Webster City public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the Fair Meadow Drive widening project and updated ordinances regarding off-road utility vehicles and golf carts. They also scheduled public hearings for electrical underground conversion materials and the expansion of the Riverview Urban Renewal Area.
- Approved Fair Meadow Drive Widening and Reconstruction Project (5-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2022-1863 regarding off-road utility vehicles and golf carts (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance for Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (5-0)
- Scheduled Jan 16 public hearing for 2022 Electrical Underground Conversion Project materials (5-0)
- Approved City Attorney Compensation Agreement for legal services (5-0)
- Approved Minor Subdivision Plat of Broadacres Addition (5-0)
- Approved Minor Subdivision Plat of Havinga Addition (5-0)
- Scheduled Jan 16 public hearing for Expanded Webster City Riverview Urban Renewal Area (5-0)
City Council
The City Council passed an ordinance amending sewer rental rates and approved the acquisition of property at 714 Park Avenue. Council also authorized an option agreement for the purchase of 129 Second Street East for potential water plant expansion.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-1862 amending sewer rental rates (4-0)
- Approved posting of signs for Unsafe Building Notice at 719 Des Moines Street (4-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending off-road utility vehicle and golf cart rules (4-0)
- Passed Resolution No. 2022-203 approving acquisition of 714 Park Avenue (4-0)
- Passed Resolution No. 2022-204 authorizing option agreement for 129 Second Street East (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-201 for payroll of $188,126.10 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-202 for bills paid of $392,306.55 (4-0)
- Recommended renewal of alcohol licenses for Hy-Vee and Kwik Trip (4-0)
City Council
The City Council held a joint work session with the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors and park committees to discuss the future of Wilson Brewer Historic Park. Participants discussed ownership legalities, funding, and the potential for an elected board to oversee the park and an endowment. The Council reached a consensus to meet with the County to determine the possibility and structure of such a board.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Reached consensus to meet with County to determine if an elected Board for the park is possible
- Adjourned the Joint Work Session (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a major road reconstruction project and several Urban Renewal fund obligations. They also updated purchasing policies and approved sewer rental rate amendments. A recommendation regarding the operation of Wilson Brewer Park was tabled.
- Awarded Lincoln Drive Reconstruction contract to Doyle Construction for $1,376,376.50 (5-0)
- Approved Boone River Trail Panel Replacement contract with Woodruff Construction, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance amending Sewer Rental Rates (5-0)
- Approved 7 separate resolutions obligating Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Funds for TIF obligations (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-194 amending Purchasing Policies and Procedures (5-0)
- Approved street closures for Christmas in the City Parade on December 3, 2022 (5-0)
- Tabled Wilson Brewer Historic Park Commission recommendation on park operations (5-0)
- Approved purchase of two new GETAC Rugged Laptops (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved pursuing a State Revolving Loan Fund Loan for a new wastewater treatment plant and held a first reading of an ordinance to amend sewer rental rates. The council also authorized several equipment purchases and property acquisitions.
- Approved Resolution 2022-167 to pursue State Revolving Loan Fund Loan for new Wastewater Treatment Plant (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Electric Power Transformer for Reisner Substation from Niagara Power Transformer Corporation (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending sewer rental rates (5-0)
- Approved acquisition of property at 403 Broadway Street (5-0)
- Approved acquisition of property at 1033 Third Street (5-0)
- Approved purchase of replacement Battery Bank for Bowman Substation from Hubill Power Systems (5-0)
- Approved purchase of ride-on spreader/sprayer and 72” commercial mower (5-0)
- Approved contract for legal services with Lynch Dallas, P.C. regarding Wilson Brewer Historic Park (5-0)