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- RV TV visit funding: The council approved a funding request to support an RV TV visit (WHO Channel 13) in Boone, authorizing an amount not to exceed $8,000 to support community entertainment and promotions. The motion was made and seconded and passed on a roll-call vote recorded in the transcript.

- Human services grant recommendations (fiscal year 2026): Council approved the annual human-services funding recommendations drawn from the local-option sales tax allocation that requires 5% to go to human services. Staff said the council would fully fund most applicants but reduce the request for HRDA to $4,500. The transcript records the motion, second and roll-call approval.

- Public hearings: The council set public hearings for May 19, 2025, at 6 p.m. on (1) a proposed fiscal year 2025 budget amendment and (2) the sale of property located at 721 Lynn Street, Boone. Both hearings were set by motion and roll call.

- Employee recognition: The council approved a resolution authorizing a one-time lump-sum payment of $500 to Kim Majors in recognition of extra work during the city administrator search. The resolution text was read into the record and a roll-call vote approved the payment.

- LED lighting agreement: The council approved an agreement with ROI Energy to convert half of City Hall's fixtures to LED this year and defer the remainder pending budget review. Staff said a $5,600 grant would offset part of the cost, leaving a city share of $13,330.

- Printer/fax for police department: The council approved an updated printer contract option to restore secure fax capability for the police department (added software/hardware in new printer contract) after the department converted to voice-over-IP telephones.

- Tax-credit and financing acknowledgments: The consent agenda included approval of a tax-credit application for Elite Construction (three owner-occupied units) and acknowledgment of a financing agreement between Peoples Bank and Hansen and Gardner related to Oak Park development; the consent agenda was approved in a single motion.

- Farmers market location: The council approved a request to use 628 Story Street as a location for the farmers market while streetscape work continues elsewhere.

Why it matters: These votes cover routine municipal grants and small capital improvements, community events with city support, staffing recognition tied to hiring activities and local economic development tools such as tax credits and TIF financing acknowledgments.

Votes and tallies: The meeting transcript records roll-call votes for each item; the transcript shows these items passed by recorded 'yes' votes from council members present.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 5, 2025 Boone City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Boone City Council approved human-services grant recommendations, set two public hearings for May 19, authorized a one-time employee recognition payment, approved an LED retrofit agreement and several routine contracts, and approved up to $8,000 in funding for a televised community event.","taxTitle","Boone, Boone County, Iowa","taxId",64197,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566664,"Council tables wastewater plant contract after high bids; approves crack-filling contract and inspection program",106,1843000,1949000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040&start=1843&end=1949","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040/thumbnail_1843000.jpg","/articles/6566664/Boone/Boone-County/Iowa/Council-tables-wastewater-plant-contract-after-high-bids-approves-crack-filling-contract-and-inspection-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566664-899ca1be52e291612abc77da4affc87d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138557&Signature=Twz~jfCOCdAMKhCzGZOzuY8nWFAV0L6Ul4DgyPHFomi8-sR7PAk9cDhVnN9g7KPMCSd1lq53Z74i8JXdO-3Q7dbf6Lg1sKp45o4d7yW~DW2fyTVYGOVpZ3JfpKdL8zkxzeWlAcYdoUMU-F1gMOpqNgWbPnFL4mlrFJAJKGV8t6APp9~aJvqNF2ayFl61gIRLIYCaTnM0z1cn0589SjPemMRFTjqXEU~ZOlzno0ZJIi1QMBqR5RXu0Fwnxt1vfMNsGatue2U1l5QL7wPAsrErvGFs1kFWMZwbpBiEgUgneMvU4gVctAkpSFjw7FL7sjpaUtCsd1pxmiXwTO4tAowGcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City engineering staff told the council a recent procurement for work at the wastewater plant (the Hedworks project) returned only one bid that was roughly $900,000 above the estimate. Staff said the engineering firm is reviewing possible repackaging of the work and is contacting plan holders about bid interest; the council voted to table the contract and pursue rebidding.

Engineer John Perry (presenting) and Director of Public Works described potential reasons for the high bid, including another large wastewater project in a nearby community being bid at the same time. The council moved to table the award and instruct staff and the engineers to explore options including rebidding in coming months.

