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West Branch council to solicit proposals after repeated LRS cart service outages
Summary
Council discussed repeated outages and ongoing negative performance by LRS for cart services and directed staff to reach out to other providers, start an RFP process and consider 28E agreements with nearby towns; the transcript records the discussion but no formal contract change.
Council members and the mayor raised concerns about repeated outages and continued negative performance by LRS, the city’s cart service provider. The council discussed reaching out to other companies that had previously expressed interest, initiating a request for proposals (RFP), and exploring 28E agreement options with nearby municipalities such as West Liberty, Tipton and Wilton.
Council and staff noted a practical constraint: the carts currently belong to LRS, so any provider change will require planning for equipment replacement or supplier coordination. The transcript records that staff will begin the RFP process and that the council supports exploring local partnerships, but it does not record a formal directive with a deadline or a motion amending existing contracts.
Staff reports also noted that Chief Hall and Administrator Kofoed are reviewing scooter regulations to improve resident safety and consider restrictions or guidelines.
What’s next: City staff will proceed with outreach and procurement steps; any contract changes or 28E agreements will require further council action recorded at a future meeting.
