Steamboat Rock council unanimously adopts FY 2025-26 budget

Mayor Dave Mull presided over the Steamboat Rock City Council meeting on April 14, where the council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget.

The council adopted the proposed budget after a motion by Councilmember Cory Schurman, seconded by Councilmember Marc Havens; all council members voted yes. Council members present were Kevin Pieters, Travis Hollander, Marvin Veld, Marc Havens and Cory Schurman.

The vote came amid routine financial business. The council accepted the bills presented for the month, which are listed in the packet and total $48,332.32 plus an additional grouped total of $3,695.10 for recurring items noted in the financial summary. The council also approved prior meeting minutes and the reported hours by separate motions.

In operational decisions tied to utility operations, Public Works staffer Shannon said new ultraviolet (UV) bulbs for the water plant have arrived and requested an additional spare set of four; the council authorized ordering the spare set. The council also authorized purchasing four replacement kits for water meters to ensure timely repairs when needed. Shannon said he will follow up with the conservation office and with Wes about meter arrangements for a new lodge replacing the old Boat Club across the river.

The council did not identify a statutory citation in the discussion; the budget motion was a standard approval of the proposed municipal budget.

The council scheduled further discussion on several deferred maintenance items, including roof estimates for the old gym, stage area and city hall, which were tabled until May. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.