Regular Council Meeting
November 2, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Community Media Center
Mayor Shannon Poe called the meeting to order. Council present were: Candy Langerman, Mary Phelan, Ben Duehr, Josh Brenneman, Scott Brighton and Dave Goedken Also present City Clerk Sally Hinrichsen, Public Works Director Nick Kahler, Police Chief Britt Smith, Library Director Faith Brehm and City Engineer Patrick Schwikerath. City Administrator Russ Farnum joined electronically. The public was invited to attend the meeting in person, or to participate in the meeting electronically via “Zoom Meetings” or “Facebook” and were encouraged to communicate from the chat or message.
Brighton motioned to move the resolution regarding the purchase of plate compactor for mini excavator to follow the work session on ROW ordinance amendments. Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brenneman moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Goedken seconded, roll call was unanimous.
Scott Chally, 608 N Chestnut, addressed the Council regarding his concern with AI.
Brighton moved to approve the consent agenda, Brenneman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Langerman moved to approve resolution related to Change Order Request #9 in the increased not to exceed amount of $15,501.67 as submitted by Bill Bruce Builders related to the Monticello Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. Brighton seconded. Roll call was all nays.
Goedken moved to table resolution related to Change Order Request #9 in the increased not to exceed amount of $15,501.67 as submitted by Bill Bruce Builders related to the Monticello Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements to the next meeting, with engineer providing more information. Brenneman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Phelan moved to approve Resolution #2026-166 Approving Pay Request #29 to Bill Bruce Builders, Inc., Re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project in the amount of $640,675.19. Brenneman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Phelan moved to approve Resolution #2026-167 Designating City Depositories, seconded by Langerman. Roll call was unanimous.
Brighton moved approve Resolution #2026-168 Approving the Final Plat of Red Bluff Subdivision, Jones County, Iowa, seconded by Langerman. Roll call was unanimous.
Brighton moved to approve Resolution #2026-169 Approving Pay Request #3 to Ground Line Company, LLC., Re: 6th Street Ditch Restoration Project in the amount of $62,312.21, Langerman seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Council, City Engineer, Department heads gave updates on projects and activities happening in their departments.
Council held a work session on the STBG Grant application for improvements to Route 38 near the School Campus. This would cover some of the costs to add turn lanes on Route 38. The council will take formal action at the next meeting to approve the submission of STBG grant application.
Council held a work session on the ROW ordinance and possible amendments. After much discussion, the consensus of the Council was to have City Administrator, Public Works and Engineer work on the ordinance to clean it up and set the new pricing and bring back to the Council at a future meeting.
Goedken moved to approve Resolution #2026-170 Approving purchase of plate compactor for mini excavator from Gentec Equipment. Duehr seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Brenneman moved to adjourn at 7:17 P.M.
Shannon Poe, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer