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Hawarden council appoints Planning & Zoning member, adopts personnel policy update and discusses 16th Street FEMA site and FY27 budget
Summary
At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Hawarden City Council approved Resolution 2026-06 updating personnel policies, appointed Jared Boyer to the Planning & Zoning Commission, heard a library annual update, and discussed the 16th Street FEMA site and the FY27 general fund and property tax rate. Multiple routine motions passed 4-0.
The Hawarden City Council convened Feb. 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. and approved several routine items before adjourning at 6:17 p.m. Council Members Klocke, Schelling, Bouza and Allen were present; Mayor Gregg presided.
Council Member Allen moved and Bouza seconded approval of the Feb. 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes; the motion carried 4-0. Council Member Schelling moved and Allen seconded approval of claims for payment for Feb. 25, 2026; that motion also passed 4-0.
Maddy Vlotho gave the Library annual update; the minutes record that the update was provided but do not include specific program or budget details from the presentation.
The council voted to appoint Jared Boyer to a five-year term on the Planning & Zoning Commission. The appointment was moved by Allen, seconded by Bouza and approved 4-0. The minutes list the appointment and term length but do not provide additional biographical details about Boyer.
Council members held a discussion concerning the 16th Street FEMA site. The minutes state that a discussion occurred but do not record a motion, specific staff directive, or timetable for next steps on that item.
Council Member Allen moved and Schelling seconded adoption of Resolution 2026-06, the 2026 Personnel Policy Update. The resolution passed 4-0 with Allen, Bouza, Klocke and Schelling voting aye.
The council conducted a work session on the FY27 general fund and the city's property tax rate. Discussion was recorded but no formal property tax rate or budget adoption appears in the minutes for this meeting.
Council Member Allen moved and Schelling seconded adjournment; the motion carried 4-0 and the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
