Discussions
- Discussion of possible use of IPAIT.
- Council tabled the estimate from Miller Construction for concrete work for a later date.
- City Clerk to attend the Iowa League of Cities annual conference in Des Moines in September.
- Discussion in regard to the pricing of bulk garbage as well as new garbage bins. City clerk will type up a letter informing residents of the new garbage bins that will be distributed at a later date.
- Nuisances: Lou Licht's cotton trees were addressed, the city heard he was cutting them down, but it hasn't been done yet. The council agreed to send out a letter.
- G. Hamdorf discussed two items for the August Agenda.
Motions
- Approved the agenda and consent agenda as presented and/or as amended.Ayes: AllMover: A. LangeSeconder: A. Carlson
- Approved House/Shed/Deck Permit for Patricia Neil - Fence Permit for Matt Curley/Midwest Auto - Sidewalk Reconstruction for Megan Hamdorf, Matt Curley, and Lisa Decker - Concession Stand/Crow's Nest for North Cedar Schools/Conrad Construction.Ayes: AllMover: A. KristofSeconder: G. Hamdorf
- Motioned to open the public hearing accepting bids and awarding the contract, in accordance with approved plans and specifications, for the Harding Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Phase 2 project.Ayes: AllMover: A. KristofSeconder: A. Carlson
- Motioned to close the public hearing accepting bids and awarding the contract, in accordance with approved plans and specifications, for the Harding Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Phase 2 project.Ayes: AllMover: A. KristofSeconder: A. Lange
- Approved Resolution 25-16 Accepting Bids and Awarding the Contract for the Harding Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Phase 2 Project.Ayes: AllMover: A. KristofSeconder: A. Lange
- Approved tobacco license renewal for Cedar Country Store and Good Times.Ayes: AllMover: N. LangeSeconder: A. Kristof
- Council tabled Resolution 25-14 Setting Salaries for Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Lowden for FY26 for a later date.Ayes: All
- Approved terminating Public Works Employee Kirk Steinke
Ayes: A. Kristof, A. Carlson, G. Hamdorf
Sustained: N. Lange
No: A. LangeMover: G. HamdorfSeconder: A. Carlson - Meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.Ayes: AllMover: N. LangeSeconder: A. Carlson
Reports
- Mayor Lange reported Fire Department had 2 calls, EMS/Rescue had 11 calls in May and 7 calls in June.
- Librarian Ann Harms was present to give the council the library report to review. The library is looking to do a couple more events for the kids this summer.
- Police Chief Jeremy Stenda was present and introduced himself to residents in attendance. He's looking forward to his position with the City of Lowden. A meet-n-greet was discussed for a future date before the start of the school year.
Other Minute Items
- Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
- Mayor had no city or community updates to provide.
Officials Present
- Derrick Lange, Mayor
- Alan Carlson, Councilman
- Austin Kristof, Councilman
- Austin Lange, Councilman
- Gene Hamdorf, Councilman
- Nick Lange, Councilman
- Heather Conrad, City Clerk
Visitors
Sue Hall, Michael Gandy, Matt Wildman, Police Officer Stenda, Ann Harms, and Kirk Steinke