Solon public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss and possibly act on the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 493 to amend Chapter 172 Flood Plain Ordinance. Additional items include a resolution approving the FY25 Audit Report, a resolution for FY25 year‑end transfers, a service agreement for the Iowa Retirement Investors’ Club managed by Voya (457 Retirement Plan), and a new Social Media Policy. Routine approvals of minutes, reports, and other resolutions are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain Ordinance Chapter 172 amendment (final reading)
• Resolution No. 25-46 FY25 Audit Report approval
• Resolution No. 25-47 FY25 year‑end transfers approval
• Iowa Retirement Investors’ Club Service Agreement (Voya 457 Retirement Plan)
• Adoption of a Social Media Policy for city organization

The council gave final approval to Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain Ordinance amendments. It also adopted the FY25 audit report, year‑end transfers, a retirement service agreement, a social media policy, and a one‑time Christmas salary resolution. All items passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain Ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-46 FY25 Audit Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-47 FY25 year‑end transfers (5-0)
• Approved Iowa Retirement Investors Club Service Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Social Media Policy for employee handbook (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-48 Christmas Salary Resolution (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss a second‑reading of Ordinance No. 493, which proposes amendments to Chapter 172 of the Flood Plain Ordinance. The council will also consider Resolution No. 25‑45, a site‑plan for the Lakeview Elementary remodel project. Both items are on the agenda for the special meeting on December 8, 2025.

• Ordinance No. 493 – amendment to Chapter 172 Flood Plain Ordinance (second reading)
• Resolution No. 25‑45 – site‑plan for Solon Schools Lakeview Elementary remodel project

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain Ordinance amendments (4-0). They also approved Resolution No. 25-45 for the third phase of the Lakeview Elementary remodel project (4-0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain Ordinance amendments (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-45 Lakeview Elementary remodel project third phase (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. 493, which amends Chapter 172 of the Flood Plain Ordinance, and consider the first reading of the amendment. Council members will also discuss the engineering design agreement for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional items include reviews of the FY25 year‑end financial update and the FY26 first‑quarter financial update.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain Ordinance Chapter 172 amendments
• Council discussion of the engineering design agreement for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant
• FY25 Year End Financial Update discussion
• FY26 First Quarter Financial Update discussion
• Approval of consent agenda items (minutes, bills, treasurer’s report, building permits)

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain amendments and then approved the New Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer Agreement, each by a 3-0 vote. The agenda and consent agenda were also approved unanimously. The public hearing on the flood plain ordinance was opened and closed by unanimous motions.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (3-0)
• Opened public hearing on Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain amendments (3-0)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain amendments (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 493 Flood Plain amendments (3-0)
• Approved New Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineer Agreement (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a site plan for the Solon School Lakeview Elementary remodel. The body will also consider amendments to the Chapter 172 Flood Plain Ordinance.

• Site plan for Lakeview Elementary Remodel
• Chapter 172 Flood Plain Ordinance amendments

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss a construction contract with Stebral Construction for the remodel of City Hall at 100 S. Cedar Street. Several finance‑related resolutions will be considered, including the Street Finance Report, Annual Finance Report, Urban Renewal Report, and Annual Appropriations for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Additional items include TIF applications from The Eat Shop and RJZ Express, and an escrow release for Trail Ridge Estates Park Part 3A.

• Construction contract with Stebral Construction for new City Hall remodel at 100 S. Cedar Street
• Trail Ridge Estates Park Part 3A escrow release of $3,024.18
• TIF applications – The Eat Shop and RJZ Express
• Resolution No. 25‑44 authorizing Annual Appropriation Payments
• FY27 TIF Certification approval

The council approved two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) requests: $25,000 for The Eat Shop and $30,000 for RJZ Express. It also adopted several resolutions covering finance reports, urban renewal, and annual appropriations. Additional actions included approving a construction contract for the new City Hall remodel, an electric meter agreement for SRNA, and an escrow release for Trail Ridge Estates Park.

• Approved $30,000 TIF for RJZ Express (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 TIF for The Eat Shop (5-0)
• Approved Construction Contract with Stebral Construction (5-0)
• Approved SRNA electric meter agreement (5-0)
• Approved escrow release of $3024.18 for Trail Ridge Estates Park (5-0)
• Approved FY27 TIF certification (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-44 Annual Appropriations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-43 Urban Renewal Report (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss and vote on Resolution No. 25-40 to approve the 2025 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Johnson County. The meeting includes reports from city departments and committee updates.

