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Steamboat Rock council adopts proposed FY2026-27 budget, approves water pay increase and event closures
Summary
At its April 13 meeting the Steamboat Rock City Council passed Resolution 2026-03 adopting the proposed FY2026-27 budget by unanimous roll call, approved a pay increase for the water department employee, and granted street closures for a June 12 church celebration; several operational updates were also shared.
Mayor David L. Mull Sr. called the Steamboat Rock City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. on April 13. Council members Cory Schurman, Marc Havens, Travis Hollander and Kevin Pieters were present; Marvin Veld was absent. The council approved the agenda and routine motions to accept prior minutes, bills and employee hours.
The council adopted Resolution 2026-03 to approve the proposed FY2026-27 budget after a motion from Council member Cory Schurman and a second from Kevin Pieters. A roll call vote was taken and all council members voted yes. The record shows the motion carried unanimously.
In separate action, the council approved a pay adjustment for the water department employee Shannon. Kevin Pieters moved to raise Shannon's salary to $650 per month and to pay $30 per hour for work performed on an hourly basis; Marc Havens seconded and the motion carried. The motion and second were recorded in the minutes; no additional pay schedule or effective date beyond the motion was specified in the record.
Aaron Stahl, speaking for the Baptist Church, requested street closures for the church's 150th celebration on June 12, 2026. Council member Cory Schurman moved to approve the request, Travis Hollander seconded, and the council approved closures for Market Street (First to Third streets) beginning at noon and Second Street (Main to Sycamore) beginning at 2:00 p.m. through about 9:00 p.m.
Operational updates included a Fire Department report that it received a $10,000 grant from the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation to purchase wildland gear and that controlled burns and a Pancake Breakfast (May 23, 2026) are planned. Public Works reported ongoing wastewater plant repairs — a blower and check valves have been repaired and clarifier work is in progress — and noted the county is bringing dirt to the plant. Council members discussed a ball diamond project and available grants (including a $5,000 planning grant and Region 6 funding for water and sewer); Alliant Energy requested a development layout to plan service and payback arrangements.
Council scheduled a single city clean-up day for June 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon and directed that flyers be posted. The city worker job description was tabled until the May meeting, and council discussed the need for more consistent handling of distressed properties. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.; the next meeting is May 11, 2026.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2026-03 (proposed FY2026-27 budget) — motion by Cory Schurman, second Kevin Pieters, roll call unanimous yes; Street closure for Baptist Church June 12 — motion by Cory Schurman, second Travis Hollander, approved; Water department pay increase (Shannon) — motion by Kevin Pieters, second Marc Havens, approved; Routine approvals (agenda, minutes, bills, hours) — motions recorded as carried.
