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Grundy Center council approves wastewater engineering study, upgrades police Taser equipment and backs lifeguard training reimbursements
Summary
The Grundy Center City Council on Sept. 8 authorized an engineering study for wastewater-plant upgrades, approved a contract for Axon Taser 10 equipment for the police department, and agreed to reimburse half of lifeguard training fees for eligible seasonal lifeguards; a public hearing was scheduled for proposed food-truck ordinances.
Grundy Center — The City Council on Sept. 8 approved three resolutions that advance infrastructure planning and public-safety equipment and set a public hearing on revised food-truck rules.
Rasmussen moved and Smith seconded adoption of Resolution 2025-41 authorizing Mayor Paul Eberline to sign an engineering-services agreement with Strand Associates to study upgrades at the city wastewater treatment facility. Staff member Bangasser told the council the study will examine decanters, blowers, mixers, influent valves, diffusers and a pump replacement and will include a holding-tank review; the study is expected to be completed in 2027. The motion carried on a 4–0 vote (Councilmembers Mcdonald, Rasmussen, Smith and Lamp voting yes; Kuester absent).
Smith moved and Mcdonald seconded approval of Resolution 2025-42 to authorize Mayor Eberline or Police Chief Natvig to accept a bid from Axon Enterprises for Taser equipment and services. Chief Natvig said selecting the Taser 10 option provides additional training devices and an improved warranty. The council approved the measure (4–0). Bids noted in the meeting record listed Axon Taser 10 equipment and services at $66,101.47 (or $16,785.68 spread over four years) and Axon Taser 7 options with alternative pricing.
Lamp moved and Mcdonald seconded adoption of Resolution 2025-43 to reimburse half of training fees for eligible lifeguards who complete two full seasons with the city. Bangasser explained eligibility and the intent to support retention of seasonal staff; the resolution passed 4–0.
The council also voted to publish proposed Ordinances 586 and 587 for a public hearing on Sept. 22, 2025, after City Clerk Kristy Sawyer summarized city‑attorney comments on allowing alcoholic beverages, generator use and LP gas for mobile food vendors. The public hearing will give residents a chance to comment before the council considers ordinance adoption.
Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025-41 (Strand Associates engineering study): mover Rasmussen, second Smith; vote 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent; outcome approved. Study completion date: 2027.
- Resolution 2025-42 (Axon Taser equipment): mover Smith, second Mcdonald; vote 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent; outcome approved. Taser 10 bid listed at $66,101.47 (or financing option noted in the record).
- Resolution 2025-43 (Lifeguard training reimbursement): mover Lamp, second Mcdonald; vote 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent; outcome approved. Reimbursement equals half of training fees for eligible lifeguards after two full seasons.
What comes next
City staff will proceed with the Strand Associates contract to begin the wastewater evaluation and with contract steps for the Axon equipment in line with existing contract expirations. The public hearing on the food-truck and special-event ordinances is scheduled for the council's Sept. 22 meeting.