• Approval of 2025 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution No. 25-40)
• Approval of October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report & Transfers
• Building Permits
• Closed session regarding a real estate transaction

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the October 15 minutes and routine reports. It then adopted Resolution No. 25-40, the 2025 Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan for Johnson County. Motions to enter and exit a closed session regarding a real‑estate transaction were both carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 pm.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-40 Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Entered closed session on real‑estate transaction (5-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss and vote on two resolutions for leasing capital equipment from Caterpillar and a software contract for financial operations. The body will also consider a request from Macbride Pointe to connect to city water.

• Resolution No. 25-38: CAT Wheel Loader Lease
• Resolution No. 25-39: CAT Track Loader Lease
• Macbride Pointe Application for City Water
• Software Contract for City Hall financial operations
• Public Hearing for capital equipment leases

The council approved a $63,698 one‑time software contract and a $22,979 annual fee for City Hall financial operations. It also accepted the MacBride Pointe water application and approved two CAT equipment leases. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved building permits (4-1)
• Approved CAT Wheel Loader Lease (5-0)
• Approved CAT Track Loader Lease (5-0)
• Accepted MacBride Pointe water application (5-0)
• Approved software contract for City Hall financial operations (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on capital equipment leases (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will convene to approve minutes and bills, hear reports from city departments, and discuss committee updates including Streets, Utilities, and Finance.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approval of list of bills
• Treasurer’s Report & Transfers
• Building Permits
• Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The council voted 4-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, which included the September 17 minutes, a list of bills, the treasurer’s report, building permits, and the Solon High School Homecoming Parade. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: September 17 minutes, bills list, treasurer’s report, building permits, Homecoming Parade (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss and possibly act on the First Street Water Main Project. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as minutes from the September 3 meeting, a list of bills, and the treasurer's report. Additional items include beer and liquor license approvals (LC0048438 Buff's Game Day). The agenda contains standard reports from public works, city engineer, city attorney, and a Johnson County supervisor.

• First Street Water Main Project – council discussion and possible action
• Beer and Liquor License Approvals – LC0048438 Buff's Game Day
• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of list of bills
• Treasurer’s report & transfers

The council approved the First Street Water Main Project, authorizing JJJ Enterprises to repair the main and Schimberg to supply materials (5‑0). The consent agenda—including bills, the treasurer’s report, transfers, building permits and a liquor‑license renewal—was also approved (5‑0). An amendment to the September 3, 2025 minutes failed, while a motion to accept those minutes as‑is passed (4‑1). The council proclaimed October 31, 2025 as Solon’s Trick‑or‑Treating day.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Amendment to September 3, 2025 minutes failed (Duncan abstain; Ayes Gabriel & Whitehead; Nays Farlinger & Kramer)
• Accepted September 3, 2025 minutes as‑is (4-1)
• Approved First Street Water Main Project (5-0)
• Proclaimed Trick‑or‑Treating on Oct 31, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 pm (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including site plans, subdivision plats, grant applications, and water service requests. The meeting includes routine approvals and reports from city departments.

• Site plan discussion for Lakeview Elementary East Parking Lot
• Vote on Resolution No. 25-35 (Trail Ridge Estates Subdivision Part 3A Final Plat)
• Vote on Resolution No. 25-36 (Trail Ridge Estates Subdivision Part 3B Final Plat)
• Vote on Resolution No. 25-37 (Washington County Riverboat Foundation Grant Application)
• Macbride Pointe Subdivision request for city water service

The council approved the site plan for the Lakeview Elementary East parking lot, slated for summer 2026 to improve traffic flow and safety. It also adopted Resolutions 25‑35 and 25‑36 for Trail Ridge Estates Subdivision Parts 3A and 3B, and Resolution 25‑37 granting a Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant for community signage. All approvals passed with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including August 20 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Lakeview Elementary East parking lot site plan (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-35 Trail Ridge Estates Part 3A final plat (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-36 Trail Ridge Estates Part 3B final plat (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-37 Washington County Riverboat Foundation grant application (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Solon Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review and potentially take action on a site plan. The primary item of business is the East Parking Lot for Lakeview Elementary.