Separately, the council received a recommendation and approved awarding the HMA pavement crack-filling contract to Parking Lot Specialties for $17,500 to treat recently overlaid streets. The council also approved resolution 3371, authorizing professional services for the 2025 I&I (inflow and infiltration) sump pump inspection program covering areas near Story Street, Jackson Street and First Street south of Park Avenue.

Why it matters: The wastewater project delay preserves fiscal oversight and creates time to seek more competitive bids; the pavement maintenance contract and I&I inspection program are preventative measures intended to extend pavement life and address long-term sanitary-system integrity.

Council recorded motions to table the wastewater award and to approve the crack-filling contract and resolution 3371; roll-call votes for those items were recorded in the meeting transcript.","An anticipated wastewater-plant project received a single bid far above the engineer's estimate and was tabled pending repackaging and rebidding; the council approved a pavement crack-filling contract of $17,500 and authorized professional services for an I&I sump pump inspection program (resolution 3371).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566669,"City will resurface three of six tennis courts; pool heater and roof repairs scheduled",469,1362000,1831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040&start=1362&end=1831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040/thumbnail_1362000.jpg","/articles/6566669/Boone/Boone-County/Iowa/City-will-resurface-three-of-six-tennis-courts-pool-heater-and-roof-repairs-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566669-72b449d468cdac92d755bd7f9cfaf45f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138557&Signature=oAfMphE6h7tiff7r9L28KYgHnB2~tgb4GzdQ13TSC2lSf3TwbVj7xBroCnFrSp8qw6EBrgWMlaausd4ZkQrNwyY3SKHmSI5zEJD5qyEIjgCy~qV~BD59dfhGLEG~ygIyd6TBu6MTZTE-9eUhKHmzppSjkArmMqFh7niLc1Xs-7xTJ4qwn0YxWOHbI6wgfPL0wezthJTFMGcxQG1wZXrLjAPtmWGHkkv9MW6gsdIDdPo3DoRRd2s-GSUj6K0DY5eABR0NgwLqUmYn0-IpGdJNkPfUsLflpvcMvuKnsbv3z1Zf0~0xmSMz3-He6to7jSiZg1jXuj2srg~cEEdWmIEtYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident asked the council about resurfacing the Macos Park tennis courts during the public-comment portion of the meeting. City staff responded that the city has $25,000 budgeted from local option sales tax that will cover approximately half the cost and that the intent is to resurface three of six courts now and seek funds (including school or booster-club contributions) to finish the remaining courts in the next fiscal year.

A city official said the 2020 agreement with the school does not obligate the school to pay half of the maintenance, and the staff will begin with three courts and coordinate with the superintendent and booster club on the remainder. The official said work would likely start in July depending on contractor schedules.

Parks staff also reported Arbor Day activity: a bur oak was planted in Linwood Cemetery. Park Director Mike provided an update on pool repairs: the new pool heater installation was expected to begin in about two weeks and roof repairs at the pool were scheduled to start shortly thereafter; staff said the timeline should allow the pool to open on schedule.

Why it matters: Resurfacing and pool repairs affect recreational access, user safety and fiscal planning for city facilities. The resurfacing plan uses local-option sales tax funds earmarked for human services and community purposes, and the city is coordinating with the school and community groups for additional funding.

No formal council vote on the tennis-court timing was recorded; updates came during public comment and departmental reports.","During public comment and department reports the council heard plans to use a $25,000 local-option-sales-tax allocation to resurface three of six courts at Macos Park, discussed timing and school/booster-club cooperation, and received updates on a pool heater installation and Arbor Day plantings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566675,"Downtown Boone Main Street unveils new logo; arch fundraising reaches final third",0,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040&start=1000&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040/thumbnail_1000000.jpg","/articles/6566675/Boone/Boone-County/Iowa/Downtown-Boone-Main-Street-unveils-new-logo-arch-fundraising-reaches-final-third","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566675-918c5440f78d1c5aca0ff9b3942066ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138557&Signature=IC4x6ruO98nXK6zWXe0XcjS9wRINlXu4Tx-fICrN25drb2u-C6ZGl~vzoAq-K1w8ddCdw-IkwcAjmJ1Xy1DJ6mmmY5I0aAlffxgju~57mOMZO8HNZHC8zet2SqYRJfmGS5rEJnitah0j-1LeQt5XdUCCYsBUZ4aaH8zgdeGALZ-6nrTncw2izAGJn6tAhnZevSiJtma5Il-RYqBn7m-5PK1mfW1E5paqwvAVwL9aocfepUf0gnYhe0khRqQzVRZ111GFCdKOL3rSX~NnlftTu~lwIipyQlI9FOcpttOkI~DjQFpYztZTl8AXozVs2XeIfJnjR01s9U4JM5senG3KVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Holly Secker of Downtown Boone Main Street presented the organization's first-quarter update to the Boone City Council, unveiling a new logo and reporting progress on a public-art arch, volunteer projects and events.

