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St. Charles council unanimously approves agenda and consent items; discusses annexation and ambulance replacement
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the St. Charles City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda, reviewed a sheriff's report, heard an update on a proposed annexation and an Iowa DNR email, and directed staff to pursue an ambulance replacement committee recommendation.
The St. Charles City Council met in regular session March 10, 2025, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda covering the Feb. 10 minutes, the February treasurer's report, and March claims and receipts.
The council received a sheriff's report showing 42.07 patrol hours, 36 traffic stops and four calls during February. No follow-up action was recorded on the report.
Lane Sturtz joined the meeting by phone for an update on the Sturco annexation. Council members were given an email from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources but took no formal action on the annexation at the meeting.
During the public forum, resident Randall Lane asked whether the Brucellosis tax generates revenue that the city receives; the record reflects the question but does not document a fiscal response.
Department reports included a thank-you to the city's snow removal crew from Public Works and several items from Fire/Rescue. Fire Chief Schaffer reported that the DNR-owned grass truck has been turned in and that a committee has been formed to search for an ambulance replacement. The library submitted minutes and provided a five-year usage report.
Gateway and Old Settlers Director Seibert said the basement furnace needs repair; the council advised buying and installing a remote-controlled thermostat and discussed improving basement accessibility. The city clerk reported City Hall will be closed April 10 and that an inquiry about splitting a lot had been shared with the council.
On unfinished business, the council tabled Main Street asphalt bids until a third bid is received and reviewed an initial engineering quote from V&K for East Sycamore that provided cost insight but prompted no action. The council agreed to continue publishing two pages in the Tri-Corner Express and asked the library and Gateway to advertise.
Under new business, the council accepted meeting minutes from SCICOG; Councilman Blomme attended that meeting and an update will be provided later. Council members also discussed the FY26 budget; no formal budget action was taken.
With no further business, the council adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
