Tripoli, Iowa

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tripoli City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to review and approve minutes from past meetings, discuss new business including a temporary street closure for the Farmers Market, a VFW liquor license for Tripoli Days, and bike trail repairs. The council will also review property discussions, ambulance staff reviews, and a resolution for a public hearing on a loan agreement.

• Approve closure of 300 block of 6th Ave SE for Farmers Market on August 9 ($0)
• Approve VFW Outdoor Liquor License for Tripoli Days (Dollar amount not specified)
• Approve Bike Trail Repairs (Dollar amount not specified)
• Discuss Craig Bremner Property at 311 S Main Street (No action specified)
• 2026-24 Resolution for Public Hearing on General Obligation Loan Agreement (No dollar amount specified)

The City Council approved a resolution to set a public hearing date for a general obligation loan agreement. Other actions included approving a street closure for the Farmers Market and initiating a title abatement process for a property on S Main Street.

• Approved Resolution 2026-24 A to set public hearing date for General Obligation Loan Agreement (5-0)
• Approved closure of 300 block of 6th Ave SE for Farmers Market on August 9th
• Approved VFW outdoor liquor license for Tripoli Days
• Approved initiation of title abatement process for 311 S Main Street
• Approved bike trail repairs
• Approved CD renewal-71125
• Tabled business signs on Main Street
• Tabled Sam Cannegieter 6-month review for Ambulance

Special City Council Meeting

The Tripoli City Council will hold a special meeting to decide whether to approve a liquor license for the Readlyn-Tripoli Tractor Pull event scheduled for August 26–29. The council will also discuss and potentially approve control of city property north of the fire station on 2nd Street NE.

• Approve Readlyn-Tripoli Tractor Pull Liquor License (August 26–29)
• Approve control of property north of Fire Station (2nd Street NE)

The City Council approved a liquor license and the use of property north of the fire station for the Readlyn-Tripoli Tractor Pull. Council also approved a verbal agreement to begin bike trail repairs, with a formal agreement scheduled for the August 3, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Readlyn-Tripoli Tractor Pull Liquor License for August 26-29, 2026 (AA MC)
• Approved Control of Property North of the Fire Station (2nd Street NE) for the Tripoli-Readlyn Tractor Pull (AA MC)
• Approved verbal agreement to proceed with bike trail repairs (AA MC)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to decide on a special liquor license for The Hub Bar and Grill. The body will also discuss and potentially approve a street closure on 1st Ave SE for Tripoli Days.

• Special liquor license for The Hub Bar and Grill
• Closure of 1st Ave SE for Tripoli Days

The City Council approved a special liquor license for The Hub Bar and Grill. The council also approved closing the 100 block of 1st Avenue SW for Tripoli Days.

• Approved The Hub Bar and Grill outdoor Special Liquor License (AA MC)
• Approved closure of 100 block of 1st Avenue SW from the alley to Main Street for Tripoli Days (AA MC)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including agreements with the DOT and Prairie Road Builders. The body will also consider hiring two pool lifeguards and the use of City Hall as an emergency shelter.

• Pending claims totaling $68,743.90
• Resolution 2026-22 for Prairie Road Builders Seal Coating Agreement
• Hiring Brenden Walvatne as Pool Lifeguard at $10/hr
• Hiring Tyzen Westendorf as Pool Lifeguard at $12/hr
• Resolution 2026-20 for DOT Agreement

The City Council approved resolutions for a DOT agreement, a door lock agreement, a seal coating agreement, and a library contract. The council also hired two pool lifeguards and designated City Hall as an emergency shelter. A request for customer parking signs at Venos was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2026-20 DOT Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-21 HDPACE Door Lock Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 Prairie Road Builders Seal Coating Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-23 Library Contract with Frederika (5-0)
• Approved Fire Department CD for truck replacement funds
• Hired Brenden Walvatne as pool lifeguard at $10/hour
• Hired Tyzen Westendorf as pool lifeguard at $12/hour
• Tabled Venos Parking sign request

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city projects. No specific projects or actions were detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of city projects

The City Council held a work session to discuss potential projects, including softball field lighting, a City Hall generator, bike trail repairs, and pedestrian safety. No formal actions were taken on these items during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Discussed $100,000 estimate for softball field light replacement
• Discussed purchasing a generator for City Hall
• Discussed repairs for one mile of washed-out bike trail
• Discussed installing illuminated pedestrian warning signs on 2nd St SW

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tripoli City Council will hold a regular meeting to review routine items like approving minutes and claims, and discuss several new business items including a DOT agreement, water tower cleaning, and sludge testing for the wastewater plant.

