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Underwood council sets hearings on property tax and bond, approves purchases and claims
Summary
The council set public hearings for a proposed property tax levy (April 1) and a proposed general obligation loan (March 11), approved several purchases including a cemetery GPS and dog-waste stations, and adopted the consent agenda and claims totaling $71,181.62.
At its Feb. 11, 2025 meeting, the Underwood City Council set two public hearings, approved several routine purchases and adopted the consent agenda covering vendor claims and payroll.
The council adopted Resolution 25-02-01 setting a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for April 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. and Resolution 25-02-02 setting a public hearing on a proposed General Obligation Loan Agreement for March 11, 2025, at 6 p.m.; both resolutions passed on roll-call votes of 5-0. The council also voted to set its April regular meeting for April 1 at 6 p.m., immediately after the scheduled property tax hearing.
Councilors approved several purchases: an El RTK cemetery GPS locator for $2,720; five Dog Waste Depot stations with bags/liners to be placed by Public Works; and an upgrade from Simple City to the gWorks Cloud financial software core package. The council also approved a $250 donation to Underwood High School Post Prom and adopted the consent agenda, which included claims and payroll items totaling $71,181.62.
The Streets Committee recommendation regarding a half-block curb in the 3rd Street commercial area was tabled until after the second budget workshop; the motion to table carried 4-0 with Councilor Josh Madsen recorded as abstaining. Council moved other routine business including approving prior meeting minutes, an ICAP anniversary supplement and adjourning at 8:08 p.m.
The council did not vote on any changes to utility rates at the meeting; municipal financial planning for projects will continue as staff and advisors refine cost estimates and bid timelines.
