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Lisbon council approves consent agenda, multiple bids and first readings of utility franchise ordinances
Summary
The Lisbon City Council on July 13 approved the consent agenda, awarded contracts and pay estimates, adopted three resolutions and advanced electric and natural gas franchise updates with unanimous 5-0 votes. Several operational items for Sauerkraut Days and the sports complex were also approved.
The Lisbon City Council on July 13, 2026, approved a series of routine and contract items, adopted three resolutions and gave first readings to updates of Alliant Energy franchise ordinances, with all motions passing unanimously.
The council approved the consent agenda—minutes of June 22, a list of bills, an alcohol license for Family Dollar #33723, the June treasurer’s report, utility refunds and the Run for Pie 5K route—on a motion by Councilman John Bardsley, seconded by Councilman Nathan Smith. The motion carried 5-0.
Council approved Well 5 CFB Pay Estimate #6 to Wendler, Inc. for $116,569.10 (motion by Bardsley, second by Smith; 5-0). The council also accepted a seal-coating bid from Prairie Road Builders (moved by Smith, seconded by Alger; 5-0), approved purchase of concrete bases for lights at the sports complex and a related electrical installation bid for diamonds, dugouts, walkways and light pole bases (motions by Kevin Steele, seconded by Rawley Alger; both 5-0).
Rick Scott moved, with Nathan Smith seconding, to approve Sauerkraut Days activities and related closures; that motion passed 5-0. The council also approved allowing the Lisbon Community School District to park buses on city property south of the city shop (motion by Scott, seconded by Bardsley; 5-0).
On formal resolutions, the council adopted Resolution 22-2026 approving a preliminary plat for an EMS District and setting an election date of Sept. 1, 2026; Resolution 23-2026 designating the official posting location for public notices; and Resolution 24-2026 approving property liens for mowing charges. Each resolution passed by roll call with ayes recorded for Bardsley, Steele, Alger, Scott and Smith (5-0).
The council held short public hearings on updates to Alliant Energy franchise fees. After opening and closing the hearings, the council approved the first reading of Ordinance 01-2026 (electric franchise update) and the first reading of Ordinance 02-2026 (natural gas franchise update). Both first readings passed on roll call votes of 5-0.
Mayor Doug O’Connor adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda: Approved (motion: J. Bardsley; second: N. Smith) — 5-0. - Well 5 CFB Pay Estimate #6 to Wendler, Inc. ($116,569.10): Approved (motion: J. Bardsley; second: N. Smith) — 5-0. - Seal coating bid (Prairie Road Builders): Approved (motion: N. Smith; second: R. Alger) — 5-0. - Concrete bases & electrical install for sports complex: Approved (motion: K. Steele; second: R. Alger) — 5-0. - Sauerkraut Days activities/closures: Approved (motion: R. Scott; second: N. Smith) — 5-0. - School bus parking on city property: Approved (motion: R. Scott; second: J. Bardsley) — 5-0. - Resolution 22-2026 (EMS District prelim plat; election Sept. 1, 2026): Adopted — 5-0. - Resolution 23-2026 (official posting location): Adopted — 5-0. - Resolution 24-2026 (property liens for mowing): Adopted — 5-0. - Ordinance 01-2026 (electric franchise; first reading): Approved — 5-0. - Ordinance 02-2026 (natural gas franchise; first reading): Approved — 5-0.
The council record lists motions, movers and seconders for each action and records unanimous votes; no items were tabled or failed.
