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Red Oak council urges county to allow wind energy, says it’s vital to local economic development
Summary
The Red Oak City Council authorized the mayor and city administrator to send a letter to the Montgomery County Board urging the county to allow wind energy, saying it is imperative for the city's future economic development and revenues; the motion passed unanimously.
The Red Oak City Council voted Nov. 4 to authorize Mayor Shawnna Silvius and City Administrator Lisa Kotter to send a letter to the Montgomery County Board expressing the council’s position that allowing wind energy is imperative to Red Oak’s future economic development and city revenues.
The motion was made by Councilperson Brian Bills and seconded by Councilperson Adam Hietbrink; the council recorded the vote as all ayes. The transcript records the authorization but does not include the text of the letter or specify timing for sending it.
Council members discussed several other administrative and advocacy items during the meeting, including a review of action items from the state league and scheduling a recodification work session on Nov. 18. The Montgomery County Board’s response to the council’s letter was not part of the record.
The authorization represents a formal city position that could be sent to county decision-makers; the transcript does not show further municipal steps or a draft letter.
