BioSciences to purchase nutrient offset credits for wastewater discharge. They also approved the 2024 Osage Municipal Utilities budget, ratified purchase agreements for two Main Street buildings, and approved a construction contract for the 7th St railroad crossing overlay.

• Approved MOU with IDNR for wastewater nutrient credit purchase
• Approved 2024 Osage Municipal Utilities budget
• Ratified purchase agreements for 607 & 609 Main St
• Approved construction contract for 7th St railroad crossing overlay
• Approved claims totaling $89509.27 general, $110650.20 TIF

City Council

The Osage City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims and a retail alcohol license for Kwik Trip, received the FY 22-23 audit report with an unmodified opinion, approved paying the 2021A Water Revenue Bond interest from Water Bond Sinking Funds, and approved the abstract of votes from the Nov. 7 election. The meeting also included swearing in newly elected officials and a request to study a traffic light at 5th and Main.

• Approved claims totaling $490,000+ across funds
• Approved Class B retail alcohol license for Kwik Trip Inc.
• Approved paying Dec. 1 interest on 2021A Water Revenue Bond from Water Bond Sinking Funds
• Approved abstract of votes from Nov. 7 election; new officials sworn in
• Request to study traffic light at 5th St and Main St

City Council

The Osage City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling over $60,000 in TIF payments, and passed resolutions to increase annual support to the Chamber of Commerce, appropriate funds for financial obligations, certify TIF indebtedness, and set the December meeting date. They also discussed sidewalk improvements, OMU meter updates, and public safety reports.

• Approved claims totaling $60,603.63 in TIF, plus other departmental claims
• Resolution 23-24-39 increasing annual support to Osage Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution 23-24-40 appropriating funds for payment of certain financial obligations
• Certified TIF indebtedness to Mitchell County Auditor
• Discussed sidewalk improvement map and timeline prioritizing schools and public facilities

City Council

The Osage City Council held a special meeting to approve the consent agenda, including claims totaling $964,911.25, and to act on a childcare funding initiative. The council approved a resolution to provide financial assistance to businesses for daycare funding, with the city matching local business contributions up to $100,000 total.

• Approved claims totaling $964,911.25, including $300,000 for capital improvements and $359,585.68 for TIF
• Approved Res. 23-24-37: financial assistance to businesses for daycare funding, up to $100,000 city match
• Heard update on Mitchell County Childcare Solutions program pledges

City Council

The Osage City Council approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling over $400,000 and a liquor license for Tres Amigos, and passed resolutions for fund transfers and the employee handbook. They also discussed acquiring AEDs for city buildings and heard updates on the Hwy 9 & 218 project and fall leaf pick-up.

• Approved Res. 23-24-33: Class C liquor license with outdoor sales for Gomez LLC/DBA Tres Amigos
• Approved claims including $411,582.10 to Heartland Asphalt and $12,500 to CRC
• Approved Res. 23-24-34: Transfer of funds
• Approved Res. 23-24-35: Employee handbook
• Discussed using unused police AEDs for city buildings

City Council

The Osage City Council approved a partial payment for the 2023 Street Restoration Project, a change order for railroad crossing work, and liquor licenses for two establishments. They also proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, approved a roof repair, and discussed a water rate study and sidewalk repair plan.

• Approved partial payment of $411,582.10 for 2023 Street Restoration Project
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for 2023 Street Restoration Project
• Authorized Class C liquor licenses for Cedar River Complex and Maple Leaf on Main LLC
• Approved roof repair quote for 607 Main St
• Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

City Council

The Osage City Council approved a new ordinance replacing the Public Works Director chapter with a City Administrator chapter, and approved an employment agreement for City Administrator Brock Waters. They also approved a deer management program, a street project pay request, a daycare funding resolution, and the annual financial report.

• Ordinance No. 973 repealing Chapter 21 (Public Works Director) and adopting new Chapter 21 (City Administrator)
• Resolution 23-24-23 approving Pay Request Certificate No. 1 for 2023 Street Restoration Project ($94,854.89)
• Resolution 23-24-24 approving financial assistance to businesses for daycare funding (up to $10,000 per business, max $100,000)
• Deer Management Program for fall 2023 (bow-only season Oct. 1–Dec. 1)
• Resolution 23-24-26 approving FY 2023 Annual Financial Report

City Council

The Osage City Council approved routine items including claims, liquor licenses, and a wage report. They also held a public hearing on a CDBG-funded housing project at 533 Main Street, where construction is 34% complete and the scope was reduced from two apartments to one. The council approved an urban renewal agreement with Mitchell County for A to Z Drying's expansion and introduced an ordinance to replace the Public Works Director chapter with a City Administrator chapter.

