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Council approves settlement in Dillon Military Bridge litigation after public pleas to preserve structure
Summary
The Anamosa City Council approved Resolution 2026-37 to accept a settlement with Jones County over the Dillon Military Bridge (Case No. CVCV007902) after a council update from the City Attorney and public comments urging preservation; the vote was 5–1.
The Anamosa City Council on July 13 approved Resolution 2026-37, accepting a settlement agreement with Jones County regarding the Dillon Military Bridge and Case No. CVCV007902. The motion by Council Member Rich Crump, seconded by Todd Weimer, carried on a roll call vote with five ayes and one nay (Dan Smith).
Mayor Rod Smith opened the discussion and turned the floor to City Attorney Pat O’Connell, who advised the council that the pending litigation must be resolved before the city can take action on any proposed sale of the bridge. Several members of the public addressed the council during both the agenda item and the general public-comment period, expressing support for preserving the Dillon Military Bridge. The council’s approval implements the settlement as described in the resolution and resolves the identified case number.
The vote was recorded as: ayes — Tim Shada, Todd Weimer, Brian Hurt, Rich Crump, Kay Smith; nay — Dan Smith. No formal amendments were recorded to the settlement during the meeting. The council adjourned the discussion and proceeded with remaining agenda items.
