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Anamosa council sets May 26 hearings for two housing urban renewal areas, approves infrastructure repairs
Summary
At its April 27 meeting, the Anamosa City Council unanimously approved resolutions to set May 26 public hearings for two 2026 housing urban renewal areas, authorized replacement of Well No. 6 for $143,761 and approved up to $25,000 for a wastewater plant roof replacement after insurance proceeds.
The Anamosa City Council on April 27 set public hearings for two proposed 2026 housing urban renewal areas and approved multiple infrastructure purchases, all by unanimous votes.
Mayor Rod Smith presided over the regular session at the Anamosa Library and Learning Center. Council action included setting May 26, 2026 for public hearings on the 2026 Kouba Second Addition Housing Urban Renewal Area and on the 2026 Northland Second Addition Housing Urban Renewal Area; both resolutions (2026-20 and 2026-21) were approved by roll call votes of 6-0.
City Administrator Jeremiah Hoyt reported on the Citywide Cleanup Event, saying the Public Works Department “more than doubled its intake” compared with the previous year and thanking staff for repairing the Main Street clock.
The council also approved a series of purchase requests tied to recent infrastructure needs. A motion approving payment not to exceed $25,000 was carried to replace the roof at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; packet materials calculate the approved amount as $91,877 less a $66,908 insurance settlement. The council approved a $143,761 purchase to replace faulty Well No. 6. Council members voted unanimously on both measures.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (minutes, bills, tobacco permits, noise/street closure applications): approved, roll call 6-0. - Resolution 2026-20 (set public hearing: Kouba Second Addition URA, May 26): approved, roll call 6-0. - Resolution 2026-21 (set public hearing: Northland Second Addition URA, May 26): approved, roll call 6-0. - Resolution 2026-22 (set wage for part-time Library Clerk, FY ending June 30, 2026): approved, roll call 6-0. - Wastewater Treatment Plant roof replacement (not to exceed $25,000 after insurance): approved, roll call 6-0. - Replacement of Well No. 6 ($143,761): approved, roll call 6-0. - Consent Agenda pay requests totaling $8,468.60: approved, roll call 6-0.
During council reports, Council Member Kay Smith announced that Jackie Kennedy will appear at the American Legion on June 28, 2026; Council Member Brian Hurt promoted the Firemen’s Breakfast on May 3. Mayor Smith opened the floor for non-agenda public comment; none was offered. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
All attributions and vote tallies reflect the council minutes and roll-call results recorded in the April 27, 2026 meeting record.