The Elkader City Council approved a proposal to enter into an agreement for up to 465-thousand dollars in General Obligation Bonds. Funds will be used towards the purchase of a Fire Truck, Snow Plow, and Police Car.
The Council held discussions on a pedestrian bridge that would connect Founders Park with the City Park. The Council will continue to work with an engineer as they look into that project.
The Elkader City Council met on Monday, February 10, 2025 in regular session at 6:30 p.m. at the Elkader City Hall with Mayor Josh R. Pope presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Roll call: Present: Bob Garms, Randy Henning, Tony Hauber and Deb Schmidt. Daryl Bruxvoort was unable to attend.
Henning moved to approve the consent agenda. Garms seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Schmidt, Henning, Hauber, Garms
Nay: None
Consent Agenda
Minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting
Bills (January 24-February 6, 2025)
Financial reports (reconciled January Treasurer’s report, revenue, receipts by fund, budget by function) Approval of housing incentive for new home purchase (106 2nd Street NW)
Approval of special events application for Main Street Elkader events
St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17 at 5:30 p.m. (authorization to close and use Main Street from Spruce Street to Boardman Street from 4:30 p.m. to until after the parade)
Rhythm on the River on May 16, June 6, July 11, August 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (authorization to use Founders’ Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Light Up the Night on June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (authorization to close and use N. Main Street from Cedar St NW to Bridge St NW from 4:30 p.m. until after the event)
Approval of request to close Johnson Street NE north of Humphrey Street and Miller Street NE for the Century of Caterpillar event September 11-14, 2025; permission to have fireworks on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the east end of Miller Street NE (on property owned by AJJ, LLC) Approval of Resolution 2025-12 – Authorizing a Use Agreement with Warrior Little League Inc.
Public comments No public comments were offered.
Public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement Mayor Pope opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. No comments were received before or during the public hearing. Mayor Pope closed the public hearing. Garms moved to approve Resolution 2025-13 - Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and providing for the levy of taxes to pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025. Hauber seconded the motion. Roll call: Aye: Schmidt, Henning, Hauber, Garms
Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-02 – An Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Municipal Code of the City of Elkader, Iowa (2022) by rezoning certain property surrounding the downtown area Garms moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-02. Henning seconded the motion. Roll call: Aye: Schmidt, Henning, Hauber, Garms
Nay: None
Review report on pedestrian bridge Council discussed the report and concurred that locations 3 or 4 were most desirable. They instructed staff to determine how much it would cost to look into those locations more.
Discussion/decision on repairing EV charging station Henning moved to discontinue use of the charging station. Garms seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Schmidt, Henning, Hauber, Garms
Nay: None
Administrative staff update
Budget-continue to review/discuss Staff will work more on the revenue side for the water and sewer budgets.
Follow-up on process to purchase lots in Breezy Summit (possibly approve Resolution 2025-14 approving purchase agreement) Garms moved to approve Resolution 2025-14. Hauber seconded the motion. Council discussed and more information was requested.
Roll call: Aye: Hauber, Garms
Nay: Schmidt, Henning
Adjournment Garms moved to adjourn. Hauber seconded the motion. Mayor Pope declared the meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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