03/10/2026
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE EMERSON CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 11, 2026– 6:00 P.M.
EMERSON CITY HALL – 410 MANCHESTER STREET
MEETING IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE
OR MAY JOIN THROUGH ZOOM
Meeting is being tape recorded
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approve/Disapprove agenda
5. Approve/Disapprove Consent Agenda
*Minutes from regular meeting February 11, 2026 and special meetings of February 24,
2026 and February 26, 2026
*Warrants from February 2026
*Financial Report for February 2026
6. Approve/Disapprove city claims to be paid
7. Visitor’s Opportunity to Speak, 3 minutes (timed) will be allotted for each speaker
8. Northland Public Finance update on utilities in preparation of submittal to Iowa Finance Authority
9. Lu Peverill, representing Mills County Tourism, discussion and action as necessary
10. Open and review sealed bids for removal of sand, removal of current wood borders, and dig down 9” to prepare for future mulch placement in Evans Park, discussion and action as necessary
11. Awarding of bid for removal of sand, removal of current wood borders, and dig down 9” to prepare for future mulch placement in Evans Park, discussion and action as necessary
12. Open and review sealed bids received for sale of 605 Manchester, discussion and action as necessary
13. Public Hearing in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed sale of 605 Manchester, discussion and action as necessary
14. Resolution Regarding the Authorization to Sell Real Property and Sign Quit Claim Deed for property commonly known as 605 Manchester Street, discussion and action as necessary
15. Future emergency medical services with Malvern Rescue, discussion and action as necessary
16. Law Enforcement Services Contract between Mills County & City of Emerson for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
17. City insurance renewal through Iowa Communities Assurance Pool, discussion and action as necessary
18. City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk attendance at Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association in Des Moines, April 15-17
19. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Emerson, Iowa by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Water Service Charges, discussion and action as necessary
20. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Emerson, Iowa by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Sewer Service Charges, discussion and action as necessary
21. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Emerson, Iowa by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Storm Water Drainage Utility Charges, discussion and action as necessary
22. Determination of future law firm and/or attorney(s) to serve as city’s legal representation, discussion and action as necessary
23. Resolution to Appoint Legal Representation for the City of Emerson, discussion and action as necessary
24. Agreement with Midwest Vac Professionals for a 5-year program to clean & televise Sanitary Sewer System, discussion and action as necessary
25. Morton Avenue poles update, discussion and action as necessary
26. Food Pantry
27. Public Works maintenance report
28. Mayor’s report
29. Clerk’s report
30. Additional items (no discussion or action by council – only presentation of additional items that need to be addressed in the future)
31. Listing of Agenda Items for Next Council Meeting
32. Adjournment
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