• Site plan review for Solon School Lakeview Elementary East Parking Lot

City Council

The City Council will discuss a water tower maintenance proposal and a temporary site plan variance for 1003 S. Market Street. The body will also review a boundary line adjustment and a financial audit engagement for FY25.

• Temporary site plan variance request for 1003 S. Market Street
• Boundary line adjustment for 713 Cedar Bend Drive
• FY25 audit engagement by Kronlage and Olson P.C.
• Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project Pay Estimate No. 2 for $2,594.44
• Resolution No. 25-34 for street closures on Sept. 18, 2025

The council approved a water tower maintenance contract with Viking Industrial Painting. It also approved a temporary site‑plan variance for the Altman property, a boundary line adjustment for 713 Cedar Bend Drive, and a $15,000 FY25 audit engagement. Additional approvals included a street‑closure resolution for a special event, a $2,594.44 pay estimate and certification for the Prairie Rose Lane reconstruction, and a $44,119.32 curb‑and‑gutter project for FY26. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Water Tower Maintenance Proposal with Viking Industrial Painting (3-0)
• Approved temporary site‑plan variance for Altman property display area (3-0)
• Approved boundary line adjustment for 713 Cedar Bend Drive (subject to engineer approval) (3-0)
• Approved FY25 Audit Engagement with Kronlage and Olson for $15,000 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-34 street closure for GWOT special event (3-0)
• Approved Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Pay Estimate No. 2 to All American Concrete for $2,594.44 (3-0)
• Approved Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project Certification of Completion (3-0)
• Approved Curb and Gutter Project FY26 quote of $44,119.32 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on a water tower maintenance proposal and the FY25 audit engagement by Krontage and Olson PC. The body will also review a pay estimate and completion certificate for the Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project.

• Water tower maintenance proposal
• FY25 audit engagement by Krontage and Olson PC
• Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project Pay Estimate No. 2 for $2,594.44
• Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project Certification of Completion
• Beer and liquor license approvals for Casey's (1200 Market Street) and Sams Main Street Market

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on water main connection requests for two subdivisions. The body will also review the FY26 Fire Agency Clerk Contract and city employee salaries for FY26.

• Water connection request for Macbride Pointe Subdivision and Gallery Acres West
• Fire Agency Clerk Contract for FY26
• Resolution No. 25-33 setting city employee salaries/wages for FY26
• TIF Application RJZ (Finance Committee)
• Closed session regarding a real estate transaction

The council approved Resolution No. 25-33, which sets salaries and wages for fiscal year 2026, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. They also approved the annual Fire Agency Clerk Contract unanimously. The council entered and exited closed sessions to discuss a real‑estate transaction and to evaluate the city administrator’s competency, each time by unanimous vote. The meeting agenda and consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Fire Agency Clerk Contract (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-33 setting FY26 salaries/wages (5-0)
• Entered closed session on real estate transaction (5-0)
• Exited closed session on real estate transaction (5-0)
• Entered closed session to evaluate City Administrator competency (5-0)
• Exited closed session on City Administrator competency (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on employee wages for FY26 and two preliminary and final plats in the 2-Mile Fringe Area. The body will also review a payment estimate for a road reconstruction project.

• Resolution No. 25-30: Preliminary and final plat of Atherton Ridge Part 3
• Resolution No. 25-31: Preliminary and final plat of Beardshear Acres
• Resolution No. 25-32: Salaries/wages for city employees for FY26
• Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project Pay Estimate No. 1 for $83,887.03
• Beer and liquor license approval for Frida's LC0041031

The Solon City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included minutes, financial reports, building permits, and the appointment of Lynn Morris to Planning and Zoning. It also adopted three resolutions: two subdivision plats for Atherton Ridge Part 3 and Beardshear Acres, and a FY 26 salary and wage setting. Additionally, the council approved a pay estimate of $83,887.03 for the Prairie Rose Lane reconstruction project. All actions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering minutes, reports, permits, and Lynn Morris appointment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-30 for Atherton Ridge Part 3 subdivision plat (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-31 for Beardshear Acres subdivision plat (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-32 setting FY 26 salaries and wages (4-0)
• Approved Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project Pay Estimate No. 1 for $83,887.03 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on a Master Development Agreement and a preliminary plat for the Harvest Acres Subdivision. The body will also review a draft 28E Agreement regarding electric meters and concession stand fees at SRNA.