• DOT Agreement (discuss/approve)
• Water Tower Cleaning (discuss/approve)
• Sludge Testing for Waste Water Plant (discuss/approve)
• Cardboard Dumpster Repairs (discuss/approve)
• Seal Coating Approval (discuss/approve)

The City Council approved several maintenance projects, including water tower cleaning and sludge testing for the wastewater plant. The council also authorized the use of sheep for vegetation control at the lagoons and approved a cost-sharing agreement for line painting with Bremer County.

• Approved pending claims of $22,933.95
• Approved Casey’s Tobacco License
• Tabled DOT agreement
• Approved cardboard dumpster repairs
• Tabled seal coating approval
• Approved water tower cleaning by K&W Coatings
• Approved 50% cost share for Bremer County Line Painting on 7th Avenue and Piedmont
• Approved use of sheep at lagoons for vegetation control

Special City Council Meeting

The Tripoli City Council will hold a special meeting to approve a consent agenda including pending claims totaling $80,730 and a liquor license application for The Hub Bar and Grill.

• Approve pending claims totaling $80,730.00
• Approve The Hub Bar and Grill liquor license

The City Council approved a consent agenda including pending claims and a liquor license. The meeting was conducted as a special session.

• Approved pending claims of $80,730.00
• Approved The Hub Bar and Grill Liquor License

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Members will also discuss the sale of city property and the Tripoli Farmers Market at City Hall.

• Resolution 2026-19: Budget amendment for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Resolution 2026-18: Intent to sell certain city property
• Pending claims totaling $57,462.67
• Tripoli Farmers Market at City Hall
• Lifeguard wages

The City Council approved a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and declared its intent to sell certain city property. The council also established a rotating donation system for scrap dumpster proceeds and approved lifeguard wages.

• Approved Resolution 2026-19 adopting the budget amendment for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
• Approved Resolution 2026-18 declaring intent to sell certain city property and authorizing its sale
• Approved 1st payment for scrap dumpster and established bi-monthly rotating donations to Fire Department, Pool, Parks & Rec, and library
• Approved Tripoli Farmers Market at City Hall with fees waived (weather permitting)
• Approved VFW Control of Property Letter for Tripoli Days
• Approved lifeguard wages
• Approved pending claims of $57,462.67

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tripoli City Council will review routine business including approving minutes and claims, and discuss new items such as bike trail maintenance and a request to install concrete at 204 2nd Ave NE to address erosion. The meeting will also cover CD renewals and public comments.

• Approve pending claims totaling $43,970.15
• Discuss bike trail maintenance
• Consider concrete installation at 204 2nd Ave NE (materials and labor costs)
• Renew library copier CD for $5,871.21
• Review Chippy's Green Room and Tripoli Fire Concert liquor licenses

The City Council approved several items including bike trail maintenance and a concrete installation request at 204 2nd Ave NE. The council also approved CD renewals and a consent agenda containing claims and liquor licenses.

• Approved consent agenda including 4/20/2026 minutes, $43,970.15 in pending claims, and liquor licenses for Chippy’s Green Room and Tripoli Fire Concert (AA MC)
• Approved Bike Trail Maintenance (AA MC)
• Approved concrete installation from approach to sidewalk and alley at 204 2nd Ave NE (AA MC)
• Approved CD renewals (AA MC)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tripoli City Council will meet on April 20, 2026, to approve pending claims totaling $144,890.85, a Dollar General tobacco and alcohol permit, and a rental inspection self-checklist. Additional items include a police chief conference, a fire department property control discussion, and a proposal to move to one monthly meeting June-August.

• Approve pending claims totaling $144,890.85
• Dollar General tobacco & alcohol permit approval
• Approve rental inspection self-checklist
• Discuss police chief conference
• Consider moving to one monthly council meeting June-August

The City Council approved a temporary schedule change for summer meetings. The council also approved a rental inspection checklist and a liquor license for a fire department event. Pending claims totaling $144,890.85 were approved.

