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Reinbeck council adopts FY2027 budget, sets levy at $12.10245 and approves September special election for CIP levy
Summary
The Reinbeck City Council adopted the FY2027 budget and certified city taxes on April 29, 2026, recording a levy rate of $12.10245. The council also approved a September special election for a capital improvement (CIP) levy and approved the consent agenda during the meeting.
The Reinbeck City Council on April 29 adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget and certified city taxes, recording a levy rate of $12.10245. The council approved Resolution No. 2026-12R, "A Resolution Adopting FY2027 Budget and Certification of City Taxes," by roll call vote of 4–0.
Mayor Jamie Eiffler opened the FY2027 budget hearing at 5:01 p.m. Council members Wambold, Pease, Johnson and Bueghly were present; Trepp was absent. The minutes record that officials discussed the proposed FY2027 budget and that "the Levy Rate will be $12.10245." Following the discussion, Johnson moved to close the hearing; Wambold seconded and the motion passed by recorded voice vote (4 ayes). The minutes record the hearing was closed at 5:32 p.m.
Later in the meeting, Councilmember Bueghly moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-12R adopting the FY2027 budget and directing the clerk to file the certification with the state and county auditor; Pease seconded. The roll-call vote was recorded as Wambold—aye, Pease—aye, Johnson—aye and Bueghly—aye. The resolution was adopted.
The council also approved a separate motion to hold a special election in September for a proposed capital improvement (CIP) levy. Mayor Eiffler told the council that, because 2026 is an even-numbered year, the CIP levy could not be placed on the November ballot; Johnson moved to hold the special election in September, Bueghly seconded, and the motion passed by voice vote (4 ayes).
The meeting record shows the consent agenda was approved early in the session; Wambold moved to approve the consent agenda, Johnson seconded, and the motion passed (4 ayes). The consent-agenda text in the minutes states it included bills to be paid in the amount of $39,397.22. The minutes also include an attached, itemized bills list showing a claims total of $49,973.23 with fund-level breakdowns; the minutes do not explain the difference between the two totals.
The council adjourned by motion of Bueghly, seconded by Wambold; the minutes record the meeting was adjourned with a 4–0 voice vote. Note: the minutes list the adjournment time as 5:20 p.m. while earlier recording of the hearing-close time is 5:32 p.m.; the minutes contain this internal timing discrepancy but do not clarify it.
Resolution: Resolution No. 2026-12R, "A Resolution Adopting FY2027 Budget and Certification of City Taxes," adopted 4–0.
Votes at a glance: Consent agenda approved (motion: Wambold; second: Johnson; voice vote, 4 ayes). Budget hearing closed (motion: Johnson; second: Wambold; voice vote, 4 ayes). Resolution No. 2026-12R adopted (motion: Bueghly; second: Pease; roll-call 4–0). Special election for CIP levy approved for September (motion: Johnson; second: Bueghly; voice vote, 4 ayes).
