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Underwood mayor and city staff report wastewater work, town-hall notice and administrative updates

Underwood City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

City staff reported progress on the wastewater project (McCarthy Trenching pumping a cell; dirt work for a mini-dam expected next week if weather cooperates), Mayor Madsen noted plans for an April Fair Housing proclamation and the county town hall on March 25, and the city administrator described operational changes including a new cemetery process and permission to attend a board meeting during work hours.

During reports at the March 10 meeting, the Underwood Fire/Rescue reported 73–74 runs. Mayor Josh Madsen told the council that realtors are planning a community breakfast for mayors to sign an April Fair Housing proclamation and that Pottawattamie County will hold a town hall at UMBA on March 25 from 6–8 p.m.

Maintenance staff reported work has started on 3rd Avenue, and that McCarthy Trenching is pumping out a cell as part of the wastewater project; staff said they anticipate dirt work for a mini-dam will be complete next week if weather cooperates. These operational updates indicate ongoing field work on the city’s infrastructure projects.

City Administrator/Clerk Cindy Sorlien reported plans to test a scanner to reduce bank trips, told the council the administrator is authorized to attend a monthly board meeting during work hours, and said a cemetery report was completed with a new process, software and website. Council requested the city administrator order shirts for uniforms. Committee reports indicated none of the listed committees met prior to the meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.