Osage public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Osage City Council approved several contracts and funding measures, including a professional service agreement with SEH for pilot plants to address wastewater chloride limits, an application for a state revolving loan, a tree removal contract, and City Hall improvements using ARPA funds. They also discussed but took no action on a CO2 pipeline objection, noting the city lacks authority.
- Approved SEH professional service agreement for two pilot plants for wastewater treatment compliance
- Approved application for state Planning & Design Revolving Loan for water treatment plant planning
- Awarded Wilson Custom Trees $23,400 for 2025 Tree Removal Project, with up to $25,000 for additional trees
- Approved Brumm Construction contract up to $53,145 for City Hall front entryway and façade using ARPA funds
- Approved Res. 24-25-57 authorizing $11,000 in ARPA funds for cemetery veteran's memorial
City Council
The Osage City Council approved the FY 2025 budget for Osage Municipal Utilities, adopted an amended FY 24-25 budget to increase funding for the Maple Heights housing development, and approved a $70,000 ARPA-funded contract for a water trail access at Spring Park. They also approved a $25,000 commercial development loan to Osage Economic Betterment Company, $12,000 in ARPA funds for cemetery monument cement work, and a salary increase for the City Administrator. The meeting included routine approvals of claims and licenses.
- Approved Res. 24-25-51 adopting amended FY 24-25 budget for Maple Heights project
- Approved $70,000 ARPA contract for water trail access at Spring Park with Mitchell County Conservation
- Approved Res. 24-25-52: $25,000 CDLP loan to Osage Economic Betterment Company
- Approved Res. 24-25-53: $12,000 ARPA expenditure for cemetery monument cement work
- Approved special Class C retail alcohol license for NGW Enterprise LLC dba Below Par Golf Lounge
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a $250,000 loan to Bridge Investing LLC to continue the Maple Heights rehabilitation project at 702 Main Street, which is behind schedule and over budget. The council also approved a collateral assignment of the development contract to First Citizens Bank, set a public hearing for a budget amendment, and opened bids for a 2025 tree removal project. A presentation on the Senior Meal Program highlighted a potential 2025 deficit.
- Approved $250,000 loan to Bridge Investing for Maple Heights project at 702 Main Street
- Approved collateral assignment of development contract to First Citizens Bank
- Set public hearing for FY25 budget amendment on December 9
- Opened bid window for 2025 Tree Removal Project (35 ash trees, deadline Dec 12)
- Approved claims totaling $79199.83 (General) and other funds
City Council
The Osage City Council approved several items, including a $67,900 airport planning report agreement, $5,000 in hotel/motel funds for the Mitchell County Concert Association, and a nutrient credit trading agreement with Valent Biosciences. They also approved the annual urban renewal report, TIF obligations, and directed staff to seek bids for ash tree removal using APRA funds originally budgeted for the Maple Trail. The meeting included routine consent agenda items and claims totaling over $200,000.
- Approved $67,900 agreement with SEH for Airport Planning Report, 80% covered by IDOT grant
- Approved $5,000 Hotel/Motel fund support for Mitchell Co Concert Assoc.
- Approved nutrient credit trading agreement with Valent Biosciences
- Approved Res. 24-25-42 appropriating funds for TIF financial obligations
- Directed staff to get bids for ash tree removal using APRA funds originally for Maple Trail
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a $360,000 loan guarantee for Bridge Investing, LLC for the Maple Inn project, adopted an amended FY 25 budget to cover street project costs, and allocated $7,560 in hotel/motel funds to the community daycare. They also approved several contracts and expenditures, including ARPA funds for a fire truck and shelter house cement pads.
- Approved Res. 24-25-36: $360,000 loan guarantee for Bridge Investing, LLC (Maple Inn project)
- Adopted amended FY 24-25 budget (Res. 24-25-37) for street project costs and fund transfers
- Approved $7,560 from Hotel/Motel funds for Osage Community Daycare
- Approved $15,000 ARPA funds for shelter house cement pads and $58,000 for a fire truck (Res. 24-25-38)
- Approved audit services contract with Gardiner & Co for FY 2025-2027
City Council
The Osage City Council approved the sale of property at 609 Main St to Michelle and Jeremiah Johnson, requiring at least one housing unit on the second floor and no tax abatement. They also approved a $29,200 design agreement for the Maple Trail extension, a fire truck purchase with $58,000 from ARPA, and set a public hearing for a budget amendment. The meeting included routine approvals of claims and reports.
