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Reinbeck council votes to place $4 million fire station bond referendum on November ballot
Summary
The Reinbeck City Council unanimously approved placing a $4 million bond referendum for a new fire station on the November 2026 ballot after hearing that the department has already invested about $200,000 in the project; council members said fundraising and grants would supplement any referendum proceeds.
The Reinbeck City Council voted unanimously on April 6 to place a $4 million bond referendum for construction of a new fire station on the November 2026 ballot. The motion to ask voters was made by Councilmember Pease and seconded by Councilmember Johnson; the roll call vote was 5–0 in favor.
Fire department representatives told the council they have invested approximately $200,000 in preliminary work to date and asked the city to bond the remainder. According to the discussion, if voters approve the bond the department plans to pursue grants and fundraising to cover remaining costs.
Council members did not amend the request during the meeting. The vote was recorded as: Wambold—aye, Pease—aye, Johnson—aye, Trepp—aye, Bueghly—aye. The item followed a period of discussion in which the department summarized project needs and funding strategy but no public opposition was recorded.
The council’s action directs city staff to place the bond question on the November 2026 election ballot; further design, grant applications, and fundraising were described as next steps by fire department representatives. The council took no additional formal action on project financing at the meeting.