• Approved pending claims of $144,890.85
• Approved Dollar General Tobacco and Alcohol Permit
• Approved Police Chief Conference for May 18-21
• Approved Rental Inspection Self-Checklist
• Approved Tripoli Fire Concert Control of Property liquor license
• Approved moving to one Council Meeting per month from June-August

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential agreement with the school. The council intends to enter a closed session to discuss strategy with counsel regarding litigation.

• Potential agreement with school
• Closed session regarding litigation strategy

The Council discussed the lack of a formal agreement with the school district regarding the maintenance of stop sign flashing beacon lights. City Clerk Shianne Schlitter will schedule a work session with the school to determine a long-term solution. The Council also entered a closed session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Entered closed session at 5:27 pm per Iowa Code 21.5(c) to discuss litigation strategy
• Exited closed session at 5:56 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 pm (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The body will also discuss various capital project renewals and a mosquito control service agreement.

• Resolution 2026-16: Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027
• CD Renewals including Bike Trail ($50,938.99) and Ambulance ($226,379.75)
• Resolution 2026-17: One year agreement with Weeds on Fire for mosquito control
• Removal of a section of sidewalk at 101 4th St SW without replacement
• Pending claims totaling $24,893.38

The City Council approved the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and authorized a one-year mosquito control agreement. The council also approved city CD renewals and a temporary living exception. Discussions regarding the Police Chief Conference and City Hall rental hours were tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2026-16 adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-17 for a one-year mosquito control agreement with Weeds on Fire (3-0)
• Approved City CD renewals (3-0)
• Approved referring the removal of a sidewalk section at 101 4th Street SW without replacement to Planning and Zoning (3-0)
• Approved Makenzie Nuss as depositor/signor for the City of Tripoli (3-0)
• Approved temporary living exception until May 15th (3-0)
• Tabled discussion on Police Chief Conference May 18-21 (3-0)
• Tabled update to City Hall rental hours (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss rental inspections and city projects. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Rental inspections
• City projects

The Council discussed using remaining bond proceeds for projects including a fire truck, City Hall tuck pointing, and flood-mitigation tiles. Members also reviewed the implementation of a rental inspection checklist. A proposal to provide partial vacation benefits to the admin assistant was denied.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Denied partial vacation benefits for admin assistant
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 pm (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY27 maximum property tax levy. The body will discuss and vote to approve the levy following the hearing.

• Public hearing and vote on FY27 Max Levy

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the FY27 Max Levy. No votes were recorded to approve or deny the levy during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Opened and closed the FY27 Max Levy public hearing

City Council Regular Meeting

The Tripoli City Council will meet on March 23, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items, including adopting the maximum property tax dollars for FY2026-2027 and approving the purchase of a defibrillator for the ambulance. The council will also address a lot division on 5th Ave SE, a resolution for a vacated alley plat, and setting dates for cleanup and budget hearings.

• Approve FY2026-2027 Maximum Property Tax Dollars (Resolution 2026-14)
• Approve Ambulance Purchase for Defibrillator
• Harm's 106-108 5th Ave SE Lot Division (Discuss/Approve)
• Resolution 2026-15: Acceptance for Vacated Alley Plat (Discuss/Approve)
• Set date for 2026 Clean Up Day and Final Budget Hearing

The City Council approved the maximum property tax dollars for FY2026-2027 and accepted a vacated alley plat. Other actions included approving an ambulance defibrillator purchase and setting the 2026 Clean-Up Day. The council also authorized a homeowner to proceed with surveying for a lot division.

• Approved Resolution 2026-14 adopting FY2026-2027 Maximum Property Tax Dollars (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-15 Acceptance for Vacated Alley Plat (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Clean-Up Day for June 6, 2026, 8am-12am (4-0)
• Approved ambulance purchase of a defibrillator (4-0)
• Approved Struck Parcel Combination Request (4-0)
• Approved date for final budget hearing and moved next meeting to April 9th (4-0)
• Approved Ann Harms to proceed with surveying for lot division at homeowner's expense (4-0)
• Approved pending claims of $137,128.28 (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and potentially approve several resolutions including a solar power purchase agreement and the sale of city property. The body will also review safety standards for chainsaw use and hearing conservation.