Secker described the new logo's central \"b\" as a nod to local train tracks and the district street grid. She said fundraising for the arch is in the final third, that steel has been ordered and fabrication has begun, and that staff are coordinating site placement at Fifth and Story, a location owned by the studio with existing parking. \"We are nearing the last third of the fundraising for the arch,\" Secker said.

Secker also described involvement by local high-school students: they will paint downtown trash receptacles and help prepare tree grates. She said the students paused earlier work because of weather but would return for several days of fabrication and installation work. Secker invited the students to present their process at a future council meeting.

On events and finances, Secker said Downtown Boone Main Street hosted ribbon cuttings and volunteer drives in the quarter, co-hosted a Galentine's event with the chamber, and is planning Summer Round Story on May 24. She told the council that 95% of the organization's spending in the quarter stayed within the downtown district.

Why it matters: Downtown branding, public art and volunteer-driven placemaking projects are intended to spur economic activity and community engagement in the city's commercial core.

Council members asked no recorded substantive follow-up questions beyond scheduling the students to present; the council recorded no separate action on the presentation during the meeting.","Downtown Boone Main Street presented a first-quarter report, introduced new branding based on local rail and street-grid motifs, and said fundraising and fabrication for a public arch are nearing completion; students will help with installations and community events are planned.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":102,"_43":113,"_45":113,"_47":114,"_49":115,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6566679,"Auditor: FY24 report largely clean after software conversion issues",2213000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040&start=2213&end=2213","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203806-0a52126043f8be6bb74df93ba8031040/thumbnail_2213000.jpg","/articles/6566679/Boone/Boone-County/Iowa/Auditor-FY24-report-largely-clean-after-software-conversion-issues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566679-73018d16141f037720e9bcb589e79d2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138557&Signature=P~YeEqaVB2RPUXAjugVS84pBis~dXNQ4sQT2harOM96EV~MvTVbajBWvW~tqAJbbItO6AKz1ROs3kj7DiNaUFAElJRMnRF4qDn22SXQSyICCRpnGaoqNi1kzPPRcRy4UvH6yhLH4lFPhX4vUBVLmRj9AdCeRsBnCvs9Xonsa7Ja4~b2FbtVuomTVMSN2Nm9ruo6fFYQzB~PJgbqfoRKhP7S7rj4rYuf-9kEBILsgLdvm3GRaU6r~dEDTxTC6SpxQ0vDyEA7vJu9kcWk3JE3U~jP0rohqYu7~kAtgSrBLFfmRvf68nZqUHwVWfMUUwdqZF6oaw92Ly2F-f-IukAeyzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kevin Houston presented the city's fiscal year 2024 audit, telling the Boone City Council the audit is essentially complete and that the largest issue this year was the city's conversion to a new software system.

Houston said the audit followed procedures prescribed by the state auditor's office and included routine compliance checks. He said the software conversion introduced challenges but that the audit team, city staff and the vendor identified the issues and corrected them. \"I don't think I've ever been around any kind of software conversion that's gone particularly smoothly,\" Houston said during his presentation.

Houston told the council the software-related matters were resolved, corrections were made and the audit team had \"no concerns, no big issues\" remaining. He said the audit otherwise reflected typical federal and state compliance reviews and routine accounting checks.

Why it matters: The audit is an annual independent check on the city's books and compliance with state and federal requirements; issues tied to software conversions can affect accounting and reporting if not corrected. City staff and the auditor said the corrections were made before the audit's conclusion.

Council members thanked Houston for the work and had no additional follow-up questions recorded in the transcript. No formal council action was recorded on the audit presentation itself during the meeting.","An independent audit of the city's fiscal year 2024 accounting found no major compliance failures, but auditors flagged and worked through issues tied to the city's first full year on a new financial software system.","actionData","errors"]

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