Mount Vernon City Council April 6 2026 meeting

City of Mt. Vernon, Iowa Meeting: Mt. Vernon City Council 2025 Budget Meeting Place: Mt. Vernon City Hall, 213 1st Street NW, Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52314 Date/Time: April 6, 2026 – 6:00 PM A. Call to Order B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval C. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Levy for the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa i. Close Public Hearing – No formal vote D. Adjournment City of Mt. Vernon, Iowa Meeting: Mt. Vernon City Council Meeting Place: Mt. Vernon City Hall, 213 1st Street NW, Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52314 Date/Time: April 6, 2026 – 6:30 PM Web Page: www.cityofmtvernon-ia.gov Posted: April 3, 2026 A. Call to Order B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval C. Communications: 1. Unscheduled D. Consent Agenda Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council Member requests separate consideration. 1. Approval of City Council Minutes – March 16, 2026, Regular Council Meeting 2. Approval of Liquor License – Casey’s Marketing Company 3. Approval of Liquor License – Mount Vernon PNP E. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Engineering Report and Formation of the Mount Vernon EMS District i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to G-1 2. Public Hearing for a Resolution Amending the Revenue Purpose Statement for the Use of Revenues from Electric and Natural Gas Franchise Fees i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to G-2 3. Public Hearing on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 166.03 (C) Jurisdiction and Applicability in the Two Mile Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa i. Close Public Hearing – Proceed to F-2 F. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance #3-16-2026A: Providing that General Property Taxes Levied and Collected Each Year on Certain Property Located within the Spring Meadow Heights Urban Renewal Area, in the City of Mount Vernon, County of Linn, State of Iowa, by and for the Benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Mount Vernon, County of Linn, Mount Vernon Community School District, and other Taxing Districts, be Paid to a Special Fund for Payment of Principal and Interest Loans, Monies Advanced to and Indebtedness, Including Bonds Issued or to be Issued, Incurred by the City in Connection with the Spring Meadow Heights Urban Renewal Area (Phase 4 Parcels) i. Motion to approve second reading and proceed to the third and final reading 2. Ordinance #4-6-2026A: Amending Chapter 166.03 Jurisdiction and Applicability in the Two Mile Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa i. Motion to approve first reading and proceed to the second reading G. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution #3-16-2026A: Approving the Engineer’s Report, Preliminary Plat and Engineer Compensation, and Setting the Election for the EMS Election as Defined in Chapter 357G of the State Code of Iowa and Giving Notice Thereof 2. Resolution #4-6-2026A: Resolution Amending the Revenue Purpose Statement for the Use of Revenues from Electric and Natural Gas Franchise Fees H. Mayoral Proclamation 1. Proclamation Recognizing Friday, April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Mount Vernon, Iowa I. Old Business 1. None J. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Claims List – Motion to Approve 2. Discussion and Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing Date for Budget Amendment #1 to the FY 2025-2026 Budget for April 20, 2026 – Council Action as Needed 3. Discussion and Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for April 20, 2026 – Council Action as Needed 4. Discussion and Consideration of Aquatic Control Proposal #447184 – Council Action as Needed 5. Discussion and Consideration of Worldmaker Resilience Institute Invoice #0326 – Mount Vernon/Lisbon Police Department – Council Action as Needed 6. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #3 for the LBC Generator Project – Hawkeye Electric - Council Action as Needed 7. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Estimate #4 with Rathje Construction – Rachel Street Improvements - Council Action as Needed 8. Discussion and Consideration of V&K Invoice #51387-5 – Rachel Street Improvements - Council Action as Needed 9. Discussion and Consideration of V&K Invoice #51390-1 – Stonebrook Sewer Extension - Council Action as Needed 10. Discussion and Consideration of LBC Cardio Equipment Lease – Council Action as Needed 11. Discussion and Consideration of Dump Truck Purchase – 2006 Dump Truck Replacement – Council Action as Needed 12. Discussion and Consideration of Bryant Rd. Public Works Facility Cell Boost Quote – Council Action as Needed K. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. None L. Discussion Items (No Action) 1. None M. Reports of Mayor/Council/Administrator 1. Mayor’s Report 2. Council Reports 3. Committee Reports 4. City Administrator’s Report N. Adjournment