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Carlisle council adopts FY2027 budget, approves library pay application and public-works purchases; tables downtown parking changes
Summary
At its April 13 meeting the Carlisle City Council adopted the FY2027 budget, approved a pay application for the library renovation and several equipment purchases (sewer camera, fire paging install), and tabled proposed downtown parking changes and a revised take-home vehicle policy for staff to draft.
The Carlisle City Council on April 13 adopted its FY2027 budget and approved a series of routine contracts and equipment purchases, while tabling proposed downtown parking rule changes and a draft take-home vehicle policy.
Mayor Dan Carver and councilmembers voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 20260413003, which funds several personnel and operational requests in the general fund including 10 hours for a library employee, three head guards and one manager for aquatics, and a ninth police officer. City Administrator Deven Markley told the council the budget would rely in part on ARPA funds, LOST revenue earmarked for police (LOSST), and use of surplus utility reserves to cover the requests.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included Pay Application #7 for the Public Library renovation to DDVI Inc. (amount not to exceed $293,938.04), a 2026 Bridge Inspection Program agreement, a North Park Court expansion quote (not to exceed $13,385.00), and two tobacco license renewals. Councilmember Rudy Cataldo moved approval of the consent agenda; Tracey McAvoy seconded the motion and the roll-call vote carried 4-0.
Council voted to fund equipment and maintenance measures recommended by staff. Fire Chief Cory Glover requested completion of Locution paging-system installation; council approved a $7,756.00 quote to finish installation and address outstanding issues. Public Works Superintendent Tony Rhinehart requested purchase of a sewer-camera attachment for the City's jet/vacuum truck to reduce contracted video inspections; council approved the $13,695.00 purchase from the current budget, with Councilmember Andrya Carter noting staff estimates a roughly two-year payback based on contractor usage.
The council also approved sidewalk ramp improvements in the Sunridge neighborhood to address failed concrete and noncompliant ADA crosswalks. Staff identified eight locations for repair; Markley noted $52,000 budgeted from LOSST sidewalks funds for such work.
Council debated a staff proposal to lift several downtown parking restrictions tied to the School Street Phase 3 Project but, citing timing and enforcement concerns and possible need for an ordinance change, tabled the parking changes to the next meeting. On a separate personnel policy topic, members debated limits on take-home vehicles, mileage reimbursement options and whether discretion should rest with the city administrator; the council directed staff to draft policy language and tabled further action.
The council entered a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(c) at 9:06 P.M. and later closed the session with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:37 P.M.
Votes at a glance: the consent agenda and listed routine items were approved (roll call 4-0); Resolution 20260413003 adopting the FY2027 budget was approved (4-0); Locution installation quote ($7,756.00), sewer camera purchase ($13,695.00) and Sunridge neighborhood ramp improvements were approved (all unanimous); parking changes and vehicle-policy language were tabled for staff follow-up.
