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Clerk reports $1,018.14 past-due utilities; council schedules special meeting to hire outside counsel
Summary
City Clerk Stephanie James reported past-due utility receivables of $1,018.14; Mayor Terry Soden announced a special meeting July 9, 2026 to hire outside counsel for pending litigation, and staff reported building permits and project walk-through plans.
City Clerk/Treasurer Stephanie James reported that past-due utility receivables totaled $1,018.14 as of the July 6 meeting. Council took note of the receivables report but did not take separate action on collections during the meeting.
Mayor Terry Soden announced a special meeting for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM to hire outside counsel to defend pending litigation; the mayor initiated the notice at the meeting. City Administrator Randy Woldt reviewed three building-permit applications (egress window at 909 5 St., egress window at 508 8 St., and a deck replacement at 1309 Ave J) and said he will perform a walk-through with engineers and Schmader Electric for the Hwy 275 project; Obrist is expected to return to continue lift station work and water sample results remain pending. Councilmember LJ Parker publicly thanked city crew and police for their work over busy community weekends, and Councilmember Andrew Schweers noted the new crosswalk signs on Eighteenth Street near the school.
