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Winterset City Council holds public hearing on proposed property tax levy; resident urges cuts
Summary
At a brief April 6, 2026 meeting, the Winterset City Council entered a public hearing on Resolution No. 2026-12 (proposed property tax levy). A resident from 721 E Filmore urged the council to "find cuts," prioritizing infrastructure and bridges over park projects; the council exited the hearing and adjourned with no formal vote recorded.
The Winterset City Council convened at 6:00 p.m. April 6, 2026, at City Hall to consider a proposed property tax levy under Resolution No. 2026-12. Mayor Thomas J. Leners called the meeting to order, the council adopted the agenda, and members entered a public hearing on the levy.
Council Member Mary Ann Orr moved to enter the public hearing on the proposed property tax levy; Council Member Michael Cook seconded. On roll call the five council members present — Michael Cook, Christopher Fairholm, Michael Eller, Mike Fletcher and Mary Ann Orr — voted Aye and the Mayor declared the motion carried.
During the hearing a resident of 721 E Filmore urged the council to “find cuts,” presenting demographic information and arguing that the city should prioritize spending on infrastructure and bridges rather than on park improvements, trails or a fieldhouse. Notice of publication for the hearing was on file and no written protests were received, according to the minutes.
After public comment, Council Member Christopher Fairholm moved to exit the public hearing; Council Member Mike Fletcher seconded. On roll call all council members voted Aye and the Mayor declared the motion carried. The public hearing was exited at 6:07 p.m.
There was no formal council vote recorded on Resolution No. 2026-12 during the meeting. With no further business, Council Member Orr moved to adjourn; Council Member Eller seconded. The council voted Aye on the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. The minutes were attested by Mayor Thomas J. Leners and Andrew Barden, City Administrator/City Clerk.
The hearing record shows the council heard public comment but took no immediate action on the levy at this session; future steps or dates for a vote on the proposed levy were not specified in the minutes.
