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Early council adopts Rudd Sanitation contract, approves permits and municipal building repairs; budget hearing set for May 3

City Council of the City of Early, Iowa · July 1, 2026
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Summary

The Early City Council on April 5 adopted Resolution 22-08 approving a contract with Rudd Sanitation for solid waste service, approved two building permits and replacement of three municipal building doors, and set a May 3 public hearing to amend the FY2021-22 budget.

The City Council of Early adopted Resolution 22-08 on April 5 approving a contract with Rudd Sanitation for solid waste collection. The resolution was offered by Councilor Brian Pickhinke and seconded by Councilor Summer Schmitt; a roll-call vote recorded ayes from Pickhinke, Tim Langner, Schmitt and Becky Blackman and the mayor declared the resolution adopted. Bill Cougill was absent.

The council also approved two building permits, #794 and #795. Councilor Brian Pickhinke moved approval of each permit and Councilor Summer Schmitt seconded; both motions passed on a show of hands with Pickhinke, Langner, Schmitt and Blackman voting aye and Cougill absent.

Councilors voted to replace three doors on the Municipal Building after a motion from Councilor Pickhinke, seconded by Councilor Becky Blackman; the motion passed with the same four ayes. In routine business, the consent agenda (agenda, minutes and bills) was approved on a motion by Councilor Tim Langner, seconded by Councilor Becky Blackman.

The council set a public hearing date of May 3, 2022 to consider amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. Councilor Brian Pickhinke moved to set the hearing; Councilor Tim Langner seconded and the motion passed with Pickhinke, Langner, Schmitt and Blackman voting aye.

The actions taken affect municipal services and near-term capital work: the sanitation contract establishes the vendor and terms for solid-waste service going forward, and the door replacement and building permits clear the way for planned property and building projects. The public hearing on May 3 will allow the council to consider budget changes before final amendment.