• Master Development Agreement for Harvest Acres Subdivision
• Resolution No. 25-30 regarding the Preliminary Plat for Harvest Acres Subdivision
• SRNA 28E Agreement draft for separate electric meters and concession stand fees

The council amended the agenda to table Harvest Acres Subdivision items #12 and #13 at the developer’s request. Council approved the consent agenda, which included the June 4 minutes, bills, reports and permits. Council approved sharing the $6,500 cost of a new electric meter for the high school baseball lights and concession stand, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Amended agenda to table Harvest Acres Subdivision items #12 and #13 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda – minutes, bills, treasurer’s report, transfers, permits (4-0)
• Approved sharing $6,500 cost for additional electric meter for high school baseball lights (4-0)
• Tabled Master Development Agreement for Harvest Acres Subdivision (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 25-30 Preliminary Plat for Harvest Acres Subdivision (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially take final action on ordinances to amend water and sewer rates. The meeting includes a presentation from Johnson County elected officials and a conditional use permit for a new church building.

• Ordinance No. 491: Water Rate Ordinance (third and final reading)
• Ordinance No. 492: Sewer Rate Ordinance (third and final reading)
• Resolution No. 25-26: Conditional Use Permit for Upmeyer Farms/Jordan Creek Church new building
• Resolution No. 25-27: 2-Mile Fringe Area Agreement Amendment with Johnson County
• Resolution No. 25-28 and 25-29: Street closures for Big Rove and Solon Beef Days

The council adopted the final readings of Ordinance No. 491 to amend water rates and Ordinance No. 492 to amend sewer rates, each passing unanimously. It also approved several resolutions, including a conditional use permit for Jordan Creek Church, a fringe‑area agreement amendment, and street closures for the Big Rove Event and Solon Beef Days. Additionally, the City Administrator contract addendum was approved.

• Approved Water Rate Ordinance No. 491 (final reading) (4-0)
• Approved Sewer Rate Ordinance No. 492 (final reading) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-26 Conditional Use Permit for Jordan Creek Church (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-27 Fringe Area Agreement Amendment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-28 Street closure for Big Rove Event June 21, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-29 Street closure for Solon Beef Days 2025 (4-0)
• Approved City Administrator contract addendum (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Solon Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review and potentially take action on a preliminary plat for the Harvest Acres Subdivision.

• Review and possible action on Harvest Acres Subdivision preliminary plat

City Council

The Solon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on second readings of Ordinance No. 491 (water rate amendment) and Ordinance No. 492 (sewer rate amendment). They will also consider multiple resolutions, including a budget amendment, property fund transfer, personnel wages, and a conditional use permit for Upmeyer Farms at 203 E. 5th Street for a new church building.

• Ordinance No. 491: Water rate amendment (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 492: Sewer rate amendment (second reading)
• Resolution No. 25-24: Transfer of funds for property purchase
• Resolution No. 25-26: 2-Mile Fringe Area Conditional Use Permit for Upmeyer Farms church at 203 E. 5th Street
• Board of Adjustment variance for Jill Mack at 203 E. 5th Street

The council approved the FY25 budget amendment, transferred funds for a property purchase, and adopted a wages resolution for City Hall staff. It also gave second‑reading approval to the water and sewer rate ordinances and approved a variance for Jill Mack's deck replacement. All actions were adopted unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved FY25 Budget Amendment (Resolution No. 25-23) (5-0)
• Approved Transfer of Funds for property purchase (Resolution No. 25-24) (5-0)
• Approved City Hall personnel wages (Resolution No. 25-25) (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Water Rate Ordinance (Ordinance No. 491) (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Sewer Rate Ordinance (Ordinance No. 492) (5-0)
• Approved variance for Jill Mack deck replacement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, reports) (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on FY25 budget amendment (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Solon Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a setback variance request from Jill Mack. The variance would allow replacing front steps with a new deck at 203 E 5th Street in the R-1 Residential District. The board may take action on the request during the meeting.

• Setback variance request for deck replacement at 203 E 5th Street, R-1 Residential District
• Public hearing scheduled for variance discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on ordinances to amend water and sewer rates. The body will also review a site plan for Lakeview Elementary and a vehicle purchase for Public Works.

