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Cascade City Council approves property transfer, infrastructure contracts and FY26 social service agreements
Summary
At its July 28 meeting the Cascade City Council approved a transfer of city-owned property to a contractor, awarded multiple public-works contracts, and authorized fiscal year 2026 social service agreements with 11 nonprofits; one contract award was approved with a condition that asphalt patching be included.
Cascade City Council on July 28, 2025 approved several resolutions to transfer city property, award public-works contracts and adopt social service agreements for fiscal year 2026.
The council voted unanimously to approve a resolution described in the meeting as “resolution number 8 80-25,” transferring city‑owned property to B and L Mononaut Construction. Council Member Delaney moved approval; Council Member Oliphant seconded and the roll call vote was unanimously in favor (Gail, Delaney, Oliphant, Weber, Hush: all aye).
The council also approved a quote from Eastern Iowa Excavating for concrete manhole and storm‑sewer upgrades on Buchanan Street SW (identified in the meeting as “resolution number 81-25”). Staff said a preconstruction meeting is expected in August and the work should occur later this year. Council Member Gail moved approval; Council Member Delaney seconded; the vote was unanimous.
A separate contract to remove a double water main and connect water services on Fourth Avenue SE (referred to as “resolution number 82-25,” a quote from Grama Grading and Excavating) prompted discussion about whether the contractor would replace asphalt patches and whether service lines would be copper or plastic. Council Member Oliphant made the motion and tied approval to a condition that asphalt patching be included in the contract; Council Member Delaney seconded. The council approved the resolution with that contingency by unanimous roll call.
Council approved a paving overlay on Second Avenue Extension NW (“resolution number 83-25,” River City Paving) after staff said the project will be milled and regraded to avoid prior washout problems; the vote was unanimous. The council also approved a River City Paving quote to overlay Van Buren Street NE (“resolution number 84-25”) by unanimous vote.
On funding for human services, the council approved “resolution number 79-25,” authorizing fiscal year 2026 social service agreements between the City of Cascade and 11 nonprofit organizations receiving public funds. Staff said all required grant applications and supporting financial documentation were returned; the council approved the contracts unanimously (motion by Oliphant, second by Delaney).
The meeting included routine consent‑agenda approvals (city council minutes, municipal utility board minutes, and liquor‑license renewals for Calvin’s Club and American Legion Post 528 for Hometown Days) and a public hearing that was opened and closed with no public comment. Motions to open and to close the public hearing passed on unanimous voice or roll‑call votes.
Votes at a glance • Resolution number 8 80-25 — transfer of city‑owned property to B and L Mononaut Construction. Motion: Delaney; second: Oliphant. Roll call: Gail Aye; Delaney Aye; Oliphant Aye; Weber Aye; Hush Aye. Outcome: approved.
• Resolution number 81-25 — Eastern Iowa Excavating quote for manholes and storm sewer upgrades on Buchanan Street SW. Motion: Gail; second: Delaney. Roll call: Gail Aye; Delaney Aye; Oliphant Aye; Weber Aye; Hush Aye. Outcome: approved.
• Resolution number 82-25 — Grama Grading and Excavating quote for Fourth Avenue SE double water‑main elimination and service connections. Motion (contingent on asphalt patches being included): Oliphant; second: Delaney. Roll call: Gail Aye; Delaney Aye; Oliphant Aye; Weber Aye; Hush Aye. Outcome: approved (condition attached).
• Resolution number 79-25 — Fiscal year 2026 social service agreements with 11 nonprofit organizations. Motion: Oliphant; second: Delaney. Roll call: Gail Aye; Delaney Aye; Oliphant Aye; Weber Aye; Hush Aye. Outcome: approved.
• Resolution number 83-25 — River City Paving overlay of Second Avenue Extension NW. Motion: Delaney; second: Gail. Roll call: Gail Aye; Delaney Aye; Oliphant Aye; Weber Aye; Hush Aye. Outcome: approved.
• Resolution number 84-25 — River City Paving overlay of Van Buren Street NE. Motion: Oliphant; second: Gail. Roll call: Gail Aye; Delaney Aye; Oliphant Aye; Weber Aye; Hush Aye. Outcome: approved.
Why it matters: The approvals fund near‑term street and storm‑sewer repairs, resolve a property transfer to a local contractor and finalize service agreements that fund local nonprofit programs for FY26. One contract approval included an explicit condition that asphalt patches be included before final sign‑off.
Ending: Council adjourned after brief staff reports and routine business; staff and council members said they will return to the projects with additional details as preconstruction meetings and contract finalizations proceed.
