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 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)

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 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 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 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 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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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 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 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 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)