• Ordinance No. 491: Water Rate Ordinance (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 492: Sewer Rate Ordinance (first reading)
• Resolution No. 25-22: Public works and recreation wages
• Purchase of an F-250 for the Public Works Department
• Lakeview Elementary West Parking Lot site plan

The council gave a first reading approval to Ordinance No. 491, raising water rates by 2% starting July 1. It also approved a first reading of Ordinance No. 492, adding a 2% sewer rate increase, a $15 debt fee and a $5 user fee. Additional actions included approving the Lakeview Elementary West parking site plan, purchasing an F250 truck, and adopting a wage resolution. All motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 491 Water Rate Ordinance (2% increase) (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 492 Sewer Rate Ordinance (2% increase, $15 debt fee, $5 user fee) (4-0)
• Approved site plan for West Side parking at Lakeview Elementary (4-0)
• Approved purchase of an F250 truck for public works (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-22 Wage Resolution (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session under Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (4-0)
• Approved motion to exit closed session (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review and consider action on a site plan for the Lakeview Elementary West parking lot. They will also hold an open house with community development expert Deb Brown. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Review and possible action on site plan for Solon School Lakeview Elementary West Parking Lot
• Open house with community development expert Deb Brown
• One vacant commission seat noted

City Council

The Solon City Council holds a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget, then considers a resolution to adopt it. The council will also discuss a Public Works restructure plan and a separate resolution setting wages for that department.

• Public hearing on FY26 budget
• Resolution No. 25-20 to approve FY26 budget
• Public Works restructure plan (discussion only, no resolution listed)
• Resolution No. 25-21 setting wages for Public Works Department

Council unanimously approved the FY26 budget (Resolution 25‑20). They also approved a wage setting for the Public Works Department (Resolution 25‑21). Both motions passed with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.

• Approved FY26 budget (Resolution 25‑20) – 4‑0
• Approved Public Works wage setting (Resolution 25‑21) – 4‑0
• Approved meeting agenda – 4‑0
• Opened FY26 budget public hearing – 4‑0
• Closed FY26 budget public hearing – 4‑0
• Adjourned meeting – 4‑0

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on options for a new wastewater treatment facility. The body will also consider a resolution for a street closure related to the Weekend Warrior Event on May 17, 2025.

• New Wastewater Treatment Facility Options
• Resolution No. 25-19 regarding road closure for Weekend Warrior Event on May 17, 2025
• Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2025
• Weekend Warrior Event 5/17/25

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, each by a 3‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution No. 25‑19, closing the road for the Weekend Warrior event scheduled for May 17, 2025, also by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, reports, and permits (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-19 to close road for Weekend Warrior event May 17 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY26 budget and property tax levy. No other business is listed; the meeting is devoted solely to this hearing.

• FY26 Budget Property Tax Levy Public Hearing

The council voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then opened the FY26 budget property tax levy public hearing, also by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 5-0 motion.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Opened FY26 budget property tax hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss and possibly act on several new business items, including a Board of Adjustment variance for Mike Wadle to replace a detached garage, a concept plan for the Harvest Acres subdivision, and a purchase agreement for 100 S. Cedar Street. The council will also consider Resolution No. 25-18 to set a public hearing on April 23, 2025 for the FY26 budget. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bills, treasurer's report, building permits, and an event permit for Girls on the Run Spring 5K. Reports will be presented by the fire department, sheriff's office, public works, library, and city engineer.

• Board of Adjustment variance for Mike Wadle to replace a detached garage
• Harvest Acres subdivision concept discussion and possible action
• Purchase agreement for 100 S. Cedar Street
• Resolution No. 25-18 setting a public hearing for the FY26 Budget on April 23, 2025
• Event permit for Girls on the Run Spring 5K on May 24, 2025

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which covered the March 19 minutes, financial reports, building permits and a Girls on the Run event application. They approved a 3‑foot variance for Mike Wadle to enlarge a detached garage at 405 S. Market. The council approved a purchase agreement for the property at 100 S. Cedar Street, with closing set for May 1. They also approved Resolution No. 25‑18 to hold a public hearing on the FY 26 budget on April 23, 2025.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and permits (5-0)
• Approved 3‑ft garage variance for 405 S. Market (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for 100 S. Cedar Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑18 setting FY26 budget hearing April 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will discuss and possibly act on a change of use request for Vision Center P.C. of Solon at 121 W Main St Suite #105, and a resolution establishing procedures for change-of-use requests. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, treasurer's report, building permits, and a special class C outdoor service license for Palmer House Stable. Also on the agenda is a grand opening event for Versa Solon on March 29, 2025.

