The Elkader City Council tabled discussion of rezoning of a two-block area from C-1 to C-2. The Council earlier failed to pass the first reading of an ordinance to rezone the two block-area from Cedar to Mulberry Street to match the rest of the downtown area. Two members were missing so the rest of the Council decided to table the issue.
The Council approved the Employee Health Insurance Plan for 2025 with an increase of 2.4-percent.
Elkader City Council Proceedings
The Elkader City Council met on Monday, October 28, 2024 in regular session at 6:30 p.m. at the Elkader City Hall with Mayor Josh Pope presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.
Roll call: Present: Bob Garms, Daryl Bruxvoort, and Deb Schmidt. Randy Henning and Tony Hauber were unable to attend.
Garms moved to approve the consent agenda. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Bruxvoort, Garms, Schmidt
Nay: None
Consent Agenda (Items on the consent agenda are considered routine in nature and all items are passed in one motion. In order to have an item voted on individually, it must be removed from the consent agenda.)
Minutes from the October 14, 2024
Claims (October 11-24, 2024)
Financial reports (reconciled September Treasurer’s report, budget by function, revenue)
Approval of Resolution 2024-45 – Resolution setting a public hearing for the conveyance and transfer of title to a vacated portion of Oak Street NE
Approval of Resolution 2024-46 – Resolution to accept a proposal from MSA Professional Services for a structural analysis of the wall in Keystone Park
Public comments No public comments were received.
Presentation by Kelsi Davis, Coordinator for Clayton County Energy District The new coordinator for the Clayton County Energy District was in attendance to review the purpose and activities of the District. In addition she shared information on the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Businesses or residents that need more information on either program should reach out to her at kdavis@claytoncountyia.gov or 563-245-1516.
Discussion of rezoning an area of C1 to C2 (the area is in the downtown); possible first reading of Ordinance 2024-04 (version two) Schmidt moved to table this until the November 25, 2024 meeting.
Administrative staff update
Discussion of Employee Health Insurance Renewal; possible approval of Resolution 2024-47-Approving Employee Health Insurance Plan for 2025 Garms moved to approve Resolution 2024-47. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Bruxvoort, Garms, Schmidt
Nay: None
Discussion on applying for grant funding for replacement of lead or galvanized water service line Staff will keep the Council updated on possible grant opportunities.
Staff also asked for opinions on a zoning code item and sign code item.
Questions and concerns from the City Council members A question was asked if the “open” sign at Fast Trak could be turned off (Fast Trak is outside the City limits). A concern was shared about daytime police presence.
Adjournment Garms moved to adjourn the meeting. Schmidt seconded the motion. Mayor Pope declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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