- Approved sale of 609 Main St to Michelle & Jeremiah Johnson with housing requirement
- Approved $29,200 professional services agreement with SEH for Maple Trail design
- Approved fire truck purchase with $58,000 from ARPA
- Set public hearing for FY2024-2025 budget amendment on Oct 21
- Approved claims totaling over $300,000
City Council
The Osage City Council approved two new ordinances: one regulating temporary storage containers and one adding rules for keeping urban chickens. It also approved $15,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for City Park shelter house repairs, set a public hearing for an urban renewal development agreement, and approved $1,000 in hotel/motel funds for Crisis Intervention Services.
- Ordinance No. 976: new Chapter 147 regulating temporary storage containers
- Ordinance No. 977: amendments to Chapter 55 adding urban chicken regulations
- Res. 24-25-27: $15,000 in ARPA funds for City Park shelter house repair and updates
- Res. 24-25-26: accepted redevelopment proposal, public hearing set for Oct. 7 at 5:35 p.m.
- $1,000 in hotel/motel funds approved for Crisis Intervention Services
City Council
The Osage City Council approved routine claims, liquor licenses, temporary street closures for Autumn Artistry, and the purchase of a water feature for the CRC pool. They also advanced ordinances on temporary storage containers and urban chickens to final consideration, and authorized $11,000 in ARPA funds for City Hall technology upgrades.
- Approved claims totaling $810,071.76 (General), $410,955.02 (Water), $220,984.09 (Sewer), and others
- Res. 24-25-21: temporary street closures for Autumn Artistry on Sept. 21, 6 am-6 pm (S 6th St to State St, N 6th St to Chase St, Main St from 5th to 8th St)
- Res. 24-25-23: $11,000 in ARPA funds for office equipment and technology updates at City Hall
- Second consideration of ordinances on temporary storage containers (Ch. 147) and urban chickens (Ch. 55)
- Approved 5-day special Class C liquor license for Moni Jo's LLC dba Lucky Wife Wine Slushies at 1614 Main St, Sept. 20-24
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a $3.5 million street improvement project for 2025, along with several resolutions, including liquor licenses, claims, and financial reports. They also approved two commercial development loans of $25,000 each and gave first consideration to ordinances on temporary storage containers and urban chickens. The meeting included routine approvals and discussions on future projects.
- Approved engineering contract with SEH for 2025 street improvement project ($3.5M estimate)
- Approved IDOT Pre-Construction Agreement for Main St and N 7th St project; city to cover ~$97,961 for storm sewer and tree grate replacement
- Approved $5,000 from ARPA funds for City Hall sidewalk repair
- Approved $25,000 Commercial Development Loans to Niky Properties LLC and Lou Ann Murphy
- First consideration of ordinances on temporary storage containers and urban chickens
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a development agreement with Osage Co-op Elevator for a $5.2 million expansion, offering an 80% tax rebate over 10 years capped at $132,500 per year. The council also approved a consent agenda with claims, alcohol licenses, and a fund transfer, plus changes to Main St and Commercial Loan programs, a fireworks permit, a street closure, and a salary resolution amendment.
- Approved development agreement with Osage Co-op Elevator: $5.2M expansion, 80% tax rebate over 10 years, max $132,500/year
- Approved claims totaling over $1.1 million across all funds
- Increased Main St and Commercial Loan maximum from $10,000 to $25,000, match requirement changed from 2/1 to 1/1
- Approved 5-day special Class C alcohol license for Moni Jo's LLC dba Lucky Wife Wine Slushies at 1614 Main St
- Approved temporary closure of 100 block of S 5th St to State St for Firemen's Dance on Aug 10
City Council
The Osage City Council approved the sale of 607 Main Street to Debbie May with a development agreement, but took no action on the sale of 609 Main Street to Hygeia Wellness and Tanning Spa LLC after the buyer declined a requested down payment. The council also approved a $3000 donation transfer for the bike share program, reappointed library board members, issued a temporary alcohol license, and directed staff to pursue a daycare needs study.
