Minutes from the Public Hearing for the purpose of reviewing a $2,188,000.00  Iowa Economic Development Authority Water and Sewer Fund Application for wastewater collection improvements, held March 25 2025 @ 6:30pm at the Albion City Hall.

Mayor Hemming was absent

Mayor Pro-tem Kelley called the meeting to order @ 6:30pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call done. Present were council members D. Loffgren, K. Dostal, C. Eirikson, absent was council member D. Stanton. Eirikson made a motion to approve the agenda, Dostal 2nd and the vote was 4-0, motion carried. The City of Albion held a public hearing on the wastewater collection improvements project at 6:30 pm on 3/25/25 at the City of Albion City Hall.  M. Wymore was present to explain and answer questions. No public was in attendance at the Public Hearing. The City of Albion wastewater collection system allows too much inflow and infiltration of water.  Lining improvements are needed across the system.  The flows to the aerated wastewater treatment exceed NPDES permitted levels.  After this project is completed, the city will need convert the wastewater treatment system from aerated lagoons to controlled discharge because they also do not meet NPDES levels.  First, the city needs to complete the collection system improvements to reduce flows and reduce the size of the treatment facility. 

• Submit CDBG application on 8/1/25 for $500,000,
• Receive CDBG funding announcement in November 2025,
• Bid construction work in early calendar year 2026, and 
• Complete project by 12/31/27. 

The project estimated construction cost is $2,188,000.  The CDBG amount is $500,000 and the SRF loan will provide $1,688,000.  The system wastewater flows exceed the NPDES permitted levels.  This causes the city to discharge wastewater more frequently than the treatment system can handle.  The City will need to convert the system from aerated lagoons to controlled discharge soon.  Completing the lining improvements will help reduce the size of the controlled discharge lagoon.   

The City of Albion is eligible for the CDBG funds based upon a January 2025 income survey.  At that time 79.8% of the Albion residents were considered as low and moderate income.  $399,000 of the CDBG funds will benefit persons of low and moderate income. 

No households, businesses, or anyone will be displaced with the project.  All the activities will take place on land currently owned by the City of Albion.  The project location is entirely within the corporate limits.  There was no need for translation services.  Loffgren made a motion to approve the application for Wastewater Collection improvements to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (CDBG), Eirikson 2nd and a vote was taken with a 4-0 vote, motion carried.  There were no public comments. Dostal made a motion to adjourn, Loffgren 2nd the vote was 4-0 . Mayor Pro-tem Kelley adjourned the public hearing @ 6:52pm.

Minutes from the Public Hearing for the FY 25-26 Propose Property Tax, held March 24 2025 @ 6:30pm in the Albion City Hall.

Mayor Hemming was absent, Mayor Pro-tem L. Kelley called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call was; present were council members D. Loffgren, K. Dostal and C. Eirikson, absent was council member D. Stanton.  Dostal made a motion to approve the agenda, Eirikson 2nd and the vote of 4-0 followed. Motion carried. There was no public in attendance. The city clerk explained the proposed property tax to the council. There was a short question and answer session, no public comments, Eirikson made a motion to approve the propose property tax, Loffgren 2nd and a vote was taken. The vote was 4-0. Mayor Pro-tem Kelley declared the motion carried. Loffgren made a motion to adjourn, Eirikson 2nd and a vote of 4-0 followed. Mayor Pro-tem Kelley adjourned the public hearing @ 6:48pm.

Minutes from the Regular Albion City Council held March 17, 2025 at the Albion City Hall.

Mayor Hemming called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Roll call was; present were council members D. Stanton, D. Loffgren, K. Dostal and C. Eirikson. Absent was council member L. Kelley.

Loffgren made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes from February 2025 council meeting and the March 2025 claims list. Stanton 2nd the motion, and the vote was 4-0. Motion carries.

