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Shelby council adopts 2026–27 budget, approves housing loan and multiple contracts
Summary
At a special Shelby City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, the council adopted Resolution 4-262 setting the fiscal year 2026–27 budget, approved a $22,500 five-year forgivable housing loan for 118 Willow Circle, and authorized several street and facilities contracts and agreements.
Mayor Ron Kroll opened Shelby’s special session on April 21, 2026, saying the purpose of the public hearing was “to receive public comments regarding the City’s proposed city budget for fiscal year 2026/2027.” No members of the public spoke; the hearing was closed within minutes.
The council then approved Resolution 4-262, adopting the budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The motion to adopt the resolution, moved by Councilmember Jackie Hursey and seconded by Councilmember Pat Honeywell, passed on a roll call vote with all members present voting yes.
The meeting’s business included a series of spending and procurement approvals tied to public works, economic development and facilities. The council approved a $22,500 housing grant application from Dan Nelson to support construction of a new home at 118 Willow Circle; the amount will be secured as a five-year forgivable loan against the property. The motion was made by Councilmember Pat Honeywell, seconded by Jackie Hursey, and carried on a unanimous roll call.
For street improvements, the council awarded two bids to Western Engineering for work from Interstate North to Purple Martin Road: $32,690 for 2-inch milling and $75,105 for a 3-inch asphalt overlay. Both motions were moved by Honeywell, seconded by Hursey, and approved unanimously.
The council approved retaining V&K for economic development consultation at $2,000 per month. That vote passed 2–1 on a roll call (Honeywell and Hursey yes; Traci True no). Separately, the council approved Terracon’s $10,400 bid for geotechnical boring at 402 Center Street and approved a $11,015 estimate from Overhead Door Company of Omaha/Council Bluffs to replace the north shop door; both motions passed unanimously.
A related V&K proposal for professional services and conceptual drawings for a fire department addition was tabled until the May 5, 2026 meeting at the council’s request.
Officer Koch reported that patrols were ongoing and “everything is going well.” The council approved the April 21 claims list and adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
What’s next: The fire department addition drawings were specifically tabled for May 5, 2026; other approved contracts and the new budget will proceed to implementation by city staff subject to normal procurement and project scheduling.