• Change of use for Vision Center P.C. of Solon at 121 W Main St Suite #105
• Resolution No. 25-17 establishing Change of Use Policy
• Approval of beer/liquor license for Palmer House Stable Special Class C Outdoor Service
• Versa Solon Grand Opening Event on 3/29/25
• Lakeview improvements/Harvest Acres discussed in Streets committee

The Solon City Council approved the agenda, consent agenda, and several items, including a change of use for a vision center and a new policy. The Versa grand opening event was approved with a route change away from Highway 1. The Palmer House liquor license was approved pending outdoor service area information from the Iowa ABD.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, treasurer's report, transfers, building permits, and Palmer House liquor license pending outdoor service area info (3-0)
• Approved Versa Solon Grand Opening Event application for March 29, 2025, with route to avoid Highway 1 (3-0)
• Approved change of use for Vision Center P.C. at 121 W. Main Unit 105 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-17 Change of Use Policy (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on construction plans for Trail Ridge Estates Parts 3A and 3B. The body will also consider a lease renewal for the Community Center and two new resolutions regarding city policies.

• Construction plans for Trail Ridge Estates Part 3A
• Construction plans for Trail Ridge Estates Part 3B
• Community Center lease renewal from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027
• Resolution No. 25-15: Public Works Department On Call Policy
• Resolution No. 25-16: Family health care contribution

The Solon City Council approved the Trail Ridge Estates Part 3A and 3B construction plans, a two-year Community Center lease with Solon Community Schools, and resolutions establishing an on-call policy for public works and increasing family health contributions. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The council also heard concerns from a resident about an option agreement on her property but took no action.

• Approved Trail Ridge Estates Part 3A Construction Plans (4-0)
• Approved Trail Ridge Estates Part 3B Construction Plans (4-0)
• Approved Community Center lease with Solon Community Schools (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-15 On Call Policy for Public Works Department (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-16 Family Health Contribution increase to $450 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, permits, and license renewals (4-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on resolutions to adopt plans and award a construction bid for the Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction project. New business includes discussion of a concept for Jordan Creek Church with related annexation planning, approval of the Dora Acres Second Addition subdivision plat, and repairs to Well #3. The council also will set a public hearing date for the FY26 budget property tax levy.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 25-11 to adopt plans, specs, and cost estimate for Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction
• Resolution No. 25-12 to award construction bid for Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction
• Resolution No. 25-13 for combined preliminary and final plat of Dora Acres Second Addition (Ben Nicholson)
• Discussion of Jordan Creek Church new building concept and related annexation planning
• Resolution No. 25-14 to set public hearing on April 2, 2025 for FY26 budget property tax levy

The Solon City Council approved plans and awarded a $91,262 construction bid for the Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project to All American Concrete. They also approved a fringe area plat for Dora Acres Addition, authorized repairs to Well #3 at an estimated cost of $42,000, and set a public hearing for the FY26 budget property tax levy on April 2, 2025. Discussions on annexing Jordan Creek Church property were held but no decision was made.

• Approved Resolution 25-11 adopting plans for Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction (5-0)
• Awarded Prairie Rose Lane construction bid to All American Concrete for $91,262 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-13 for Dora Acres Addition fringe area plat (5-0)
• Approved Well #3 repairs at an estimated cost of $42,000 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for FY26 Budget Property Tax Levy on April 2, 2025 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on a rezoning ordinance for Trail Ridge Estates and the approval of the FY24 Audit Report. The meeting includes a work session focused on the FY26 Budget.

• Ordinance No. 490: Rezoning Trail Ridge Estates for updated plat and lots design
• Resolution No. 25-10: Approval of FY24 Audit Report by Kronlage and Olson P.C.
• Closed session regarding a real estate transaction
• FY26 Budget work session
• Recognition of Public Works Director Scott Kleppe

The Solon City Council approved the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 490, rezoning Trail Ridge Estates to comply with updated plat and lot design, and approved Resolution No. 25-10 for the FY24 audit report. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0. The council also entered a closed session for a real estate transaction and discussed funding for the new wastewater treatment plant.