• Approved claims totaling over $400,000, including $37,642.94 for street oil and $140,533.04 in transfers
• Approved Class C liquor license for Teluwut Grille House and Pub and Class E license for Randy's Neighborhood Market
• Public hearing on CDBG-CVN grant for Bridge Rentals at 533 Main Street; $131,973 expended, completion expected Fall 2023
• Approved Mitchell County Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for A to Z Drying expansion
• Introduced ordinance to replace Public Works Director chapter with City Administrator chapter; second and third readings waived

City Council

The Osage City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a 4% water and sewer rate increase effective July 16, 2023, and the appointment of Abby Palsic as the new City Clerk. They also set a public hearing for a CDBG-CVN grant for the Bridge Rentals development at 533 Main Street, approved software for online payments, and allocated $3,000 from Hotel/Motel funds to the CRC Bike Share program. The meeting included routine approvals of claims and transfers, and a closed session on real estate that was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 972: 4% water and sewer rate increase effective July 16, 2023
• Approved Ordinance No. 971: Updated city elections code, raising nomination petition signatures from 10 to 25
• Set public hearing for Aug. 7 on CDBG-CVN grant for Bridge Rentals at 533 Main St
• Approved $3,000 from Hotel/Motel funds for CRC Bike Share program
• Approved purchase of FrontDesk software with $1,600 onboarding and $1,600 annual fee

City Council

The Osage City Council approved an amendment to the Mitchell County Wastewater Treatment Agreement, giving Valent BioSciences more time to meet nitrogen standards, and passed the second consideration of an ordinance changing water and sewer rates. They also approved a controlled burn at Fox River Mills, discussed adding handicap parking spaces, and handled routine claims and licenses.

• Approved Res. 22-23-143 amending Mitchell County Wastewater Treatment Agreement, extending Valent BioSciences' nitrogen compliance deadline to October 1, 2024
• Approved second consideration of ordinance amending water and sewer rates; final vote set for July 10
• Approved claims totaling $7494.43 general, $21242.25 RUT, $34921.89 water, $33655.77 sewer, and others
• Authorized controlled burn at Fox River Mills parking lot with Fire Department present and neighbor notification
• Discussed adding handicap parking spaces to lot south/west of Tres Amigos; currently 2 of required 4

City Council

The Osage City Council will consider two resolutions supporting housing development in the city, one presented by L Hemann and another by Apollo Investments. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, consent agenda for monthly reports, and a public forum.

• Resolution supporting housing development (L Hemann)
• Resolution supporting housing development (Apollo Investments)
• Approval of monthly reports (consent agenda)
• Public forum

City Council

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the FY 22-23 budget and consider approving it. They will also discuss and possibly act on adding handicap parking on Main Street, approve hiring a police officer, and discuss codifying the city code. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda, reports, and setting meeting dates.

• Public hearing and resolution on FY 22-23 budget amendment
• Discussion and possible action on additional handicap parking on Main Street
• Approve hire of police officer
• Resolution approving Class E liquor, wine, beer, and Sunday permits for Casey's General Store #2229
• Discussion and possible action on codification of city code

The Osage City Council approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2022-23 budget (Res. 22-23-129) after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved hiring Simmering & Cory for city code updates at a cost not to exceed $10,000, and offered a patrol officer position to a candidate at a starting pay of $24.43 per hour.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including claims and a liquor license for Casey's General Store.
• Opened and closed a public hearing on the FY 22-23 budget amendment with no public comments.
• Approved Res. 22-23-129, amending the fiscal year 2022-23 budget.
• Approved offering a patrol officer position to a candidate at $24.43/hour, with a mid-June start date.
• Approved hiring Simmering & Cory for city code codification services, not to exceed $10,000.
• Approved Res. 22-23-130, setting council meetings for July 10 and August 7.

City Council

The Osage City Council approved a 4% increase in water and sewer rates, authorized a rate study not to exceed $5,000, and approved using American Rescue Plan funds for a cemetery project. They also approved a preconstruction agreement with Iowa DOT for manhole repairs and allowed a fireworks fundraiser. No action was taken on ATV use, keeping the existing prohibition.