- Approved Res. 23-24-116: sale of 607 Main Street to Debbie May with development agreement
- No motion on Res. to sell 609 Main Street to Hygeia Wellness and Tanning Spa LLC (purchase price $110,000)
- Approved $3000 CRC Bike Share donation to be applied to another CRC project
- Approved Res. 23-24-117: library board reappointments (Jerry Brandau, Dennis Johnson) through June 2030
- Approved Res. 23-24-118: 5-day special Class C alcohol license to Moni Jo's LLC dba Lucky Wife Wine Slushies at 1614 Main Street
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a final ordinance raising water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2024, and set a July 15 public hearing on a TIF development agreement for Osage Co-op Elevator. They also approved redevelopment proposals for 607 and 609 Main St, a $30,000 hotel/motel fund grant for CRC event center improvements, and an employment agreement for a sewer operator trainee. The meeting included routine approvals of claims and consent agenda items.
- Ordinance No. 975 passed, increasing water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2024
- Public hearing set for July 15 on TIF development agreement for Osage Co-op Elevator (2 bins, infrastructure, dump pit)
- Approved $30,000 in Hotel/Motel funds for CRC event center capital improvements
- Res. 23-24-113: Debbie May named redeveloper of 607 Main St, fair market value set at $40,000
- Res. 23-24-114: Chastity Huber named redeveloper of 609 Main St
City Council
The Osage City Council approved an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan, which includes projects like CRC pool repair, a daycare matching grant, and water treatment plant planning. They also approved creating separate TIF-funded project accounts and transferring funds. The council approved several temporary street closures for events, a liquor license extension, and advanced a water/sewer rate ordinance to final consideration.
- Approved Res. 23-24-103: 2024 Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
- Approved Res. 23-24-104: TIF-funded projects and fund transfers
- Approved Res. 23-24-105: Temporary outdoor service for Rusty's Last Call on June 8
- Approved Res. 23-24-106: Street closure for Maple Days on June 8
- Approved second consideration of water and sewer rate ordinance
City Council
The Osage City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a $25,000 expenditure for a new phone system and network updates, a master services agreement with Ag Outcomes for phosphorus credit trading, and an ordinance extending the golf cart operation window to March 1 through November 30. They also gave first consideration to water and sewer rate increases, and approved various funding requests and a development agreement amendment.
- Approved $25,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for City Hall phone system and network updates
- Approved ordinance extending golf cart operation to Mar 1–Nov 30 (Ordinance No. 974)
- First consideration of water and sewer rate increases, with base and usage rate hikes and consolidation of usage categories
- Approved $500 Hotel/Motel funds for Walk Like MADD event in Osage City Park
- Approved $35,000 for Osage Chamber of Commerce and $1,500 for Safe Ride of Mitchell County
City Council
The Osage City Council held a public hearing and adopted the fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes a levy rate decrease from 13.81927 to 13.28184 due to state law changes and spending down of federal ARPA funds. The council also approved a resolution to invite redevelopment proposals for the stabilized 607 & 609 Main St buildings, set their fair market value, and authorized a grant application for an airport planning study. Other actions included approving park improvements and discussing a tree study and public safety committee recommendations.
- Adopted Res. 23-24-93 approving FY2025 budget with levy rate decrease to 13.28184
- Approved Res. 23-24-94 to invite redevelopment proposals for 607 & 609 Main St, due May 31, 2024
- Authorized SEH to submit grant application for Airport Planning Study
- Approved purchase of splash pad/park equipment including picnic tables, umbrellas, and lighting
- Approved claims totaling $470,207.84 in transfers and other payments
City Council
The Osage City Council held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The hearing included public questions about assessed valuations and the levy rate. The council closed the hearing without taking final action on the levy at this meeting.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY2025
- Taxable valuations increased by roughly 5.8%, reduced by 2% due to new state law
- Proposed levy rate decreases by 3.89% from 13.81927 to 13.28184
- Total City tax revenues will increase by $23,199
City Council
The City Council approved a two-year contract for the Public Works department including annual 4.5% raises. They also scheduled a public hearing for April 8 to discuss proposed amendments to the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.