• Approved Ordinance No. 490 rezoning Trail Ridge Estates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-10 FY24 audit report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, treasurer's report, transfers, building permits, and Bond Dash event application (5-0)
• Entered closed session for real estate transaction (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council is holding a special meeting work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. No other business is on the agenda.

• Work session on FY26 budget (Fiscal Year 2025-2026)

The Solon City Council met in a special work session to discuss the FY 26 budget, including revenues, levy certification, and a 2% water/sewer increase, 2.5% COLA, and a 10% insurance increase. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. The council also reviewed future projects like a hoop building, recreation staffing, and other capital items.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on rezoning for Trail Ridge Estates and a plat request for Sandhill Subdivision. The meeting includes a budget work session for FY26 and a proposal to host a Wall of Remembrance event in September 2025.

• Ordinance No. 490: Rezoning Trail Ridge Estates
• Resolution No. 25-08: Preliminary and Final Plat for Sandhill Subdivision
• Resolution No. 25-09: Bid date and public hearing for Prairie Rose Lane Reconstruction Project
• Solon American Legion proposal for Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance
• FY26 Budget Work Session

The Solon City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 490, rezoning Trail Ridge Estates to match the updated plat and lot design. They also approved a preliminary and final plat for the Sandhill Subdivision in the 2-mile fringe area, set a bid date and public hearing for the Prairie Rose Lane reconstruction project, and gave their blessing for the Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance event. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 490 rezoning Trail Ridge Estates (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-08 for Sandhill Subdivision preliminary and final plat (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-09 setting bid date Feb 13 and public hearing Feb 19 for Prairie Rose Lane reconstruction (5-0)
• Gave council blessing for Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance event Sept 18-21, 2025
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, treasurer's report, transfers, and building permits (5-0)
• Entered closed session for real estate transaction per Iowa Code 21.5(j) (5-0)

City Council

The Solon City Council will hold a public hearing and consider multiple actions related to rezoning and development of the Trail Ridge Estates subdivision, including developer agreements, preliminary plats, and conditional zoning agreements. The council will also discuss a senior housing development agreement and site plan, an appeal of a certificate of occupancy revocation, and various resolutions including employee handbook update, connection fee adjustment, and mower lease. Other items include a proclamation for Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month and a closed session for a real estate transaction.

• Rezoning Trail Ridge Estates (Public Hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 490)
• Appeal of Revocation of Certificate of Occupancy for 130 S. Dubuque Street units 101 and 102
• Senior Community Housing Corporation Developers Agreement for non-profit senior housing on Lots 4 & 5 in Fox Ridge Part OneA Subdivision
• Resolution No. 25-06 Connect Fee Adjustment for 2025
• Resolution No. 25-07 Mower Lease with Huntington National Bank

The Solon City Council approved the Senior Community Housing Corporation Developers Agreement and Resolution No. 25-01 for a senior housing site plan, subject to conditions including fire department approval and two parking spaces per unit. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 490 to rezone Trail Ridge Estates, along with related conditional zoning agreements, developers agreements, and preliminary plats for Parts 3A and 3B. Additionally, the council approved resolutions for an employee sick leave update, connection fee adjustment, and a mower lease, and discussed an appeal of a revoked certificate of occupancy for event spaces.

• Approved Senior Community Housing Corporation Developers Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-01 site plan for senior housing (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 490 rezoning Trail Ridge Estates (4-0)
• Approved conditional zoning agreements for Trail Ridge Estates Parts 3A and 3B (4-0)
• Approved developers agreements for Trail Ridge Estates Parts 3A and 3B (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-02 and 25-03 preliminary plats for Trail Ridge Estates Parts 3A and 3B (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-04 rezoning request for Hlavacek property (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-05 employee handbook sick leave update (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Solon Planning and Zoning Commission will review and possibly take action on the site plan for the senior housing project in Fox Ridge Subdivision. They will also review and comment on the preliminary plat for Trail Ridge Estates Part 3B. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review and possible action on Solon Senior Housing Project site plan in Fox Ridge Subdivision
• Review and comment on Trail Ridge Estates Part 3B Preliminary Plat