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Center Point council approves street-vacation ordinance, budget amendment and law-enforcement contract; tables AI policy
Summary
The Center Point City Council on Jan. 13 adopted Ordinance 515 (vacation/disposal of streets), approved a FY2026 budget amendment and the FY2027 contract for law enforcement with Linn County; it also approved a residential garbage RFP, amended the snow-plowing policy (one dissent), and tabled an AI tools policy resolution.
The Center Point City Council met Jan. 13 and approved a slate of ordinances, resolutions and procurement steps affecting streets, the budget and city services.
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 515, relating to the vacation and disposal of streets, after a public hearing with no comments. Council then approved Resolution 2026-01, the FY2026 Budget Amendment #1, following a closed public hearing with no public input.
Other actions approved included a motion to publish an RFP for residential garbage and recycling collection covering July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029 (Resolution 2026-02) and the FY2027 law-enforcement contract with the Linn County Sheriff's Department (transcript lists Resolution 22026-03). The council also approved accepting a federal funding offer tied to the Washington Street bridge project (Resolution 2026-04).
In old business the council amended the Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy (Resolution 2026-06). The amendment removes the ticketing provision for vehicles that are not moved during a snow emergency but retains towing authority; the motion passed with four Aye votes (Stuelke, LeClere, Thomas, McLaughlin) and one Nay (Schnell).
During petitions and communications, staff and council discussed parking requests on Rosedale Drive (requesting one-side parking) and enforcement notice issued through ECICOG about two boats parked on a resident's yard. Council determined that boats must remain on an approved surface and allowed the resident 60 days to refresh existing gravel (but not to expand paved area).
Department reports included the Linn County Sheriff's Office reporting 114 calls for service between Dec. 9, 2025 and Jan. 13, 2026; Fire Chief Matt Teff reported 234 calls in 2025 (about 100 more than the prior year) and said the department is applying for a reimbursement grant for additional clothing and uniforms. Parks & Rec Director Ryan Anderson summarized public feedback on a proposed NE-side park (about 60% in favor, 40% opposed) and recommended tabling the topic.
The council entered closed session under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(j) at 7:02 p.m. to discuss the sale of particular real estate and returned to open session at 7:14 p.m. With no additional citizen comments the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
