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Red Oak council approves series of routine resolutions, advances two ordinances and OKs civil-action payment
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Red Oak City Council approved multiple resolutions and fee changes, voted to pay $17,268.69 in a civil-action claim over hay taken 2021–2025, advanced an ordinance on building‑permit penalties and approved a first reading to change sewer billing to monthly water usage.
The Red Oak City Council on Feb. 17 approved a package of resolutions and administrative changes, including a $17,268.69 payment in a civil-action matter, new emergency medical services fees and changes to building permit and sewer‑billing rules.
Mayor Timothy Fridolph convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the council moved quickly through routine business. Councilperson Sharon Bradley moved and Jeanice Lester seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda; the motion passed unanimously. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included two sets of minutes, liquor license renewals for Hy‑Vee and the Red Oak Elk’s Lodge No. 1304 (a five‑day license for Feb. 25–Mar. 1), and claims totaling $322,217.35.
One of the more contested votes concerned Resolution 2026‑15, authorizing payment of $17,268.69 in a civil‑action lawsuit related to hay taken from city property between 2021 and 2025. The motion to approve the payment was moved by Councilperson Sharon Bradley and seconded by Jeanice Lester. The roll call vote was three in favor (Councilpersons Adam Hietbrink, Jeanice Lester and Sharon Bradley), one opposed (Levi Franks) and one abstention (Terry Koppa); the motion carried.
The council also approved a series of administrative items by voice or roll call: authorization to advertise for sale of the east half of 401 N. 4th Street and accept bids (Resolution 2026‑10); a request for a handicap parking spot at 2nd and Washington (Resolution 2026‑14); internal fund transfers for fiscal year 2026 (Resolution 2026‑11); and an administrative fee of $20 for the city’s set‑off debt program (Resolution 2026‑13).
On public‑services and code changes, the council adopted Resolution 2026‑17 establishing new EMS fees for 2026. It approved Ordinance 2026‑01 on second reading to double building permit fees when construction begins without a required permit, and it advanced Ordinance 2026‑02 on first reading to change monthly sewer billing so quantities are based on actual water usage each month rather than on averaged figures. The council also granted permission to sell excess dirt under Resolution 2026‑16; that motion passed with four ayes and one nay.
Cece Lock presented the Historic Preservation Commission’s 2025 annual report; the council adopted Resolution 2026‑12 accepting the report by unanimous roll call.
The council did not take final action on the proposed FY2027 budget at this meeting; City Administrator Lisa Kotter and staff presented the budget for council review. Mayor Fridolph adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
What happens next: Ordinance 2026‑02 will move through its required second reading and any additional procedural steps before taking effect; the council scheduled a special meeting for Feb. 23 for related business and floodplain input events were noted for Feb. 19.
