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Votes at a glance: Robins City Council, March 2, 2026
Summary
Summary of motions and roll-call votes taken by the City of Robins Council March 2, 2026, including directives to negotiate water operations with Hiawatha and an increase in the Cedar Rapids-collected water surcharge.
The City of Robins City Council recorded several formal motions and roll-call votes during its March 2, 2026 regular session.
Return to open session: Following a brief recess prompted by interruptions, Councilor Leigh Cook moved, seconded by Councilor Bruce Vander Sanden, to return to open session at 6:18 p.m. The motion carried (motion recorded).
Approval of agenda: Councilor Cary Smith moved, seconded by Councilor Mike Foley, to approve the agenda. Motion carried (5-0).
Resolution No. 0326-01 (negotiate water O&M with Hiawatha): Motion by Councilor Leigh Cook, seconded by Councilor Bruce Vander Sanden. Roll call: Hoyt — aye; Cook — aye; Smith — aye; Foley — aye; Vander Sanden — aye. Motion carried (5-0).
Resolution No. 0326-02 (increase water service surcharge collected by Cedar Rapids from 3% to 10%): Motion by Councilor Bruce Vander Sanden, seconded by Councilor Leigh Cook. Roll call: Cook — aye; Vander Sanden — aye; Smith — aye; Foley — aye; Hoyt — aye. Motion carried (5-0). Staff estimated the increase would raise average residential bills by about $4.35 per month.
Chapter 71 sidewalk snow removal: Motion by Councilor Bruce Vander Sanden, seconded by Councilor Leigh Cook, to continue enforcement of Chapter 71 as written (sidewalk snow removal responsibility remains with property owners). Ayes: 4. Nays: 1 (Councilor Leslie Hoyt). Motion carried (4-1).
Adjournment: Motion by Councilor Bruce Vander Sanden, seconded by Councilor Mike Foley, to adjourn at 7:17 p.m. Motion carried (5-0).
No further formal actions were taken during the meeting.