• Resolution 2026-06 approving Solar PPA
• Resolution 2026-08 approving payment to Visu-Sewer, LLC for sanitary sewer lining
• Resolution 2026-13 declaring intent to sell certain city property
• Harm's Lot Division
• Pending claims totaling $32,822.49

The City Council approved a Solar Power Purchase Agreement and adopted the Iowa LOSAP retirement program for Fire/EMS. The council also authorized the sale of certain city property and ratified sewer lining work. Discussion on the Harm's Lot Division was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2026-06 approving Solar PPA (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 ratifying Visu-Sewer, LLC sanitary sewer lining work and payment (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-09 requiring chainsaw safety standards and operating procedures (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 to accept ICAP Renewal Quote (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-11 requiring hearing conservation standard operating procedures (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-12 adopting the Iowa LOSAP Program for Fire/EMS (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-13 declaring intent to sell certain city property with bids closing in 60 days (3-0-1)
• Tabled discussion on Harm's Lot Division (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The Tripoli City Council will hold a work session to review solar energy initiatives and discuss fire department operations. This is a non-decision meeting; no votes are scheduled.

The City Council held a work session to discuss solar panel procurement and fire department needs. An informal decision was made to proceed with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) plan, which will be formally decided on March 2, 2026. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Informally decided to proceed with PPA plan for solar panels (formal vote pending 3/2/26)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 pm (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances regarding trash collection fees and solid waste charges. The body will also discuss a solar PPA and various CD renewals.

• Ordinance 1-2026 and Ordinance 2-2026 regarding trash collection fees and solid waste charges
• Resolution 2026-06 approving Solar PPA
• Pending claims totaling $21,416.84
• CD renewals for Police ($13,262.79), Fire ($66,131.40), and Library ($8,161.72)
• Bids for mosquito control beginning summer 2026

The City Council approved two ordinances amending trash collection fees and solid waste charges. The council also authorized a Powerwheels race and set a date for the FY27 Max Levy hearing. Several items, including a Solar PPA resolution and a City Hall rental, were tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 1-2026 regarding trash collection fees (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2-2026 regarding solid waste charges (3-0)
• Approved Powerwheels Race for 5/10/2026 and Tripoli Days weekend (3-0)
• Approved placement of scrap dumpster at city shed (3-0)
• Set Max Levy FY27 hearing date for March 23, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved accepting bids for 2026 Mosquito Control through April 2, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Waverly Chamber of Commerce renewal (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Police, Fire, and Library CDs (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The Tripoli City Council will hold a work session to discuss a presentation by Kent Kraus of Eagle Point Solar. This is a non-decision meeting focused on information sharing.

The City Council reviewed Power Purchase Agreement options for solar panels at city facilities. Council members discussed removing the solar array from the library due to low usage. No final decision was made on the agreement; a follow-up work session was scheduled for February 19, 2026.

• Approved the agenda (3-0)
• Scheduled follow-up work session for February 19, 2026, to discuss solar panels
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 pm (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the 2026 city insurance renewal and the appointment of a Public Information Officer. The body will also consider hiring an administrative assistant and renewing a police certificate of deposit.

• Hiring Makenzie Nuss as Administrative Assistant at $18/hr
• Renewal of Police CD 70778 for $15,752.69
• Approval of pending claims totaling $44,937.52
• 2026 City Insurance Renewal resolution
• Appointment of Shianne Schlitter as Public Information Officer

The City Council approved the 2026 city insurance renewal and the hiring of a new administrative assistant. The council also appointed a Public Information Officer and approved a police CD renewal.