• Approved 4% water and sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Authorized SEH water/sewer rate study, cost not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-125 expending ARP funds for cemetery project (unanimous)
• Approved preconstruction agreement with Iowa DOT for manhole repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-126 temporary closure of S. 5th St for Osage Rehab event (unanimous)
• Allowed Mitchell Fireworks Committee 'Fill the Boot' at 7th & Main only, with high-vis vests (unanimous)
• No motion to change ATV ordinance; prohibition remains

City Council

The Osage City Council is meeting to consider several financial and administrative items. They will hold public hearings on a development agreement providing financial assistance to A to Z Drying Inc., an urban renewal plan amendment, and the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The council will also vote on resolutions to set a hearing for a budget amendment, authorize spending of American Rescue Plan funds, and approve a change order for the 2023 Street Restoration Project.

• Public hearing on development agreement for A to Z Drying Inc. financial assistance
• Public hearing on 2023 Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
• Public hearing on FY 2023-24 budget
• Resolution authorizing expenditure of American Rescue Plan funds
• Resolution approving change order for 2023 Street Restoration Project

The Osage City Council approved a development agreement with A-Z Drying Inc., offering an 80% tax rebate over 10 years (max $15,665/year) for a $605,000 assessed value increase. The council also approved the 2023 Urban Renewal Area amendment, hired Abby Palsic as City Clerk, adopted the FY 2023-24 budget with a levy rate increase, and approved several other resolutions including a change order for the street restoration project and use of American Rescue Plan funds for a police vehicle.

• Approved development agreement with A-Z Drying Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Urban Renewal Area amendment (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Abby Palsic as City Clerk (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 budget with levy rate increase to 13.81927 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 2023 Street Restoration Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of truck and service body for Public Works (unanimous)
• Authorized expenditure of American Rescue Plan funds for police truck (unanimous)
• Approved temporary alley closure for event (unanimous)

City Council

The Osage City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, covering a range of items including a discussion on ATV use within city limits, appointments, and several resolutions. The council will also consider requests for funding and use of city property, and take action on various financial matters.

• Discussion of ATV use in City Limits
• Resolution appointing a council member
• Resolution adopting the Mitchell County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution to establish a 2023 Street Project Fund
• Resolution authorizing expenditure of American Rescue Plan Funds

The Osage City Council approved a $500 contribution from the Hotel/Motel Fund for Osage Post Prom, adopted the Mitchell County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and appointed Brian Fangmeier as 2nd Ward Council Member. They also approved resolutions to establish a 2023 Street Project Fund, close the New Well & Water Tower Project Fund, and authorize $66,843 in American Rescue Plan funds for firefighter bunker gear. The council allowed the Chamber of Commerce to use city parking lots for events and referred a request to allow ATVs on city streets to the Public Safety committee.

• Approved $500 from Hotel/Motel Fund for Osage Post Prom
• Adopted Mitchell County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Appointed Brian Fangmeier as 2nd Ward Council Member
• Established 2023 Street Project Fund
• Closed New Well & Water Tower Project Fund
• Authorized $66,843 from ARP funds for 21 sets of bunker gear
• Allowed Chamber of Commerce to use city parking lots for events
• Referred ATV street use request to Public Safety committee

City Council

The Osage City Council approved moving forward with planning for the Maple Trail extension to reach Valent BioSciences' property. They also set a public hearing for April 17 at 5:30 pm to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, which includes a property tax increase of $21,778 and use of $97,000 in American Rescue Plan funds. A request for funds for Osage Post Prom was tabled. The meeting was routine, with no other major decisions.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including claims and minutes from March 6, 2023.
• Approved moving forward with planning for the Maple Trail extension to Valent BioSciences' property.
• Approved Resolution 22-23-105 setting a public hearing for the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget on April 17 at 5:30 pm.
• Tabled the request for funds for Osage Post Prom.

City Council

The Osage City Council will consider approving a contract and bond for the 2023 Street Restoration Project, set a public hearing on a development agreement and urban renewal plan amendment, and hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for FY 23-24. They will also vote on resolutions to fill a council vacancy and authorize cigarette and alcohol sales permits for Family Dollar Stores.

• Resolution approving contract and bond for 2023 Street Restoration Project
• Resolution setting public hearing on development agreement and urban renewal plan amendment
• Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 23-24 and resolution for approval of FY24 maximum property tax dollars
• Resolution ordering publication of notice of intention to appoint council member to fill vacancy
• Resolutions authorizing sale of cigarettes and issuance of Class B retail alcohol permit to Family Dollar Stores of Iowa LLC

The Osage City Council approved the FY24 maximum property tax dollars as published at $1,451,951, a $45,133 increase from the current year, after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved a contract and bond for the 2023 Street Restoration Project with Heartland Asphalt, set public hearings for April 17 on a TIF rebate for A to Z Drying and an Urban Renewal Plan amendment, and accepted Council Member Bodensteiner's resignation effective March 31, 2023. Additionally, the council approved cigarette and alcohol permits for Family Dollar Stores of Iowa LLC and a travel request for Angell to Ames.