The MCSO read the monthly report, took and answered question from the public in attendance. Mayor Hemming led a discussion on the nuisance abatements. C. Eirikson gave an update on the Sewer project, discussing the cost and repayment options. Department reports were given. C. Eirikson made a motion to approve the Bond Counsel Engagement Agreement with Alhers & Cooney related to the 2025 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Loffgren 2nd the motion, a vote was 4-0 motion carries. Stanton made a motion to approve a Public Hearing date of April 21 2025 on the matter of the Proposed Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement agreement. Dostal 2nd the motion and a vote was, 4-0 motion carries.  Dostal made a motion to change the Public Hearing date for the reviewing a $2,188,000.00 Iowa Economic Development Authority Water and Sewer Fund Application fore wastewater collection improvements from March 24 2025 to March 25 2025.  Loffgren 2nd the motion and a vote of 4-0 followed. Motion carries.  Loffgren made a motion to approve the revised quote and plan to replace lights @ the ball field with a cap of $15,000.00. Stanton 2nd the motion and a vote of 4-0 followed, motion carries. There as a discuss on how to go about making changes to the city ordinances, discussed the stop sign ordinance and the adding of some additional stop signs and No parking from here to conner. Clerk was asked to type it up for the April meeting. Council choose ordinances to look at that April meeting. Dostal made a motion to adjourn, Stanton 2nd the motion and the vote was 4-0. Mayor Hemming adjourned the meeting at 7:53pm.

Minutes from the February 24th regular Albion City Council meeting. Held at 6:30pm at the Albion City Hall.

Mayor Hemming called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, the Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call was done. Present were council members D. Stanton, L. Kelley, D. Loffgren, K. Dostal and C. Eirikson.

Loffgren made the motion to approve the agenda with an amendment to discuss the Sewer and Water Ordinances, Eirikson 2nd the motion, vote was 4 -0, motion approved. Dostal made the motion to approve the consent agenda, which consisted of the Minutes from the Jan 2025 City council meeting and the Feb 2025 claim list, the motion was 2nd by Eirikson, vote 4-0 motion carries.

The Mashall County Sheriff’s report for Jan 2025 was read. Guy gave the monthly Water/wastewater report. Department reports were given.

Stanton made a motion to approve Casey’s renewal application for Tobacco Sales, Kelley 2nd and a vote of 4-0 was taken. Motion carries

Dostal made a motion to approve the renewal application for Tobacco and Alcohol Sales for the Dollar General Store, 2nd by Loffgren, vote was 4-0 motion carries.

Eirikson made a motion to approve the Intended Use Plan (IUP) and Facility Plan, Loffgren 2nd the motion and the vote was 3-0. Kelley abstains from voting as he had not reviewed the information before hand, Mayor Hemming declared the motion carried. Mayor Hemming set a Public Hearing date on the CDBG application for the Wastewater collection system to be held on March 17, 2025 at 7:30pm. Mayor Hemming set a Public Hearing for the FY25-26 Propose Property Tax to be held on March 24 2025 at 6:30pm. Mayor Hemming asked to hold a budget workshop on March 24 2025 after the public hearing.

The council then reviewed and discussed the Water and Sewer ordinances to give approval to Simmer and Cory to be codified.

Kelley made a motion to adjourn, Dostal 2nd vote 5-0. Mayor Hemming adjourned meeting at 7:56pm.

Minute from the January 20th 2025, regular Albion City Council meeting held at 107 S Main St Albion Iowa.

Mayor Pro Tem L. Kelley called the meeting to order @ 6:30pm. Mayor Hemming was absent. Roll call was done, present were council members, D. Stanton, D. Loffgren, K. Dostal and C. Eirikson. Eirikson made the motion to approve the agenda, Dostal 2nd the motion, vote was 5-0 motion carries.  Loffgren made the motion to approve the consent agenda, consisting of the Minutes from the Dec 2024 regular city council meeting and the January 2025 claims list, the motion was 2nd by Stanton, vote was 5-0 motion carries.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s report was read. Guy’s water/wastewater report was read. Department reports were given. Albion EMS made a request to present a letter to the Albion City Council asking the Albion City Council to consider paying for 3 individuals to take the EMS course in March 2025, following certain stipulations, the council heard the request, Loffgren motion to approve the request, the motion was 2nd by Eirikson followed by a vote 5-0, motion carries, a resolution is to follow at the February meeting. There was a discussion with CGA about the Manhole inspection report and the cost analysis for repairs. At which time the council asked for a special meeting to be held on February 3 2025 @ 6:30pm for action on this proposal.   Loffgren made a motion to adjourn followed by a 2nd from Stanton, vote was 4-0 meeting adjourned @ 7:05pm

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