• Approved Resolution 2026-07 for City Insurance Renewal (5-0)
• Approved hiring Makenzie Nuss as Administrative Assistant at $18/hr (5-0)
• Appointed Shianne Schlitter as Public Information Officer (5-0)
• Approved renewal for Police CD 70778 (5-0)
• Approved Girl Scout Sleepover on March 6th (5-0)
• Approved pending claims of $44,937.52 (5-0)
• Approved VFW Liquor License (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Tripoli City Council will hold a work session to discuss ambulance services. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

The City Council held a work session to discuss Tripoli Ambulance Services' bylaws and constitution. Members reviewed 2025 call logs and noted that current bylaws requiring seven active members could prevent operations. No formal votes were taken on policy changes during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Tripoli City Council holds a work session to discuss upcoming water and sewer rate adjustments and review the fiscal year 2027 budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

The Council decided to increase garbage charges from $17 to $18 and remove garbage exemptions. Budget increases were approved only for police and fire services, while water and sewer rates will remain the same. The Council also agreed to switch its AOR contract to Community Insurance.

• Approved increasing garbage charges from $17 to $18
• Approved adding code to eliminate garbage exemptions
• Allotted $2,000 to Police for equipment upgrades
• Allotted $6,000 to Fire Department for SCBA compressor bottles
• Decided water and sewer rates will stay the same
• Agreed to switch AOR contract from Assured Partners to Community Insurance

City Council Work Session

The Tripoli City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed changes to water, sewer, and garbage rates as well as review the draft FY2027 budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Water/Sewer/Garbage Rate Review
• FY27 Budget Review
• Ambulance Bylaws Review

The City Council agreed to send ambulance bylaws to an attorney for review following concerns that the 30-call annual minimum for active members may discourage volunteers. The council also determined there will be no increase to garbage rates at this time.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Determined no increase will be made to garbage rates
• Agreed to send ambulance bylaws to attorney for review
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 pm (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to dispose of real estate owned by the city. The body will also review the FY25 Audit Report and discuss various city approvals.

• Resolution 2026-4: Dispose of Real Estate Owned by the City of Tripoli
• Pending claims totaling $13,531.31
• Library CD 71038 maturing March 1, 2026, for $8,000
• FY25 Audit Report by Keith Oltrogge
• Visu-Sewer Slip Lining

The City Council approved Resolution 2026-4 to dispose of city-owned real estate and approved the FY25 Audit Report. Other actions included authorizing police training and allowing a memorial tree planting in Chapin's Park. The council also waived rental costs for the Tripoli Choir to use City Hall.

• Approved Resolution 2026-4 to dispose of real estate owned by the City of Tripoli (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Audit Report by Keith Oltrogge (5-0)
• Approved Tripoli Choir use of City Hall without rental cost (5-0)
• Approved Chief Oleson to attend drug warrant training in Johnson (5-0)
• Approved planting of a memorial tree for Ruth Kirchhoff in Chapin's Park (5-0)
• Approved pending claims of $13,531.31 (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and financial reviews. The body will examine utility rates and employee compensation.

• ICAP Renewal Review
• Staff Pay Raises
• Water/Sewer/Garbage Rate Review
• Rental Inspections

The City Council determined staff pay raises for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions regarding water, garbage, and sewer rates, as well as rental inspections, were deferred to the next work session.

• Approved 5% pay raises for Shonka and Rettig
• Approved 4% pay raises for all other staff
• Tabled water, garbage, and sewer rate discussions
• Tabled rental inspection discussions

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for the disposal of city-owned real estate. The body will also review 2026 appointments for the City Clerk/Treasurer and Police Chief, as well as the 2026 Fire and Ambulance rosters.

• Resolution 2026-1: Public hearing to dispose of city-owned real estate
• Resolution 2026-2: 2026 Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Resolution 2026-3: Naming depositories
• Pending claims totaling $13,863.22
• Police sharing with Sumner

The City Council scheduled a public hearing for January 19 to discuss disposing of city-owned real estate. The council also approved 2026 appointments, fire and ambulance rosters, and a health savings account resolution. A request for police sharing with Sumner was denied.

• Set public hearing for disposal of city real estate for Jan 19 at 6 pm (4-0)
• Approved $4,300 per full-time employee for 2026 Health Savings Account (4-0)
• Denied police sharing agreement with Sumner (4-0)
• Approved $1,200 donation to NEIA Community Action (4-0)
• Approved 2026 appointments for City Clerk/Treasurer, Police Chief, and 911 Board (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Fire and Ambulance rosters (4-0)
• Gave Craig Bremner until Jan 31, 2026, to provide a plan for 311 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-3 to name depositories (4-0)