• Approved FY24 maximum property tax dollars of $1,451,951 (unanimous)
• Approved contract and bond for 2023 Street Restoration Project with Heartland Asphalt (unanimous)
• Set April 17 public hearing on development agreement for A to Z Drying TIF rebate (unanimous)
• Set April 17 public hearing on 2023 Urban Renewal Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ordering publication of notice to fill council vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved cigarette sales permit for Family Dollar Stores of Iowa LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Class B retail alcohol permit for Family Dollar Stores of Iowa LLC (unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Angell to Ames, April 12-14 (unanimous)

City Council

The Osage City Council awarded the 2023 Street Restoration Project contract to Heartland Asphalt, Inc. for $531,750.30, the low bid, and adopted the plans and specifications. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claims and liquor licenses, and heard reports on state legislation and emerald ash borer damage.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including claims and liquor licenses for Cedar Valley Seminary and S&S Locker.
• Adopted Resolution 22-23-94 for plans, specifications, and estimated cost of the 2023 Street Restoration Project.
• Awarded the 2023 Street Restoration Project contract to Heartland Asphalt, Inc. for $531,750.30.
• Approved travel requests for Waters (March 29-31, Iowa City) and Blake (March 22-23, Altoona).
• Heard a report on Senate File 181 affecting property tax rollback and budget deadlines.
• Discussed a TIF rebate request from A to Z Drying for three building expansions, with action scheduled for March 6.

City Council

The Osage City Council is meeting to set a date for a public hearing on a proposed property tax levy and to consider resolutions related to a public works project, including adopting a resolution of necessity and ordering bids. The agenda also includes routine consent items, such as approving monthly reports, claims, and a liquor license for Locals on Main, plus a public forum and committee reports.

• Resolution setting date for public hearing on proposed property tax levy
• Public hearing and resolution on adopting resolution of necessity
• Resolution directing preparation of plans, specs, and contract for bids
• Resolution ordering bids and approving plans for a project
• Class C liquor license with Sunday sales for Locals on Main

The Osage City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2023 Street Restoration Project, which will crack and seat 16 blocks at an estimated total cost of $702,706. Despite receiving opposition letters from residents, the council closed the hearing and unanimously adopted three resolutions (22-23-83, 22-23-84, 22-23-85) to proceed with the project, including ordering bids and setting a public hearing for February 21. The council also set a public hearing for February 6 on the proposed tax levy, which includes a $37,256 increase for tort liability, FICA, IPERS, and employee benefits.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including claims and a liquor license.
• Set a public hearing for February 6 on the proposed tax levy (Res. 22-23-82).
• Closed the public hearing on the 2023 Street Restoration Project.
• Adopted Res. 22-23-83, the Resolution of Necessity for the 2023 Street Restoration Project.
• Adopted Res. 22-23-84, directing preparation of plans and specifications for the project.
• Adopted Res. 22-23-85, ordering bids and setting a public hearing for February 21.
• Noted that bids for the project are due February 14.

City Council

The Osage City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing wastewater treatment plant chloride levels and sanitary sewer smoke testing results. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including final pay certificates for the new well and water tower project and the park renovation project, as well as alcohol licenses and appointments.

• Discussion of Wastewater Treatment Plant Chloride
• Res. Approving Final Pay Certificate for New Well and Water Tower Contract III – Well House
• Res. Approving Pay Certificate #11 and #12 for Park Renovation Project
• Res. Approving Class "C" Retail Alcohol License to NGW Enterprise LLC DBA/Below Par Golf Lounge
• Res. Approving Appointment of Fire Chief

The Osage City Council approved the final pay certificate for the new well and water tower project, along with pay certificates for the park renovation project. The council also appointed Joe Krukow as Fire Chief and approved several alcohol licenses. Engineer Tom Madden reported on future chloride reduction requirements, estimating a $10 million cost for a water treatment plant and mains.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and three resolutions (alcohol licenses, claims) (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-74 final pay certificate for New Well and Water Tower Contract III – Well House (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-75 pay certificate #11 for Park Renovation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-76 pay certificate #12 for Park Renovation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-77 appointing Joe Krukow as Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-78 January appointments: Laurie Boehmer to Board of Adjustment (5-yr), Joe Krukow as Fire Chief (1-yr) (unanimous)
• Approved Res. 22-23-79 Class C retail alcohol license to NGW Enterprise LLC dba Below Par Golf Lounge (unanimous)