Webster City public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a contract for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and passed the first reading of an ordinance to regulate solar energy systems. Other actions included approving a five-year trash and recycling agreement and authorizing various real estate and infrastructure projects.
- Awarded 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project contract to Nels Pederson for $296,444.50 (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance adding Section 50-120 to regulate Solar Energy Systems (5-0)
- Approved five-year agreement with The Trash Man for city facilities and city-wide residential recycling (5-0)
- Approved $20,000 utility permit fee rebate to Platinum Connect, LLC (5-0)
- Authorized sale of city-owned property in Brewer Creek Estates Fifth Addition to Alex Greenfield (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-159 to amend the City Manager's salary (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-160 for professional services with Snyder and Associates for HMA Street Improvements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-161 for easements and quit claim deeds for Fair Meadow Drive project (5-0)
City Council
The City Council accepted a bequest for trail establishment and maintenance and approved a budget amendment for FY 24. Other actions included authorizing a restoration project at Brewer Creek Park and scheduling a public hearing for solar energy regulations.
- Accepted $616,037.92 donation from D.M. McLaughlin Revocable Trust for walking/bike trails
- Approved Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved street closing of Des Moines Street for Oct. 7 car show (5-0)
- Scheduled Sept. 5 public hearing for Solar Energy Systems zoning ordinance (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Iowa Department of Revenue for State Setoff Program (5-0)
- Approved support and grant application for Art In Public Spaces downtown (5-0)
- Authorized Oxbow Restoration Agreement with Nature Conservancy at Brewer Creek Park (5-0)
- Authorized negotiations and support for Webster City Custom Meats Wastewater Services Agreement (5-0)
City Council
City Council authorized an application for an Enhance Iowa grant to fund a new splash pad and directed staff to launch a community fundraising campaign. The Council also approved several infrastructure payments and set public hearing dates for budget and sewer projects.
- Approved application for Enhance Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism Grant (5-0)
- Directed staff to proceed with Splash Pad Project and community fundraising
- Approved $43,972.77 payment to Woodruff Construction for Boone River Trail work (5-0)
- Authorized up to $50,000 for storm sewer outflow pipe replacement (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-145 authorizing land acquisition via eminent domain (5-0)
- Set August 21, 2023, for public hearing to amend FY24 Budget (5-0)
- Set September 5, 2023, for public hearing on 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
- Approved closure of 500 Block First Street Parking Lot for Angel Tree fundraiser (5-0)