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Council directed to pursue repairs after historic square lights lose power; IDOT contractors may be contacted

Albia City Council · April 1, 2026

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Summary

City staff reported historic street lights on the east side of the square have no power; council asked the city attorney about contacting contractors on the IDOT project to explore repair options including sidewalk removal or underground boring.

Albia city staff told the City Council that historic street lights on the east side of the downtown square currently have no power, and the council directed staff to contact the city attorney to explore remedies that could involve IDOT contractors.

Street Commissioner Scott Reed said the outage could have been caused by recent sidewalk repairs and outlined two repair options: removing sidewalk to access and repair the wiring or performing an underground bore. Council members directed staff to consult the city attorney about contacting contractors working on the IDOT project to see if they could coordinate or perform repairs.

Minutes do not record a formal motion or vote on the matter, nor specify a timeline or funding source for repairs. The council’s instruction was limited to seeking legal advice and contractor contact options.