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Eagle Grove City Council approves proposed tax levy, sets budget hearing and authorizes $10,000 real estate purchase
Summary
The Eagle Grove City Council approved Resolution 2026-15 adopting a proposed FY2026-27 tax levy, approved a resolution to set a public hearing on the FY2027 budget, and, after a closed session on real estate, authorized a $10,000 purchase on a 4–1 vote.
The Eagle Grove City Council voted April 6 to approve a proposed tax levy for fiscal year 2026–27, set a public hearing on the city’s FY2027 budget and authorize a $10,000 real estate purchase following a closed-session discussion.
Mayor Boyd opened a special meeting at 6:00 p.m.; Council member Vandewater moved to approve Resolution 2026-15, “A Resolution Approving the Proposed Tax Levy for FY2026-2027,” and Middleton seconded. The council approved the resolution by a roll-call vote of all ayes. The special meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
At the Regular Meeting that followed, council member Weland moved and Spangler seconded approval of Resolution 2026-16 "A Resolution Setting a Date for Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget." The motion passed on a unanimous roll call. The transcript records that the council set a date, but the resolution’s specific hearing date is not included in the spoken record.
The council also approved Resolution 2026-17, described in the record as modifying a local address; Weland moved and Axtell seconded, and the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
Later in the evening, at 7:03 p.m., the council voted to enter a closed session under Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. The council exited closed session at 7:23 p.m. Immediately afterward, Weland moved and Axtell seconded to authorize a $10,000 purchase related to that matter. The vote was 4–1 in favor: Ayes — Weland, Middleton, Vandewater and Axtell; Nay — Spangler. The motion passed.
Council reviewed insurance renewal premiums for policies ending April 1, 2027 and held a budget work session and department reports during the meeting; the transcript records those items but does not include line-item details. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
The actions described above match the motions recorded in the meeting minutes and resolutions cited in the transcript. The transcript does not include direct quotes for these actions.
