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Council approvals: licenses, pool repairs, contingency transfer, appointments and accounting services
Summary
Council approved a bundle of routine licenses, maintenance projects, budget transfers and personnel appointments, including a wine/cider license for Hideaway Bar & Casino, pool equipment replacements, a contingency transfer (Resolution 18-25) and the appointment of an interim finance officer.
A series of routine and administrative motions passed during the meeting.
Licensing and parks: The council approved an on/off sale wine and cider license for Hideaway Bar and Casino LLC, effective Jan. 1. Parks & Rec presented a quote of about $19,000 from Midstates Audio and Video to replace the pool sound system (budgeted for 2026) and the council approved the purchase. Staff also presented quotes for replacing a deteriorating surge tank (to occur this year) and a new pool heater (planned for 2026); motions to approve both items carried.
Budget and finance: Council approved Resolution 18-25, a contingency transfer to cover election wages, the audit (including a federal audit), siren repairs, snowplow repairs and animal-control incidents. The council conducted a first reading and approved Ordinance 7-47, which staff described as covering a range of budget adjustments including ambulance radios, an estimated vacation payout and storm-drainage project adjustments; TIF funds were described as a pass-through from the county to developers. Council discussed permit- and fee-related recommendations (no changes to many fees) and directed staff to draft raising mailbox reimbursement from $70 to $100 for the next meeting.
Personnel and administration: Council reluctantly approved an employee resignation and appointed Brian as interim finance officer until a permanent hire is made; Brian recommended retaining Christina's services for monthly bank reconciliation and other finance duties, and the council approved an agreement for accounting services.
Infrastructure and utilities: Council approved an updated Encore Park utility access easement with minor language edits and accepted a quote up to $24,762 for AMI water-meter installation to enable remote meter reads. Staff recommended a 3% increase to base and volume for both water and sewer rates (about $1.26/month for an average 6,000-gallon household); resolutions to adopt rates will be considered at a future meeting.
Many of these items were approved by voice vote; where a roll call occurred it is noted in the meeting minutes.