- Approved 2024-26 PPME Union contract with 4.5% annual raises
- Authorized $48,661.38 in ARPA funds for Fire Dept Air-packs
- Approved $8,075 pay certificate for Park Renovation Project
- Approved Mitchell County 2024 Urban Renewal Plan Amendment Agreement
- Scheduled budget amendment public hearing for April 8 at 6:00 pm
City Council
The Osage City Council approved several expenditures and resolutions, including $48,661.38 from ARPA funds for new fire air packs, acceptance of the 2023 Street Restoration and Splash & Play Park projects with final payments, and a $7,500 Hotel/Motel fund allocation for CRC marketing. They also discussed streetscaping for the DOT Main St sidewalk project and tabled a vehicle purchase discussion.
- Approved $48,661.38 from ARPA funds for new fire air packs
- Accepted 2023 Street Restoration Project with final payment of $27,905.44
- Accepted Splash & Play Park Project with final payment of $14,552.26
- Approved $7,500 from Hotel/Motel funds for CRC marketing
- Approved even trade of 4 skid steer attachments for New Holland tractor
City Council
The Council approved the purchase of a used CAT grader to replace a broken city grader. Members also discussed upcoming budget requests from the library, Chamber of Commerce, and other local organizations.
- Approved purchase of a used CAT grader for $79,850
- Approved Public Safety Center rental agreement with fees of $50 or $75
- Set public hearing for proposed FY 24-25 property tax levy for April 8
- Library proposed a $234,700 budget for FY 24-25
- Chamber of Commerce requested $35,000 for services
City Council
The Osage City Council approved the sale of 0.36 acres of city-owned land adjacent to the Osage Co-Op Elevator for $5,000, and authorized a $250,000 transfer of TIF funds for the Maple Inn project. They also approved a temporary 15-minute parking zone on Main Street for Osage Floral and Gifts on Feb 14, and discussed a sewer issue at 720 Pine St. The meeting included routine approvals of claims and licenses.
- Approved Res. 23-24-67: Conveyance of 0.36 acres to Osage Co-Op Elevator for $5,000
- Approved Res. 23-24-69: Transfer of $250,000 TIF funds for Maple Inn loan guarantee
- Approved Res. 23-24-68: Temporary 15-minute parking on Main St for Osage Floral on Feb 14
- Approved Res. 23-24-66: Class B retail alcohol license for Dollar General #2340
- Approved claims totaling over $600,000, including $300,943.50 TIF transfer
City Council
The Osage City Council approved a resolution establishing a matching grant program for the Cedar River Complex, matching funds raised up to 50% of the goal or $325,000. They also set a public hearing for the sale of city property to the Osage Co-op Elevator, approved a change order for the Splash & Play Park Project, and handled routine approvals including alcohol licenses and claims.
- Approved Res. 23-24-60: matching grant for Cedar River Complex up to $325,000
- Set public hearing for Feb 5, 2024 on sale of city property (parcel 1023376003) to Osage Co-op Elevator
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for Splash & Play Park Project with $875 deduction
- Approved alcohol licenses for Below Par Golf Lounge and Casey's General Store #1799
- Approved claims totaling $152,797.24 in general fund
City Council
The Osage City Council approved the final pay certificate and accepted the 2023 Street Restoration Project, setting final property owner assessments. The council also approved a $6,148 reimbursement for sewer repair costs, welcomed two new police officers, and handled routine appointments and claims.
- Approved final pay certificate for 2023 Street Restoration Project: $23,766.44 final payment, $17,086.83 retainage, total project cost $626,404.83
- Adopted final schedule of assessments for 2023 Street Restoration Project
- Approved $6,148 reimbursement to Doug Wright and Stephanie Huffman for sewer repair expenses
- Approved special Class C retail alcohol license with outdoor service to Mitchell County Agricultural Society
- Approved claims totaling over $800,000 across all funds